Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is worried that Israeli will launch a preemptive, unilateral military strike on Iran within the next few months, according to David Ignatius of the Washington Post. "Panetta believes there is a strong likelihood," writes Ignatius, "that...
Israeli Vice PM: We Can Hit All of Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Israel and its allies can destroy all of Iran's nuclear facilities, said Vice Prime Minister and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya’alon at a conference on Thursday. Some commentators have claimed that a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could not possibly...
IDF Chief: Must Continue Counterproductive Iran Postures
"The world and the region must continue to isolate Iran," Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz said on Wednesday. "It is correct to continue economic pressure and sanctions," Grantz continued, "from which we are starting to see signs of...
Iran-IAEA Talks ‘Constructive,’ as US-Israel Keep Aggressive Postures
The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) three day negotiations with the Iranian government were "constructive," according to Iranian news media. "The negotiations between the two sides were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere," an IAEA official was...
Israeli Government Moves to Subsidize Settlers, Legalize Outposts
In an effort to appeal to right-wing sentiments ahead of an election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has reinstated subsidies for Jewish settlers in the West Bank and appointed a panel in an attempt to legalize illegal settlements. Years ago,...
Israeli Policy, Court Rulings Violate Law & Undermine Palestinian Rights
Israel’s high court has made several recent decisions that "aim to legitimize clear violations of Israel’s international legal obligations" and undermine human rights, Human Rights Watch said Monday. In one decision this month, the court upheld the constitutionality...
Israeli Officials: Attack on Iran Must Come ‘By Summer’
Israeli Officials: Attack on Iran Must Come ‘By Summer’ | Attack would start a big war, but would it damage Iran’s nuclear program?
Israeli DM: World Must Move Against Iran Before Military Strike ‘Too Late’
Israeli DM: World Must Move Against Iran Before Military Strike ‘Too Late’ | Speculation grows about oft-threatened Israeli attack
Designed to Reject? Israel Presents Wall as Border
Designed to Reject? Israel Presents Wall as Border | Offer seemingly aimed at staving off future criticism
Israeli Finance Minister Pushes Naval, Aerial Blockade of Iran
Israeli Finance Minister Pushes Naval, Aerial Blockade of Iran | ‘No one can go out’ insists Steinitz