Defense/Middle East

Libya Remains on UN Human Rights Panel as It Bombs Civilians

Libya remains on UN Human Rights Council as it attacks civilians with tanks and planes. Mass exodus of foreigners.Obama silent. Oil prices soar.

Libyan Protesters Set Fire to Gov’t Buildings

Libyan protesters set government buildings on fire as death toll mounts from security forces’ massacre. Oil prices soar on world markets.

Al-Qaradawi Returns to Cairo After 50 Years

Jew-hating cleric back in Cairo on Friday after 50 years to address more than a million worshipers.

If a Mob Screams 'Jew, Jew!' in a Cairo Square, Do MSM Hear It?

Diana West: Mainstream media didn't hear the shouts during the brutal assault of Lara Logan in Cairo, nor did they report the assault for days.

Abbas to Ask UN to Circumvent US Veto of Anti-Israel Motion

Abbas, trying to turn defeat into victory, will ask the UN General Assembly to back the anti-Israel motion that the US vetoed Friday.

Egypt Denies Iranian Ships Passed Through Suez Canal

Egyptian officials at the Suez Canal deny an Iranian claim that two of its warships have already crossed and have headed into the Mediterranean.

Ties That Bind Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to Boston Mosque

The spiritual head of the Egyptian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood has a long history in Boston, Massachusetts. And the relationship contin

Gaddafi Regime Massacres More Than 100 Protesters

Gaddafi deploys sharpshooter snipers, swords and helicopter gunships to slaughter more than 100 protesters, including mourners.

New Bid to Remove De Facto Freeze on Jews in Judea and Samaria

A Knesset ministerial committee is discussing on Sunday a bill to give Jews in Judea and Samaria the rights that other Israeli citizens enjoy.

Anti-Jewish Demo Raises Fears for Tunisian Jews

Islamists in Tunisia hold an anti-Jewish rally outside the main synagogue. Country's Jews raise security fears.

Bereaved Parents Warn Against Unilateral PA State

Parents of children murdered by terrorists warn foreign ambassadors against proposed unilateral PA state.

US Vetoes Resolution to Condemn Israel

The PA asks the UN Security Council to condemn Israel for allowing Jews to build in Jewish cities in Judea and Samaria. US vetoes resolution.

PM Netanyahu on Revolutions: Some Good, Some Bad

Netanyahu: "Israel cannot profess neutrality... Above all, we want the Egyptian government to remain committed to the peace with Israel."

Suit: 'Save Harish for Arabs'

Far-left attorneys file suit against a plan to build for the rapidly expanding hareidi-religious community, arguing, “Arabs need that land.”

Saar: No More Lies, We're Keeping Hevron

Education Minister Saar visits Gush Etzion, says students will be taken to see Jewish holy sites in Hevron.

The New Middle East at a Glance-Leader by Leader

With Middle Eastern and Arab countries experiencing unrest, Arutz-7 presents a brief review on the Arabs – and Jews – in the various areas.

Gantz Appointed Chief of Staff

The new Chief of Staff will start work tomorrow, in the hastiest transition to date.

Activists Call to Destroy Generals' Illegal Homes

Activists call for senior IDF official Benny Gantz to face the same penalty for illegal construction as Judea Jews – demolition.

Iran Blocks Pre-Rally Internet Sites; US: Tehran Running Scared

Revolution fever returns to Tehran: New protests are planned tomorrow, Iran blocks websites. US charges Iran is “scared of its people's will.”

Obama Praises Cairo Uprising, Bolton Calls Him ‘Weak’

Obama praises the Egyptian uprising, its military and Mubarak’s departure. Bolton bashes the president as “weak and apologetic about our country.”

PA TV Continues Praising Female Terrorist Mastermind

PA TV screens two music videos celebrating the Coastal Road attack and mastermind Dalal Mughrabi. 37 Jews were massacred.

Protesters Clash with Egyptian Military Regime

Mubarak is gone, but the revolution remains, at least for now. Protesters clashed with soldiers, who cleared most of them from Tahrir Square.

First Ever: Political Party in Saudi Arabia

Identified with Islam, the founders say they want political reform and human rights – and ask King Abdullah to grant recognition to the party.

PA Negotiator Erekat Steps Down

Senior negotiator Erekat steps down over Al-Jazeera leaks scandal.

The Geneva Accord of Cyberwarfare

A joint Russian-American report suggests an Internet equivalent to the Geneva Convention, in order to govern cyberwarfare.

Ex-Chief of Staff Mofaz Urges US to Halt Military Aid to Egypt

Former IDF Chief of Staff Shaul Mofaz calls on the Obama administration to halt all military aid to Egypt. “US policy is increasingly irrelevant.”

Russia: UN Security Council May Visit Middle East

The UN mission itinerary would include Israel, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Syria, Cairo and Lebanon, including a meeting with UNIFIL forces.

New Violence in Tunisia May Seal Fate of Muslim Revolution

Five people were killed in Tunisia the past five days. An upsurge of violence threatens to turn the revolution for freedom into a state of anarchy.

Israel and Saudi ‘Allies’ Press Obama to Ease Off Mubarak

Strange allies: Barak flies to US to press Obama to ease off Mubarak. Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE share the same fear of a radical Muslim Egypt.

Mullen to Take Part in Farewell Ceremony for Ashkenazi

Head of US Joint Chiefs, Adm. Mike Mullen, will take part in ceremonies for outgoing and incoming Chiefs of Staff.

