Hamas running messenger service to jailed operatives in Israel

Hamas running messenger service to jailed operatives in Israel

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Hamas formed a messenger service to communicate with senior members imprisoned in the Jewish state. The Israel Security Agency said Hamas co-opted Israeli attorneys and others to maintain contact with jailed senior operatives. ISA concluded that Hamas paid Israeli Arabs up to $200 per […]

‘Subterranean war’ challenges confront Israel in Gaza, Lebanon and now West Bank

‘Subterranean war’ challenges confront Israel in Gaza, Lebanon and now West Bank

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has determined that Palestinian militias were developing operational tunnels in the West Bank. Military sources said Palestinian militias have built tunnels in several cities of the West Bank for what could mark preparations for another war with Israel. The sources said the tunnels have been used to […]

Iran proxy showcases Gaza Strip multiple-launch rocket system

Iran proxy showcases Gaza Strip multiple-launch rocket system

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Iran’s leading Palestinian proxy has acquired a multiple-launch rocket system. The Iranian-sponsored Islamic Jihad unveiled what it termed an indigenous MLRS deployed in the Gaza Strip. Jihad said the platform was employed against Israel in the rocket war against Israel in mid-March. “We are ready for your invasion,” a […]

Hamas evacuates ahead of Israeli strikes after major Iran-backed rocket attack

Hamas evacuates ahead of Israeli strikes after major Iran-backed rocket attack

Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — The Hamas regime has been bracing for massive Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources said the Hamas military has evacuated all of its bases in the Gaza Strip amid intense rocket fire by the Iranian-sponsored Islamic Jihad. The sources said Hamas was not trying to stop […]

Israeli intel: Palestinian Authority cooperation on insurgents has dried up

Israeli intel: Palestinian Authority cooperation on insurgents has dried up

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel’s intelligence community has determined a sharp decline in security cooperation by the Palestinian Authority. Officials said the PA has become increasingly unresponsive to Israeli requests for security cooperation, particularly in the area of counter-insurgency. The officials said the Israel Security Agency received almost no hard intelligence from the PA […]

Potential Palestinian terrorists crossing Israel’s security barrier ‘without any trouble’

Potential Palestinian terrorists crossing Israel’s security barrier ‘without any trouble’

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has failed to halt the illegal influx of tens of thousands of Palestinians, including operatives of leading insurgency groups. Officials said the Israeli military has acknowledged the failure to stop or significantly reduce the infiltration of Palestinians from the West Bank. The officials said the multi-billion-dollar security barrier […]

Israel training unit to take out rocket launchers behind enemy lines

Israel training unit to take out rocket launchers behind enemy lines

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has enhanced a unit to destroy enemy rocket launchers. The Israel Air Force has intensified training of a unit meant to operate behind enemy lines and identify rocket launchers, particularly those by such Iranian proxies as Hamas and Hizbullah. Officers said the Airborne Electronic Control Unit was […]

Israel targets Islamic Jihad rocket chief in warning to Hamas

Israel targets Islamic Jihad rocket chief in warning to Hamas

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has targeted the suspected rocket chief of the Iranian-sponsored Islamic Jihad. The Israeli military has reported an attack on the Gaza Strip that targeted a leading Jihad operative. The military said the Air Force conducted an air strike against Jihad rocket chief Ahmed Saad. “The operation targeted […]