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Israel to Boost Commercial Airline Cyber Defenses

The government will officially task the National Cyber Directorate with boosting airline cyber security, daily paper Yediot Aharonot reports. Israel will also establish a national steering committee on the issue with the aim of becoming a world leader in the field…

Israel Offers Condolences on Death of Oman Leader

Foreign Minister Israel Katz offered Israel’s condolences to Oman after the death of its longtime leader, Sultan Qaboos. “The Sultan was a brave leader and a man of peace and reconciliation,” Katz said. “We share with the people of Oman…

Israel TV: Iran Says US May Target Nasrallah

Iranian officials warned Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah that he could be targeted by the United States next, Israel’s Channel 13 TV says. The report, by journalist Ronen Bergman, did not provide the source of the information.

Netanyahu Lauds Trump for Imposing More Iran Sanctions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump Friday after the US announced more sanctions against Iran. Netanyahu lauded Trump for showing leadership in countering Iran, and charged that Tehran was a threat to world peace, news website Walla! reported.

Netanyahu’s Likud Trailing by 4 Seats in Election Polls

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is trailing Blue and White by four seats, according to two polls released Friday. A survey by daily Israel Hayom gave Blue and White a 34-30 lead. Meanwhile, a poll by weekly newspaper Makor…

Arab Reports: Israel Bombs Arms Shipment on Iraq Border

Israeli fighter jets targeted early Friday a shipment of missiles to a Shiite militia base on the Iraq-Syria border, according to unconfirmed Arab reports. One report said that a truck carrying weapons was hit. The IDF did not comment.