Ceasefire Press Conference in Progress
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.
A Generation of Children Growing in the Shadow of Gaza’s Terror Rockets
Almost half of Sderot’s preteens suffer from signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Netanyahu Accepted a Ceasefire with ‘No Assassinations’ Clause
Clinton made no mention of Hamas in her short speech, referring only to PA president Mahmoud Abbas.
Wedding During War
Last Wednesday evening, Miri and Daniel were savoring their last few hours together for the week because, as Ashkenazi Jews, they would not see each other during the week preceding their wedding. Shortly before they were to say good-bye, Daniel's phone rang. He answered it, and learned he was being called up for military service.
In New York, Protesters Voice Support For Israel
Pro-Israel activists and concerned Jewish New Yorkers have been holding vigils and protests since Israel began striking Hamas missile launchers and terrorist operatives in Gaza last week.
In Gaza, Israel Confronts An Enemy With Stronger Missiles And Closer Allies
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.
US Blocks UN Security Council Statement Condemning Israel
The United States on Tuesday blocked a U.N. Security Council statement condemning violence between Israel and Gaza, calling the statement a “fail[ure] to address the root cause” of the battle, namely missile attacks by Hamas.
Hamas’s Chief of Staff ‘Welcomes’ Ground Invasion, While Gaza EMTs Suffer Shortages
If Israel will enter the Gaza Strip with ground troops, the military wing of Hamas will start kidnapping Israeli soldiers.
Rocks and Molotov Cocktails Mark a New Intifada in Judea and Samaria
Despite what appears like an emerging Intifada throughout Judea and Samaria, the IDF spokesman at the Central Command did not report or comment.Despite what appears like an emerging Intifada throughout Judea and Samaria, the IDF spokesman at the Central Command did not report or comment.
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Landmark Case: Israel Court Has Jurisdiction Over Suits Against Palestinian Authority
The Jerusalem District Court, in a landmark decision 10 years in the making, ruled on Sunday that the Palestinian Authority can be sued in Israeli court for damages suffered by an Israeli Arab tortured and kidnapped by their security forces on suspicion of spying for Israel, according to a report by The Times of Israel.
Fake Bomb Planted on Jerusalem’s Light Rail
A bomb decoy was discovered on Jerusalem's light rail Monday morning, the second time in a week that a fake device was planted on the popular commuter route.
Iran: Emir of Qatar Worked for Israel, Betrayed Hamas
Iran’s Fars news agency is alleging that emir of Qatar, King Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani helped Israel kill Hamas terror leaders by placing tracking devices throughout the region.
Homefront Command : What To Do in a Rocket Attack
Israel’s Homefront Command has revised its instructions to citizens living within rocket fire of Gaza, and publicized a video with English translation to broadcast important directives.
Weekly Polls: Pre-Gaza Polls Give Right 66.5 Knesset Seats
The average of 2 polls published last week, Channel 2 and Jerusalem Post. The Post poll was conducted November 12-13 and the Channel 2 poll was published November 14.
Dog Saves Owner from Rocket Strike
For Alex Leibowitz and his wife Olga, parents of four, the rocket attack could have had much more serious consequences had it not been for their dog, Louisa.
IAF Bombed the Gaza Stadium, where Missiles Were Fired from the Grass
The IDF said that Hamas made cynical use of the stadium.
Overnight Air Strikes Hit 80 Terror Sites in Gaza, Kill 17, Injure 30
Since the start of Operation Pillar of Defense, the IDF has targeted 1,350 terror sites throughout the Gaza Strip.
The Very Impressive Iron Dome
Though the international community has been consistent in calling for Israel to stop defending itself from Gazan missile attacks by destroying missile launching sites and parties, Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense systems have gained respect and admiration worldwide, dependably annihilating rockets on their way to targets in Israeli residential areas.
Lame Terrorist Videos Make Tel-Avivians Less Worried About Being “Oudroub”ed.
Two videos meant to strike fear in the hearts of Israelis have been met with snickering and mockery, with YouTube followers eager for an up-cropping of spoofs in response.
In Thousands of Israeli Homes, Wives Await Return of Reservist Husbands
When asked if she feels safe living in Haifa, far away from Gaza and it’s rockets, Elisheva says, quite simply, "no place is safe."
As Horrific Images Outrage the Globe, Israeli Ambassador Explains Cynical Goals
In an interview with PBS NewsHour's Ray Suarez, Israel Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren explained the explosion of images circulating around the world, allegedly showing dead Gazan children "targeted" by Israeli air strikes.
IAF Aborts Air Strikes to Protect Gaza Civilians
Yesterday saw one such occurrence—an air strike on an underground launch site was aborted due to the discovery of civilians in the area.
Two Missiles Hit Tel Aviv Friday Afternoon, Home Front Minister: Expect Hamas to Fire...
"We expect continued firing of hundreds of rockets in the coming days."
Likud Anglo Candidate Suspends Campaign in Solidarity with IDF and Southern Residents
On Thursday evening, Tauber instructed his campaign volunteers to stop contacting Likud members until Sunday evening, when the situation could be reviewed and the campaign could determine how to proceed in an appropriate manner.
Israel Air Force Pummeling Gaza Terror Targets At Rate of 1 Every 51 Seconds
The Israeli Air Force reportedly hit 70 targets between 9 and 10pm Thursday, including underground medium-range rocket launching pads, bringing the total number of IAF strikes in Operation Pillar of Defense to over 300.
Today’s Incidents in Judea and Samaria
Arabs from Isawiya in east Jerusalem rioted near the Har Hatsofim Hospital, on Mt. Scopus. The rioters threw stones at security forces, blocked the...
Barak: We Called Up the Reserves, IDF Spokesman: Gaza Will Not Sleep Quietly Tonight
IDF forces are assembled in their designated pre-invasion areas.
Video: IDF Drops Leaflets on Gaza, Warns Residents to Flee Hamas Areas
The IDF has dispersed warning leaflets above several locations in the Gaza Strip. This video is from Thursday, November 15, over Khan Yunis.
Canada “Stands With Israel”
The Ma'an News Agency reported that Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird said Wednesday that his country backs Israel's right to defend its citizens from air assaults by Hamas.