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Israeli intelligence under spotlight at the Oscars
Feb 21, 2013 07:05 EST
Already under scrutiny over the Prisoner X affair, Israel's all-powerful spy agencies have once again found themselves in the spotlight with the explosive Oscar-nominated documentary "The Gatekeepers".
Israel's Labour leader slams Netanyahu on Iran
May 05, 2012 16:52 EDT
The head of Israel's Labour party on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for presenting a potential nuclear Iran as the Jewish state's greatest threat.
Israelis being fooled on Iran: ex-security chief
Apr 28, 2012 10:50 EDT
Israel's former security chief Yuval Diskin on Saturday accused top ministers of misleading the public about the chances any pre-emptive military action against Iran's nuclear facilities succeeding.
'Window of opportunity' led to Shalit deal
Oct 13, 2011 23:05 EDT
Israelis have waited more than five years for their leaders to bring home captured soldier Gilad Shalit, but in the end, it was an unexpected "window of opportunity" that eventually allowed a deal.
Egypt turmoil helping arms smuggling to Gaza-Israel
May 13, 2011 06:09 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Smugglers of arms into the Gaza Strip are operating almost freely after a change of leadership in Egypt, Israel's Shin Bet security agency said.
Palestinian leaders hail end to four-year rift
May 04, 2011 15:20 EDT
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal on Wednesday pledged to end years of bitter rivalry at a ceremony in Cairo in a deal slammed by Israel as a "victory for terrorism."
Israel army brass and Barak clashed on Iran war: report
Jan 12, 2011 09:45 EST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's military chief objected last year to a proposal to attack Iranian nuclear sites by Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who retaliated by cutting the general's tenure, an Israeli newspaper reported Wednesday.
Palestinians arrest wanted Hamas man
Dec 31, 2010 12:48 EST
Palestinian security forces said Friday they had arrested a man they said was a leading member of Islamic militant group Hamas, wanted by the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
Hamas cell planned attack on Ramallah: PA police
Dec 22, 2010 14:19 EST
Palestinian police said Wednesday they uncovered a Ramallah-based Hamas cell that stockpiled weapons intended for use against Palestinian security forces.
Fatah asked Israel to attack Hamas: WikiLeaks
Dec 20, 2010 13:15 EST
Members of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas' Fatah party asked Israel to attack rival Palestinian movement Hamas in 2007, diplomatic cables leaked by whistleblower WikiLeaks show.
Israel and PA worked closely against Hamas: cable
Dec 20, 2010 13:12 EST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A U.S. cable leaked on Monday said Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas's forces worked closely together against Hamas as it took over Gaza in 2007, a potentially embarrassing revelation for the Palestinian leader.
Google Earth and iPhone trouble Israeli security chief
Nov 01, 2010 06:04 EDT
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Civilian Internet applications now offer militant groups access to intelligence that rivals what government spies can get, Israel's domestic security chief said on Monday.
Israeli PM: Current settlement curbs won't remain
Sep 12, 2010 16:46 EDT
Israeli prime minister says current restrictions on West Bank settlements won't remain. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday the current restrictions on West Bank settlements will not remain in place, though there will still be some limits on construction.
Israel pushes Gaza blockade talks to Thursday
Jun 16, 2010 09:12 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet met on Wednesday to consider easing a Gaza blockade following an international outcry over a deadly raid on an aid flotilla, but adjourned without taking any decisions.
Israel pushes Gaza blockade talks to Thursday
Jun 16, 2010 09:12 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet met on Wednesday to consider easing a Gaza blockade following an international outcry over a deadly raid on an aid flotilla, but adjourned without taking any decisions.
Hamas buying land in Jerusalem, says Israel
Jun 15, 2010 11:15 EDT
The Islamist Hamas movement is buying land in Jerusalem as Palestinian groups jockey for influence in the disputed Holy City, the head of Israel's Shin Bet security service said on Tuesday.
Gaza militants have 5,000 rockets, says Israel
Jun 15, 2010 08:27 EDT
Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip have some 5,000 rockets, some of them with a range of up to 40 kilometres (25 miles), the head of Israel's Shin Bet security service said on Tuesday.
Israel security chief warns lifting blockade risky
Jun 15, 2010 06:29 EDT
Israeli security chief warns lifting Gaza blockade risky, says militants have 5,000 rockets. A top Israeli security official is warning that lifting Israel's naval blockade of Gaza could pose a grave threat to the Jewish state.
Israeli on trial for leaking military documents
May 24, 2010 08:31 EDT
A 23-year-old Israeli went on trial on Monday on charges of "serious espionage" for allegedly leaking secret military documents and could face a maximum of life behind bars.
Israeli on trial for leaking military documents
May 24, 2010 07:34 EDT
A 23-year-old Israeli went on trial on Monday on charges of "serious espionage" for allegedly leaking secret military documents and could face a maximum of life behind bars.
