Israel: We Can Secure European Under-21 Football Championship

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

Avi Luzon, president of Israel’s football association, said Wednesday that Israel’s hosting of next year’s European under-21 football championship would not pose a security problem.

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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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Missiles Targeted Israel’s Economy

Posted on: November 28th, 2012

The barrages of homemade Grad rockets and Iranian produced Fajr-5s that were fired by Tehran’s proxy Hamas and Islamic Jihad militias at Israeli population centers in southern and central Israel during the recent fighting were reportedly not only meant to kill and maim civilians but also to wreck Israel’s economy. The militias’ goal was to exact revenge on Israel, the U.S. and the EU for the stifling sanctions imposed on the Iranian regime.

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Israeli DM Ehud Barak Quits Politics, Leaves Door Open For Comeback

Posted on: November 28th, 2012

At a dramatic press conference in Tel Aviv on Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced his resignation from politics. Barak said he would remain in his post until the establishment of the next government, following the January 22 elections.

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Report: Israel’s Roads Among Developed World’s Most Congested

Posted on: November 28th, 2012

A report by the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies shows that Israel has the second most crowded roads of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country, coming in under South Korea.

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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Feiglin Says Rivalry with Netanyahu Is Over, But Two-State Solution Could Split the Party

Posted on: November 27th, 2012

The relatively new religious leaders on the Likud roster owe some of their status to Moshe Feiglin's relentless efforts to make the party more traditionally Jewish.

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Farmers: Tomato Prices Doubled Due to Gaza War

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

The Farmers Union says that the recent doubling of tomato prices is due to rocket attacks from Gaza leading up to and during Operation Pillar of Defense.

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Israel Corp, Tamar Oil Partners Sign $4 Billion Gas Contract

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

Israel Corp. and the Tamar partners signed a $4 billion contract on Sunday, agreeing that Noble Energy, Delek Group, Isramco and Alon Natural Gas Exploration would provide for Israel Corp’s gas needs.

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The Mashgiach Wore a Dress: The Fight over Opening Kosher Supervision to Women

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

Israel's Chief Rabbinate is yet to give its formal approval to the initiative.

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Firebombs and Stones

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

On Sunday, a firebomb was thrown at an Israeli car on route 443. A massive amount of stones were thrown at a bus near Maaleh Adumim. No one was injured in the attacks.

Syrian Gunfire on the Golan

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

For the second time today, gunfire from Syria crossed the border into Israel on the Golan Heights. An IDF vehicle was nearly hit. No injuries were reported.

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National Union Chairman Calling on National Religious Voters to Avoid the Likud

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

When tested, the Likud prime ministers have led their party into regions that the founders of the Likud could not have imagined.

Likud Primaries a Mess as Members Wait Hours to Vote

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

Voting got off to a sluggish start with technical difficulties.

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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.

Hamas Brags of New Iranian Weapons, Support Growing for Fatah UN Plan

Posted on: November 25th, 2012

Israel is losing the diplomatic edge.

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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.

Tel Aviv Not In the Mood to Celebrate Ceasefire

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

“When will all this end already?” exclaimed one Israeli to another. “Politicians shaking hands has never ended terror.”

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.