Security

CIA Thwarts New Al-Qaeda Underwear Bomb Plot

The CIA thwarted a plot by al Qaeda's affiliate in Yemen to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner using a sophisticated new bomb.

US Lawmakers Want Rights to Iron Dome Technology

Lawmakers in House have agreed to invest millions of dollars in Iron Dome for Israel, as long as the US acquires rights to weapon system.

NYPD Beefs Up Security Around Synagogues

NYPD announces it will be beefing up security at the city's synagogues and other Jewish sites for the Passover holiday.

IDF Creates 4th Home Front Search and Rescue Battalion

Force will respond to non-conventional attacks, large-scale rescue events and other extreme situations.

Six Indicited in Haifa Lynch Attempt

An indictment was handed down Thursday morning against six Haifa Arabs accused of attempting to “lynch” two IDF soldiers several weeks ago

Republicans: The Facts Are Clear, Obama 'No Friend of Israel'

The RJC released an ad highlighting discrepancy between President Obama's rhetoric regarding support for Israel's security and his actions.

Israel Raises State of Alert Following Attacks on Diplomats

Israeli security forces remain on high alert, believing Monday's attacks on Israeli diplomats abroad to be the first in a wave of attacks.

Better Safe Than Sorry: Diplomats Go Home by Taxi Monday

Israeli diplomats went home by taxi or public transportation Monday after the attacks in In India and Georgia

Chinese Women Fight for Anti-Terror Training in Israel

Five swimsuit-clad women are the only ones out of 20 that survived grueling training in China to compete for the chance to train in Israel.

Ministry: Hold Defendants' Evidence Back for 'Security Needs'

The Justice Ministry is seeking to sharply limit the ability of criminal defendants to access information that could help their cases.

PM Approves New Security Measures in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Netanyahu approved new security measures for dealing with disturbances in Judea and Samaria.

Eiland: Attack on Iran Not 'Crazy' or 'Irresponsible'

Former National Security Council director Giora Eiland said that an Israeli attack on Iran was not "crazy" or "irresponsible."

Keep Your Shoes On at the Airport- Thanks to Israel's MagShoe

MagShoe, from Israeli company IDO Security, eliminates the need for one of the biggest hassles in air travel - "shoe inspection."

Killers of Shin Bet Officer and Teenage Girl to be Released

Killers of 15-year old Helena Rapp and security officer Noam Cohen to be released

Egypt Fears Israel Plans to Seize Control of Sinai

Egyptian officials are expressing fears that Israel plans to seize control of the Sinai Peninsula.

"Guns vs. Butter" - Israeli Style

What comes first - the defense needs of the country, or the welfare of citizens? In Israel, it's a complicated question.

Frustrated Civilians Declare: We’ll Defend Our Own Roadways

Residents of Judea say they will police their own roadways in light of security failures in the region.

PM: We've Compromised Enough for Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu laid out Israel's case in a round of media interviews after his UN speech Friday. No preconditions.

Elbit Wins Contract to Defend Haifa Port against Terror

Israel-based Elbit Systems has won a multi-million dollar contract to supply and install an anti-terror security system at the Haifa port.

High-Tech Virtual Fence to Patrol Israeli-Egyptian Border

A new high-tech "virtual” fence is being built along the border with Egypt to protect Israel from infiltration and to detect terrorists.

Young Israel Synagogues Win US Homeland Security Grants

Eleven Young Israel synagogue branches have won grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to beef up security.

Homefront Command Aims for Normalcy, With Security

The Homefront Command considers its instructions to the public very carefully, an official tells Arutz 7.

Blogger Urges Murder of Senator Lieberman

FBI agents arrest a blogger who recommends that US Senator Joseph Lieberman be shot in the face "many times," but he may soon be released.

No More Shin Bet Security for Israeli Teams in Games Abroad

The Israeli Basketball Federation is 'in shock' over a decision by the Shin Bet to stop protecting Israeli teams that play abroad.

Fogel Family Murderer Convicted After Confession

The Samaria District Military Court convicted 18 year old Hakim Awad for the murders of the 5 members of the Fogel family in Itamar

Erdogan Playing 'Gaza Card'

Erdogan Playing 'Gaza Card' to Force Apology

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may visit Gaza if Israel does not apologize for killing Hamas sympathizers on the Marmara.

Good News on Mount of Olives

Surprise: activist Aryeh King says Arab violence on Mount of Olives has dropped sharply as security has increased.

Planner of Attack that Killed Amir Tzimerman Gets Life

Tunnel Attack Planner Gets Life. Khaled Abu Amsha planned the tunnel attack that killed Sergeant Major Amir Tzimerman.

Israel's Security Forces Deploy For Nakba Events

Israel has begun deploying additional security forces ahead of Nakba Day; large demonstrations expected; access restricted to Temple Mount.

Hamas-PA Merger Calls Security Cooperation Into Question

Fatah-Hamas reconcilliation may scuttle cooperation between the IDF and PA security forces.

Securing the State of Israel for Passover

Israel's defense establishment began its traditional measures Sunday to secure the state for the Passover holiday.

