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Female Israeli soldiers punished for racy photos

The Israeli military says it has disciplined a group of female soldiers who posed for photos in underwear and combat gear and posted the images on Facebook.

Israel, in reassessment, thinks Syria's Bashar Assad will last awhile

Israeli defense officials said that not only was the Syrian army outperforming expectations against rebel forces but also that previous forecasts of Assad's fall depended on the belief that vast...

Young objector challenges Israeli army

"I believe the Israeli military plays a major role in preserving this situation, and my conscience does not allow me to participate in it.

Israel, Palestinians still arguing over epic image

It said there was no evidence the boy was shot by Israeli troops or that he was even killed at all, claiming there were no blood marks on the scene or bullet wounds in the alleged victims.

Israel disputes French TV claim on boy's death

France 2 network's images from Sept. 30, 2000, days after a Palestinian uprising erupted, allegedly showed the death of Mohammed al-Dura, cowering with his father during gunfire between Israeli...

Israel grounds drone aircraft fleet after crash

An Israeli defense official said the drone was the Israeli-made Heron 1, which flies at high altitudes and can stay in the air for about 45 hours.

Israeli PM leaves for China after Syria strikes

"Israeli defense officials believe Assad has little desire to open a new front with Israel when he is preoccupied with the survival of his regime.

A look at reasons for Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Israeli defense officials believe Iran has stepped up shipments of weapons to Hezbollah through Syria, including accurate longer-range Iranian missiles, as President Bashar Assad's position weakens.

Lawyer: Palestinian ending hunger strike in deal

He was one about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners freed in 2011 in exchange for an Israeli soldier held for five years by Hamas militants in Gaza.

Palestinian lawmaker, mother of militants, dies

Two other sons were killed by Israeli forces while they were preparing attacks, and another son is in an Israeli prison.

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Iran elects centrist to replace contentious Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad also provoked criticism and tensions by suggesting Israel did not have the right to...

Israel hasn't given up on persuading Russia not to send air defense system to Syria

But Israeli defense officials insist the actual range is greater - 200 kilometers, or 125 miles.

JERUSALEM: Waze sale signals new growth for Israeli high tech

Israel boasts one of the largest collections of companies traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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A negotiated settlement then would be nothing but a recognition of Iranian sway over Syria,...

Imi Lichtenfeld Wikipedia

He trained teams of Krav Maga instructors, who were accredited by him and the Israeli Ministry...

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Egypt detains man suspected of spying for Israel

A spokesman for Israel's Foreign Ministry said he was not familiar with the report.

Toppling Spain at European Under-21s Will Be a Tall Order

Rainer Adrion's German team had arrived in Israel with high expectations, impressing in...

Interview with Israeli President Shimon Peres, by Lally Weymouth

He also discussed peace between Israel and the Palestinians, which he says is attainable.