Anshel Pfeffer

Chief of Staff Benny Gants ordered consolidation of forces on southern border Sunday in wake of intelligence that Palestinian Islamist militants planning another terror attack.

Israel has been warned that Islamic Jihad-linked cell comprising at least 10 militants has been plotting for some time and could use Eid al-Fitr as 'right time' to carry out attack, says Vilnai.

'Judgment Day' file which unlocks the names of the cables' secret sources is uploaded by Assange supporters in error, according to a report in the German press.

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Islamic Jihad and others behind plan to carry out attack similar to that of August 18, in which eight died in southern Israel; IDF increasing deployment of Iron Dome system to protect Israeli citizens.

Security services believe Islamic Jihad planning another terror attack from south Gaza or Sinai; Egyptian army deploys 1,500 additional troops.

With intelligence warnings shifting given the precariousness of the Hamas-backed cease-fire − in place since last Sunday − the joint discussions between Home Front, police and local officials have resulted in last minute changes of planned events.

Defense minister's statement comes despite reports he said it was in Israel's interest to allow Egypt to bring in larger forces to overcome ongoing anarchy along the border with Israel.

Israel Defense Forces investigation reveals Golani Brigade soldier, Staff Sgt. Moshe Naftali, killed by friendly fire in confrontation with terrorist in August 18 attack.

Despite the unfortunate casualties in last week's terror attack, the most significant victim could be Israel's strategic relationship with its southern neighbor.

Israel remains America's ally, but no one has any illusions that Netanyahu's government will not be praying for a Republican victory next year.

Security officials say that Islamic Jihad operative killed in IAF strike on Wednesday was planning another attack from Sinai.

Attacks come after IDF strike on Islamic Jihad militants in Rafah.

Announcement comes after months of debate between Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.

Security officials say that Islamic Jihad operative killed in IAF strike on Wednesday was planning another attack from Sinai.

Naming of the new military advocate general was the subject of lengthy debate between Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.

Since the wave of revolutions began in January, Obama has reacted to every development belatedly; at no point has the U.S. been the initiator, or even a major influence over events.

For months, the Sinai Peninsula has been flooded with arms and ammunition looted from Libyan army; much of the weaponry, has made its way into the Gaza Strip via the smuggling tunnels on the Gaza-Egypt border.

GOC Southern Command Maj. Gen. Tal Russo has admitted he was wrong to open section of Route 12 closest to Egyptian border Thursday morning, despite warnings from Shin Bet security service of anticipated terror attack in the area.

The Popular Resistance Committees yesterday agreed to stop firing missiles and rockets at Israel, although PRC spokesman Abu Mujahid said long-term cease-fire would be impossible with the "Zionist enemy."

'The problem with the border in the section between the Sayarim Junction and Eilat is that it lacks depth. There are only a few dozen meters from the border to the road,' says Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland.

Terror groups attempt to break through the intercept system's defenses by firing particularly large volley of rockets at Be'er Sheva, where one of the batteries is deployed.

IDF plans probe to clarify how three Egyptian policemen were killed, possibly shot by IDF soldiers aiming at terrorists in Egyptian territory.

Official in Gaza says Egypt helped broker cease-fire to go into effect on Sunday evening, which would end the three-day round of violence with Israel.

Israel had waited 24 hours to give the situation a chance to calm; Grad rocket hits school in Be'er Sheva; Egyptian official says temporary cease fire will come into effect on Sunday night.