Ex-Givati Soldier Left Israel To Join ISIS
An Israeli army veteran from the country’s Arab minority has joined Islamic State insurgents in Syria, an Israeli security official said on Sunday, confirming a local media report.
Israeli ‘Spy’ Ouda Tarabin Released From Egyptian Prison After 15 Years
Israeli Bedouin Ouda Tarabin, who has been imprisoned in Egypt for 15 years on suspicion of spying for Israel, has finished serving his term and was returned to Israel on Thursday morning.
Israel – Arrow 3 Ballistic Missile Interceptor Test A Success
Israel successfully conducted a test of the “Arrow 3” ballistic missile interceptor on Thursday morning, said the Defense Ministry. The missile’s white trail could be seen in the sky over the center of the country.
Mayim Bialik Tells The Israel-Haters Where To Go
American-Jewish actress and PhD holding neuroscientist Mayim Bialik best known for her role in The Big Bang Theory comedy series has long been an outspoken supporter of Israel.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu Names New Mossad Chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named current National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen, 54, as head of the Mossad on Monday, replacing Tamir Pardo who took up the position in January 2011.
Investigation: US Donors Pump Millions Into Israeli Settlements
Jerusalem – Private American donors have pumped more than $220 million into Jewish West Bank settlements in recent years through tax-deductible donations, effectively subsidizing a policy opposed by U.S. administrations for decades, according to an investigation published in an Israeli newspaper on Monday.
ISIS Attack on Israel A Matter of Time, official Says
An Islamic State attack in Israel is a matter of time, an Israeli official warned this week, pointing to the increasing global reach of the jihadist group.
Israel National Security Adviser: Terror Groups Tried To Strike Israeli Oil Rig
Terror groups attempted to sabotage an Israeli offshore platform in the summer of 2014, National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen told a Knesset hearing on Sunday, during a discussion about the controversial natural gas deal.
Israel Practiced Defeating S-300 Russian Defense System In Greece
Israel has quietly tested ways of defeating an advanced air-defense system that Russia has deployed in the Middle East and that could limit Tel Aviv’s ability to strike in Syria or Iran, military and diplomatic sources said.
With Russian Anti-Aircraft Missiles In Syria, Israeli Army Prepares For More Surprises
A General Staff officer said Wednesday that many developments in the region in recent months had taken the army by surprise, so the army was striving to adapt.