Tag Archives: idf

Rocket attack from Gaza prompts first Israeli air strike since summer war

Rocket sirens blared in Israel’s Eshkol region on the morning of December 19. Shortly thereafter, an explosion was heard. After security forces canvassed the border area, an impact site was located in an open field. No casualties were recorded. It … Continue reading

Posted in IDF | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Infant killed in Jerusalem militant attack

Amidst already heightened tensions, another attack was recorded in Jerusalem tonight. An Arab driver, reportedly a Jerusalem resident of Silwan, rammed his car into a group of Israelis exiting the Light Rail Train near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem’s northeast. A three-month-old baby girl was killed … Continue reading

Posted in Israel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Israel faces another wave of Arab unrest in Jerusalem

Anyone who is familiar with Jerusalem knows that Arab unrest in city’s eastern neighborhoods is nothing new. For years, riots and unsophisticated attacks in these neighborhoods, including in the Old City, have become all too common. Volatility here, however, has increased in … Continue reading

Posted in IDF, Israel | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Is Hezbollah risking war with Israel?

The question is a serious one, and one that must be addressed in light of recent events. It is true that Hezbollah is busy fighting in support of President Assad’s forces in Syria. It is also true that the Shiite militant … Continue reading

Posted in IDF, Israel, Lebanon & Hezbollah | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments