Latest in Tag: Israel Highlight
Latest in Tag: Israel
Army operation provokes barrage of questions
Evidence of the attackers comes to light as the army reinforces troops and tanks in North Sinai
Rafah crossing closed again
Government closes Rafah border, Military equipment moved to Sinai, following last week’s attack
Funeral procession for border guards amid limited protests
The deceased soldiers were given a military funeral in Al-Rashdan Mosque in Nasr City
Former presidential candidates weigh in on Sinai debate
Prominent former candidates question terms of Peace Accords
Different angles to analyse Rafah’s turmoil
At midnight on Sunday, 16 Egyptian border guards were pronounced dead. One might imagine that they were just sitting together during iftar, enjoying some of Sinai’s tasty dates and milk when unrevealed gunmen abruptly shot them dead. Some of those killed might have even been taking their last bite of bread at that very moment. …
Sinai attack – Repercussions on the Gaza blockade
The killing of 16 Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border raises questions
SCAF vows to avenge the killing of its soldiers
The Supreme Council of Armed Forces announces the details of the Rafah deadly attack, vowing to avenge the killing of 16 Egyptian soldiers near Rafah.
National state of mourning announced for Sinai dead
President and armed forces vow swift justice for culprits
Israel and Hamas react to Sinai attack
IDF spokesman: the militants killed were in the “advanced and final stages of launching an attack on the Eilat-Egyptian border.”
18 Soldiers dead at a security check point – Sheikh Zuwaid
Anonymous gunmen attack security checkpoint at Sheik Zuwaid, killing 18 Egyptian soldiers.
International flotilla sets sail to break Gaza blockade
Swedish based organisation begins voyage hoping to raise awareness for plight of Gazans
Iran claims testing of new short-range missiles
Defence minister: “These capabilities are defensive and would only be used against aggressors and those who threaten the country’s interests and territorial integrity”
Israel asks citizens to leave Sinai in fear of attacks
Tel Aviv renewed calls that all tourists in the Sinai region leave immediately, citing intelligence that Gaza-based groups were planning to target Israeli visitors for kidnapping
Israel: time for sanctions on Iran is over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected pursuing further sanctions during the visit of US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta
Israeli military exemption of Orthodox Jews expires
A law exempting Orthodox Jewish Israeli men from military service expired Wednesday
Morsy official denies validity of letter from President to Shimon Peres
Morsy’s office is denying reports that he sent Israeli President Shimon Peres a letter hoping to put the Middle East Peace Process back to “its right track.”
Romney’s statements during Israel visit cause controversy
Romney’s statements cause controversy
Golan Druze man arrested for spying for Syria
The Shin Bet says that Johary admitted working for the Syrian intelligence by gathering information for them about the IDF positions, bases and trainings
Israel to vote on sweeping austerity measures
(AFP) – Ministers in Israel’s cabinet were on Monday preparing to vote on a package of sweeping economic austerity measures in a bid to cut the budget deficit, in a move expected to hit the underprivileged hard. Central to the plan is a hike in income tax and VAT, as well as a 700 million …
Romney’s Israel visit puts spotlight on region’s fragile state
Recent incidents involving Israeli troops in Palestine illustrate the ongoing fragile state of affairs in the region
US, Israel in war of words with Iran
Rumours of a contingency plan for war are being circulated
US pledges more funding for Israeli defense systems
President Obama raises regional stakes with additional military aid to Israel
Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy
TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and Egypt with a TV prank program escalating the tension
Israeli commercial featuring President Morsy causes controversy
A commercial urging the reconstruction of King Solomon’s Temple seen as an insult to president
“Supporters of Jerusalem” claim responsibility for latest pipeline bombing
“Supporters of Jerusalem” claim responsibility for the 15th bombing of a pipeline between Egypt and Israel. The group called the supply of gas to Israel “treason.”
Israel signals at strengthening Turkey ties
Israel is willing to enhance its relations with Turkey for the stability of the region, says its Prime Minister.
No change in Rafah border crossing policy
Amid lots of speculation, the Rafah border crossing uses the same procedures for the entry of Palestinians it has used before with minor changes
Arab League supports Palestinian bid for non-member UN representation
Palestine seeking to upgrade UN status at the General Assembly despite warnings
Syria threatens to use chemical weapons against ‘foreign aggressors’
Fighting between the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and forces loyal to President Assad has escalated in Aleppo
Two Egyptian soldiers shot by smugglers
Israel claims Israeli Defense Forces bus was damaged in another recent shooting.