Israel arrests 20 Hamas operatives in Hebron raid

Israel arrests 20 Hamas operatives in Hebron raid

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has raided a major alleged Hamas stronghold in the West Bank. The Israel Security Agency reported a raid of a Hamas stronghold in the southern West Bank city of Hebron. ISA said 20 Hamas operatives were arrested on suspicion of planning to abduct an Israeli. “About 20 terrorists affiliated […]

Israeli intel: Hamas, Palestinian Authority plotting to destabilize Jerusalem

Israeli intel: Hamas, Palestinian Authority plotting to destabilize Jerusalem

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has determined that Hamas was organizing squads for attacks in Jerusalem. Officials said the Israeli intelligence community has been tracking Hamas efforts to destabilize Jerusalem in a campaign coordinated with the Palestinian Authority. The officials said Hamas was organizing Palestinians to attack Israeli police and civilians in eastern and […]

Attacks against Israel doubled in September

Attacks against Israel doubled in September

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported a sharp increase in insurgency attacks. The Israel Security Agency said strikes from the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Egypt nearly doubled in September 2012. ISA reported 91 attacks in September compared to 51 during the previous month. “The increase was most prominent in attacks originating in […]

Bedouins in Egypt said extorting money from African migrants bound for Israel

Bedouins in Egypt said extorting money from African migrants bound for Israel

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities investigating links between African infiltrators and Islamic insurgency groups in Egypt have acknowledged the arrest of an Eritrean national.     On June 13, an Israeli court released information on the arrest of Kabari Gabriosus, a 22-year-old migrant from Eritrea and resident of Tel Aviv. “The material submitted by the […]

Israeli tourists warned of terror strikes in Tunisia

Israeli tourists warned of terror strikes in Tunisia

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has warned its nationals against visiting Tunisia. The National Security Council has warned of a threat of an attack on Israelis or Jews in the North African state. The council’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau said the attack could take place during a Jewish holiday in May. “The NSCCTB notes that there […]

Israeli intelligence goes public with opposition to Iran war

Israeli intelligence goes public with opposition to Iran war

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel’s intelligence community has lost confidence in the government’s policy toward Iran. Most of the senior members of Israel’s intelligence community were said to have lost their trust in the government, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak. They said the two men were preparing Israel for […]

Israel reports sharp increase in Palestinian attacks last month

Israel reports sharp increase in Palestinian attacks last month

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported another sharp increase in the Palestinian insurgency. The Israel Security Agency has reported a doubling of Palestinian strikes in March amid the mini-war between the Gaza Strip and the Jewish state. ISA said 229 attacks took place from the West Bank, Gaza Strip and around Israel in […]

‘Popular terrorism’: Hamas contractors recruit West Bank teens for attacks on Israelis

‘Popular terrorism’: Hamas contractors recruit West Bank teens for attacks on Israelis

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that former Hamas operatives were forming independent insurgency cells in the West Bank. The Israel Security Agency has captured two cells determined to have been formed by former Hamas agents for operations against Israeli soldiers and civilians in the West Bank. ISA said the cells […]

Israel reports major uptick in attacks from Gaza Strip

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has reported an increase in Palestinian insurgency attacks. The Israel Security Agency asserted that Palestinian gunners increased missile, mortar and rocket strikes in October. ISA said Israel sustained 80 attacks from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, compared to 68 during September. “In October, 46 attacks originated in the […]

Cyber attack shuts down Israeli government sites

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has come under the biggest cyber attack in its history. Israel’s military and intelligence community have been shut down by a cyber attack. On Nov. 6, the Web sites of the Israel Defense Forces, Israel Security Agency and the Mossad were hacked by suspected pro-Palestinian activists. “Due to […]