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Defense Matters host Aron Heller with guest prof. Uzi Rabi. Screenshot

“Saudi is crown jewel of regional changes”: listen to our podcast, Defense Matters

In the latest episode of Defense Matters, host Aron Heller speaks with Middle East expert, prof. Uzi Rabi, about the pivotal position of the Saudi Kingdom, Biden’s upcoming visit, and chances for normalization with Israel

IsraelDefense | 6/07/2022

Israeli DM Benny Ganz with Cypriot DM Charalambos Petrides in Athens on Tuesday. Photo credit: Ariel Hermoni, Israeli Ministry of Defense

Israel’s DM warns that “Iran is Iran is methodically basing itself in the Red Sea”

Speaking at the 26th Annual Economist Government Roundtable in Athens, Ganz revealed satellite images of 4 Iranian warships patrolling in the Red Sea in recent months

IsraelDefense | 6/07/2022

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US, Israel announce new cybersecurity collaboration

First Call for Proposals seeks collaborative projects that will develop advanced cybersecurity applications for mission-critical needs

IsraelDefense | 5/07/2022

Vigil in memory of Shireen Abu Akleh outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, May 16th 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Israeli DM blames “terrorists who operate from within population centers” for death of Abu Akleh

“Our troops and their commanders have the duty to defend the citizens of the State of Israel, and they have my full support to operate accordingly” said Ganz

IsraelDefense | 4/07/2022

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Israel participates in int’l military exercise in Morocco

“African Lion 2022”, led by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), is the largest annual exercise held by both armies in Africa

IsraelDefense | 3/07/2022

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IDF intercepts hostile UAVs from Lebanon

The UAVs were identified by detection systems and monitored by ground control units throughout their flight

IsraelDefense | 3/07/2022

PM Lapid and Shin Bet Director Bar. Photo: Haim Zach, GPO

Israel’s new PM hits the ground running, warns enemies “don’t test us”

The first item on Yair Lapid’s agenda was an extensive security-intelligence briefing with Shin Bet director

IsraelDefense | 2/07/2022

Esti Peshin, GM of IAI-ELTA’s Cyber Division and Yossi Shtain, Senior Director Strategic Alliances/ Photo: IAI

Israel Aerospace Industries integrates Ivanti neurons for patch management into CyScan

As cyber attackers continually search for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to serve as entry points for attacks, proactively identifying and mapping such exposed points are key elements for cyber resilience

IsraelDefense | 30/06/2022

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meets Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, in Jerusalem December 7, 2021. Photo: Rafi Kotz/Pool via REUTERS

Israel, Cyprus sign defense export agreements

The Israel MoD will provide Cyprus with personal protective and tactical carrying systems developed by "Source" and a tactical carrying system for Cypriot soldiers developed by "Marom Dolphin"

IsraelDefense | 30/06/2022

Photo PM Naftali Bennett with Mossad Director David Banea. Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom, GPO

Israeli PM conducts farewell security assessments with Mossad, Shin Bet

“Even though the political situation in Israel is unstable, Israel's national security strategy is clear and stable. I suggest that our enemies do not provoke us” said Bennett

IsraelDefense | 29/06/2022