Israel signs $3.4b sub deal with German firm

Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will build 3 advanced submarines for the Israeli Navy, announced the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD). By Erin Viner The first of the submarines, part a new…

The Deal In Ideal, The “Go” In Ego

Netanyahu found his reverse Kantian Imperative used against him By Amir Oren The numbers foretold this story more than two months ago, once the polls closed in Israel’s fourth elections…

After stand-off, Gantz becomes Israeli Justice Minister

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz will become Justice Minister of Israel’s transitional government, after a dramatic showdown with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that some commentators said brought the…

IDF on high alert due to Gaza attacks

Palestinian Islamists launched at least 45 rockets and mortar-shells from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip at Israel’s southern communities over the weekend. “It is currently quiet in the south, but if…

Israel, Greece sign record defense pact

Israel and Greece have signed their biggest-ever defense procurement deal to date. The agreement includes a $1.65 billion contract for the establishment and operation of a training center for the…

Israel’s Iron Dome hits decade-mark

Israel’s security establishment held a ceremony to mark one decade since activation of the country’s Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz joined Economy Minister…

Timeline for Israeli PM candidate

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will begin consultations on 5 April with representatives from all of the recently-elected political parties, who will present their preferred candidate to try to form a…

Gaza rocket fired at Israeli city

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired a medium-range rocket at the Israeli city of Be'er Sheva yesterday. No injuries or damage were sustained. According the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, Israeli Air…

Israelis vote for 24th Knesset

Polling stations opened at 7 AM in Israel this morning in the fourth national election in two years, and will close at 10 PM local time. 6,578,084 citizens are eligible…

Brief guide to Israeli elections

Israelis head back to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots in the unprecedented fourth national election in two years. According to final public opinion polls, no single party will…