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Israel has launched airstrikes on the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah in Yemen in response to a drone attack on Tel Aviv by the Iran-backed militants. The airstrikes targeted a power station and fuel storage sites, resulting in the deaths of three people and the injury of 87 others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the port was being used as a gateway for Iranian weapons supplies to the Houthis. The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks on Israel and commercial ship traffic in the Red Sea, while Israel has warned of further retaliation. Saudi Arabia has denied any involvement in the targeting of Hodeidah. The Biden administration has expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense. [Extracted from the article] more...

On April 13, Iran launched a multi-front attack on Israel, involving military drones, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and rockets. However, the attack was largely intercepted by Israel, with only minor damage occurring. The attack was in response to the killing of Iranian General Mohammad Reza Zahedi by Israeli airstrikes. The situation is tense, and there is a risk of escalation to all-out war, but both sides would prefer to avoid it. The US is cautioning against an Israeli counterattack, and the international community's ability to stabilize the situation in the Middle East is uncertain. [Extracted from the article] more...

The article reports that Israel politicians have stated that they will defend their country against any threats from Iran with military force, including missiles strikes to take out Iran's nuclear weapons facilities. Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz stated that they will attack Iranian nuclear weapons productions if the country does not cease production. Israeli leaders are complaining that the world is permitting Iran to carry on with their weapons program. more...

Gantz also agreed to assess Ukraine's air-defense alert needs, though Israel is declining to provide Ukraine the means to shoot down incoming drones and missiles. (Bloomberg) -- After months of reluctance, Israel is softening its opposition to providing military aid to Ukraine, as Iran's deepening support for Russia's invasion evolves into a threat to Israeli security. [Extracted from the article] more...

The article discusses the increasing ballistic missile capability and nuclear capability of Iran. It is stated that Iran's missile program is advanced, and it has several skilled engineers working under the Iran Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO). Iran has announced a 2,000 km range cap on its surface-to-surface missiles, which can reach Israel. In 2010, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1929, which urged Iran not to develop nuclear capable ballistic missiles. more...

Focuses on the plan of German scientists in Egypt to blast Israel to bits with ground-to-ground missiles highly paid by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Number of German rocket specialists in Egypt; Disapproval of the West German government of Germans working abroad; Examination on the possibilities of taking action against West German government's expatriates in Egypt; Establishment of normal relations between Western Germany and Israel. more...

The article focuses on the cease-fire in Israel. It discusses the cease-fire between Israel and Egypt arranged by the U.S. It informs that Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel reported of the violation of this treaty. According to Defense Minister Moshe Dayan, Egypt and the Soviet Union have surmounted new missiles into the cease-fire zone. It is stated that Israel has also some evidence regarding the introduction of electronic listening devices, some 1,100 tanks and four divisions of Egyptian soldiers. It says that U.S. officials are unable to disprove the charges. It also informs about the shooting war faced by Israel. more...

The article reports on the military capabilities of Hezbollah's militia. According to the article, Hezbollah has newer, longer-range rockets, mostly from Iran, with some from Syria. On July 14, 2006, an Iranian-made C802 cruise missile struck an Israeli Navy vessel off the Lebanese coast. The article also discusses the increase in the stockpiles of Hezbollah's weapons. more...

Presents a first-hand account of a journalist in Amman, Jordan. Situation at the market area in Amman; Fouad Afghani's selling of mementos of the Scud missiles being dropped by Saddam Hussein on Israel; Sale of metal pins which are engraved replicas of the Scuds; Sale of key rings, pins and buttons; Author's observation that only Afghani was selling the mementos even though hatred for Israel is rampant in Jordan; Afghani's explanation that a large part of his sales was to journalists. more...

The article offers information on the new military equipments offered by the premier of Israel Golda Meir to its defense troops on the celebration of country's 22nd anniversary. It informs that the ministry of defense has uncovered three new and formidable Israeli-developed weapons systems including redesigned version of the U.S.-built M48 Patton tank, ship-based Gabriel missile, and antitank gun. It mentions that the new weapons have the potential to benefit in any renewal of all-out fighting. more...

The article discusses the televised launch of surface-to-surface missiles including a Scud-B, an SS-21 "Tochka," and a Syrian 302-mm heavy rocket by Syria. Israeli defense specialists including Uzi Rubin and Ehud Barak discus the development of ballistic missiles in Syria, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and the possibility that Syrian chemical missiles would be used by the Lebanese Hezbollah organization if Assad is overthrown. more...

The article focuses on the diplomatic relations between India and Israel. In September 2014, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York to discuss nuclear developments in Iran and expanding bilateral relations between the governments of Israel and India. In November 2014, the two governments successfully tested the Barak-8 air and naval missile system in Negev, Israel, and the missile system is a joint project of India and Israel. more...

The article reports on the successful flight testing of an Indo-Israeli long range surface-to-surface air missile by Israeli aerospace firm Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. held on November 10, 2014 at a range in Israel. more...

The article discusses the growing hostilities at the demilitarized zone in the rocky Golan plateau between Syria and Israel. It notes that Syrian president Bashar Assad refers to Golan as the front line of resistance and allowed the installation of missiles against Israel. It adds that the Syrian military has vowed to attack the Israeli army vehicles crossing the line even when evacuating wounded rebels needing medical care. more...

The article examines the conflict between Israel and the Hamas Islamic movement which governs the Gaza Strip in November 2012. The performance of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, which prevented most of the rockets and missiles fired by Hamas forces from striking Israel during the conflict, is discussed. The ability of Hamas forces to reach targets in most of Israel with their missiles is noted. more...

The article presents 2 time-lines that show the sequence of events on the northern Israeli border that prompted the 2006 conflict between Israel and the Islamic militant organization Hizbullah, and one showing the confrontation with Palestine on the southern front. In addition, there is a map charting all hostilities in the area. An illustration is presented showing the relative sizes of the missiles Hizbullah launched against Israel. more...

Reports on the concerns of Israel on the possible attack of Scud missiles from Iraq. Skepticism on the post-war democracy in the region; Uncertainty over the use of weapons of mass destruction ordered by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein; Optimism on the success of the U.S.-led forces in controlling in Iraq. more...

Reports on the concerns of Israel over missile proliferation in the Middle East in the late 1990s. Iran's test-flight of the Shahab-3; Israel's anti-missile defenses; Analysis from Reuven Pedatzur; Concerns over nuclear-tipped missiles; Test flight surprising Israeli and American officials; North Korean Taepo Dong missile and how rocket technology spreads to Pakistan and Iran; Israel concerned most over Iran and Iraq. more...

Reports that a United States spy satellite picked up the launch of an Iranian missile that exploded immediately after launch. Inclusion of Israel in the missile's theoretical range; Existence of tense relations between Israel and Iran; Web of international connections to the missile test; US and Israeli response. more...

The article discusses a May 3, 2013 aerial attack by Israeli Air Force aircrafts against two targets in Syria, including information on Israel's attempt to destroy Syrian storage facilities which allegedly contained Fateh-110 surface-to-surface missiles. The Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon is mentioned, along with Syrian state media reports which claim that the Israeli missiles hit a military and scientific centre in Jamraya, Syria. more...