Saudi Student at Texas Tech Charged with Attempted Terror

A Saudi Arabian college student has been arrested in Texas and charged with planning terror attacks in America.

Samaria Jews Appeal to PM, 'Barak is Creating Security Chaos'

Samaria leaders appeal to Netanyahu over Barak's decision to dismantle the Huwarra checkpoint, at which soldiers have stopped many terrorists.

IDF Historian: The Left Won't Wake Up Until It's Too Late

Dr. Uri Milstein praises Amos Yadlin for being brave enough to lay out Israel's security problems - he wonders if the country is ready for them.

Dichter Warns Spanish FM: Arrest Endangers More Than Israel

The former head of Israeli security, Avi Dichter, canceled a trip to Spain over fears he will be greeted with an arrest warrant at Madrid airport.

Shomron Security Helps Jews and Arabs

Security centers in Samaria assist both Jews and Arabs as needed.

Security Beefed Up for Netanyahu after Guards’ Guns Stolen

Security for Prime Minister Netanyahu was beefed up Tuesday after it was discovered that four bodyguards’ handguns were stolen.

Shin Bet: Road 443 Safe for All Israelis - Except PM Netanyahu

Road 443 is said to be safe for all Israelis - except Prime Minister Netanyahu, who told MKs that the Shin Bet has forbidden him from using it.

American Jihadists Use New Weapon: Response Fatigue

Jihadists in the United States are encouraging the use of a new weapon, the FBI warns: “Response fatigue.”

New Video: Israel's Critical Security Needs

A video by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs shows Israel's critical security needs that must be filled if there is to be a viable peace.

Washington Think Tank Predicts New Mideast War

A U.S.-based think tank reports a new Mideast war is looming on the horizon, likely to be started by the Evil Axis of Syria, Iran and Hizbullah.

Large Weapons Cache Uncovered in Galilee Village

A large weapons cache was found Sunday in the upper Galilee by police. Three suspects were arrested, including a non-Jewish soldier.

PA Security Troops Find Weapons, Money, Rocket Instructions

Palestinian Authority preventive security troops uncovered a weapons cache Wednesday that contained funding and directions for producing rockets.

Barak: 'If Attacked, We Won't Chase Individual Terrorists'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak told a Washington think tank that if attacked, Israel would return fire to the source of the problem.

Israel Post Office Distributes Different Masks

The Israel Postal Company chose Purim, when Jews wear costumes and masks, to launch its distribution of gas masks.

PA Police Destroy Stolen Israeli Cars

Palestinian Authority police destroyed hundreds of stolen Israeli cars after finding them last week, rather than return them to their owners.

Rambam Hospital First in World with Advanced Security System

Haifa's Rambam Hospital has raised its security standards to become the first hospital in the world with advanced institute-wide criteria.

More Al-Qaeda Attacks in Store for U.S.?

The international al-Qaeda terrorist organization's desire to attack the US seems dormant but is not dead by a long shot, says a former CIA agent.

Jews Applaud, PA & UNRWA Slam Canada's Funding Change

Canada's decision to redirect its funding from UNRWA to the PA justice system has been lauded by Binai Brith - but slammed by the PA and UNRWA.

Saudi Preacher: No-Fly to US to Protest Anti-Terrorist Checks

A noted Saudi preacher has called on Arabs to stop flying to the US to protest “enhanced screening” procedures aimed at catching terrorists.

Security Upgrades at Ben Gurion International Airport

Israel has upgraded its international travel security with a new biometric screening system, starting with El Al frequent flyers.

‘Passenger Behavior’ Key to Catching Airline Terrorists

While the US and other countries beef up airport searches for terrorists, an Israeli expert advises that eying passenger behavior is critical.

Snipers Aim as Egyptians Build Gaza's Iron Curtain

4th Time: Gaza terrorists attacked Egyptians building an underground “Iron Curtain” that would block weapons and drug smuggling into Gaza.

Barakeh Indictment Filed in Tel Aviv Court

Israeli-Arab MK Mohammed Barakeh was indicted Wednesday in the Tel Aviv District Court on four charges. He could face up to five years in jail.

Cabinet Approves Building Freeze

The Security Cabinet Wednesday night approved Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's request for a 10-month building freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Home MKs Oppose Bill Preventing IDF Evacuations

MKs Zevulun Orlev and Uri Orbach call proposed bill forbidding IDF from evacuating Jewish settlements 'dangerous.'

Israel Warns IDF Ready to Roll Against Iran

Israel's warnings that it will not tolerate the existential threat of a nuclear Iran should be taken seriously, says Deputy FM Danny Ayalon.

Tarantula System Offers Seismic Sensor Security

A new seismic-based system created in Israel offers a new line of defense against underground tunneling terrorists and surface infiltrations.

IDF Guard Stole Ashkenazi's Antique Gun, Credit Card Info

The victim of a theft within the IDF was revealed to be Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi. Incident reveals major holes in security.

Russia-Iran Naval Maneuvers Begin in Caspian Sea

Russia and Iran began joint naval maneuvers in the Caspian Sea for the first time this week.