IDF Warns of Harsh Response after Kassam Explodes Near Busy Highway
A Kassam rocket fired by terrorists in the Gaza Strip exploded early Wednesday morning in the Eshkol Regional Council area, located in the north-western Negev.
Dangerous and False Palestinian “Unity”
The new Palestinian “unity” government is not about the reestablishment of one Palestinian political entity that could develop into a functioning Palestinian state.
Will the West Fund Hamas?
One thing is certain: both Hamas and Fatah are hoping to use the unity government as a ploy to attract financial aid from the international community, particularly Western donors.
Ministers Approve Bill Ending “Murder Deals”
In a turnaround on last week’s delayed vote, a bill which would allow judges to prevent convicted terrorists from being released in future prisoner exchanges or peace deals passed another hurdle.
Hamas: Abbas Lying, Trying to “Trick the Americans”
In the wake of the unity agreement between Hamas and Fatah, a former Hamas spokesman has revealed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is lying to the world to get what he wants.
Code Red Alarms Sound after Rocket Fire from Gaza
Terrorists from the Gaza Strip set of Code Red alarm sirens throughout Israel’s southern region after incoming rocket fired was detected.
Vatican Hosts Historic Prayer Summit for Peace in Israel
Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican on Sunday in an attempt to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Hamas Gains Ground and Washington Approves
Buzzfeed reports that during the six-month run-up to this week’s announcement of a Fatah-Hamas unity government, Obama-administration officials were holding “secret back-channel talks with Hamas” to discuss its role in this government.
PA Lashes Out Against Australia for Refusing to Call Jerusalem ‘Occupied’
Following last week’s statement by Attorney-General George Brandis, speaking on behalf of Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, that Australia does not consider East Jerusalem to be “occupied”, the Palestinian Authority expressed its intention to seek reprisals against Canberra.
Stabbing Attack Against IDF Soldiers Thwarted
Late Friday afternoon, before the start of the Sabbath in Israel, IDF forces apprehended a Palestinian terrorist who attempted to stab a soldier at the Azzun junction in Samaria.