Special to WorldTribune.com The entirety of Israel should be surrounded by fences to protect against infiltration from “wild beasts,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Feb. 9. “At the end of the day as I see it, there will be a fence … surrounding Israel in its entirety. We will surround the entire state of […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has determined that its 50-day war with the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip cost more than $2.5 billion. Officials said the Israeli military spent more than $100 million on the cost of missile and rocket defense against Hamas and its Palestinian militia allies. They said each interception of Palestinian rockets […]
Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has become concerned over its inability to deter attacks from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Officials acknowledged that Hamas and its Palestinian militia allies were confident that Israel, restrained by the United States, would not threaten their interests. They said this has led to the failure of repeated ceasefires and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has begun its first major test in underground warfare. Military sources said the Israel Army was engaged in its first major campaign to detect and destroy Hamas’ huge underground network in the Gaza Strip. They said the campaign marked a test of newly-acquired doctrine, skills and equipment. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is concerned about the rise of the Orthodox Jewish community in Israel, a report said. The Congressional Research Service said the growth of the Jewish community, particularly the Orthodox, has led to a significantly different government in Israel. In a report, CRS said the so-called ultra-Orthodox as […]