Israel blames Iran for cyber-attack

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa was targeted on 11 February. By Erin Viner Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) announced that the MuddyWaters hacking group, “affiliated with Iran’s Ministry…

Israel to hold terrorist’s body

Nasser Abu-Hamid, a convicted terrorist who died of cancer while serving seven life terms in Israel prison, died of lung cancer yesterday. By Erin Viner Outgoing-Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz…

Israel celebrates Hanukah

The eight-day holiday is marked on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. This year it is taking place 18-26 December, coinciding with Christmas. It is marked with the lighting…

Israel opens 4 sea zones for bids

The eastern Mediterranean Sea zones will be actioned to energy companies interested in exploring for natural gas. By Erin Viner The tender process will "allow increased competition, create stability in…

Ben-Gvir warned not to politicize IDF

Israeli leaders have condemned perceived attempts by politicians of the incoming government to interfere with IDF command decisions. By Erin Viner Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben-Gvir invoked a firestorm…

Kochavi: Time to speed up Plan B

That is the message IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi has conveyed to senior American officials during his visits to the White House and the Pentagon focused on…

Possible thaw in Egypt-Turkey tensions

Leaders of both countries met briefly at the World Cup in Qatar. By Erin Viner The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan released a photograph taken on Sunday of…

Azeri parliament approves Israel Embassy

The development marks the first such declaration by a Shi’ite Muslim-majority nation. By Erin Viner The historic decision followed a vote by the National Assembly of Azerbaijan on 18 November.…