We all know that the Israeli military is in a tough situation. The Israeli people are threatened or attacked daily, but the Israeli Defense Forces often ignore. This is a necessary diplomatic strategy in certain situations, but at what cost? First, lets take a look at threats against Israel. Muslim leaders threaten Israel almost daily. [...]
Categories: Diplomacy, Gaza Strip, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Security, United States of America
Near the Kerem Shalom checkpoint, someone shot a 12 year old girl. The shooting yesterday left the 12 year old Bedouin girl dead at her home, which is 300 yards from the Israeli boarder near Gaza. Egyptian police say the shot came from Israel. Israelis say no shootings took place in that area the entire [...]
Categories: Arab Israelis, Arab World, Terrorism
Presidential front-runner Barak Obama stood strong on his position as a friend of Israel. Many republicans have attacked Obama as a Muslim sympathizer and anti-Israel candidate. He claims that he will use his Presidency to strengthen and continue ties with Israel.More on CBS.com.
Categories: Politics, United States of America
The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs published an interesting article discussing rocket attacks from Gaza. While the rocket attacks are not always very destructive, the article argues that they are still a declaration of war. Read the whole article here.
Categories: Security
In a quick response to the death of an Israeli student from a Gaza rocket, Israel has killed 14 Hamas militants in air strikes around Gaza. This is a necessary reaction to end the rocket attacks on Israelis.
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Security
Japan and Israel have something in common: both want to keep Iran from having nuclear weapons. Israeli and Japanese officials met in Tokyo, and both Prime Ministers made it clear that they strongly support measures to keep the Iranian government from possessing nuclear weapons. It is good to see Israel finding allies in this, so [...]
Categories: Asia, Iran, Nuclear Weapons
In a barrage of 20 rockets fired at the Sderot area, one landed on a college campus killing a student. Our prayers should be turned to the family and friends of the student. Israel must continue its current hard-line act in Gaza to stop these attacks. Enough is enough.
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Security
Israel has announced a plan to find and deport African immigrants. Many have illegally entered Israel through Egypt, and are living in Israel. Israelis are forced to deal with the problem as many thousands are now making Israel home. The issue is emotional for the Jewish nation as Israel was founded on the tails of [...]
In response to Hezbollah threats, Israel is tightening flight security procedures. Travel blog Gadling reports that Israel passengers must be seated thirty minutes before landing, in addition to additional screening. These are necessary measures in a day where many radicals are “out to get” Israel and those who support it. Israel does not need another [...]
Categories: Security, Transportation
Palestinian Authority President Abbas called for Hamas to end rocket attacks and for Israel to lift the blockade between Gaza and Israel. This is a great move from the Fatah leader, as Israel and the Palestinians are struggling through peace talks. Terrorism and Jerusalem seem to be the tough points to get through. Something I [...]
Categories: Fatah/Palestinian Liberation Oragnization (PLO), Palestinian Authority
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