Israel To Establish Formal Presence In Abu Dhabi
The Foreign Ministry confirmed a Haaretz report Friday that Israel will in the coming weeks open an office in Abu Dhabi accredited to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Israel To Deploy Large IDF Delegation To Assist Nepal
According to initial estimates by the Home Front Command following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, some 240 soldiers and officers will take part in the search and rescue team that will take off from Israel to Kathmandu on Sunday.
Israel To Boost F-35 Capabilities After Iran Deal
Israel is actively working to double the range of its F-35 defense fighters, officials said Thursday, in an announcement made just before the Senate Congress vote on the Iran deal.
Israel To Acknowledge Reform Movement For First Time
The Israeli government is expected to discuss how to handle prayer at the Kotel tomorrow, after Reform groups demand space of their own.
Israel Thwarts Palestinians’ Campaign To Join Interpol
Israel successfully prevented the Palestinians from joining the international police force Interpol, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday, praising the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic efforts.
Israel Thwarts Attempt To Smuggle Drones ‘Intended For Terrorists’ Into Gaza
Crossings Authority inspectors together with the Shin Bet intelligence agency recently foiled an attempt to smuggle commercial multicopter drones into Gaza, authorities announced on Sunday.
Israel tells citizens to stay put as coup unfolds in Turkey
Israel’s Foreign Ministry urged its citizens in Turkey to remain indoors, and advised against travel to Turkey following an attempted coup on Friday.
Israel Successfully Tests Iron Dome Defense System At Sea
Jerusalem – Israel has successfully tested its Iron Dome rocket defense system aboard naval ships for the first time.
Israel Sold $5.7B In Military Hardware In 2015
Israel’s military export contracts topped $5.7 billion in 2015, a slight increase from the year earlier, the Defense Ministry announced Wednesday.
Israel Signs $630M Missile Deal With India
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Sunday it has signed a $630 million deal with the Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).