Amos Harel

Lt. Col. ‏(res.‏) Boaz Harpaz admitted to fabricating a document relating to the process for choosing the IDF chief of staff; prosecution is leaning toward indicting him for forgery.

Top PA officials have evinced irony about the wide-scale preparations now undertaken by the IDF in advance of the days of protest, which will begin on Friday.

The outgoing head of the Shin Bet enjoyed some notable successes during his stint in charge of the security services, but one glaring failure.

Top Hamas officials in Cairo meet with senior officials in new Egyptian government to resume Egyptian-brokered talks on the captive soldier, reports Arabic daily Al Hayat.

Defense Ministry director general tells Haaretz: Five countries interested in Israel's anti-missile system.

Bin Laden's killing is a reminder to Israel's security services that in terms of intelligence, there's no substitute for human sources on the ground who can provide accurate, reliable information.

Shin Bet chief says he does not foresee genuine cooperation between Hamas and Fatah, such as joint Palestinian security forces or Hamas representation in the West Bank and Fatah representation in Gaza.

It is also not yet clear whether the unity government, if finally established, will adopt the Quartet’s demands that it recognize Israel and honor the agreements already signed with it.

Diskin calls Hamas acceptance of deal 'a tactical move' made in the context of wider unrest in the Middle East region.

Former top IDF intel official talks to Haaretz about a gradual change in the rules of confrontation in the framework of the global war on terror.

The Beastie Boys' latest album walks the line between rap cliche and the attempt to breathe new life into them

The elimination of Osama bin Laden represents a major victory for the U.S., and its timing can only help Obama's reelection chances.

While the U.S. military has advanced significantly during its fight against extremists in Afghanistan, the killing of bin Laden is an achievement that may finally resonate with the Middle Eastern consciousness.

The readiness of Hamas to come to the reconciliation agreement apparently results from broader developments in the Arab world, with Hamas' leadership fearing they would meet the same fate as the Mubarak regime in Egypt.

Prime Minister would have been better advised to hold his tongue and sit the newly formed reconciliation deal out, say Avi Issacharoff and Amos Harel.

Avi Issacharoff and Amos Harel believe Netanyahu will be able to use the newly signed unity deal as proof that Abbas doesn't really want peace.

Five weeks after Egypt resumed supplying gas to Israel after the last sabotage attack on the pipeline, a group of armed men blew it up again during the wee hours of Tuesday night.

The Israel Defense Forces intends to give out another 1.8 million masks in the next two years, which would mean 55 percent of the population would be protected altogether.

GOC Home Front Commander announces that IDF will not be able to meet government's demand to supply masks to all citizens without additional funding.

The Palestinian Authority is keen to prevent a broad confrontation with Israel, but this may change by September.

Nephew of Culture Minister Livnat dies after Palestinian security officer openfire on cluster of vehicles leaving Joseph's Tomb in Nablus after unauthorized visit; IDF stresses that pilgrims are given monthly opportunity to pray at site with permission and proper security.

If Assad does not use the same murderous force against the protesters that his father Hafez Assad used against tens of thousands of members of the Muslim Brotherhood in the city of Hama 30 years ago, he will not survive.

President Assad's latest declarations are on par with the desperate measures taken by his Egyptian counterpart. Eventually, something will give.

To defend the country's airspace, endless surveillance of the air traffic in neighboring countries is required, using a quick warning system and permanent readiness of interceptors.