As Peres retires, Israel fights sour legacy: Insistence on setting policy in line with hopes, rather than with reality.
By Rachel Levy
Did the U.S. allow Hamas terrorists rule Israel's skies? Why would the Obama administration do that?
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF has reportedly stabilized its lines and is now focusing on mapping out and destroying the terror tunnels they have uncovered.
By Rachel Levy
UNHRC High Commissioner Navi Pillay accuses the IDF of possible war crimes in Gaza again, cutting slack to Hamas.
2:22pm Yad Mordechai, Netiv Ha'Asara 2:04pm Ashkelon, Ashdod 2:02pm Kiryat Gat, Gedera 2:01pm Zikkim, Karmiya, Be'er Tuvia, Kiryat Malachi 12:30pm Netivot, Kfar Maimon and surrounds 11:35am Sderot and surrounds 11:18am metro Tel Aviv, Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya 10:59am Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam, Holon, Elad, Petach Tikvah, metro Tel Aviv 10:58am Gan Sorek, Rishon Lezion, […]
Last night, the FAA lifted their travel ban on flights to Israel.
Sen Ted Cruz wants the administration to give straight answers to questions about the FAA ban on Israel.
Why is the ban on Israel's airport different from all other FAA bans?
Abbas adopts Hamas as peace partner, big brave Kerry scurries out of Israel despite FAA ban and Mashaal goes off his rocker.
Yet again, non-anti-Semitic 'pro-Palestinian' demonstrators can't quite seem to break free of anti-Semitic jargon.
Hundreds of Arabs gathered near Kever Rachel (Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem) Wednesday to attack IDF soldiers with stones and firebombs. Riots were also reported in Beit Omar, near Hebron.
Shots were fired outside the Hadar Mall in Talpiot, Jerusalem Wednesday. One individuals opened fire from a moped outside the mall this evening. No injuries or property damage was reported. Police said Wednesday night that a man suspected of having staged the attack was arrested in the Gilo section of south Jerusalem. Police have determined […]
Hamas terrorists fired mortar rounds Wednesday at an IDF field hospital on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, according to a report on Israel Radio. The Israeli army set up the hospital last week to treat Palestinian victims of Hamas’ “human shields” policy, but the report indicated that the terror gang has prevented wounded […]
There is much I can write you about what is going here, but I am wondering what I should not write. I will start by imagining that I am you, sitting at home in the Los Angeles area and flipping back and forth between the weather, traffic reports, the Ukraine, Mexican illegals and Gaza. No […]
The Al-Wafa hospital located near Shajuayia in Gaza City was a Hamas military compound.
US extends ban on flights to Israel despite lack of such precaution in similar or worse situations.
Hamas terrorists took over Waffa hospital in Gaza and were using it as a terror base. The IDF communicated with the medical staff to ensure no patients or staff were inside before blowing it up.
The "civilian" house was rigged with explosives.
“This is the most important gift for my son.”
Now, just weeks after the burial of those three pure boys, am Yisrael in Eretz Yisroel is in the midst of a frightening war, being attacked day and night in almost every area of the country.
Hamas lunched a new massive barrage or rockets and missiles at southern Israel and as far north as Kiryat Malachi, near the southern edge of metropolitan Tel Aviv, shortly after 6 p.m. (11 a.m. EDT) Wednesday. The Iron Dome shot down two rockets aimed at Kiryat Malachi, which has a large industrial area. Sirens also […]
I don’t need to remind you it was a proposal that was supported by the UN, by the Arab League, by the United States, by Europe.
The sophisticated cement tunnels, which cost hundreds of millions of dollars, were reportedly built with Qatari government funds.
Did El Al intentionally spike prices, or was the sudden jump in air fares the normal function of airline economics?
Military spokesman: We've been trying for years to deal with tunnels, with no success.
Rubio: Civilian deaths in Gaza "100 percent" responsibility of Hamas
Foreign Minister protests UNRWA storage of missiles, equipment in UN facilities.
Father of fallen soldier Max Steinberg stuns crowd, ends eulogy with simple cry: Am Yisrael Chai.
US Secy of State John Kerry told reporters in Jerusalem there is "still work to be done" in trying for a cease fire with Hamas.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF is continuing its mission to destroy Hamas’ terror infrastructure. Some 200 terror targets were attacked yesterday, 1833 since the beginning of the ground operation.
By Rachel Levy
Another UNRWA school is found to be a storage spot for untold number of Hamas missiles.
Golani brigade commander was hospitalized after being wounded, but he returned to the battlefield to complete the mission.
We mourn the dead, wish a speedy recovery to the wounded, and pray that God guides the government.
Israel's transportation minister said cancelling flights to Israel is like handing a prize to terrorists.
