Posts Tagged: Israeli Defense Ministry
Report: Presence of Russian Aircraft Carrier in Eastern Mediterranean Will Limit IDF’s Ability to Act in Syria and Lebanon
The impending arrival of Russia’s sole aircraft carrier -- the Admiral Kuznetsov -- off the coast of Syria has the Israeli defense establishment concerned, the...
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Supplies for Weapons Manufacturing
JNS.org - Israeli security forces thwarted the smuggling of a Gaza-bound shipment of supplies used in projectile manufacturing, the Israeli Defense Ministry said Thursday. The shipment, intended...
Israel to Clear Landmines From Christian Holy Site Near Jericho
JNS.org - Qasr al-Yahud, a site just north of the Dead Sea near Jericho where many Christians believe Jesus was baptized, will be cleared of landmines...
Israel’s Global Defense Export Market Reaches $5.7 Billion, Attains ‘Stability’
JNS.org - Israel exported $5.7 billion worth of defense products around the world in 2015, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. “We are proud of the...
Defense Ministry Officially Recognizes Istanbul Bombing as Attack Targeting Israelis
JNS.org - The Israeli Defense Ministry has decided to officially recognize last month’s suicide bombing in Istanbul as an attack targeting Israelis, and the Israelis killed...
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Drone Shipment Disguised as Toys
JNS.org - A shipment of drones disguised as toys that was bound for the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip was recently intercepted by Israeli security personnel at the...
Israeli Defense Ministry Says It Cannot Commit to Timetable for System to Combat Tunnels, as Hamas Enhances Threats to ‘Surprise the Enemy’ in Future Confrontations
Israel’s Defense Ministry refused on Sunday to commit to a timetable for implementing a project to prevent infiltration by Hamas terrorists into Israel through tunnels from...
Islamic Groups Harassing Jews on Temple Mount Outlawed by Israel
JNS.org - Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon signed a declaration that outlaws two Islamic organizations who have routinely harassed Jewish visitors at the Temple Mount holy...
Eilat-Bound Aircraft Equipped With Advanced SkyShield Anti-Missile System
JNS.org - Israeli civilian aircraft bound for the southern city of Eilat has been reportedly fitted with an anti-missile system. The decision was made two weeks...
Israel Conducts Test Launch of Rocket-Propulsion System
JNS.org - Israel conducted a test launch of a rocket-propulsion system on Tuesday morning, the country's Defense Ministry announced. The test took place at...
Israel Reportedly Accepts Five-Hour Humanitarian Ceasefire Request by U.N.
JNS.org - Israel has reportedly agreed to another cease-fire in its conflict with Hamas, this time at the request of U.N. Special Coordinator for...
Israel Successfully Conducts Second Missile Shield System Test
JNS.org - Israel successfully tested the Arrow 3 missile interceptor system, meant to defend the country against long-range missiles, on Friday morning. This was the...
Israel Economy Ministry Studying Ways to Boost Defense Technoloy Exports to China
After pressure from Israeli defense and technology firms to intervene with the U.S. government to allow them to increase exports to China, Israel's Economy Ministry...
