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Gantz Vows ‘a Lot of Pain,’ Gaza Factions Threaten ‘Stronger Resistance’

With Israel expecting more attacks in the coming weeks and possibly months, Tel Aviv threatened Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip that they would suffer “a lot of pain” if they decided to escalate. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged to break what he called “a wave of Palestinian terrorist…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Jordan King Condemns ‘Violence in All Forms’, in Israel Talks

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday condemned "violence in all its forms" in a meeting with visiting Israeli President Isaac Herzog, following a spate of deadly attacks in the Jewish state. A total of 11 people have been killed in three attacks in the space of a week in Israel,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022

Five killed in Tel Aviv in third attack in a week

Five people were killed in gun attacks Tuesday near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, emergency responders said, in the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.

France 24 · Mar 29, 2022

Israel Declares State of Emergency Following Beersheba Incident

A knife-wielding Arab man on Tuesday killed four people and seriously wounded two others in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba before he was shot dead by armed residents. Israeli media identified the attacker as 34-year-old teacher Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Qeian from the nearby Bedouin town of Hura. Prime Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022

Israel Approves Defensive Plan, Weighs Military Option Against Iran

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz approved a “regional defensive” plan to boost missile and air defenses, in light of the escalating threats from Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah party. The cabinet allocated a significant budget to develop and produce the “Iron Beam” high-power laser system designed to intercept rockets,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

Gantz Places Jewish Extremist under Administrative Detention

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has signed an order keeping a Jewish settler under administrative detention. The settler is accused of participating in a terrorist attack on Palestinians and Israeli activists from the “Rabbis for Human Rights” organization in the West Bank village of Burin in January. The 21-year-old is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2022

Israel to Do 'Whatever it Takes' to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Capabilities

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel would continue to do “whatever it takes” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities. He made his remarks in wake of reports in Tel Aviv on Thursday that the United States had agreed to ease sanctions on non-nuclear parties, such as military militias…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

Israel accuses Iran of providing munitions for drones supplied to Venezuela

Israel accused Iran on Tuesday of planning to arm drones supplied to Venezuela with precision-guided munitions, remarks that appeared aimed at raising American alarm as world powers try to conclude a new nuclear deal with Tehran.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Sledgehammer review: David Friedman comes out swinging on Trump and Israel

The former US ambassador has written a predictably unsubtle memoir, aimed squarely at the 2024 Republican primary

The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2022

Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022