Defense & Security

Gantz reveals scope of Israeli arms deals across Middle East

In the period since the signing of the Abraham Accords some two years ago, says Defense Minister Benny Gantz, there have been more than 150 meetings between Israeli defense officials with their counterparts across the Middle East, not including Jordan and Egypt, in which Israeli weapons have been sold for over $3 billion.

Bennett announces launch of national guard

Bennett announces launch of national guard

Established in the wake of the unrest in Israel's mixed cities during the May 2021 Gaza fighting, the new force is composed of Border Police officers, volunteers and reservists who will be trained and activated as needed to deal with disturbances and emergency scenarios.