Ehud Barak says he’s quitting politics
Jewish Journal
November 26, 2012
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he is leaving politics after more than half a century and will not run in the upcoming elections.
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Pogroms interrupted: The era of Jews fighting back
David Suissa
November 16, 2012
As I’ve been watching images of Hamas rockets falling on Israel, I’ve asked myself: If Hamas had the ability to murder thousands of Jews, wouldn’t they? And if Israel didn’t have a strong army, wouldn’t we surely witness another pogrom?
U.S. Senate resolution backs Israel’s actions in Gaza
Jewish Journal
November 15, 2012
Thirty U.S. senators have signed on to a resolution expressing support for Israel\’s \”inherent right to act in self-defense.\”
Iron Dome anti-missile system installed in Tel Aviv
Jewish Journal
September 6, 2012
An Iron Dome anti-missile system battery has been installed in metropolitan Tel Aviv.
U.S. military official’s secret visit to Israel is revealed
Jewish Journal
September 6, 2012
The vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. James Winnefeld, is in Israel to discuss security and defense issues.
Egypt replaces tanks with armored vehicles in Sinai
Jewish Journal
September 4, 2012
Egypt\’s military is deploying light armored vehicles in Sinai to replace some heavy tanks whose presence at the border area had raised concerns in Israel, security sources said on Tuesday.A source said last week the army had begun withdrawing some of the tanks, after they had been deployed as part of an operation against militants who attacked and killed 16 border guards on August 5.
Israel opens up about national cyber plans
Jewish Journal
June 7, 2012
Israel will establish a national cyber situation room as part of a national cybernetic defense concept.
House subcommittee set to OK $1 billion for Israel anti-missile programs
Jewish Journal
May 7, 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee is set to approve nearly $1 billion for Israeli and joint Israeli-U.S. missile defense programs.
House committee to propose Iron Dome boost
Jewish Journal
April 23, 2012
The House Armed Services Committee reportedly is proposing $680 million in additional funds for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
Netanyahu says sanctions hurting Iran but not enough
Jewish Journal
April 3, 2012
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that international sanctions were hurting Iran\’s economy but not enough to persuade it to curb its nuclear ambitions even slightly.
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