Are the Palestinians More Violent in Ramadan?

Israeli officials and the media continuously warn about the dangers of the upcoming Ramadan, on the assumption that Palestinians are more violent during that period. However, this assumption is highly…

Netanyahu inspects ISA base

Israel Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar accompanied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a tour of the ISA Samaria Division. By Erin Viner The Israeli leader met with…

IDF claims Iraq-Syria border strike

The rare admission came from the Israeli military’s Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi. By Erin Viner While he did not specify a date for the event, describing it…

Israel to form National Guard

Outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced the establishment of the new security force, as his last vital decision as head of the Israeli government.  By Erin Viner The Premier, Public…

Jordanian King meets with PA President Abbas

King Abdullah II of Jordan traveled to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority (PA) on Monday for a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. By Erin Viner “We and…

ISA Chief visits US, warns of Ramadan violence

Concerns are growing in Jerusalem over a resurgence of Palestinian rioting during observance of the upcoming Islamic holiday. By Erin Viner Director of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) Ronen Bar…

ISA busts major Hamas network

Over 50 Hamas terrorists were arrested by Israeli security forces, who also seized munitions, weapons, IED components and cash to fund terror activities. By Erin Viner The Israeli Security Agency…

Ronen Bar named as new ISA Director

Bar’s Cabinet-approved appointment becomes effective as of 14 October. By Erin Viner The new head of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA, also known by its Hebrew acronym – the Shin…

5 terrorists killed in West Bank clash

An IDF soldier and an officer were critically wounded and 5 Hamas terrorists killed during gun battles on Sunday, in the deadliest violence between the sides since the 11-day Operation…