200th Anniversary of the Alter Rebbe Celebrated by Renewed Chabad Presence in Hebron

Posted on: January 6th, 2013

Marking the 200th anniversary of the yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe - Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi who founded the Chabad movement - the Jewish Press' Yishai Fleisher interviewed one of the special emmissaries who have become the hallmark of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement to talk about the man who started it all, what his passions were, and where Chabad is headed.

Security Fence Construction Frozen, Preventing Cutting Off Gush Etzion from Israel – for now

Posted on: January 4th, 2013

"Once the fence is up, we'll be outside the state of Israel."

3000 Chareidim to be Drafted in August

Posted on: January 3rd, 2013

IDF to begin mass draft of Chareidim in August.

Yaakov Shwekey Performs ‘A Song for Soldiers’ in Tel Aviv (Video)

Posted on: January 3rd, 2013

“I’ve come to sing here tonight to show my gratitude to all the Israeli soldiers who work so hard to defend the Jewish state.”

IDF and Corporal Lolly Reveal New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on: January 3rd, 2013

The first IDF resolution was, naturally, to provide security for the people of Israel.

Yaalon Tells Jewish Press: Tzippy Livny’s Plan Dangerous

Posted on: January 2nd, 2013

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe "Boogie" Yaalon, during a visit to the Mount of Olives Jewish community of Maale HaZeitim to discuss Likud’s plans for the future of Israel, sat down with the Jewish Press's Yishai Fleisher to talk about the state of Israeli security.

Israeli Makers of Iron Dome System to Hire 150 Technion Students

Posted on: January 2nd, 2013

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, makers of the Iron Dome short range missile  defesne and Wind Jacket tank protection systems will hire 150 students from Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa, according to a report by Globes online business magazine. Approximately 1,000 applications for the positions are anticipated. Chosen students will learn defense-specific engineering skills [...]

Activists Left Oz Etzion after the Shabbat Clashes

Posted on: December 29th, 2012

Yesterday the activists clashed with security forces and prevented the evacuation of the Oz Zion residents.

Released by Censors: Men Arrested for Plotting to Kidnap Israeli Soldier

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Israel’s internal security service has arrested ten Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorists for plotting to kidnap Israelis, according to a report by the AFP.

IDF Ditching US’s M-16, Going Blue and White

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

The IDF, defenders of the Jewish state and flag, are finally going blue and white.

Israel’s Cabinet Approves $2.5 Million for Country’s South

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Israel's Cabinet approved a plan to assist residents of the country's south following the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

IDF Officer Injured

Posted on: December 22nd, 2012

Over Shabbat, an IDF officer was injured by stone throwers near Beit Omer (near Hevron). The officer was taken to the hospital and is now listed as lightly injured.   In a separate attack on Saturday evening, a firebomb was thrown at an IDF pillbox. No injuries or damage was reported.

165th IAF Class Graduates (Video)

Posted on: December 22nd, 2012

In the latest batch of IAF graduates, 16% of the graduates are religious or traditional, and 13% of the new pilots and navigators were not born in Israel. Of the four women who are graduating, one is religious.

IDF Releases Video Showing Palestinian Attacking Guard Before Getting Shot

Posted on: December 17th, 2012

It turned out to be a toy gun -- but very convincing.

Palestinian Terrorist Shot During IDF Operation

Posted on: December 17th, 2012

(This article has been republished after the IDF censor removed the restriction) At 4:00 AM on Monday morning, during IDF operations in the village of Beir Rema, near Neve Tzuf, a terrorist (32) was shot in his lower body by the IDF. He was one of four suspects that were arrested in the operation. He [...]

Arab Who Aided Fogel Massacre Terrorists Sentenced

Posted on: December 16th, 2012

Yazis Hassan Muhammad Awad was convicted on Sunday by an Israeli military court for his role in aiding the Fogel murderers after they massacred the Fogel family in Itamar last year. Awad provided assistance to the two terrorists after they massacred the family, and helped them sell the weapons they stole from both the Fogel’s [...]

Hero Hebron Soldier Pulled from Active Duty

Posted on: December 14th, 2012

The Border Policewoman in Hebron who shot and killed the Arab that pulled the (toy) gun on her fellow soldier has been pulled from active duty as of Thursday. It was explained that she was pulled due to the number of death threats she received. The Defense Ministry is trying to prevent further exposure of [...]

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Hebron Arabs: If Israeli Soldiers Return – We’ll Beat Them Up Again

Posted on: December 13th, 2012

"The Palestinian policemen proved that our state does have a border, and the Israeli occupiers can't walk in here whenever they want, because if they will – they will be beaten up."

Pentagon Asking Congress to Sell Israel 1,725 Bunker Busters

Posted on: December 11th, 2012

The BLU-109 is a so-called bunker buster, designed to “defeat an enemy’s most critical and hardened targets.

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IDF Raided NGO Offices in Ramallah, Tear Gassed Protesters

Posted on: December 11th, 2012

Israeli forces confiscated files and computer hardware.