A confidential Israeli source has expanded on this report (Hebrew) that officials in an unnamed "government security agency" constructed a scheme with an outside vendor allowing them to cover budget shortfalls by misappropriating $300,000 in State funds. My source tells me that the agency in question is the Mossad. Cases of corruption involving ministerial … [Read more...]
IDF Chief Warns of International Intervention if Israel Doesn’t Solve Palestine Conflict
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, two weeks before ending his term, offered his thoughts (in Hebrew) on Israel's strategic security challenges in the Middle East. Unlike any other Israeli politician, general or spy chief before him, Gantz offered a warning that if Israel didn't make progress on negotiating a peace deal with the Palestinians, it should not … [Read more...]
Hidden-Hand Behind Beirut Bombing
A devastating double-suicide bombing targeted the Iranian embassy in Beirut, which also happens to be located in a Hezbollah stronghold of the city. The bombing was even more cynical than your average suicide attack since it included a first small motorcycle-bomb which drew rescuers to the scene, and was followed by a much larger car bomb designed to ensure … [Read more...]
Israel, Saudi Arabia Threaten War as West Prepares for Iran Nuclear Deal
Not so subtle leaks have emanated from Israel and Saudi Arabia about their immense displeasure with the nuclear deal the P5+1 nations are preparing to finalize with Iran. Those leaks have gone far beyond mere expressions of alarm. In fact, they include not so subtle "secret" meetings between their intelligence chiefs, and stories from cozy journalists who … [Read more...]