Arens argues U.S. military aid no longer serves Israel’s interests

Arens argues U.S. military aid no longer serves Israel’s interests

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel and the United States have been quietly discussing the prospect of ending military assistance to the Jewish state. Diplomatic sources said Israel and the United States have broached options of reducing defense aid to the Jewish state. At bilateral meetings, they said, participants from both countries agreed that Israel […]

Israeli lawmakers seek investigation of suspected U.S. spying

Israeli lawmakers seek investigation of suspected U.S. spying

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has been preparing for an investigation of U.S. espionage. Officials and parliamentarians said Israel would seek details of U.S. espionage operations in the Jewish state. They said Israel long suspected that the United States was monitoring the telephones and e-mails of officials. “We need to know if the United […]

NATO shows interest in Israeli security technology

NATO shows interest in Israeli security technology

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — NATO has been examining Israel’s defense industry for partnerships. Israeli parliamentarians said the Western alliance was preparing for an inspection of Israel’s security technology sector in 2013. They said NATO sought to focus on Israeli projects in missile and rocket defense, unmanned aerial vehicles and cyber protection. “This is […]