Defense/Middle East

IDF Considers Personal Fire Extinguishing Spray

A special environmentally friendly fire extinguishing spray is being considered by the IDF for soldiers to help extinguish fires.

‘We Will Fight for Tzfat’s Jewish Identity’

Rabbis visit Tzfat to strengthen Jewish sovereignty in the city.

Iranian Threats of Revenge for Mordechai's 'Purim Massacre'

More than 2,000 years after Jews under Mordechai routed ancient Persians, modern Iranians threaten to damage Mordechai's tomb.

Attorney: B'Tselem Plaintiff Faked Photos of Injuries

Attorney says Arab man falsely accused police of violence – using photos taken 2 years before the alleged incident. B'Tselem was involved.

Tucson Shooting Suspect Posted Dark Videos Hints on YouTube

A Tucson man suspected of carrying out a murderous rampage Saturday had posted many dark videos on YouTube, prompting his college to suspend him.

Former Home of Pro-Nazi Mufti Makes Way for Jewish Building

New Jewish housing project in eastern Jerusalem finally gets off the ground – though not without loud Arab protests that required police presence.

Israel 'Regrets' Chile's Decision to Recognize PA as a Country

The State of Israel is expressing its “regret” over the Chilean government’s decision to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a new country.

Jewish US Lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords Shot, Prognosis Optimistic

Doctors say they are "optimistic" about recovery of Jewish US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head on Saturday. Nine year old, judge killed.

UN Nixes Lebanese Attempt to Stop Israeli Offshore Drilling

The United Nations has rejected a request by Lebanon to stop Israel from expanding offshore drilling in northern Mediterranean coastal waters.

EU Likely to Decline Ahmadinejad’s ‘Magical Mystery Tour’

Ahmadinejad invites European powers to tour nuke sites. EU likely to decline. US: “We’re just crushed” by exclusion from “magical mystery tour.”

A Boast or a Bluff? US Denies Iran Downed Drones

The US has flatly denied an Iranian boast that it downed American drones. Regardless, downing a few drones would not affect Western capabilities.

Mini-Cast Lead II Continues; Rocket Damages Greenhouses

Israeli greenhouses sustained damage from a rocket fired from Gaza Tuesday, and the Air Force responded by bombing a Hamas training base.

Revealed: UK's Thatcher Found Begin 'Difficult'

The British National Archives revealed former PM Thatcher's views on “difficult” Menachem Begin, who helped drive the British from Israel.

‘Feminism’ in Gaza: Women Train as Suicide Bombers

Even feminism has its own definition in Gaza. CNN gets an inside look at woman training to be suicide bombers and fighters to kill Israelis.

Indirect Talks with Syria to Trade ‘Apples for Water’

Israel and Syria are involved in indirect talks to export Israeli apples in return for Syrian water, according to Likud’s Druze MK Ayoub Kara.

Coptic Massacre Sparks Protest against Massive US Aid to Egypt

Protesters in California demand end to US aid to Egypt, after the New Year’s suicide bomb massacre at a Coptic church in Alexandria.

Egypt Bars Iranians as Asian Convoy Reaches Gaza by Land

An Israeli chopper and navy ships followed an Asian ship until it passed the Gaza coast. It docked in Egypt which barred Iranians from Gaza.

Watch Efrat's Security System in Action

The Judean community of Efrat operates an innovative security system. INN TV brings you a video that shows the system in action.

IDF Foils Jordan Valley Stabbing Attack

Arab attempts to kill soldiers spread to the Jordan Valley. Soldiers shot dead a young Arab who tried to stab them with a broken bottle.

Photos Disprove Claims of ’Non-Violent’ Fence Protest

Photos of leftist-Arab Bil’in fence protest disprove media claims of Arab "non-violence”. PA Prime Minister Fayyad participated in demonstration.

Terror Attack Thwarted in Gush Etzion

Soldiers stop a terrorist who tried to stab two women soldiers in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem.

Expert: Israel Can Beat Islamism

Expect the future in the Middle East to look a lot like the present, says Middle East expert and author Jonathan Spyer.

Obama Appoints Robert Ford as Ambassador to Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama used his Constitutional muscle this week to appoint an ambassador to Syria while the Senate was not in session.

Lebanon's Leftist Newspaper Protected by Hizbullah

Lebanon’s leftist newspaper, Al Akhbar, is the latest media outlet to grab a fistful of WikiLeaks documents and make waves, but not with Hizbullah.

Ya'alon: Iran’s Nuke Program Set Back Three Years

Iran now is at least three years away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb due to technical problems and sanctions, Minister Ya'alon says.

Jerusalem: Cab Driver Attacked by Arabs

Cab driver who was attacked by Arabs in his car relates his experience in a conversation with INN TV.

'Kill a Jew - Live Like a King'

A video is launched in campaign for toughening luxury conditions of terror prisoners in Israel, as Gilad Shalit remains in the hands of terrorists.

Gaza Front: Terrorist Killed in Clash

Another terrorist is eliminated by IDF fire as Gaza attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians continues to escalate.

Media Parrots Hamas Line on Cast Lead Anniversary

The mainstream media repeats Hamas' claims regarding Cast Lead casualties on the second anniversary of the counter-terror operation.

London Terror Cell Targeted Rabbis

Britain revealed it arrested nine terrorists last week, five days before a planned “Christmas bomb blitz” that targeted two rabbis, among others.

Easier Breathing with Advanced New Gas Mask

Israel has a new filter that allows for easy breathing with a gas mask – but budget constraints may leave the old version in circulation.

