Israel
Israel invites US retail giant Costco to make foray into local food market
February 7, 2023 — Finance Minister Smotrich suggests move could be ‘mutually beneficial’ for chain and consumers, who’d see a reduction in the cost of living; letter ridiculed for poor English
Iron Dome intercepts drone launched toward Israel by Gazan terrorists
February 6, 2023 — A military statement emphasized there were no rockets fired from the enclave; Residents of southern Israeli communities along the Gaza border reported hearing a loud explosion
Israeli Gun Licensing Reforms to Streamline Approval for Permits
February 3, 2023 — Israeli authorities announced plans to streamline the approval process for gun permits aimed at clearing a backlog of requests.
IDF deals ‘significant’ blow to Hamas in response to Gaza rocket attack
February 3, 2023 — Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that he was not satisfied with the military response and urged a return to targeted assassinations.
Israeli Air Force strikes in Gaza after rocket launch; sirens sound again in Sderot
February 2, 2023 — Attack comes hours after Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired by Islamic Jihad; alarms go off in border city and neighboring communities for second time in less than a day
Chad President Deby arrives to open new embassy
February 2, 2023 — Four years after announcing restoration of diplomatic relations, Netanyahu and Debi will jointly inaugurate the Chadian embassy in Israel – ‘We have common goals of security, prosperity and stability,’ said Netanyahu
Ben Gvir announces plan to streamline gun license applications after terror attacks
February 2, 2023 — National security minister says licensing department to get double the personnel and work longer hours, and security officers will no longer need to be interviewed
IDF soldier wounded in Jerusalem terrorist attack fighting for life
February 1, 2023 — Despite his injuries, the off-duty paratrooper was able to mortally wound 13-year-old attacker Muhammad Aliyat.
Bill to revoke Israeli citizenship of terror convicts passes first reading by overwhelming majority
January 31, 2023 — Legislation receives first nod from Knesset with 89-8 votes, would allow Israel to deport convicted terrorists who receive payments from Palestinian Authority
Breaking: Four arrested in Jerusalem for manufacturing weapons with 3D printer
January 31, 2023 — Four suspects were arrested on suspicion of production and trafficking illegally acquired and manufactured weapons, Israel Police announced on Tuesday morning.
Blinken Reaffirms U.S.-Israeli Ties in Post-Terror Visit, Emphasizes Calm among Israelis, Palestinians
January 31, 2023 — The worst weekend of terror attacks in Israel in a decade, including a brutal assault on a synagogue in a Jerusalem suburb, left 7 people dead on Friday as they celebrated Shabbat and commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Netanyahu: Israel prepared for any scenario after terror attacks
January 30, 2023 — PM says government will take steps to shorten process needed to receive firearm permits for Israeli civilians, and work to impose sanctions on supporters of terror
