Amos Harel

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee report, commissioned by Kadima MK Shaul Mofaz, says government 'failed to prepare accordingly' for the UN vote later this month.

Despite interest, there is still distance between intensive negotiations and the signing of a deal, due to substantive disparities in parties' positions.

Wave of social protests pushes Finance Ministry into clash with Defense Ministry over military spending.

Hamas official says Israel is now showing flexibility on conditions for a swap deal for the captured soldier.

London-based Al-Hayat reports Hamas political chief on way to Cairo; Palestinian sources say Israel showing willingness to compromise.

Al-Hayat quoted an unnamed top Egyptian official as saying that while there has been no breakthrough in talks Hamas is eager to reach a deal quickly.

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz disagree on who should be appointed to the post.

While this has been a quiet summer in terms of security in the country, the army is tensely following developments in Syria, Sinai and the PA - and waiting to have its budget slashed.

Military Court of Appeals criticizes conduct of Chief Military Advocate General and former GOC Central Command during court debate in appeal of Kfir infantry brigade soldier who was convicted of beating up a Palestinian at Kfar Kaddum in 2008.

First Lieutenant Adam Malul and medic Staff Sgt. G. physically assaulted Palestinians during the course of an arrest operation, in 2008.

Netanyahu and Barak are close to an agreement to delay implementation of the IDF's multiyear program and leave the existing budget unchanged for the coming year.

Letter argues that legal and technical obstacles obstruct the effective functioning of the ministry.

IDF deploys missile defense system near Ashkelon; Sdot Negev Regional Council chairman: We are stepping toward the month of September, but we have security problems.

Air Force attacks five military targets in Gaza after third rocket attack from Strip in 24 hours.

Palestinians inform Israel of their intention to keep the peace and avoid confrontation. Polls show Palestinians oppose outbreak of third intifada, following push for statehood.

'May people of Israel remember' wording to be used on Mount Herzl.

Brig. Gen. Yaron Levi warns naval weapons smuggling on the rise; warns next war will see terrorist organizations use missiles that can hit ships, ports and sensitive infrastructure.

Israel Defense Forces senior ranks understand that their lobbying for increasing next year's defense budget may fail in wake of the social protests sweeping Israel.

President Suleiman praises Lebanese Armed Forces for resisting Israeli 'attacks and provocations' after Monday's clash between Lebanese, IDF soldiers.

Two PA officials testify in Israel military court, saying arrest of Jamal Hajaj, accused of a string of terror offenses, is violation of Israeli commitment given by former Shin Bet security service head Yuval Diskin.

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz have disagreed over next military advocate general since Gantz took up his position in February.

Col. Shachar Shochat says Iron Dome's success in shooting down Katyusha rockets aimed at Ashkelon and Be'er Sheva allowed cabinet space for decision making, and as such, unlike in 2008, the situation was de-escalated without Israel launching a full-fledged military operation.

IAF colonel says deployment of the missile defense system this year allowed Israeli leaders to have more options when dealing with the cross-border escalation with Gaza in April.

In the past months, Hamas has acquired improved rockets, ready-made explosive devices, anti-tank missiles and possibly anti-aircraft missiles, say Israeli defense officials.

Documents drawn up by high-ranking army officers show that IDF regulations aimed at accommodating religious male soldiers are restrictive and even damaging vis-a-vis female soldiers.