Arab Israeli Conflict

EU calls for new Palestinian elections, concerned with lack of democracy

In light of the continued power struggle between Fatah and Hamas, the prospect of holding new elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is slim to none.

Defense site: Iran has a stronger military than Israel

GlobalFirePower ranks Iran as 13th strongest military and placed Israel as 16th, below Brazil and Indonesia.

IDF: Iran fired missile from Syrian area we were promised Iran had left

Israel has worked with the United States and Russia to try and get Iranian and Hezbollah forces to depart Syria where they have been fighting alongside forces loyal to Assad.

Rivlin says Israel will show 'no tolerance' to threats to its security

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel is taking the Iranian threats very seriously.

Israel, Iran in war of words following violent flareup on northern border

Israeli jets strike Iranian targets across Syria following launch of surface-to-surface missile towards Mount Hermon ski resort

Iran says ready for war with Israel that will 'lead to its destruction'

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that 11 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Russia said that four Syrian soldiers had been killed in the airstrikes.

Two soldiers lightly injured in stoning attack at Joseph's Tomb

Thirty Palestinians suspected of involvement in terrorist activities, public terror and violent disturbances against civilians and soldiers were arrested.

Intelligence minister: Israel is in open confrontation with Iran in Syria

As opposed to previous strikes, the IDF took responsibility for the strikes in real time, which prompted the question of what has changed.

Qatar to send delayed $15 million payment to Gaza

Qatar hopes the aid will ease conditions and restore stability, part of efforts to bolster its international standing amid a diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf neighbors.

PA panned for freeing Palestinian-American convicted of selling to Jews

A PA court in Ramallah sentenced the 53-year-old Akel to life in prison with hard labor for his role in the real estate transaction with a Jewish organization.

If IDF hit Syria, are daytime strikes army chief Kochavi's new strategy?

IAF jets are believed to have carried out dozens of attacks in al-Kiswah and Damascus International Airport as part of its effort to prevent Iranian entrenchment in the war-torn country.

Airstrikes on Syria follow weeks of rising tensions

Israel has always viewed Iran’s role in Syria and its support for Hezbollah as a threat. However, developments in Syria have brought that into greater clarity in the past year.

Report: Israel strikes Syria in rare daytime attack; Syria fires at Golan

“Our air defenses had successfully engaged an Israeli aerial attack targeting the southern region and prevented it from achieving any of its objectives," a source told Syrian media.

IDF troops to be indicted for beating Palestinian detainees

Two IDF soldiers were also sentenced to 14 months in prison for looting and sexually harassing Palestinians at the Kalandiya checkpoint.

Israel to demolish homes of Ofra and Givat Assaf terrorists

The homes belong to those responsible for the shooting attacks at the Ofra junction and near the Givat Assaf junction.

After swimmers banned, Malaysian PM says no Israelis allowed in country

"It is my right to criticize Israel for its policy regarding the Palestinians and say they do many bad things."

Hamas officials: Israel indirectly contacted us for prisoner exchange deal

The government's goal was to use the deal to improve Prime Minister's Benjamin Netanyahu's image before the upcoming elections, according to the report.

Four African lion cubs freeze to death in Gaza zoo

Hours after they were born the lion cubs froze to death on Thursday. The lioness who delivered them is in critical condition.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed Ari Fuld

Jabarin was charged with intentionally causing death and a number of lesser charges by a West Bank military court in October.

A Palestinian Don Quixote or a brave hero?

“The US has lost its credibility in the Middle East because of Trump’s anti-Palestinian policies and decisions,” said a PA official in Ramallah this week.

Arab League: Palestinian issue has ‘reduced’ importance

Moreover, al-Gheith cautioned, no one should forget “the mistakes of Arab rulers and their governing regimes which have caused tragedies in the region.”

Mahmoud Abbas: A Palestinian Don Quixote or a brave hero?

Abbas wants to be remembered as the great leader who managed to elevate the status of the Palestinians to full members of the UN.

'USAID to end all Palestinian projects on Jan. 31,' former director says

Expressing deep concern over the move, Dave Harden told 'The Jerusalem Post' that the U.S. administration “demonstrates again a lack of nuance."

Israel slams Malaysian decision to bar Paralympic athletes

Swimmers from some 70 countries are expected to compete at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in the eastern state of Sarawak from July 29-Aug. 4.

B'Tselem says 290 Palestinians killed by IDF fire in 2018

Majority of Palestinians killed were in the Gaza Strip during weekly Great Return Marches protests.