Ehud Barak

As Israel prepares for war with Iran, some citizens say the government is warmongering

Israel is becoming increasingly agitated about the possibility that Iran could develop nuclear weapons. Gas masks have been handed out, warning systems have been tested, leading many to think the government is marching toward war. That has some Israelis accusing their government of over reacting.

Egypt vows swift response to violent attack from Sinai region

Illegal Israeli settlement faces looming deadline to be vacated

Israelis agitating for action — possibly military — to deal with Iran’s nuclear threat

Israel weighs ground offensive

As Israel Prepares for War, Some Citizens Accuse it of Warmongering

Global Politics

Israelis are gearing up for a possible strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and an Iranian military response.

Egypt Vows to Hunt Down Assassins

Conflict & Justice

Heavily-armed gunmen attacked an Egyptian border post near the Gaza Strip and Israel Sunday night.

The World

Israel’s Defense Minister Confirms Cyber-Warfare Campaign

Global Politics

Israel’s defense minister Ehud Barak made a rare public disclosure on Wednesday but he didn’t go into specifics. Barak said Israelis are engaged in a campaign of cyber-warfare that is both defensive and offensive.

The World

Israel’s ‘Alliance of Evil’

Global Politics

The Obama administration is sending a message to the Israelis not to attack Iran’s nuclear sites. Not yet at least. US officials are thought to be trying to persuade Israel to give economic sanctions against Iran more time.

Israeli Settlement Ordered Demolished

Global Politics

Israel’s settlement in the West Bank have long been a point of contention with the Palestinians. Now, a legal ruling to demolish one of those settlements could prove to be a test case for many more.