Oct 09 Hamas attack raises questions about readiness of Israel’s intelligence agencies By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The apparent lack of prior knowledge of Hamas’ plot will likely be seen as a prime culprit in the chain of events that led to the deadliest attack against Israelis in decades. Continue reading
Oct 09 At least 9 Americans killed in Hamas attack on Israel, State Department says By Matthew Lee, Tara Copp, Associated Press The department said an undetermined number of American citizens remain missing and unaccounted for. Continue reading
Aug 04 In latest violence, 18-year-old Palestinian killed during Israeli military raid By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Violence has spiraled in the northern West Bank, with the rise of Palestinian armed groups carrying out shooting attacks against Israelis and daily arrest raids by the Israeli military. Continue reading
Jul 10 Violence persists in West Bank after Israeli troops kill alleged Palestinian gunman By Associated Press Last week, Israel concluded a fierce two-day offensive that used rare air power and hundreds of troops in what was designed as a crackdown against militants. Continue reading
Jul 03 Israel uses drones and troops to target militant stronghold in occupied West Bank By Nasser Nasser, Josef Federman, Associated Press Monday's incursion resembled the wide-scale military operations carried out during the second Palestinian uprising two decades ago. Palestinian health officials say at least eight Palestinians have been killed and 50 others wounded. Continue reading
Jun 05 2-year-old Palestinian shot by Israeli troops in West Bank dies of wounds By Associated Press The Israeli military has said it opened fire after gunmen in the area shot at an Israeli guard post at a nearby Jewish settlement. But the boy's father said he was driving with his son to visit an uncle when… Continue reading
Mar 17 Elite officers in Israel’s military plan walkout on Sunday in protest of judicial system overhaul By Associated Press Hundreds of elite officers in Israel's military reserves say they will not show up for duty starting on Sunday in protest over the ruling coalition's planned overhaul of the judicial system. Continue reading
Feb 05 Analysis: International law and the Israeli government’s planned destruction of Palestinian assailants’ family homes By Robert Goldman, The Conversation A decision to bulldoze the home belonging to the family of a man accused of killing seven people outside a synagogue in East Jerusalem has sparked questions over the legality of Israeli policy. Continue reading
Oct 24 For first time, settler becomes chief of staff of Israel’s military By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press A West Bank settler will for the first time become the chief of staff of Israel's military, the enforcer of the country's 55-year-old military occupation. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-fire After Enduring Bus Bomb and Airstrikes After another day of violence, Egypt's foreign minister and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a cease-fire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Independent Television News' John Irvine and John Ray report on a bus bombing in Tel Aviv and another… Continue watching