Nahal and Shimshon Brigades Win First Prize

The Nahal and Shimshon brigades were among the first place winners in Israel Defense Forces awards for outstanding performance.

PM: No Apologies to Turkey, Interim Deal with PA Possible

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident, plays down FM Lieberman's accusation of "chutzpah."

Hareidi Men Join IDF Intelligence

25% more hareidi-religious men join the ranks of IDF intelligence, most will work with computers and communications.

Beit Yehonatan 'A Victory for Equality'

Land of Israel groups praise Beit Yehonatan decision as a 'victory for equality,' call to continue the trend.

Mavi Marmara Arrives in Turkey; Ankara Holds Out for Apology

Thousands cheer "Death to Israel" as the Mavi Mamara arrives in Turkey. "Jerusalem must apologize for killing 9 terrorists who attacked the IDF."

Hamas Takes Responsibility for Mercaz HaRav Massacre

Hamas admits the Gush Katif expulsion was followed by an escalation in missile attacks. It also says it was behind the 2008 Mercaz HaRav massacre.

British Media: New Mossad Chief to Apologize Over Mabhouh Affair

The new head of Israel's Mossad agency is reportedly set to apologize to Britain over the Mabhouh assassination.

IDF Foils Gaza Terrorist Attack; ‘Cast Lead 2’ Nears

Air Force helicopters and ground soldiers foiled a terrorist attack in the pre-dawn hours Sunday, killing one terrorist. “Cast Lead 2” nears.

Netanyahu Tries to Calm Furor Over Infiltrators

Sensing that the public can take no more, Prime Minister delivers video message asking citizens not to take the law into their own hands.

Egypt to Preserve Alexandria Synagogue as 'Jewish Monument'

Egypt plans to restore Alexandria's lone remaining active synagogue, the Eliahou Hanabi Synagogue – the city's “only Jewish monument.”

Protest Organizer: We Want to Take Bat Yam Back from the Arabs

Interview: Bat Yam is being overrun by Arabs - and so are many other cities in Israel, says an activist who is trying to do something about it..

IDF Attacks Hamas Terrorists for First Time Since Cast Lead

The IDF attacked Hamas terrorists on Tuesday for the first time since Operation Cast Lead two years ago. Ashkenazi: The situation is "fragile.”

Hamas Shells Prompt Resolute Israeli Response

Israel's attack on seven Gaza targets Monday night was the strongest in the past two years, IDF sources say, and was meant to send a clear message.

IDF Beefs Up Tanks in Gaza as Terrorists Improve Weapons

The IDF is beefing up tanks aside Gaza with better defense systems in the wake of terrorists’ use of advanced anti-tank missiles.

Russian Gas Firm Trying to Invest in Israel and Iran

Can a company invest in Israel and Iran at the same time? Russia’ Gazprom, which is eyeing Israeli gas fields, defies sanctions and works in Iran.

PA Continues to Prepare for Unilateral Declaration of State

The Palestinian Authority is continuing to lay groundwork for declaration of statehood next year with or without a negotiated peace with Israel.

Mother of Missing IDF Soldier Zachary Baumel Sues UK Gov't

A Manchester legal firm acting for the mother of Zachary Baumel is suing the British government in hopes of finding the missing IDF soldier.

Arabs Murder American Woman; Manhunt for Killers

Police early Sunday found the body of a missing American woman 16 hours after two Arabs killed her and wounded a friend near Jerusalem.

It's All Israel's Fault: PA Blames Israel for Need to Seek Aid

A PA donor conference is planned for April 2011. PA blames Israel for PA reliance on foreign aid while Norway calls for PA transparence.

Parliamentarian Sends 'Apology' to Turkey

Turkey demands an apology for Mavi Marmara incident. MK Danon says: 'Sorry we didn't shoot sooner.'

IDF Stronger by Learning from Mistakes, Says Chief of Staff

The IDF is stronger than ever because it learns from its mistakes, outgoing Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said in a rare radio interview.

Two Suicide Bomb Attacks Kill 38 in Iran

Two suicide attacks killed at least 38 people and injured dozens of others in the southeastern coastal Iranian city of Chabahar.

Hamas Woos Gaza Arabs with Chocolates as Its Popularity Wanes

Hamas has begun a campaign to woo Gazans as its popularity wanes, handing out. flowers and chocolate from Hamas police. Israel is not on the list.

Hamas Exploits Open Egypt Border to Launder Money, Says Fatah

A Fatah-linked website accuses Hamas of laundering money using imports coming in from Egypt. New Gaza currency – counterfeit dollars.

No Apology to Turkey, Says Netanyahu

The Prime Minister told a Likud faction meeting Monday that Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident.

Mitchell Arrives, May be Setting Up Israel to Accept PA Demands

Envoy Mitchell arrives in Israel. Publicly, Netanyahu appears happy and Abbas is upset, but the US may be setting up Israel to accept PA demands.

IDF Gets New Torah on Chanukah

Young Jews from around the world donate 188th Torah scroll to the IDF on Chanukah.

Jordanian Soccer Violence Injures 250 Bedouin and PA Arabs

Some 250 people were injured Friday night when rival Jordanian fans of Bedouin and PA heritage clashed at a soccer match in Amman stadium.

Hamas Terrorist Parades as Shalit – Handcuffed and Uniformed

Hamas celebrated its anniversary by parading a terrorist dressed as a handcuffed Shalit. “More Shalits on the way until Israel frees terrorists.”