IDF Southern Command Chief Rules Out Gaza Op for Now
Chief of the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Sami Turgeman, met with mayors of the Gaza border region Sunday night, telling them the IDF will not launch a new operation for sporadic rockets landing in open areas, Ynet reported.
Weekend Rocket Fire Prompts IAF Strike in Gaza
Just one hour after the Sabbath ended in Israel, Code Red sirens were heard in the country’s southern region, as a rocket fired from Gaza landed near Ashkelon Saturday night.
ISIS Eyes Palestine
In the Middle East, truth is often counter-intuitive.
Rockets Fired from Gaza Late Wednesday; IAF Strikes Back
Sirens sounded in southern Israel for the second time in eight days as rockets were fired from Gaza late Wednesday evening
Israel to Conduct Nation-wide Rocket Drill Tuesday
Israeli citizens across the country are preparing to run for shelter Tuesday as part of a nation-wide drill to test their preparedness for future military confrontations.
Israeli Calculations
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Israeli Defense Exports Hit Seven Year Low
In a turn for the worse for the Israeli foreign export market, Israel had their lowest year in the past seven in churning out new defense contracts, reaping in only $5.56 billion in 2014.
IDF Formulates Evacuation Plan for Gaza Belt Residents
In the event of another conflict with Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the National Emergency Authority (NEA) and the local authorities in the South are planning to evacuate all residents within a seven kilometer radius of the strip.
Israel Asks US for Increased Defense Package
As its current defense deal with the United States comes to a close, Israel has asked for an increase of roughly 50 percent over the following decade, reports The Times of Israel.
IAF Strikes Gaza Following Rocket Fire on Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon issued a stern warning to Hamas on Wednesday following rocket fire from Gaza into Israel on Tuesday evening.