Jun 11, 2021
IDF adopts “no going back” policy
Defense Minister Benny Gantz has underscored the “definitive nature” of the IDF Operation Guardian of the Walls against Gaza in May, saying that the campaign introduced a “no going back”…
Jun 09, 2021
Gantz: politics won’t interfere with Israel’s defense
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz vowed to “continue to lead responsible security policy,” saying that he “will not allow any political considerations to make their way in” to obstructing any…
Jun 08, 2021
Knesset vote on new government 13 June
Israel’s Knesset will convene to vote on approving the coalition government proposed by Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid this coming Sunday, 13 June. “It’s happening!” a jubilant Lapid posted on…
Jun 04, 2021
Gantz holds defense talks in US
The United States commitment to the strategic partnership and security of Israel remains ironclad, regardless of what government is in place in Jerusalem. That was the strong message conveyed during…
Jun 03, 2021
Lapid reaches a coalition deal
Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced that agreement has been reached with his political allies to form a new government. "I am honored to inform you that I have succeeded…
Jun 02, 2021
Israel will protect itself even if friction with US
Photo: Koby Gideon (GPO) Israel will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense against Iran – even if it risks straining ties with the United States. This, from Israeli…
Jun 02, 2021
Israeli defense exports hit $8.3 billion
The International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense has announced that export contracts reached $8.302 billion (approximately NIS 27 billion) last year. The annual summary from the…
Jun 01, 2021
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…
May 31, 2021
Israel deepens ties with Egypt over Gaza
There has been a flurry of diplomatic and security activity between Israel and Egypt in recent days, heavily concentrated on maintaining calm with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, which borders both…
May 28, 2021
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…