Israel Fends Off Terror From All Sides
Over the weekend, the IDF fended off rioters from Gaza in the south and an attempt at armed infiltration from Syria in the North, while coping with tunnels from Hezbollah. Israelis are still reeling from a wave of deadly terrorist attacks in Samaria.
Retreat From Syria Will Cause the Region to Combust
In the age of globalism and of medium- to long-range nuclear missiles, there simply are no safe islands we can retreat to.
Thoughts and Questions About US Withdrawal from Syria
There has been shock at the sudden decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from Syria.
Trump’s Controversial Decision to Pull Out Of Syria Sets World Teetering
President Trump made a surprise announcement on Wednesday that he was ordering the 2,000 U.S troops in Syria to withdraw, fulfilling a campaign promise. The president justified his decision on Twitter by saying that the Islamic State had been defeated.
How did Israel’s Enemies Become Experts in Tunnel Warfare?
From ISIS to Hezbollah, many terror groups have become experts in tunneling.
In Israel, the Deception of Quiet has Been Shattered. Now What?
Terrorism threatens both Israeli and Palestinian civilians. The coming weeks will see whether Israel and the Palestinian Authority will be able to contain an escalating situation and roll back the violence, or whether the region will slide into a new and dangerous phase.
Tenth of Tevet: Jerusalem is Under Siege Again
With the news about Australia recognizing West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, has anyone noticed the irony that it came within days of the Fast of Tevet?
Hezbollah Activities Become International Concern As Israel’s North Heats Up
The tunnel threat is becoming an international issue. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), charged with monitoring the border between Israel and Lebanon, acknowledged on Monday that the existence of four tunnel with two penetrating into Israel. UNIFIL further acknowledged that these tunnels violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701, saying they are “a matter of serious concern.” UNIFIL contacted the Lebanese government, requesting they “ensure urgent follow-up actions in accordance with [their] responsibilities.”
Strasbourg Attack Fits Previous Model of Criminal-Terror Nexus in Europe
The problem appears to be the gap between surveillance of members of the criminal-terrorist extremist Nexus, and prosecuting perpetrators for crimes such as acquiring illegal firearms.
How America Helps Hezbollah
The U.S. government has provided military training and weapons—plus $1.5 billion in aid—to the government of Lebanon since 2006, the end of the war Hezbollah instigated against Israel.
