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Palestinians, IDF, settlers clash across W. Bank

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:39 GMT

Security forces fire tear gas, rounds in response to clashes that leave 4 settlers detained, border policeman injured from rock throwing.

Israeli official: We underestimated Assad

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:23 GMT

Defense official: Israel thought Assad would fall sooner; J'lem sees fall of Assad, take over by rebels as less ideal scenario.

IDF to use spongetipped bullets in W. Bank

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:11:00 GMT

Non-lethal bullets to replace rubber bullets for riot dispersal in West Bank clashes between Palestinian rioters and IDF.

Palestinian group lay claim to rocket fire in Golan

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:42:02 GMT

Video shows footage of mortar attack fired to "avenge martyrs lost in war with the Zionist enemy."

Palestinian group lay claim to rocket fire in Golan

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:03 GMT

Video shows footage of mortar attack fired to "avenge martyrs lost in war with the Zionist enemy."

'Israel determined to stop Syrian weapons transfer'

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:32 GMT

Official tells 'NYT' Israel will act to prevent arms transfers to Hezbollah; says Israel will retaliate if Assad reacts.

Syrian mortars hit Mount Hermon for first time

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:56:44 GMT

IDF Chief of Staff holds consultations after incident; not clear if shells were fired deliberately or not.

'Assad said Hezbollah may fight Israel from Golan'

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:01 GMT

Report: Iran persuaded Syria to open a "new front" in the Golan for all Arabs and Muslims wanting to fight Israel.

Syrian mortar shells explode in Golan Heights

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:37:01 GMT

Mortars believed to be unintentional fallout from Syria fighting; IDF lodges complaint with UNDOF.

IDF to remove most white phosphorus from arsenal

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:36:46 GMT

Following wave of international criticism and petition to High Court, IDF decided “to go beyond what is required by the law.”

Netanyahu decides on more moderate defense cuts

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:09:05 GMT

Security cabinet decides to only cut NIS 3b. from IDF budget, taking the remaining NIS 1b. from Treasury reserve.

Security cabinet readies IDF cuts ahead of vote

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:19:18 GMT

Overall 2013-2014 spending plan proposed by Finance Minister Yair Lapid is slated to go to a cabinet vote today.

IDF: Cuts could harm readiness for war

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:19:35 GMT

Officials say it would damage soldier training programs.

Palestinians, Syrians form units to fight for Golan

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:44:53 GMT

Move comes amid Assad, Hezbollah anti-Israel rhetoric; Hezbollah says would support such operations.

Shin Bet stops plot to kidnap, kill soldiers

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:40:02 GMT

Security forces arrest Hamas terror cell in West Bank plotting to fire rockets, plant explosives.

Ya'alon on Syria: Israel is clear on its red lines

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:28:03 GMT

Defense Minister speaks after 3 shells, likely errant firing from fighting in Syria, fall in Golan Heights in last day.

'Syria to permit Palestinians to attack Israel'

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:45:55 GMT

Ban condemns detention of four UN peacekeepers monitoring cease-fire line in Golan Heights.

Third mortar shell in 24-hours lands in Golan

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:20:18 GMT

No injuries or damage reported in incident; mortar explosions viewed as fallout from fighting between Syrian troops and rebels.

Ministerial c'tee backs law to ban IDF defamation

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:09:00 GMT

Livni votes against, says law will weaken IDF; supporters say will put end to open season on the good names of fighters.

'Israel used depleted uranium shells in Syria'

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:53:25 GMT

Syrian army source downplays strategic importance of strike.