Defense/Middle East

Poll: Jews Want to Keep the Jordan Valley

The overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews, on the right and left, think it would be dangerous to give the PA control of the Jordan Valley.

13 Christians Killed in Clashes with Muslims in Cairo

Thirteen people were killed Tuesday in a clashes between Muslims and Christian Copts in Cairo, and at least 140 others were wounded.

Qaddafi ‘Flattens’ Rebel-Held City; EU talks of New Sanctions

Qaddafi’s army is bombing and shelling rebel-held cities, “flattening” Zawiyah and killing hundreds of fighters, The EU talks about new sanctions.

PA Rejects Compromise on Jordan Valley Sovereignty

The Palestinian Authority has rejected another compromise, this time concerning an Israeli military presence in the Jordan Valley.

Katz: Hamas Trafficking in Infiltrators’ Organs

MK Yaakov Katz presents document which claims Hamas traffics organs of infiltrators who cross into Israel. He promises to show this to the world.

Hamas Has Great Expectations from Egyptian FM Nabil al-Arabi

Hamas is setting great store on Nabil al-Arabi's published positions and is awaiting their practical implementation

Video: Sued Arab Filmmaker Calls Soldiers ‘Dogs’

Mohammad Bakri, Israeli Arab creator of the libelous film Jenin, Jenin defaming IDF fighters, calls soldiers "roused up dogs."

Netanyahu Plays ‘Give and Take’ on Outposts

The Netanyahu government announces it will destroy several Jewish “outpost” communities by end of year – and will legalize others.

Abbas Wins Symbolic Victory in Britain: PA Now a ‘Mission’

Britain tells Abbas the PA now is a “mission” and not a “delegation” in London, easing visa requirements but not granting diplomatic immunity.

Egypt to Barak: Voters to Back Anti-US and Anti-Israel Policies

A prominent Egyptian told Ehud Barak that voters will favor candidates hostile to the US and Israel. Peace treaty to remain – for the time being.

Knesset OKs Bill Banning Boycotts on Israel

Bill passes in first reading; would make it possible to sue supporters of a boycott on Israeli firms and prevent state funding for them.

Egyptian Security Forces Attack Protesters with Swords

Plainclothes security forces in Egypt slashed protesters with swords and attacked them with firebombs as demands grow for political reform.

'The State of Israel is the Best Product to Market'

Minister of Public Diplomacy Yuli Edelstein records a special greeting for Israel Online Ambassadors, and encourages them to continue their

MK Wilf: Hareidi Enlistment Hurts Women

While the IDF works to boost hareidi-religious enlistment, MK Wilf worries that hareidi soldiers will mean fewer female soldiers.

Crane Operator Refuses Eviction Job

Police thought they were ready to evict Jews from a small town near Jerusalem, but forgot about the crane operator – who refused the job.

Oprah Winfrey Denies Report She'll Take Her Show to Egypt

Popular television talk show host Oprah Winfrey denies she will take her show on the road to Egypt's Tahrir Square.

Video: Iran’s Gender Apartheid against Women

As anti-Zionists launch ‘Israel Apartheid Week,” new video shows Iranian mistreatment of women. WARNING: Scenes may be inappropriate for children.

EU Mideast Envoy Position Vacant

EU Mideast envoy Marc Otte was not replaced when his term ended last week – and might not be.

US: Missing FBI Agent Alive in Iran

The U.S. is demanding that Iran release FBI agent Robert Levinson, who officials allege is still alive after his disappearance four years ago.

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Shi'ite Protests

Saudi Arabia has clamped down on budding wave of protests by Shi'ite Muslims in the Eastern Province, near the oil fields.

Qaddafi Massacres Rebels, but His Troops Are Defecting

Qaddafi’s army massacres dozens of women and children and attacks ambulances as heavy fighting reaches Tripoli. Many soldiers join rebels.

IDF Bombs Terror Tunnels after Rocket Attacks on Negev

‘Mini-Cast Lead II’ continues. Gaza terrorists fired a rocket, and the Israeli Air Force bombed a smuggling tunnel and two terror training bases.

Ketzaleh Unleashes Anger at 'Tyrant' Barak

MK “Ketzaleh” Katz slams Defense Minister Barak as a “corrupt tyrant” on national television over recent violence at Gilad Farm.

Police Break Up 'Day of Rage' Protests Over Havat Gilad

Junction near Ben Gurion Airport was blocked for 30 minutes. Dozens arrested at entrance to Jerusalem, Shilat Junction, and near Ramallah.

Symposium For Religious Zionist "Shiluvim" Soldiers

The first cycle of Shiluvim, or "Integration," soldiers have reunion at Yeshiva Orot Ashkelon for a special Torah symposium before re-enlistment.

The Fairy Tale Stops in Tripoli

The seemingly inexorable march to democracy has stalled in Libya and the Western powers are between a rock and a hard place.

Arab League Nixes Foreign Intervention in Libya

Arab foreign ministers are slated to reject all forms of foreign intervention in Libya in a vote at the Arab League Council meeting in Cairo.

Hamas Bans Holocaust Studies in UNRWA Human Rights Curriculum

The de facto Hamas government in Gaza has banned Holocaust studies in the human rights curriculum of the region's schools.

Gold Prices Skyrocket to Record High

Gold is sparkling at a new record high thanks to the unstable political and military situation in the Middle East.

US Sends Warships to Suez, Troops Stationed in Libya

The US is moving warships, planes and troops to eastern Libya and two assault ships passed through the Suez Canal Wednesday morning.

