Security Forces Bust $200,000 Hamas Smuggling Ring

The ring, which officials said successfully provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to Hamas cells in Hebron, was planning to build a cement factory with millions of dollars in Hamas financing that would serve as a front for money laundering.

Friday Prayers

Ira Sharkansky

The Temple Mount, Friday prayers, metal detectors, and the incitement of Muslim religious and political leaders were as exciting and worrying as we’ve seen for some time.

Breaking the Silence Deserves Israel Prize for Manipulation

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The organization’s director says soldiers’ testimonies of war crimes are not being investigated. But when the Military Advocate General wanted to investigate the few testimonies that do point to a suspected offense, Breaking the Silence demanded protection of sources.

Israel’s Soldiers Grateful for Two Weeks of Sponsored R&R

Israel’s soldiers are arguably the hardest-working service people in the world. Being on constant high alert against terror and war while in full uniform under the blazing Middle East sun, decompressing from their stress and having an opportunity to cool down, both physically and emotionally, is crucial for their well-being. Recognizing this important need, Yahad-United […]

Vietnam, Palestine, and Israel

Ira Sharkansky

The comparison can fuel at least a bit of optimism for Israel’s capacity to maneuver among dangers and opportunities.