Defense/Middle East

Netanyahu on Front Lines in Europe to Fight PA State

Netanyahu will dig into the diplomatic front lines next week and fly to London and Pairs as Europe tightens support for ‘Auschwitz Borders.”

Report: Danger Lurks in a PA State

The IDF and government must take a more aggressive tack to defend Jews living in Judea and Samaria, says top defense official Moshe Hisdai.

Egypt Slaps US, Israel in Face after Obama Opposed Mubarak

Obama backed the ouster of Mubarak, but more than half of Egyptians say they want to end the peace treaty with Israel. A plurality negative

UN Set to Condemn Syria for Human RIghts Abuses

The United Nations Security Council plans to discuss human rights abuses by the Syrian government against protesters in the country's cities.

Syria a Bigger Headache for Turkey than Libya

Because of a shared border and the Kurdish population Turkey may be forced to get involved in Syria.

Uzi Dayan: Give Jews Free Access to Joseph's Tomb

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan believes that the Palestinian Authority policemen who opened fire on Jewish worshipers should face Israeli justice.

Iran Joins Assad's Accusations against Israel, US

Iran rebuffs charges of complicity in Syrian repression and replays regime's accusations against Israel and US

Palestinian Authority Police Kill Israeli near Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Authority police Sunday morning shot and killed one Israeli and wounded four others after they prayed at Joseph's tomb.

The Four Sons, the Leftist Elite, and the PA State

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel discusses the connection between the Four Sons of the Haggadah and the PA state.

Givat Ronen Residents Fight Arab Attackers

Jewish residents of Givat Ronen successfully beat back an attack by Palestinian Authority Arabs, who then called for police protection.

Death Penalty Unlikely for Itamar Massacre Terrorists

The death penalty for the two terrorists who slaughtered members of the Fogel family is unlikely, but calls are increasing to make it mandatory.

Mossad's David Meidan Appointed New Shalit Negotiator

David Meidan, who heads a department in the intelligence agency, replaces Haggai Hadas.

Government Approves IDF Move to Negev

IDF to spend 19 billion shekels on moving IDF bases to Negev from central Israel in an attempt to boost development in the south.

America: Anti-Israel Left Rallies Behind Anti-Semitic Thomas

Helen Thomas a top speaker at major anti-Israel rally in America, despite saying Jews control the media, the government and the economy.

Man Sentenced in Honor Killing – 17 Years Later

Jerusalem Arab man sentenced for 1994 honor killing. 17-year delay in justice as he fled to PA-controlled Bethlehem.

Lone Soldiers Blessed and Hugged Before Pesach

Chief Sephardic Rabbi Amar and Central Command Head Mizrachi gave the "lone soldiers" special Pesach Haggadahs - and more.

Fogel Terrorist: Like Father, Like Son

The father of one of the murderers of the Fogels had served in jail for terror. An uncle was involved in the 2002 terror attack on Itamar.

Analysis: Libya is A Brave Face on a Farce

Qaddafi's undisturbed open jeep ride through Libya demonstrates the problems of intervention without a plan.

Shalit Negotiator Resigns, Citing Family Reasons

Israeli representative Haggai Hadas has resigned from his post as negotiator for kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

IDF Chief of Staff, DM, Meet with Mentally Disabled Soldiers

Developmentally disabled soldiers in the IDF met Wednesday with the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister.

IDF Team to Support Belarus Blast Probe

An IDF team is helping Belarus determine what caused an explosion in a Minsk subway station during the evening rush hour on Monday.

Susya Residents Confront Army: 'You've Put Us in a Ghetto'

In a video filmed on Shabbat with rabbinical permission, a Susya resident holds up his baby and tells soldiers: "They want to slaughter this!"

Over 10,000 Rebels, Civilians Killed in Libya So Far

Anti-government rebels in Libya have faced steep losses – with as many as 10,000 people killed, and 20,000 more missing, rebel leaders say.

Hamas Videos: Rocket Launches from Civilian Areas

Hamas has confirmed what Israel has charged for years and has released videos of rocket and mortar shell launches from civilian areas in Gaza.

Despite Attacks, IDF Sends Food, Supplies to Gaza

Despite ongoing attacks, the IDF has continued its policy of transferring food, medicine, and other items to Gaza

Near-Complete Media Blackout on NIF-Judge Scandal

Israel press silences scoop on Judge Ruth Ronen, who made a political decision when she should have recused herself.

US Black Students Demand Arabs Stop Calling Israel Apartheid

An African-American student group in the U.S. is standing up against use of the term “apartheid” to blast Israel.

30 Days Since Massacre Marked with Construction

One month after five members of the Fogel family were killed, work begins on a memorial project.

Prayers Requested for School Bus Missile Victim

The family of a 16-year-old boy critically wounded in a terror attack is asking the public to pray for his life and recovery.

IDF Made ’World History’ with Iron Dome Missile Interceptor

The IDF said the Iron Dome’s interception of Grad missiles made ‘world history,” but Hamas continues to attack with short-range Kassam rockets.

Egyptian Rioters Try to Rip Down Israeli Flag from Embassy

Egyptian security forces surrounded the Israeli embassy Friday to keep thousands of rioters from attacking it. Protesters burned Israeli flags.

