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Israeli Airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon Kill Hezbollah Operatives
On July 29, an Israeli airstrike killed three militiamen in Syria fighting on behalf of President Bashar al-Assad, according to the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese news agency Al-Manar. Other reports indicated that Israel conducted two separate airstrikes, one in Syria and one in Lebanon. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Israeli attack in the … Continue reading "Israeli Airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon Kill Hezbollah Operatives"
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Jonathan Pollard Granted Parole Suspiciously Close to Iran Deal
On November 21, 2015, Jonathan Pollard will be released from federal prison, where he has been completing a 30-year sentence. Pollard, now 60 years old, is serving a life sentence in a North Carolina prison after pleading guilty to spying for Israel from 1984 until his arrest in 1985. Under the terms of his parole, … Continue reading "Jonathan Pollard Granted Parole Suspiciously Close to Iran Deal"
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Saudi Talks with Hamas Point to Improving Relationship
Last week, Saudi King Salman held talks with Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal, and other top Hamas officials. The Saudi monarchy has not officially acknowledged talks with Hamas for four years, though the two have maintained informal contact. The meeting demonstrates that the rapport between the two sides is improving after years of strained relations. Hamas … Continue reading "Saudi Talks with Hamas Point to Improving Relationship"
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Two Israeli Men Held Captive by Hamas
On July 9, Israeli officials revealed that two Israeli citizens are being held in Gaza. They think that Hamas is holding at least one of them captive. Avraham Mangisto, a 28-year-old Ethiopian-born Israeli, is believed to be a captive of Hamas. He was captured in Gaza after sneaking across the border on September 7, 2014, … Continue reading "Two Israeli Men Held Captive by Hamas"
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Israel Intercepts Flotilla Heading to Gaza
On June 29, Israeli naval forces intercepted a flotilla heading to Gaza. No casualties were reported, and the ship is currently being directed to the port in Ashdod. Upon arrival, the passengers will be questioned and then taken to Ben-Gurion airport to be flown out of the country. The Swedish ship, known as the Marianne, was … Continue reading "Israel Intercepts Flotilla Heading to Gaza"
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Syrian Rebels Move Closer to Israeli Border in Fight against Government
Earlier this week, Syrian rebels launched a large-scale offensive against government-held areas near the Israeli side of the Golan Heights. The rebels surrounded the Druze village of Hader. The Southern Front Alliance and the Haramoun Army also targeted Quneitra, Khan Arnabeth, Baath, Jiba, and the government base Brigade 90. The offensive has raised concerns over … Continue reading "Syrian Rebels Move Closer to Israeli Border in Fight against Government"
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Boston Terror Suspect Shot By Police Connected to Terror-Tied Mosque
On June 2, the Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force shot and killed twenty-six year old Usaama Rahim in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. Police say they have video of him approaching them with a “military style” knife and refusing to yield to police officers ordering him to drop the weapon. Although law enforcement officials did … Continue reading "Boston Terror Suspect Shot By Police Connected to Terror-Tied Mosque"