2012 in the Israel Defense Forces
2012 was packed full of events. Here’s a look back at the memorable moments of the past year.
Category: Wars and Rumors of Wars
Iran carries out naval drills in busy shipping route
http://www.euronews.com/ Iran has begun six days of naval drills in one of the world’s most important oil trade routes. The military exercises taking place in the Strait of Hormuz are meant to demonstrate Iran’s capability...
‘J’lem’s long arm will strike those threatening it’
At ceremony for new Air Force pilots, Netanyahu sends message to Assad that Israel is carefully monitoring developments in Syria. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that Israel was carefully following the developments in...
Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada: “martyrdom operations in the heart of Israel”
Head of Hamas J’lem Dept calls for renewed confrontation with Israel over plans to build new housing units in e. J’lem. A senior Hamas leader called on Tuesday for a third intifada and the...
Assad’s deadly agenda: First, chemicals, next, Iskander 9K720
The Russians have given Bashar Assad his most sophisticated weapon thus far — the Iskander cruise missile which has a hypersonic speed of 1.3 miles per second.
UN confirms Hezbollah fighting for Assad in Syria
The Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah has confirmed that its members are in Syria fighting on behalf of the government, United Nations human rights investigators said on Thursday. There are also reports that Iraqi Shias...
Russia sends warships to Syria for possible evacuation
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russia sent warships to the Mediterranean to prepare a potential evacuation of its citizens from Syria, a Russian news agency said on Tuesday, a sign President Bashar al-Assad’s key ally is worried about rebel advances...
5 things you need to know about Japan’s new leader – Decoder
Japan’s general election is over – with main opposition leader Shinzo Abe winning back the country’s top job. And these are the traits and policies that are likely to define his term.
Panetta signs order to send Patriot missiles to Turkey
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has signed an order to send two Patriot air defense missile batteries and 400 American troops to Turkey as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization effort to protect...
Iran Congratulates North Korea On Rocket Launch
Iran congratulated North Korea on Wednesday for its “successful” launch of a long-range rocket, an incident which provoked global condemnation, and denied having a role in preparing the launch. Tehran “congratulates the people and...
