Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have agreed to extend the term of IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi by one year. The decision will now…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has declared that the Islamist Hamas rulers of Gaza violated international humanitarian law by firing rockets into Israel earlier this month, while…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed visiting British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Jerusalem yesterday. At the start of the meeting, the Israeli leader told Secretary Raab, "It's good to…
Israel’s security establishment remains highly-concerned over the replenishment of Hamas’ arsenal of low-cost, home-made rockets, largely constructed with civilian materials with Iranian financing and expertise. Defense Minister Benny Gantz this…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is claiming that his Islamist faction won the recent battle with Israel. "This victory is a strategic victory. Why? Because the stage that comes after the…
The truce between Israel and Hamas held into its 4th day today, as international mediators continue efforts to secure an extended period of calm after the worst outbreak of fighting…
An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 2 AM local time this morning (2300 GMT Thursday) following the worst violence in years between the two sides.…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed determination to press on with Operation Guardian of the Walls against Gaza’s Hamas rulers “until its objective is achieved to restore quiet and…
Palestinian Islamists kept up cross-border rocket fire today, with no firm sign of any imminent ceasefire despite international calls to end Gaza’s conflict with Israel. The Hamas-controlled territory has indiscriminately…
— By Col. (res.) Grisha Yakubovich The current major escalation between Israel and Hamas is a result of the terror organization’s long-term strategic vision aimed at ultimately crowning it as…