Obama to Peres: Israel’s Security a Vital US Interest
While nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 appear to be faltering, United States President Barack Obama assured Israeli President Shimon Peres that the US would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.
IDF Chief: Israel Will Use “Force” Against Iran
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz warned of the growing security challenges facing Israel at the annual Herzliya Conference.
Netanyahu Confirms Iran Sharing Nuclear Secrets with North Korea
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Iran is sharing nuclear technology with North Korea.
Netanyahu Heads to Japan Hoping to Stop a Nuclear Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive in Tokyo later on Sunday as part of bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
Israel Prepares for Possible Attack Against Iran
Top-ranking Israeli government officials have allocated 10 billion shekels ($2.89 billion) to the IDF’s operating budget in anticipation of conflict with Iran.
Netanyahu and Obama to Meet in March
During the first week of March, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the United States. On his list of appointments is delivering a keynote address to the annual AIPAC Policy Conference and a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama. The last time Obama and Netanyahu met was in September 2013, when the […]
170,000 Rockets Pointed Straight at Israel
When it comes to rocket attacks, Israel is no stranger. Military Intelligence Chief Brigadier General Aviv Kochavi announced at the INSS conference that even though the number of missiles and rockets threatening Israel has decreased, their level of precision has increased dramatically. Kochavi referred to the time period Israel is in now as an “era […]
State of the Union Address: Obama Takes Soft Stance on Middle Eastern Policy
Last night, U.S. President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to both houses of Congress. While the president’s speech focused mostly on domestic issues, Obama did touch upon two particular Middle Eastern issues that are making front page news each day. Regarding Iran, President Obama said that “for the sake of […]
Netanyahu Keeps the Sabbath Holy in Davos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put Israel on the map once again this week – but for unusual reasons. The Prime Minister and his wife Sara, while visiting Davos, Switzerland, chose to respect the Jewish Sabbath by walking back to their hotel after the conclusion of a Friday evening religious Sabbath service. The service was […]
IAEA Report: Iranian Nuclear Deal Begins
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Monday that Iran has halted its 20 percent uranium enrichment as part of an agreement made between Iran and the P5+1 last November in Geneva. Iran also began to dilute its already enriched stockpile to levels below 20 percent which is closer to the capability of creating […]
