Terror attack on IDF bus hurts 6

Five Israeli soldiers and the driver were injured after Palestinian gunmen sprayed bullets at the vehicle in a drive-by shooting, before setting it on fire. By Erin Viner The incident…

Gantz appoints Herzi Halevi as new IDF leader

The 23rd Chief of the Staff (COS) of the Israel Defense Forces has until now served as deputy to outgoing Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, whose own 4-year term is nearing…

Turkish warship docks in Israel

The Kemal Reis (F-247) Barbaros-class frigate sailed to the coastal city of Haifa on Saturday as part of NATO maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea. By Erin Viner The visit is the…

Israel mourns Gorbachev passing

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, Soviet Union), died at the age of 91. By Erin Viner Russian media reported that the late…

Israel, Japan Sign Defense MOU

The bilateral cooperation pact came upon completion of a two-day visit to Tokyo by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, as the two countries commemorated the 70th year of diplomatic relations.…

IDF captures wanted Jenin terrorist

Tensions remain high in the West Bank, with Israeli security forces ongoing counterterrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria by IDF, Israel Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet) and police forces as…

Iran tops Gantz, US talks

The nuclear threat posed by the Islamic Republic was the focus of Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz’ visit to Washington. By Erin Viner The looming nuclear deal between world powers…

US, Iran tensions flare in Syria

The latest surge of hostilities between Washington and Tehran comes amid diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal. By Erin Viner United States military…

Israel: JCPOA a “bad deal”

A new nuclear deal between world powers and Iran would allow other nations to avoid punitive economic sanctions that would provide $100 billion annually to the Islamic Republic that would…