Netanyahu: Iran 'Clearly' Behind Explosion on Israeli-owned Ship in the Gulf of Oman
'This is clearly an Iranian operation,' Netanyahu says, hinting that Israel would retaliate
Middle East News
Israel to Provide COVID Vaccines to Sinai Peacekeepers, Official Says
An official said the multinational force had requested vaccines for 1,200 personnel and was willing to pay for them
Analysis Sissi Is Selling His Vision of Religion and State, but Egyptians Aren't Buying
The president's attempts to 'revive the religious discourse' is unwelcome in Egypt, a country that once brought the Muslim Brotherhood to power
Syria Says Israel Attacks Areas Around Southern Damascus
A Syrian army statement said the attack came from the Golan Heights and that it had downed most of the missiles
Analysis Biden's Message to MBS: Your Impunity in Washington Is Over
The Biden administration will not be abandoning Saudi Arabia despite a damning U.S. intel report into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, but it may not be so keen on Crown Prince Mohammed
U.S. 'Disappointed' That Iran Rejected Offer to Renew Nuclear Talks
Senior Western diplomats told the Wall Street Journal Tehran rejected a European-American proposal to hold talks in the coming weeks over its nuclear program
Military Chief Says Gulf Attack on Israeli Ship Is 'A Reminder Iran Is Spreading Terrorism'
Israel blames missile fire at an Israeli-owned ship on Iran, which IDF chief Kochavi argues 'not only constitutes a nuclear threat, but carries out terrorism and acts against civilian targets'
Cabinet Okays Vaccination of Palestinians Working in Israel, West Bank Settlements
Israeli medical staff to administer Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine across West Bank. Some 100,000 Palestinian laborers are estimated to hold a working permit in Israel, settlements
Iran Hits 60,000 Virus Deaths; Bans 32 Nations
Iran is also accelerating efforts to produce a domestic vaccine, beginning human trials for its second vaccine on Sunday
In Oil-rich Iraq, These Female Petrochemical Engineers Are Bucking Norms and Taking Rig Site Jobs
Instead of taking office jobs typically handed to female petrochemical engineers in Iraq, a handful of women are choosing to become trailblazers in the country’s oil industry, taking up the grueling work of drilling
Israel
Analysis A Year of Discriminatory COVID Policy Now Makes It to Israel's International Airport
The government's incompetence in handling the coronavirus crisis, with little enforcement when it comes to the ultra-Orthodox public, led to a Purim show of defiance. But with more than half the population inoculated, infection rates are almost bound to go down
Palestinian News
Palestinians Tighten Lockdown as Coronavirus Strains Ravage the West Bank
New measures, in effect for 12 days, include a night curfew and closure of most classrooms
ISIS
Six Years On: Yazidi Survivors See 'Only Empty Promises' in Aftermath of ISIS Massacre
On the anniversary of the Sinjar massacre perpetrated by ISIS in Iraq, human rights advocates called on the international community to help survivors and rescue those still missing
Security & Aviation
U.S. Freeze of F-35 Sale to UAE Won’t Change Anything, Netanyahu Says
Normalization agreements are beyond 'point of no return,' Netanyahu says after Biden administration freezes F-35 Sale to UAE ■ U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says not uncommon for new admin to examine pending sales
Biden Freezes F-35 Sale to UAE, Munitions Sales to Saudi Arabia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during his confirmation hearings last week that the Biden administration would 'take a hard look' at the UAE F-35 sale
Analysis Trump's Erratic Last Days in Office Put the Middle East on High Alert
Although an escalation doesn't suit anybody, Iran and its proxies remain primed, while Israel is maintaining contact with the Pentagon over any unbidden moves
Fifty-seven Killed in Israeli Strikes in Syria Near Iraqi Border, Watchdog Says
The Israeli airstrikes in eastern Syria were carried out with intelligence provided by the United States, an American official says
Analysis Israel Exploiting Tactical Iranian Weakness to Ramp Up Syria Strikes
Although Israel's defense establishment prepared for a variety of scenarios, Iran is yet to follow through with threats of vengeance. With the Biden administration incoming, it may hold off altogether
Revealed: How Israel's Submarine Scandal Was Buried
As early as 2009, an inquiry was held into possible corruption in Israel's bid to buy submarines from Germany. The secret probe, triggered by an anonymous whistle-blower, took testimony from high-ranking officials about signs of bribery – but the powers-that-be covered it up
Ex-CIA Chief: Israel Helped Kill Bin Laden, Netanyahu Is Not an Ethical Man
As he publishes a dramatic memoir covering nearly 40 years of service to the U.S., former CIA chief John Brennan talks about Netanyahu, Biden – and voting Communist
Israeli, U.S. Militaries Step Up Coordination Ahead of Possible Iranian Retaliation
Coordination includes protocols for detecting missile launches toward Israel and U.S. targets in the region ■ Israel estimates that Iran’s response to nuke chief's assassination may come before month’s end
Analysis Killing Iran’s Nuke Chief May Hurt Israel More Than He Ever Did in His Life
There are two possible explanations to the timing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh’s killing. Both are tied to Biden’s inauguration on January 20, and both are extremely high-risk
Opinion How Saudi Arabia Is Pressuring Pakistan to Recognize Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants Muslim Pakistan to 'normalize normalization,' the army wants open relations with Israel, the grassroots are shouting betrayal and Imran Khan could be the collateral damage
