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…

Israel, Greece hold defense talks

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…

Israel offers defense support to UAE

The proposed assistance comes in the wake of a deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. By Erin Viner "We stand ready to offer you security…

IMoD successfully tests Arrow 3

Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMoD) announced that it conducted a successful flight test of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) and the Arrow 3 interceptor. By Erin Viner During the test,…

Houthi attack on UAE kills 3

Abu Dhabi is vowing to avenge by armed drone and missile strikes near its airport launched by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By Erin Viner "The UAE condemns this terrorist…

Sheikh Jarrah tensions spike

[Ed. Note 19 January 2022:  the court-approved eviction order of "illegal buildings built on grounds designated for a school for children with special needs" was enforced this morning, according to…

PIJ prisoner ends hunger strike

Hisham Abu Hawash had refused food for 141 days in protest of his detention in Israeli prison. By Erin Viner According to his family and his attorney Jawad Boulos, Abu…

Haniyeh: Iran gave Hamas $70m to fight Israel

The Hamas Political Bureau Chief made the revelation during an interview with the Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera Network while praising the Islamic Republic. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner While emphasizing that…

Christmas 2021: Christians in Israel

On the eve of Christmas, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released statistics on the Christian population in the country. By Erin Viner About 182,000 Christians live in Israel, compromising…

Herzog meets with US Security Chief

Israeli President Isaac Herzog held a diplomatic working meeting with United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan soon after his arrival in Jerusalem last night. By Erin Viner Discussion between…