Israel Could Send Iran to ‘Stone Age’ with Electromagnetic Bomb
Israel could destroy Iran’s electric network with a specially designed electromagnetic bomb in the event of a military conflict between the countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
France set to propose new Palestinian state resolution at UN
The French government has seen a window of opportunity, following recent elections in Israel, to get the United States on board for a renewed effort towards an Israeli-Palestinian settlement, and is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution.
The IDF has warned us about the next Lebanon War
Last November, a senior IDF officer warned of the implications of a Third Lebanon War. His name is Yair Golan, and he was at the time ending his stint as GOC Northern Command and transferring to Tel Aviv to serve as deputy chief of staff, Ynet reported.
Netanyahu to Obama: Nuke Deal Threatens Israel’s Existence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned President Obama on Thursday that the emerging deal with Iran, if implemented, would threaten the existence of Israel.
David’s Sling shoots down mock missile in successful trial
Following recent assessments on the significant rocket threat posed by Hezbollah to the Israeli home front, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday that it carried out a successful test of the US-Israel developed David’s Sling anti-missile system, which is designed to shoot down shortto medium-range missiles, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Netanyahu: Nuke Deal With Iran Will Leave Iran ‘Less Than A Year’ From Bomb
Iran would be less than a year away from obtaining a nuclear weapon if its emerging deal with world powers is signed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday, as talks between Iran and the US-led group of countries went down to the wire in Switzerland, the Times of Israel reported.
Hezbollah Rockets Outfitted with Iranian Guided Warheads
Iran is placing guided warheads on its rockets and smuggling them to Hezbollah in Lebanon, a senior Defense Ministry official involved in preparing Israeli air defenses said Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported.
France preparing draft for UN resolution on Palestine
France sees a window of opportunity after Israel’s elections to get the United States on board with a new push for Mideast peace, and is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution in about 12 days, according to French diplomatic officials, the Times of Israel reported.
On Eve of Possible Iranian Nuke Deal, Israel Shows Off Latest Sub
With a possible agreement on Iran’s nuclear program approaching, the Israeli navy today hosted military reporters on a tour of its latest submarine, part of an underwater fleet reportedly armed with nuclear-tipped cruise missiles that will serve as Israel’s major deterrent against a nuclear-armed Islamic Republic, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Putin pledges support for Palestinian state
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country will support efforts to build a Palestinian state with a capital in East Jerusalem, the Times of Israel reported.
Iran Nuke Deal Worse Than Israel Feared, Netanyahu Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday against the emerging nuclear deal with Iran, as Iranian and Western officials in Lausanne, Switzerland were rushing to reach a framework agreement by an end-of-month deadline, the Times of Israel reported.
Obama Looks to UN to Force Two-State Solution
After years of blocking U.N. efforts to pressure Israelis and Palestinians into accepting a lasting two-state solution, the United States is edging closer toward supporting a U.N. Security Council resolution that would call for the resumption of political talks to conclude a final peace settlement, Foreign Policy reported.
Netanyahu hails ‘a great victory for our people’
As voting ended in Israel’s Knesset elections Tuesday night, TV exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu well placed to retain the premiership, with his Likud party neck and neck with rival Isaac Herzog’s Zionist Union but better positioned to build a coalition. Netanyahu hailed a Likud victory, though Herzog refused to concede, the Times of Israel reported.
VIDEO: Netanyahu to Congress: Emerging deal would lead to a nuclear Iran and inevitable war
World powers must negotiate a better deal with Iran over its nuclear program than they have so far, or else risk prompting regional war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the US Congress on Tuesday.
Mossad cables hardly contradict Netanyahu on Iran
Leaked memo dovetails with Netanyahu’s assertion on Tehran’s nuclear program, straying only in describing its progress rate, the Times of Israel reported.
Saudis might help Israel attack Iran in exchange for progress in peace process
In private talks with European sources, the Saudis have expressed their willingness to cooperate with Israel on Iran, including use of Saudi air space by the IDF for a possible air strike, according to a report by Channel 2.
Syrian Army, Hezbollah Launch Attack to Capture Territory Near Golan Heights
Hezbollah, Syrian army forces and Iranian officers have drawn close to the border with Israel in the Golan Heights in their fight against Syrian rebels, AFP reported on Wednesday, citing state media reports and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Israel Closes Three Islamic Charities for Causing Unrest on Temple Mount
The Shin Bet and the Israel Police on Monday closed three NGOs they say were funneling money to activities meant to “inflame tensions on the Temple Mount”, according to a statement put out by the security service.
Freedom of Information Act May Force DOD to Declassify Report on Israel Nuclear Program
Defense officials are fighting a three-year-old request under the Freedom of Information Act to release a 1987 report supposedly discussing Israel’s nuclear technology.
US: Palestine not a state, does not qualify for ICC membership
Palestine is not a state, and therefore does not qualify for membership in the International Criminal Court according to the U.S. State Department.