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Finance Minister Steinitz opposes F-35 deal
August 23, 2010[Story ID: 12062] Yuval Steinitz asked the prime minister to not only rely on Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
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Israel Journal: A Wall in Jerusalems Heart
August 23, 2010[Story ID: 11966] Israel is full of walls of all ages and sizes, both real and imagined. Some walls were built for defense from invaders hundreds or thousands of years ago
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Unfolding revelations rock top IDF brass, hang over defense minister
August 19, 2010[Story ID: 11788] The “Galant document” expose started out last month as a shabby ruse trumped up, or forged, to sway defense minister Ehud Barak in his choice of the next chief of staff. It has ballooned into a major scandal sweeping up Israel’s top generals and hanging over the defense minister’s head. Tuesday, Aug. [...]
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Israel, Greece talk defense
August 18, 2010[Story ID: 11752] Israel and Greece discussed expanding defense ties.
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USA and Turkey: The Odd Couple
August 16, 2010USA and Turkey: The Odd Couple. See if you can keep up with these zigzags. 1. Obama vs Erdogan: The Financial Times reported the following today:President Barack Obama has personally warned Turkey’
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US to activate missile shield over south Europe – AFP
August 1, 2010AFPUS to activate missile shield over south EuropeAFPThe US military is also working with Israel and allies in the Persian Gulf to build and upgrade their missile defense capabilities, the report said. …US nears key step in European defense shield against Iranian missilesWashington Post all 28 news articles
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Barak Warns Israel Will Attack Lebanon If Hizbullah Starts War
July 26, 2010[Story ID: 10495] Follow Israel news on and . Israel will consider Lebanese government buildings and bases a target if Hizbullah starts up another war against Israel, Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned Monday.
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The Day In Israel: Monday July 26th, 2010
July 26, 2010[Story ID: 10460] After successfully testing the Iron Dome, Israel has signed an agreement with the US under which the Defense Ministry will receive full funding for the development and production of the Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system.
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Israel, US to Develop Arrow 3 Missile Defense System
July 25, 2010[Story ID: 10427] Follow Israel news on and . Israel’s Defense Ministry and the United States Department of Defense signed a deal Sunday to develop the Arrow 3 missile system. The Arrow system was built to intercept ballistic missiles.
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Israel set to deploy rocket defense system – UPI.com
July 23, 2010Ha'aretzIsrael set to deploy rocket defense systemUPI.comTEL AVIV, Israel, July 22 (UPI) — Israel’s Defense Ministry says the first batteries of its “Iron Dome” counter-rocket artillery mortar system will be …Missile shield: Is Israel safe?YnetnewsIsraeli Rocket Defense System CompletedFOXNews (blog)Putting Iron Dome into perspectiveJerusalem PostVoice of America
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Israel debates F-15 purchase
July 12, 2010[Story ID: 9725] Silent Eagle aircraft debuts in US; Defense Ministry follows closely.
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Israel launches (yet another) Spy Satellite
June 23, 2010Last night, Israel launched “Ofek-9″ (Horizon 9), adding yet another spy satellite to Israel’s intelligence arsenal. (photos from Israel’s Ministry of Defense spokesman) “When we wish to examine targets, we need our own satellites to do the job,” a senior defense official said. “The new satellite will enable us to perform frequent activity at higher [...]
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Gates: Iran could attack Europe with scores or hundreds of missiles
June 19, 2010[Story ID: 8546] US defense secretary Robert Gates reported Thursday, June 17 that the US had overhauled its missile defense plans following intelligence that Iran could fire “scores or hundreds” of short- and medium-range missiles against Europe -in salvoes rather than one or two at a time. The new US program, designed to protect NATO [...]
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On Hezbollah
May 25, 2010[Story ID: 7817] Hezbollah, the free-world’s formidable foe is back in OneJerusalem news today. Here’s why: Word on the street is that the Israel Defense Forces have started a one-week-long civil defense drill on sunday. This drill will partially entail an attack on The Jewish Country’s national water carrier. Well, Hezbollah is telling their forces [...]
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Israel arms may not be enough to stop nukes – Washington Times
May 24, 2010Ha'aretzIsrael arms may not be enough to stop nukesWashington TimesAs the Obama administration continues to pursue a diplomatic solution for Iran’s nuclear weapons program, Israel in recent years has …No Worries, Israel Insists, Defense Drill Is Just a DrillNew York TimesIsrael Holds Civil Defense Drill Amid Regional TensionVoice of AmericaIsrael holds defense drill amid regional [...]