Tag: IDF
What does Egypt really want in Gaza?
Talk of “collateral damage” is a decoy. Egypt couldn’t care less about Palestinian civilians, and nor could Hamas. That is self-evident. What they are afraid of is that Palestine will end up democratic and not autocratic. That’s the rub.
Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The IDF said that the sites targeted were used by Hezbollah to direct terrorism. The strikes came in response to attacks by Hezbollah against the IDF on Monday.
Relocate for your safety: Israel warns Gaza residents
"Residents of Gaza: Move south for your personal safety and the safety of your families. Distance yourself from the Hamas terrorists, who are using you as a human shield."
I am unwilling to cut Israel into two: Netanyahu on overhaul...
When there is a chance to prevent civil war through dialogue, I – as Prime Minister – will take a time-out for dialogue, Bibi said.
Israel strikes Hamas sites to retaliate rocket fire attack
Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned that Hamas was walking a thin line, and should rocket fire continue there are many military options.
Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire
On the political front, the decision to enter into a new ceasefire with Hamas exposed the divisions within the Israeli cabinet and on Wednesday led to the resignation of Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman who told reporters that the truce was “a capitulation to terror.”
Jerusalem celebrates 48 years of being undivided capital
Jerusalem celebrated 48 years of being a unified capital on Sunday (May 17). The day is a religious holiday in Israel to honor the miracles that occurred during the Six Day War in 1967.
Israeli air force hones skills in mid-air refuelling
THEIAF honed its skills this week in a series of drills, which included mid-air refueling exercises over Greek waters, in preparation for long-range missions, in particular with Iran, should it become necessary. The IDF posted a video Thursday of one such refueling exercise.
Why US falls in the trust quotient of Israel and the...
A few days ago, The Christian Messenger’s editor asked me where the US administration’s sympathies would lie in the event of a Chinese attack on India. Although I replied to his email query, his question made me introspect and this analytical comment is a result of that.
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Kalisher – the son of a Holocaust survivor and born into one of the most prominent and influential Messianic Jewish families in all of Israel – gives a fascinating explanation of why many Jews don’t believe that Jesus is the Messiah but also why more Jews than ever do believe.
