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.
IAF Neutralizes Terror Cell Planting Explosives Along Northern Border
The Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes in the Qalamoun region along the Syrian-Lebanese border on Sunday night, Arab media reported.
IAF to Bolster Might with Additional 14 Stealth F-35 Fighter Jets
The Israeli Defense Ministry has signed a deal to purchase an additional 14 F-35 fighter jets from the United States. Each jet costs $110 million.
Defense Minister Ya’alon: India a “True Friend” to Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon left Monday for a historic, official visit to India, the first ever by an Israeli defense minister.
21st IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot Steps in Office
In a ceremony held at the Prime Minister Office in Jerusalem on Monday, Gadi Eizenkot was sworn as Israel’s 21st IDF Chief of Staff, replacing Benny Gantz.
Hamas Replenishing Terror Arsenal with Humanitarian Supplies
Hamas is redirecting building supplies, intended for rebuilding infrastructure damaged during Operation Protective Edge, towards rebuilding its network of terror tunnels instead.
Prime Minister Kicks Off Hanukkah in Israel with IDF
Celebrating the first night Hanukkah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered with soldiers of the IDF to light the first candle of the menorah and kick off the holiday.
Ya’alon: Obama’s Pressure on Israel “Won’t Last Forever”
Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon revealed on Tuesday that the US has pressure Israel into freezing all construction of new homes in Judea and Samaria.
Defense Minister Warns of Escalation, Deploys Iron Dome Across North
While not willing to call it an intifada, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon warned that Israel must prepare for further escalations in violence.
Israel’s Defense Minister: ISIS “Threat to the Free World”
In an interview this weekend with the Washington Post, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon weighed in on a number of issues, including Israel-US relations, Operation Protective Edge, ISIS and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
