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Israel’s Air Defenses on High Alert, Says Senior Officer

The vast array of Israel’s air defenses is currently on high alert, Air Force commander Amikam Norkin said Wednesday evening. “The protection challenge is becoming more complex. The threat of missiles and rockets is now compounded by unmanned aircraft and…

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Israel Boosts Security for Fear of Iranian Attack

Israel is adjusting its anti-missile defenses and has raised the alert level at some diplomatic missions for fear of an imminent Iranian attack. The heightened security measures follow recent reports that Iran may be planning a major assault on Israeli…

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Israeli War Preparations Move Into High Gear

The Israel Defense Forces accelerated their preparations for war in recent months, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi told journalists this week. The situation on Israel’s northern and southern borders is “tense and fragile” and could spark a military clash, he…

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Iran Punished for Judo Boycott on Israel

The International Judo Federation confirmed Tuesday its decision to bar Iran from international contests for boycotting Israel. Iran’s conduct is a “gross violation” of the organization’s principles, the Federation said in a statement. The ruling follows revelations that Iran’s Saeid…

Iran Makes More Threats to Destroy Tel Aviv

Iranian threats continue: An officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps is threatening to destroy Tel Aviv “soon” in an undated video circulating on social media. The officer made the comments at a public appearance in the presence of Iran’s supreme…