Young Israel Donates 190th Sefer Torah to the IDF

The US and Israeli branches of the Young Israel movement last week dedicated, for the 190th time, a Sefer Torah (Torah scroll) to the IDF.

Women Redeem the Land in Netzer

Dozens of women take time to plant trees in Netzer in response to last week's attack.

NATO Complains of Qaddafi's Human Shields

NATO faces a stalemate in Libya because Qaddafi exploits its self imposed limitations by using civilian shields. Israel knows that dilemma well.

'Daniel Needs Prayers'

The family of 16-year-old Daniel, who was critically wounded in a terrorist assault on a bus, is calling on the public to pray.

Jews in Judea, Samaria Get Their Guns Back

Police have returned weapons to dozens of Jews in Judea and Samaria after MKs warned that a crackdown on guns was leaving civilians defenseless.

11 US Senators Vow Support for Israel

Eleven Republican senators have vowed to continue support for Israel's security.

One-Third of PA Arabs Support Massacre of Fogels

One-third of Palestinian Authority Arabs support the brutal massacre of the Fogel family last month, according to a peace research center.

US Student Released from Damascus

An American student released from a Damascus prison last Saturday says the Syrian government is unlikely to fall despite popular protests.

Sudan Blames Israel for Missile Attack

Sudan says it is absolutely sure that Israel carried out a missile attack that killed two occupants of a vehicle as they drove from an airport.

Shi’ite Muslim Uprisings Light Up a Fuse in Iraq

Bahrain’s Shi’ite Muslim unrest sparks violence in Iraq, which Obama has been hoping will calm down as US tries to leave. Al-Qaeda strikes a

Prayers, Optimism for Pollard as Peres Meets Obama

Supporters of Jonathan Pollard are tensely awaiting the meeting of Presidents Peres and Obama today – 6:45 PM Israel time, 11:45 AM in Washington.

Britain Confronts the Wages of Its Arms Sales to Libya

Britain is scrambling to undo some of the arms sales to Arab autocrats now that the weapons are being used to suppress coalition-backed forces.

New Leftist Peace Initiative Designed to Put Pressure on Bibi

Billed as a response to Arab democrats, the Israel Peace Initiative rehashes failed leftist ideas and their salesmen.

Libyan Intervention Confronts Stalemate Scenario

The defection of Moussa Koussa was balanced by growing skepticism about the intervention in Libya.

Activists Trash Goldstone Report, Call on NIF to Apologize

Members of Im Tirtzu gathered outside the home of Naomi Chazan and demanded that she apologize for her role in Goldstone Report.

Anger in Knesset as Police Backtrack

MKs were irate Sunday when they found that a police officer who “didn't remember” events at Gilad Farm had signed off on an investigation.

Abbas: Israel Must Release All Prisoners; Hamas: So Must Abbas

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has said "no peace" until Israel releases all Arab security prisoners; Hamas: Abbas must release all Hamas prisoners!

Brazil A Resort For Terror Movers and Shakers

At least 20 terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda, Hizbullah, and Hamas have been raising funds, recruiting and planning attacks from Brazil.

16 Dead in Afghan Riots Over Florida Quran Burning

Sixteen are dead after two days of rioting in Afghanistan following last month's Quran burning by Florida pastor Terry Jones.

Samaria: Bibi's Gesture is Mockery

Jews in Samaria are disappointed with PM Netanyahu's limited gesture to the town of Itamar, call it “mockery” and “fraud”.

Schneller Joins Outrage over Ronsky Raid, Police Lies

MK Otniel Schneller joins in the outrage over a police raid in Itamar and says police “are not telling the truth – and not for the first time.”

'We Need to Strengthen Jewish Identity and Pride'

Rabbi Yehuda ben Yishai, father of Ruth Fogel z"l in a television interview: Our leaders must strengthen our Jewish identity and pride.

Ex-Terrorist's Message to Israel: Stop Being Afraid of Goliath

This week on TNL: Meet former terrorist Walid Shoeabat who planted a bomb in Israel years ago, and today is advocating for Israel and the US.

Next Arab Facebook Campaign: Get Millions to Invade Israel

Facebook removes Third Intifada page and its PA sponsors create others. Campaign spreads for 'march to Israel'. That will be one thirsty, hot walk.

Air Force Kills Rocket Terrorist after Kassam Launch

Israel continues its policy of "zero tolerance” for rocket attacks and kills a Gaza terrorist after his cell launched a Kassam at the Negev.

Libyan Diplomacy in UK Confronts Rebel Retreat

Although the London Conference views Qaddafi's departure as inevitable, on the battle front the rebels are on the run. NATO bombs Tripoli.

Analysis: Obama Speech on Libya Policy Avoids Both Extremes

Barack Obama sought to position himself at the center in the debate on Libya. He will now be hostage to future events in Libya and elsewhere.

Syria Imposes No-Film Zone

Syria is imposing difficulties on press coverage of disturbances. Missing reporters freed.

Shimon Peres Pushes Scientific Cooperation in Switzerland

Shimon Peres talked science and regional politics in his two day visit to Switzerland