In a sign of the times when Israel's longtime allies have been playing politics with weapons and ammunition sales, Israel is becoming increasingly self-reliant for resupplies. Last week, Elbit Systems clinched a monumental order worth $340 million for the supply of various armaments to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that typically woujld have been filled by the United States, United Kingdom or Germany. This deal follows closely on the heels of a massive order from the Ministry of Defense, valued at over NIS 800 million, for the provision of precision mortar bombs of the "Iron Sting" model. The combined effect of these orders underscores Israel's strategic emphasis on maintaining a robust and technologically advanced military.

04 August 2024

Read more: Self-Reliance: Israel Inks $340M Deal With Elbit For New Ammo Factory

In a heart-wrenching and violent episode, the Israeli city of Holon, near Tel Aviv, was rocked by a brutal stabbing attack that claimed the lives of two innocent civilians and left others gravely injured. The horrifying incident, carried out by a Palestinian terrorist, has once again underscored the persistent threat of terrorism facing Israel.

The victims of this heinous attack were a 66-year-old woman and an approximately 80-year-old man, both mercilessly slain by the attacker. Medical officials confirmed that the attack also left two other individuals injured, one of whom is in critical condition.

04 August 2024

Read more: Terror Attack in Holon: Two Dead, Two Injured, Attacker Neutralized

In a visit fraught with political significance, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to arrive in Ankara on August 14-15, as confirmed by Turkish officials. This visit comes at a time when the region is simmering with tension following the dramatic assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Abbas’s agenda includes a high-profile meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and a consequential address to the Turkish parliament.

01 August 2024

Read more: Abbas To Visit Ankara & Riyadh After Hamas Leader's Assassination

The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has been dramatically shaken by an audacious yet impressive assassination. On Wednesday, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of Iran ordered a direct and potentially catastrophic attack on Israel. This order follows the targeted killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, an event reported by the New York Times and now sending shockwaves through international relations.

01 August 2024

Read more: Iran Vows Retaliation After Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated

In an unprecedented turn of events, Tehran, Iran's bustling capital, experienced a night of startling contrasts on July 30. The day had been marked by the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, an event that drew high-profile foreign delegations and was celebrated with grandeur. The city's air was filled with the promise of a new political chapter. However, the tranquility of the night was shattered at precisely 1:45 a.m., when a deafening explosion echoed through the affluent northern district, sending shockwaves across Tehran and beyond.

31 July 2024

Read more: Report: Haniyeh's Assassination Had Help From Inside His Circle