Israel’s Former Defense Minister Threatens To Blow Whistle on German Subs Deal
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon believes that charges will be filed in the German submarines affair.
Israel’s ‘Last Spy,’ Marcus Klingberg, Passes Away At 97
Moscow’s “man in Tel Aviv,” Marcus Klingberg, has passed away at age 97. Klingberg was the best-known – and probably most important – spy the Soviet Union had in Israel, providing his masters with a great deal of information about Israeli scientific advances and weapons development.
Israel, India Strike $400M Drone Deal
India and Israel’s military relationship grew further last week, after Delhi quietly purchased ten armed Heron TP drones from the Jewish state in a $400 million deal.
Israel Turns To Kurds For oil Supplies
Israel has imported as much as three-quarters of its oil from Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish north in recent months, providing a vital source of funds to the cash-strapped region as it fights militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis).
Israel Trying To Block Palestinians From Interpol
Jerusalem is trying to thwart an attempt by the Palestinian Authority to join the international police force, Interpol, fearing that it would leak sensitive information to Palestinian terror groups, Israeli officials said.
Israel To Establish Formal Presence In Abu Dhabi
The Foreign Ministry confirmed a Haaretz report Friday that Israel will in the coming weeks open an office in Abu Dhabi accredited to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Israel To Deploy Large IDF Delegation To Assist Nepal
According to initial estimates by the Home Front Command following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, some 240 soldiers and officers will take part in the search and rescue team that will take off from Israel to Kathmandu on Sunday.
Israel To Boost F-35 Capabilities After Iran Deal
Israel is actively working to double the range of its F-35 defense fighters, officials said Thursday, in an announcement made just before the Senate Congress vote on the Iran deal.
Israel Thwarts Palestinians’ Campaign To Join Interpol
Israel successfully prevented the Palestinians from joining the international police force Interpol, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday, praising the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic efforts.
Israel Successfully Tests Iron Dome Defense System At Sea
Jerusalem – Israel has successfully tested its Iron Dome rocket defense system aboard naval ships for the first time.