Israel
IDF outlines new strategies to protect Gaza border after calmest year in decade
June 18, 2022 — Commanders estimate Hamas could launch surprise attack using guerilla forces staging land incursion through tunnels; Gaza division to maintain defensive position and not partake in troops movement into strip in future war
Report: Israel coordinates, gets approval from US on some Syria airstrikes
June 17, 2022 — According to The Wall Street Journal, the process is meant to ensure Israeli attacks on Iranian targets do not interfere with American operations in country’s east
Israeli court finds Gaza aid worker guilty on terror charges
June 17, 2022 — Mohammed el-Halabi accused of diverting tens of millions of dollars to Hamas; Christian charity denies any wrongdoing; lawyer says he has rejected multiple plea deals
Israel said planning to show Biden laser defense system, seeking partnership
June 16, 2022 — Jerusalem hopes to convince US president to invest in new Iron Beam rocket interceptor, according to report
In expedited process, Gantz to meet with candidates for IDF chief in coming days
June 16, 2022 — Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse
Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to foil attacks, use power abroad
June 15, 2022 — Speaking at event marking 1982 Lebanon War, PM for first time publicly addresses warnings of potential Iranian attacks in Turkey, saying ‘our security wings are doing everything to thwart such attacks, and neutralize those who send [terrorists] in advance’
Extensive IDF naval activity on the Egypt-Gaza border
June 15, 2022 — Following reports of naval smuggling attempts in recent months, the Navy has stepped up its activity on the Egyptian-Gaza border against naval smuggling.
Gantz launches process to choose new IDF chief, naming three generals
June 14, 2022 — Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse
White House announces Biden trip to Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia July 13-16
June 14, 2022 — US president will chat with athletes at opening of Maccabiah Games, visit a missile defense system, hold a virtual meeting with Bennett, MBZ and Modi, and meet Abbas in Bethlehem
Israel slams Norway's move to label products from settlements
June 13, 2022 — Lapid says decision – to label products manufactured outside of the pre-1967 borders, including the West Bank, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem – will ‘adversely affect bilateral relations,’ while Norwegian FM says good relations with Israel ‘must continue’ nonetheless
Biden's Israel visit expected for mid-July, officials say
June 13, 2022 — POTUS set to make first trip to Jewish state since taking office and continue to Palestinian Authority; Washington would seek to initiate rapprochement between Jerusalem and Saudis in form of an aviation agreement
Israelis seeking U.S. visas face further delays
June 10, 2022 — Local embassy official in charge of non-immigrant visa applications says appointments already booked for visa interview to be postponed and new applicant appointments available only from May 2023
