U.S. House Votes to Increase Funding for Israel’s Missile Defense
The U.S. House of Representatives approved $351 million for the Iron Dome, and $270 million for the Arrow 3 and David’s Sling missile defense systems.
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Abbas’ Fatah Posts Video: “Death is Near”
Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah organization posted a video on its Facebook page just four days after the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, saying “Stop and consider, sons of Zion, that death is near…”
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Last night, four rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel, two of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system. Israel retaliated destroying five concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, one terror activity site in central Gaza and a weapon manufacturing site in southern Gaza.
Cabinet Votes to Scale Back Operation in Light of Ramadan
Israel’s Security Cabinet voted to reduce Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presence in the West Bank and limit the scope of Operation Brother’s Keeper, with fears of a continued IDF operation during Ramadan, which begins Saturday, would further escalate tensions in the region, Israel Army Radio reported.
Netanyahu: Hamas Behind Kidnappings, We Will Provide Evidence (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu addressed his cabinet today, saying the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are continuing their search for the abducted three Israeli teenagers, and will soon provide to the world incontrovertible proof that Hamas is behind the recent kidnappings.
Mortar Attack Kills One, Injures Three on Syrian Border
A mortar was fired from Syria into Israel which killed a 15-year old boy, at least three others, including his father. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded with tank fire. Afterwards, the IDF searched the area for possible terrorists who may have crossed into Israel.
Nine Arrested in Overnight Raids, Two Palestinians Killed During Clashes
Operation Bring Back Our Brothers continued into its tenth day as Israel searches for three kidnapped teenagers. Nine more Palestinians were arrested bringing the total to approximately 350, mostly Hamas members. In clashes with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) two Palestinians were killed.
Israel Continues Operation Brother’s Keeper, 25 Arrested Thursday Night
On Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its Operation Bring Back Our Brothers in search for three teenagers kidnapped last week. The overnight raids resulted in the arrest of 25 Palestinians in the West Bank bringing the total of suspects held to 330, 240 of whom are associated with Hamas.
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Israel Air Forces (IAF) attacked a number of terror related targets last night after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip for the third time this week.
30 More Palestinians Arrested by IDF as Operation Brother’s Keeper Continue
In pre-dawn raids Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) arrested 30 Palestinians, as they searched 100 homes and public institutions affiliated with Hamas, mostly in the Hebron area, according to Israel Radio.
Israel rearrests 51 Palestinians Freed Under Galit Shalid Deal as Operation Brother’s Keeper Continues (Video)
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) continued its West Bank operation Tuesday night, arresting 64 Palestinians, including 50 former Hamas prisoners who had been released as part of the 2011 deal for captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Operation Brother’s Keeper Continues, Over 200 Hamas Members Arrested
On the fifth day of Operation Bring Back Our Brothers, Israel continued to target Hamas in the West Bank and has arrested over 200 members of Hamas, mostly in the area of Hebron while the search for the three kidnapped teenagers continues.
Unity Pact is Void if Hamas Carried Out Kidnapping, PA Official Says
If Hamas was behind the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank, it would mark a breach of understandings between Fatah and Hamas, and render their unity agreement void, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority told the Times of Israel.
Jihadists Sing “Break the Crosses” (Video)
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) produced a music video declaring the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate. Jihadists are called to “break the crosses and destroy the lineage of the grandsons of monkeys.”
Netanyahu Issues Statement on Kidnapped Teenagers (Video)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on the three kidnapped teenagers who have been missing for 6 days.
Over 30,000 Gather At Western Wall to Pray for Kidnapped Teens (Video)
Police estimate over 30,000 Israelis gathered at the Western Wall on Sunday to pray for the safe release of three yeshiva students who were kidnapped in the West Bank last Thursday.
Hateful Cartoon on Fatah’s Facebook Page Celebrate Teen Kidnappings
Fatah, the party that leads the Palestinian Authority, celebrated the kidnappings of three teens, one of which is an American, by posting a hateful cartoon on its Facebook Page.
Israel Arrested 80 in West Bank Sweep in Search for Missing Teens
IDF troops operating in the West Bank arrested some some 80 Palestinians, including senior members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, overnight Saturday, as security forces continued to search for information regarding the whereabouts of three Israeli teenagers kidnapped while hitchhiking south of Jerusalem on Thursday night, Palestinian sources were quoted as saying.
‘Our boys were kidnapped by a terrorist organization’, Netanyahu Confirms
In his first statement since the disappearance of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Shaar and Naftali Frenkel nearly 48 hours ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Saturday that the three yeshiva students were kidnapped by a terrorist organization.
Tel Aviv Hosts over 100,000 to Celebrate Gay Pride
Tel Aviv was draped in rainbow colors Friday, and many of the city’s streets were closed off as over 100,000 revelers took part in the annual Gay Pride parade.