Iran Adopts Bill Clinton's 'New Middle East' Phrase

Bill Clinton may get what he wished for. He envisioned a ‘new Middle East.’ So does Iran, which says the Islamic Republic will be its axis.

New Defense System Foils Anti-Missile Attack from Gaza

The IDF’s new “Trophy” system intercepts a Gaza terrorist anti-tank missile for the first time. Helicopters hover over Gaza after RPG attack.

Uprising Returns to Iran; Fate of Opposition Leaders Unknown

Iranian riot police fired tear gas at protesters Tuesday evening as the fate of opposition leaders remains unknown. Iran denies they were jailed.

UK, US Weigh Military Intervention in Libya

America, Britain weigh the possibility of military intervention in Libya as Qaddafi loyalists urge war “until the last bullet.”

Rabbi to Netanyahu: We Are Not the Enemy

Leading religious-Zionist Rabbi Chaim Druckman deplores violence at the Gilad Farm, said, “Residents of Judea and Samaria are not the enemy.”

US Jews Bring Purim Cheer to IDF Soldiers

US Jews plan to deliver thousands of mishloach manot packages to IDF soldiers in honor of Purim, and to host a festive concert in Ariel.

Netanyahu Asked to Choose - Barak, or Likud

Fallout from the Gilad Farm violence continues: a soldier goes AWOL, and Likud members warn Netanyahu: Barak, or us.

UK's Jewish Children 'Hostile to Israel'?

Jewish community leaders in Manchester warn that their children are becoming 'hostile' to Israel due to biased media exposure.

Gas Prices Soar to 7.30 Shekels a Liter

Gasoline prices hit all-time high despite tax cuts as battles rage in Libya.

Analysis: Russian Arms Sales to Middle East, Method or Madness?

Although Moscow appreciates the volatility of the region, Russia still hawks its arms in the Middle East bazaar.

The End is Near for Qaddafi: Rebels Control Most of Libya

Libyan rebels control most of Libya’s oil production facilities and close in on Tripoli, Qaddafi’s sole base.

Yemen, a Key US Ally May Fall as Al-Qaeda Urges Revolt

An al-Qaeda offshoot urges Yemen to revolt, main tribal groups join in. Four killed on Friday. Unrest in Morocco, Bahrein, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia.

US-Lebanese Citizen Extradited for Hizbullah Support

A US-Lebanese national has been charged with supporting the Lebanon-based Hizbullah terrorist group, and extradited from Paraguay.

New Week, Another Kassam Attack on Israel from Gaza

A new week begins with another short-range Kassam rocket attack fired at Jewish civilians by Gaza terrorists. No one was injured despite no alert.

3 Dead as Riots Continue in Tunisia

Three are dead as violence continues in Tunisia, with protesters demanding the ouster of the government that replaced their deposed president.

UN Slaps Tough Sanctions on Libya; Obama Says He Must Quit

The UN slapped unprecedented military and financial sanctions on Libya for human rights violations. Gaddafi: I will leave Libya in a coffin.

Turkey Opposed Sanctions on Libya, Interim Gov't Formed

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan accused the United Nations of being concerned primarily with Libya's oil supply, rather than its people.

Quartet to Push New Negotiations

As Fatah seeks to reconcile with Hamas, the Quartet hopes to push Israel and the PA back to the negotiating table.

Planned Israeli Pro-Zionist March in Yafo Causes Controversy

Nationalist activists plan to march in Yafo with Israeli flags, to counter Muslim extremism there. Not all religious Zionist residents approve.

Doctors in Rambam Save Gaza Toddler

A two-year-old girl from Gaza is recovering well following life-saving surgery at Rambam Hospital.

Why was Peres 'Disappointed' in Spain?

President on visit to Madrid delivers stern warnings about dangers posed by Iran but adds a lighter note as well.

A7 Exclusive: Tunisian Protesters Shouted 'Death to the Jews!'

Local source tells INN: Protesters demanding ouster of their new unity government in Tunisia are now beginning to call for "Death to the Jews."

IDF Wounds Seven Terrorists after Attacks on Soldiers, Civilians

Israeli soldiers wounded seven Gaza terrorists Wednesday after mortars were fired at IDF positions and civilians, none of whom were hurt.

Bahrain's Jewish Ambassador Silent on Upheaval at Home

Bahrain's Jewish ambassador to the United States, Houda Ezra Nonoo, remains silent about her fellow citizens' calls to dismantle the government.

TIME Source: Qaddafi to Blow Up Oil Pipelines; Gas Prices Soar

Qaddafi is threatening to blow up oil facilities, a source told TIME magazine. Oil prices soar and gasoline in Israel will cost more next month.

Shomron Honors Druze Soldier Murdered at Tapuach Junction

Druze and Jews pay their respects to fallen soldier. MK Kara calls to build a new Samaria town in his name.

MKs Want to End Barak's Control of Judea, Samaria Housing

MKs Miri Regev and Ze'ev Elkin call to take authority for approving Judea and Samaria construction out of Barak's hands.

Revolts Will Topple Ahmadinejad and Nasrallah, Peres Says

The people of Iran will overthrow Ahmadinejad, Peres told Spanish Jews. He also called on the world to denounce Ahmadinejad “on the UN red carpet."

Gaddafi: I Will Die as a Martyr; Obama Remains Silent

Gaddafi vows he “will die as a martyr” and blamed everyone from Al-Qaeda to the USA for the rebellion. Obama refrains from denouncing him.

Islamist Leader Arrested for Forest Fire Arson

Sheikh Raed Salah of the Islamic Movement is suspected of setting fire to a forest in southern Israel, just weeks after deadly Carmel blaze.