Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett appeared to hint Thursday — the day after the attack — that Israel may have been involved when he spoke to a graduating ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots: “Our enemies know — not from statements, but from actions — that we are much more determined and much more clever, and that we do not hesitate to act when it is needed.”
By Arie EgoziTEL AVIV: Amid confused reports of a drone attack on an Iranian ship in the Mediterranean on its way to Syria, Iran appears to have moved its weapons shipments to Syria and Lebanon from the land — where Israel has regularly tracked and destroyed them — to ships that may be receiving protection from Russian…
By Arie EgoziA senior Israeli source who talked with BD on condition of anonymity said the $1.2 billion will mostly be spent on “improving Israel’s capability to perform standoff attacks,” which involves acceleration of some very highly classified “black programs” that address this capability “with breakthrough technologies.” Some will be spent on Israel’s missile defense systems, as well.
By Arie EgoziTEL AVIV: Israel has said openly that it will attack Iran if the U.S eases sanctions against the Shiite regime and agrees to go back to the nuclear agreement the Jewish state claims is “the biggest hoax in recent history.” “Israel needs to know — and fast — whether Washington plans to stop Iran’s race…
By Arie EgoziThe head of the Mossad is expected to serve as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main liaison with the new administration, because of his personal acquaintance with Biden and many of the new president’s senior officials developed while he was head of Israel’s National Security Council.
By Arie EgoziThe Dolphin submarines are armed with a mix of very advanced weapons, including long-range ballistic missiles armed with nuclear warheads.
By Arie EgoziThe IDF went into the highest level of readiness to be ready for some of the 140,000 rockets possessed by Hezbollah in Lebanon or from areas in the Gulf region controlled by the Houthi rebels, Iran’s main proxy in this region. Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow are all reportedly on highest alert.
By Arie EgoziTEL AVIV: While Israel anxiously awaits a Biden Administration, it has made operational a new command focused entirely on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Naetanyahu is repeating — again and again — his intention to stop Iran from achieving a nuclear capability: “Israel will not allow Iran to have the bomb.” The IDF says that the…
By Arie EgoziGantz left Israel Wednesday night for a quick 10-hour visit to the United States after a security meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The chance Trump will not win the US election is driving Israel to try and settle a number of urgent matters and get action on them before the election.
By Arie EgoziThe Iranian Chief of Staff says the agreement’s aim is to strengthen Syria’s air defense and to reduce Israeli, Turkish and American freedom of action in Syrian airspace.
By Arie EgoziGen. Mark Milley’s trip to Israel – his second in eight months – comes as the US and Israel heighten collaboration against Iran and its proxies.
By Arie EgoziIranian officials confirmed damage to a building built near the Natanz nuclear power plant today, saying an “accident” occurred. Israel has denied any connection to the huge explosion in the secret facility.
By Arie EgoziWe offer this opinion piece about increasing US responses to Iranian aggression just as President Trump has this morning “instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.” Of course, we don’t know the crucial rules of engagement that will guide Navy…
By Mick Bednarek
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have announced an historic diplomatic agreement catalyzed by the growing security threat posed by Iran. The United States, concerned about Tehran’s regional and nuclear ambitions, is leading an effort at the UN this week to prevent the Security Council’s arms embargo on Iran from expiring on October 18. If…
By Bradley Bowman and Maj. Shane Praiswater