David Bedein
Israeli Soldier Killed, Two Injured In Warfare At UNRWA Refugee Camp
One Israeli soldier, Givati Infantry Brigade Staff Sergeant Arbel Raich, 21, was killed and two were lightly wounded overnight Wednesday in an exchange of fire with armed Palestinians at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) el-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, as Israeli troops were dispatched to locate smuggling tunnels.
Hamas Asks For Direct Talks About Opening Crossing Points
For the first time, Hamas is asking for direct talks with Israel to discuss reopening the crossing points into the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian government headed by ousted Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh made a direct approach Tuesday to Israel on the matter.
NATO To Israeli Minister: ‘Don’t Count On Us To Act Against Iran’
Israel Strategic Affairs Minister Avidgor Lieberman reported that the NATO leaders told him that Israel ultimately could not count on the international community to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weaons.
Rockets, Shells Fired From Gaza Into Israel
Five Kassam rockets and four mortar shells were fired yesterday morning from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
IDF Seizes Eight Rocket Launchers Aimed At Sderot
Over the weekend, during operational activity in the Beit Hanoun region of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army infantry's crack Givati Brigade reconnaissance unit troops discovered eight Kassam rocket launchers equipped with stopwatches, one of them ready for launching.
Newspaper Claims Syria Is Preparing For War With Israel
An editorial in the paper claims that Israel is planning war against Syria, and it would be disgraceful were Syria not to prepare for it.
Israel’s Black African Priorities: Why Darfour Before Ethiopia?
Report: U.S. To Deploy International Force Of 20,000 In Judea, Samaria
A Jordanian newspaper reported on Sunday that the United States plans to deploy an international force in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, in addition to Gaza, in order to "keep the peace and build the Palestinian state." The paper said it has all the details of the American plan.
Israeli POW Shows First Sign Of Life
After one year of no signs from Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit, taken captive by Hamas on June 25, 2006, an audio-taped recording of what is believed to be Shalit's voice was released to the media in Gaza on the anniversary of the capture.
Israeli, Arab Leaders Meet In Egypt
The Israeli media dubbed this "the summit of low expectations."