2011 Herzliya Conference: Is Israel Losing Europe?

Israel and Europe remain friends, European experts say, but there is work to be done.

US Students in Egypt Flee to Israel’s Haifa University

Israel never seemed safer for five US students fearing for their lives in the riots in Egypt. Their parents are sleeping a lot better now.

Beware of Middle East Democracy

The head of Israel's Political-Military Bureau warns that democracy can do more harm than good. “Be realistic,” he says.

Oil Prices and a Nuclear Iran

A German general suggests the world allow “critical states” to develop nuclear programs, in order to save on oil.

IDF not Leaving Ghajar

Hizbullah's political coup that toppled the Lebanese government has stalled Israel's plan to pull IDF out of the Lebanon border village.

Obama: Have No Fear, Muslim Brotherhood is not a Majority

Despite political coups of Hamas and Hizbullah in the PA and Lebanon, Obama says Muslim Brotherhood is not a threat.

Hamas’ Cyber Warfare Hacks Jewish Website

The Hamas terrorist organization’s “Gaza Hackers Group” hacked the Jewish People Policy Institute website, based in Jerusalem.

Spying Soldier Anat Kam Reaches Plea Deal

Anat Kam, who stole IDF secrets while serving as a soldier, has reached a plea bargain in which she avoids charges of hurting security.

Growing Opposition to Government on Chief of Staff Decision

Ministers and ex-commanders criticize the government for rejecting Galant, failing to extend Ashkenazi's term.

Netanyahu: Regime Change in Egypt a Gateway to Iran?

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns that a regime change in Egypt may lead to a new gateway in the region to Iran.

ElBaradei’s Ultimatum to Mubarak: 48 Hours to Leave the Country

Egyptian uprising idol ElBaradei has ordered Mubarak to leave the country by Friday – or be a “dead man walking.” Mubarak: I will die in Egypt.

Abbas and Hamas Running Scared from Revolutionary Movement

Fatah's Abbas and Hamas’ Haniyeh worry they may be struck by “revolutionary fever," ban rallies supporting the revolutionary movement in Egypt.

Netanyahu to World: Make Sure Egypt Doesn't Abandon Peace

In talks with diplomats, Netanyahu said international community must insist that any Egyptian government maintain peace treaty with Israel.

Can the Hashemite Shuffle Work Again?

INN's political analyst: Like his father Hussein, Abdallah hopes he can head off trouble by tweaking the cabinet.

Huckabee: Establish a PA State But Not on This Strip of Land

Special Feature: Israel National News TV brings you the highlights from Mike Huckabees statements to the press during his visit to Israel

Galant Will Not Be Chief of Staff; Naveh to Step In

Major-General Yoav Galant will not be the IDF's next Chief of Staff. General Yair Naveh will take the position for 60 days.

Gangs in Tunisia Burn Torah Scroll, Set Synagogue on Fire

Gangs in Tunisia set a synagogue on fire, burned a Torah scroll and damaged four-Jewish owned cars Monday night. No injuries were reported.

Israeli Leftists Jeer ‘The Dogs' at Egyptian Embassy

Tel Aviv police meet with Egypt’s ambassador to Israel to discuss increased security after protesters jeer “the dogs in the embassy.”

Report: Yemeni Muslims Kidnap Jewish Child as Pressure Tactic

Muslim extremists have reportedly kidnapped a Jewish child in Yemen in an attempt to force Jews to forgive a terrorist killer.

Iran Sees ‘New Egypt’ as Part of Islamic Revolution

Iran now actively encourages what it calls a “freedom seeking” movement in Egypt to help create its dream of a fundamentalist Islamic Middle East.

Peres: Democracy Can Lead to Dictatorship

President tells German Chancellor Merkel the world should remember how Hamas took over Gaza when viewing Egypt.

Protest Snowball Knocks Over Jordanian Government

Jordan’s King Abdullah abruptly dismissed his government as the street protest revolution spreads with demands for reforms and lower prices.

Israel: Will Germany Uphold the Spirit of Sanctions on Iran?

Business Uber Alles? As Merkel visits, Benjamin Weinthal accuses Germany of playing a double game on Iran; the accusations are not new,

Assad Prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ in Syria

“Revolution fever” spreads to Syria, but Assad holds the upper hand. He is lowering prices, says he wants reforms - but still restricts Facebook.

Blog Seeks to Familiarize Israelis, Visitors with the Shomron

Tourists and Israelis may have heard about the Shomron but don't know much about it. Blogger Michael Gottlieb is trying to educate them.

WikiLeaks: US Secretly Backed Plans for Rebellion in Egypt

For the last three years, the US supported ‘democracy activists” who planned rebellion in Egypt, according to leaked cables quoted by London paper.

Exodus in Egypt: US Suggests Fleeing As Soon as Possible

The US tells citizens to consider leaving Egypt as soon as possible. Dozens of wealthy Egyptians beat the rush and flee on private planes.

Arab Writer Who Spied for Hizbullah Gets Nine Years

Amir Mahoul relayed information regarding the location of a Mossad installation, using encryption software on his PC.

Egypt Shuts Down Al Jazeera

Egypt has shut down Al Jazeera after it interviewed Muslim radical preaching incitement against the Mubarak regime. The US has not yet commented.

Bedouin Terrorists Attempt Takeover of Northern Sinai, 12 Dead

Twelve Bedouin terrorists and Egyptian security forces were killed south of Gaza where Bedouins tried to take control of the smuggling area.