Ban ki-Moon and John Kerry might have some credibility if they would talk peace with terrorists in Syria.
"Like all mothers of soldiers, I pray that this ends peacefully, that all the boys come home safe-and-sound," Ruthie says.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said Tuesday that he respects the legitimacy of Israel’s right to defend itself, but also called on Israel to limit its reaction to ongoing Hamas rocket fire at Israeli civilians. According to a report on the Hebrew-language Ynet website, Mr Ban also said his organization rejected the terror gang’s […]
Left-wing Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Tuesday that no ceasefire is imminent between Israel and Hamas, and added that the current military operation in the Gaza Strip was “unavoidable.” Speaking to Army Radio, Livni said there is no substance to Palestinian reports earlier in the day that Israel and the terrorists were considering an additional […]
Six IDF soldiers wounded in Gaza have showed significant improvement at Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva, Israel Radio reported. Three soldiers have been downgraded from “serious” condition to “moderate,” and three additional soldiers are now listed as “lightly injured.” One hundred fourteen soldiers are currently hospitalised as the result of the fighting.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Leading US paper interviews Hamas leader, shocked to 'discover' interview takes place in civilian hospital.
PM meets wounded soldiers at Ashkelon hospital, tells foreign diplomats they have moral obligation to support Israel.
As of this writing, Code Red rocket alerts were sounded in the following locations Tuesday: 10:28 pm Be'er Sheva Shoval, Rahat and surrounds 9:56 pm Be'er Sheva, Hatzerim, Tifrach, Meitar and surrounds 9:17 pm Lod, Yavneh, Kiryat Akron, Gedera, Ramle, Gan Yavneh, Kfar Bilu, Ashdod, Kiryat Malachi 9:00 pm Bat Yam, Rishon L'Tsion, Rechovot, Modi'in, Macabim […]
Ashkelon Mayor Itamar Shimoni said Tuesday that the funeral of Jordan Ben-Simon, a lone IDF soldier killed in Gaza yesterday, would be limited to 300 attendees due to the threat of rocket attacks. Following the outpouring of support for lone soldiers yesterday, when more than 20,000 people created a mass funeral for lone soldier Sean Carmeli, […]
Teenage member of MK Zoabi's clan making name for self as pre-eminent Arab supporter of Israel.
Army finally forced to admit soldier is missing; efforts continue to identify seventh body from Sunday night attack.
Israel activists take the streets of New York on Sunday. For some reason, no rocks or Molotov cocktails were thrown at police.
By Rachel Levy
Israel needs an ally in talks over a premature cease fire with Hamas terrorists intent on wiping out the Jewish State.
One soldier's body is MIA, as IDF names remaining Golani soldiers killed in Shejaiya
10:03am Multiple Rocket Alerts Gush Dan...
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF is determined to destroy as many tunnels as possible, eliminating this imminent threat to the citizens of Israel. 23 terror tunnels have been uncovered by IDF forces since July 17th.
By Shalom Bear
IDF operations move forward as more tunnels and rockets are found and destroyed...
Turkey is attempting to be seen as the protectorate for the Palestinian Arabs.
Members of congress should experience Israelis' lives. Bomb Shelter Museum will be in D.C. July 22.
Gunfight between Golani soldiers and terrorists in Gaza
By Shalom Bear
There was concern, since Carmeli was a lone soldier, that not many people would show up for his funeral. But more than 20,000 people showed up.
The IDF has released the names of the soldiers killed in today's attacks.
By Shalom Bear
7 IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Hamas since last night.
Palestinian Authority President Abu Mazen met Monday with his senior coalition partner, chief Hamas Terrorist Khaled Mashal, to discuss ceasefire options in Gaza. Meeting in Doha, Qatar, Israel Radio reported that Abu Mazen told Mashal that Hamas should accept the Egyptian ceasefire proposal. The report cited the Palestinian Ma’an newswire, which suggested the international community […]
Gen. Sami Tourjeman, commander of the IDF Southern Command, said Monday the tunnels from Gaza represent an existential threat to Israel, and that a country determined to survive must fight this infrastructure. According to a report on Israel Radio, Tourjeman added that soldiers have no “Iron Dome” to protect them, and that they must rely […]
Security forces continue to destroy Hamas infrastructure, unearth preparations to murder Jews
Nothing infuriates Palestinian supporters than the suggestion that anti-Israel sentiment is fueled by anti-Semitism. Truth hurts, sometimes.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Netanyahu said: "The IDF is making progress in the field according to plan and the operation will be expanded until the goal is achieved – restoring quiet to the citizens of Israel for a long period."
