Gantz: Iran, Lebanon a major security issue

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave a strategic overview of regional security challenges, reviewed the Gaza campaign and outlined steps going forward and also discussed current political developments during a…

IDF Chief’s term extended by Israeli leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have agreed to extend the term of IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi by one year. The decision will now…

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal

An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 2 AM local time this morning (2300 GMT Thursday) following the worst violence in years between the two sides.…

IDF vs. Deif: Mountain Comes To Mohammed

  Thinking Inside The Box: Tunnels Turned Traps By Amir Oren Wars are being fought between nations, or in the case of organisations such as Al-Qeada, Daesh and Hezbollah, between…

Israel in midst of major campaign

In an address to the Israeli people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “We are in the midst of a campaign,” and urged “patience and a certain sacrifice on your…

Gaza barrage draws fierce IDF retaliation

The Israeli Defense Forces has launched some 190 precision strikes on Hamas military targets in response to the ongoing missile barrage from Gaza on Israel. The sites include attack tunnels,…

Iran talks to be expedited

World powers and Iran are seeking to accelerate efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back into compliance with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear accord. Iran, Britain,…

IDF: Hamas harms Gazan people

A tense calm prevails in Israel today as Islamist militants in Gaza have paused cross-border rocket attacks after 3 consecutive nights. Israeli Security Cabinet adopted a decision to retaliate powerfully…