Friends of IDF Event Spurned by Stevie Wonder Raises More Than $14 Million

Posted on: December 10th, 2012

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces fundraiser that singer Stevie Wonder pulled out of raised more than $14 million.

Israel’s US Ambassador: We’ll Act to Stop Chemical Weapons Reaching Hezbollah (Video)

Posted on: December 10th, 2012

"If these weapons fall into the wrong hands, it will be a game changer for us."

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Haredim Temporarily Off the Hook, Only 1,300 to Do National Service

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

Critics of the government are saying that the new decision was intended to improve Netanyahu's coalition negotiations with the Haredi parties.

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Thieves Steal IAF F-16 Engines

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

F-16 engines, worth millions of shekels, were stolen from an Air Force base in central Israel, according to Walla. Unlike previous incidents on IDF bases which included jeeps (in May) and large amounts of ammunition (in February) being stolen, this time there were no holes in the fence. It is suspected that the thieves had inside [...]

Soldier Missing

Posted on: December 5th, 2012

IDF soldier Liraz Benvenisti, 20, on Tuesday evening left the base where he is serving, near the town of Gedera, and then disappeared. It is feared that he may have hitched a ride with Arab terrorists. He is 5’7″, slim, brown eyes, short, black hair. He was last seen wearing IAF uniform and carrying a [...]

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U.S. Senators Urge Morsi to Halt Gaza Arms Smuggling

Posted on: December 4th, 2012

A bipartisan slate of U.S. senators urged Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to crack down on arms smuggling into the Gaza Strip.

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Hamas Pushing the Goal Posts, Challenging Israeli Control of Gaza’s Borders

Posted on: December 1st, 2012

It appears that the IDF has decided to increase its watch over Gaza.

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Military Courts Chief to Consider Imposing Israeli Law in Judea and Samaria

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

Israeli law already applies in Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Nobel Laureates, Notables Say Military Tie with Israel “Unconscionable”, Call for Boycott

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

A group of Nobel peace prize-winners, artists and activists are calling for a military boycott of Israel following the recent attempt by the Jewish state to protect its citizens in the south from rocket barrages from Gaza.

Source: Stevie Wonder to Cancel Friends of IDF Gig

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

Stevie Wonder is set to pull out of a performance at a fundraiser for the Israel Defense Forces, a source told JTA.

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India May Scrap US Military Deal in Favor of Israeli One

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

India’s army may opt to conduct a $1 billion military defense contract with Israel rather than the United States, showcasing the increasingly strong competition between the two countries in providing defensive solutions throughout the world.

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Rules of Engagement Changed: IDF May Not Shoot Back in Gaza

Posted on: November 28th, 2012

The rules of engagement have been altered radically in Gaza.

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IDF Reservists: “It’s Only a Question of Time Before We Are Called Up Again”

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

The feelings vary, but all agree that it’s a question of time before they will be called up again to defend Israel against the Gazan terrorists.

New Concessions to Hamas: Territorial Water Doubled, Smuggling and Infiltration Made Easier

Posted on: November 24th, 2012

In practice this will mean that Israeli naval forces will not be challenging Gazan boats.

Damage Inflicted on Hamas in Operation Pillar of Defense

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

IDF reports claim that Israel’s military inflicted serious damage on Hamas during the eight days of Operation Amud Anan – Pillar of Defense.

Defense Min. Barak: We Didn’t Want to Conquer Gaza

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

In an interview with Israel Radio, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that he considered conquering Gaza throughout Operation Pillar of Defense, but did not take the step because he did not want Israel to remain in the region for a long period of time.

French FM: Iran to Blame for Gaza War

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius outraged Tehran by placing the onus of “heavy responsibility” for the recent war between Israel and Gaza terrorists on Iran.

Cleared by Censors: Five Soldiers Wounded Before Ceasefire

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

According to a report by Ynet, seven people, including five soldiers, were injured  in a rocket attack on the Eshkol Regional Council on Wednesday afternoon.  One soldier , an officer in the army reserves, was critically injured, and the others were hurt lightly to moderately.

Ceasefire Press Conference in Progress

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman are currently conducting a press conference announcing the initiation of a ceasefire starting at 9pm.

In Gaza, Israel Confronts An Enemy With Stronger Missiles And Closer Allies

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

KFAR AZA, Israel – In some ways, Israel’s latest confrontation with Hamas looks like past conflicts in the Gaza Strip. Operation Pillar of Defense has left some key Hamas leaders dead, depleted weapons supplies and hit more than 1,000 targets in Gaza.