This past week brought threats and actual military action on at least two of Israel's borders. Early in the week, Israel deployed the Iron Dome in the southern region, near the Gaza border, following threats from the Al-Quds Brigade (Hamas's military wing) that they would "respond forcefully" if a Palestinian prisoner dies from his hunger …
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Recent Outbreaks of Israeli Violence
Disturbing news of violent outbreaks by Israelis is sobering, and a reminder that, regardless of mistreatment from others and even our stand on moral issues, it is critical that we respond appropriately. We are used to hearing about conflict on Temple Mount, as Muslim shrines and mosques stand on the place considered most sacred by Jews. …
The Duel Personality of Hamas
Israeli intelligence is uncovering interesting characteristics of Hamas. As the ruling authority in the Gaza Strip, Hamas has cracked down on ISIS-affiliated terrorists who have launched rockets into Israel. Following the ceasefire after Operation Protective Edge, Hamas has steadily worked to rebuild its forces and its smuggling tunnels. Thus, they seem to be highly motivated …
ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula: Tightening Relations between Egypt and Israel?
With the Syrian civil war dragging on, with ISIS continuing its rampage throughout the Middle East, and with the Iranian nuclear talks hogging headlines, there is another story developing that is worth noting. After Hosni Mubarak was ousted in Egypt during the Egyptian "Arab Spring," rigged elections put Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood into power. …
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