Mattis: Iran-Israel clash is close, but US military focus shifts out of Syria to Iraq
The US will relocate its military operations to Iraq and the Mediterranean, after drawing down its troops in Syria, Defense
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Avigdor Lieberman
Iron Dome proves vulnerable to false alarm: A new factor in coming IDF-Hamas contest
That Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system was deceived into firing interceptors against non-targets has given Hamas an unexpected leg
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An officer and a soldier killed in Palestinian car-ramming attack
A Palestinian terrorist crashed his car Friday, March 16, into a group of Israeli soldiers killing an officer and a
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Snap election on hold: Lieberman stays in cabinet – for now
Defense minister Avigdor Lieberman has decided to keep his party in the government coalition for now – subject to two
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Why has Hamas’ armed wing restarted rocket strikes against Israel?
After the last round of Palestinian rocket attacks against Israel earlier this month, a “senior IDF officer” promised there would
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Why aren’t Israelis told that Hamas High Command is behind the persistent rocket fire?
After 20 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip in the three weeks since Dec. 7, limited punitive IDF air
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Iran already has 13 bases in Syria and tens of thousands of troops. Is their removal realistic?
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman again warned Wednesday, Nov. 15, that Israel would not permit Iran to establish a military presence
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Ignoring empty threats, Iran tightens its military noose around Israel
Hamas’ Saleh Arouri in Tehran. Iran pressed ahead with its plans this week, regardless of the loud scorn and threats
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Israel tries to balance Iran strategy between Trump and Putin
Israel’s leaders stressed to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu the importance of thwarting Iran’s military entrenchment in Syria. But can’t
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Palestinian unity deal “lebanizes” Gaza and fuels its dispute with Israel
Iran and its Lebanese proxy are big winners from the Palestinian reconciliation accord signed by the rival Hamas-Fatah factions in
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