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo toured the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council Monday, accompanied by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. The foreign ministers visited the situation room at the regional council, observed the Iron Dome missile defense system in action, met with soldiers at Kibbutz Zikkim, and visited a home damaged several days […]
IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and GOC Southern Command Maj.-Gen. Sammy Turgeman met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Monday at an air force base in southern Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "The IDF is making progress in the field according to plan and the operation will be expanded until the goal is achieved […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Father Gabriel Nadaf, head of Arab Christian community in Israel, says Israel had 'no choice' but to enter Gaza.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Father Gabriel Nadaf dispatched a letter to ambassadors stationed in Israel, calling on them to support Israel's government and the IDF during Operation 'Protective Edge', to unite and fight terrorism and "to safeguard the Holy Land."
A young girl may have become the latest variant in the Hamas terrorist suicide show.
IDF Video: Terrorists shoot at the IDF from a home... for the last time ever.
Latest updates on Color Red incoming rocket alerts from The Jewish Press.com .
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
There was yet another attempted infiltration this morning and attempt to massacre Israeli civilians. B"H, all the terrorists were killed.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Since the beginning of the ground phase of the operation the IDF engaged and killed 110 terrorist, and targeted 1,032 terror sites, 341 of which were targeted since this morning.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor says no IDF soldier kidnapped. Hamas releases Facebook photo.
Protesters became violent in several anti-Israel/pro-terror rallies in Europe over the weekend.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Of the 13 soldiers killed, two were U.S. citizens; Sean Carmeli with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship of South Padre Island, Texas and Max Steinberg of Los Angeles, California.
The following names of fallen IDF Golani soldiers have been released for publication by the IDF...
The IDF soldiers were killed in heavy urban fighting in the Sajaiya neighborhood of Gaza.
Senior combat officer says IDF racking up series of successes in Gaza, says Hamas "fighters" quick to flee.
The tank opened fire with confirmed hits on the terrorists.
Lapid: Operation won't end until Israelis along Gaza border can sleep soundly at night with out fear of terror attack
Fighting rages on 11th day of conflict.
IDF announces funeral times for Gaza casualties.
Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitions High Court of Justice on behalf of Bedouins.
Egyptian authorities Sunday said they would open the Rafiah border crossing between Sinai and the Gaza Strip for a week, in order to allow Palestinian casualties to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip. Opening the border crossing to Egypt has been one of Hamas' main objectives throughout the current round of fighting.
Hamas leader says he's going to Cairo for talks; Egyptian leaders say 'no, you're not'
Hamas ask for 'humanitarian' ceasefire, then uses lull to attack Israel.
The father of Adar Bresno, an IDF soldier who was killed in fierce fighting in Gaza on Shabbat, told Army Radio: "My son was killed in a just war, protecting our home. From my mourning where I am now, I want to strengthen [Prime Minister] Netanyahu and give him motivation to continue with his decisions."
The bigger the lie the more it is believed – until it one day is exposed.
Knesset Speak Yuli Edelstein has rejected the idea of postponing the inauguration of Reuven Rivlin as President of Israel on Thursday but is scaling back the ceremonies due to the war. Rivlin will replace Shimon Peres, whose seven-year term was highlighted by his constant claim that Israel has a peace partner in the Palestinian Authority. […]
Hamas has orchestrated lies and half-truths to lead foreign media into the trap of believing that Israel is carrying out a massacre in the Shejaiya "refugee camp" in Gaza, while Israel’s hands are tied because of information that cannot be revealed due to military censorship. The terrorist regime has claimed that clashes in a refugee camp are […]
The IDF will open a rocket-proof field hospital for Gaza civilians as of Sunday evening, military spokesmen said. The medical center will include a maternity room, allowing Gazans to enjoy quality medical care they do not receive in Gaza hospitals, many of which are used as bases for terrorists.
IDF reportedly attacked the Hamas stronghold of Shajaiya overnight and throughout the morning. The IDF has been warning Shajaiya residents for two days to leave the area. Reports indicate most did. Hamas is trying to milk the reported battle, and rewrite the narrative as a one-side massacre. In a PR move, Hamas asked for a […]
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Netanyahu has been speaking with world leaders, to strengthen Israel's diplomatic position.
The Druze Golani Brigade Commander was lightly wounded in Gaza fighting...
It is the largest and longest terror tunnel uncovered so far...
Massive terror tunnel found exiting into Israeli town...
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The IDF said Hamas terrorists have fired at least 1,705 rockets out of an estimated stockpile of about 10,000.
By Shalom Bear
UNRWA didn't dispose of the Hamas rockets stored in their school. They transferred them to Hamas.
IDF surge, Hamas getting hit hard, 2 additional soldiers killed yesterday. 20 terrorists killed on Saturday.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Hundred attended the prayer rally at the Kotel.