What Biden’s Top Defense Secretary Candidate Has to Say About Israel – and Iran Nuclear Deal
Michèle Flournoy has spoken out on everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Iran and Syria during her decades in Washington
What You Need to Know About Netanyahu’s Controversial New ‘Air Force One’
Long delayed and over budget, Israel's PM is about to receive a VIP-configured Boeing 767 to fly him around the world. The plane had been grounded out of fear of criticism due to an economic crisis and a global pandemic, but has since resumed test flights ■ Take an interactive tour
As Coronavirus Cools Defense Spending, Israeli Firm Elbit Underperforms Nasdaq
A drop in demand for commercial aviation goods and services has affected Elbit, which in recent years was outperforming the Nasdaq
Israel Still Opposes F-35 Sale to UAE, Despite Normalization Deal, Senior Officials Say
Israel had pressured the U.S. to block the sale of the advanced fighter planes in the past, but Israeli sources fear that Netanyahu and his confidants may have made a secret agreement without consulting defense officials
Netanyahu's Office Puts a Hold on Lavish 'Air Force One' Project
The Prime Minister's Office suspends conversion of the Boeing 767 amid a surge in coronavirus infections and overall cuts in air travel, blogger Uri Misgav writes
Grounded: How Coronavirus Decimated Israel-U.S. Flights
Then and now: See COVID-19's impact on air traffic to and from Israel
Coronavirus in Israel: Lufthansa Freezes Flights to Tel Aviv
German carrier and its Swiss and Austrian subsidiaries cancel flights for three weeks from Sunday over coronavirus
Boeing Eyes Developing Israeli Tech for Light Aircraft
Company clinches agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robots to explore development of technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous aircraft
Israeli Judge Slams Shin Bet for Using Sleep Deprivation Against Jewish Terror Suspects
After suspects interrogated all night with only brief breaks, district court judge says 'abusive manner of interrogation' is unacceptable
How the Open Skies Reform Taught Israelis to Love Flying
In a decade of booming tourism, EU aviation pact was the pivotal event in cutting airfares, boosting competition
Bye Bye, Queen of the Sky: How El Al's 747 Connected Israel and the Jewish World
El Al was among the first to buy the gigantic jumbo with its iconic hump, and went on to break the record for most people on a flight, bringing 1,088 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. This is the story of El Al 001, the flight that made the Jewish world smaller
Drone Boats: Next Big Thing for Israel’s Defense Sector?
Elbit’s Seagull hunts down submarines and mines with nary a sailor on board
Israel’s Spacecom Looks to Rebound With Africa Satellite
Amos 17 due to be put into orbit this weekend after a series of major setbacks
Israel Startup UVeye Raises $31m for Car ‘Ultra-sound’ System
Tech originally designed to detect bombs can spot oil and water leaks, cracks and rust
Israeli Firm to Launch First of Fleet of Low-cost Satellites
Hundreds will eventually be put into orbit to bring internet to remote parts of the world
Israeli Army Inks $127-million Deal With Elbit to Develop Next Generation of Artillery Cannons
The cannons are expected to improve the effectiveness of the army’s artillery, requiring fewer soldiers to operate them and cutting maintenance costs
Months After Issuing Tender, Israeli Military Still Has No Answer to Aerial Arson From Gaza
The IDF acknowledges it was slow to grasp the effect of the aerial threat on the sense of security in border communities; Laser-based weapon in development by defense establishment not yet operational
A Bumpy Ride to the Moon: Israeli Spacecraft Hits Technical Snag
The Genesis spacecraft restarted on its own, cancelling a maneuver that would have advanced its course toward the moon
The Explosion That Blew the Israeli Satellite Industry to Smithereens
The government wants its communications satellites made in Israel - but making that happen is a long, expensive battle
LISTEN: Israeli F-15 Loses Canopy at 30,000 Feet, Pilots Make Emergency Landing
Army releases sound recordings of the incident
Israeli Defense Firm Elbit Snags $112 Million Contract in Asia
The electronics company did not name the country it has signed the deal with, but said the contract will be carried out over the next six years
Pakistan's President Says the Country Will Not Establish Ties With Israel
President Arif Alvi says Pakistan support Palestinians because they have faced 'unprecedented atrocities' like Kashmir
Wow Air Resuming Service to Israel With U.S., Canada Flights Under $500 Round-trip
Airline to offer round-trip service via its Reykjavik hub to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Boston and Montreal
Analysis Putin Has Little Choice but to Allow Israel to Continue Operating in Syria
Putin is an expert dancer in the delicate balance of feeding anti-Semitic conspiracy theories to his public while maintaining personal relations with Israel. The public contradictions serve him - and are central to his Syria strategy
Israel Denies Reports Saudi Arabia Purchased Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems
London-based Al-Khaleej Online cites diplomatic sources saying Israel agreed to sale after pressure from Washington. Saudi officials have not confirmed the report
Iran News
Internet Disruption Reported in Southeast Iran Amid Unrest
The reports of internet interference come as Iranian authorities and semiofficial news agencies increasingly acknowledge the turmoil challenging local authorities in the southeast
