U.N. peacekeepers held in Syria reach Israel, military spokeswoman says

Published on March 11, 2013

U.N. peacekeepers held by rebels for three days in southern Syria and freed at the weekend crossed into Israel from neighboring Jordan on Monday, a military spokeswoman said.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Israel must have a death penalty for terrorists

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on October 18, 2011

Gilad Shalit faces recovery issues

Published on October 18, 2011

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was freed from five years of captivity in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to a joyous reception, but may need time to recover from his time kept in sun-deprived isolation and other injuries, his father said.

Opinion: Obligation to redeem captive trumps heavy price paid

By Uri Dromi
Published on October 18, 2011

The announcement last week of the release of Gilad Shalit after being held in captivity by Hamas for more than five years was met here in Israel with mixed feelings: On the one hand, tremendous joy. And on the other hand, grave doubts about the price paid and fears about the ramifications of this deal.

Egypt extends detention of American-Israeli Ilan Grapel

Published on September 14, 2011

Egypt reportedly has extended by 45 more days its detention of Ilan Grapel, the dual U.S.-Israeli citizen arrested in Egypt on spying charges.

Susan Rice: Shalit captivity violates decency

Published on September 8, 2011

Gilad Shalit's continued detention is a violation of "basic decency," Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said after meeting with his father.

Israel and Saddam Share Long History

By Dina Kraft
Published on December 18, 2003

Spewing anti-Israel vitriol was one of Saddam Hussein's specialties. Of all the leaders in the Arab world, Saddam seemed to have the most to say against Israel, and he seemed to say it the most often.

Now that he has been captured and faces possible trial, experts are asking whether the Jewish State will again be his target of choice.

Saddam’s Fall Seen Just as First Step

By Leslie Susser
Published on December 18, 2003

Israelis have a long score to settle with Saddam Hussein: The former Iraqi dictator promised to destroy the Jewish State, fired 39 Scud missiles at Israeli cities during the Persian Gulf War and paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to families of Palestinian suicide bombers.