Israel Upgrades Iron Dome Missile Defense System

Israel’s Defense Ministry announced Sunday that it carried out a series of tests to upgrade the Iron Dome missile defense system. The Ministry said that the new capabilities will offer protection against “present and future threats,” the Ynet news website…

Israeli Airlines Face Growing Threat in Unstable Mideast

Israel’s commercial aviation is facing increasing danger as regional tensions grow. Threats ranging from missiles to cyber warfare are prompting the country’s defense establishment to come up with new strategies and solutions. Israel is increasingly surrounded by enemies in possession…

IDF Looking Into Activation of Rocket Sirens Near Gaza

The IDF says that no rockets were fired at southern Israel, after sirens were activated in Gaza-region communities Sunday morning. According to some unconfirmed reports, the alert was triggered by machine gun fire from Gaza. The army said that it…

Lieberman: Israel Leaked Soleimani Info to US Media

Israeli officials leaked information about Israel’s involvement in Qasem Soleimani’s killing to the US media, ex-defense minister Avigdor Lieberman told Radio Jerusalem. Earlier, NBC News reported that information from Israel helped confirm Soleimani’s flight details before the assassination.  

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…