http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Iron Dome) en-us Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:43:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-march-23-2013?start=120 A shocking new report by The Guardian and BBC Arabic details how the United States armed and trained Iraqi death squads that ran torture centers. It is a story that stretches from the US-backed death squads in Central America during the 1980s to the imprisoned Army whistleblower Bradley Manning. We play extended excerpts of "James Steele: America's Mystery Man in Iraq," which exposes the role the retired US colonel James Steele, a veteran of American proxy wars in El Salvador and Nicaragua, played in training Iraqi police commando units. "We spent maybe six months trying to track down young American soldiers who served in Samarra," says the film's executive producer, Maggie O'Kane, who notes the investigation was sparked by memos found in the Iraq War Logs released by WikiLeaks. "But many were too frightened because of what happened to Bradley Manning." A Pentagon spokesman told The Guardian it had seen the reports and is looking into the situation. "As you know, the issue surrounding accusation of abuse and torture of Iraqi detainees is a complex one that is full of history and emotion," said Col. Jack Miller. "It will take time to work a thorough response." <br /> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-march-23-2013 Maggie O'Kane, WikiLeaks, 2003 invasion of Iraq, Barack Obama, David Petraeus, Iraq War documents leak, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Bradley Manning, Israeli settlement Obama Urges Palestinians to Drop Demand for Israeli Settlement Freeze President Obama more closely aligned himself with the Israeli government’s terms for resuming peace talks with the Palestinians Thursday as he continued his visit to the region. Speaking in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Obama urged Palestinians to drop their longstanding demand for Israel to halt settlement construction on Palestinian land as a precondition for talks. President Obama: "What I shared with President Abbas, and I will share with the Palestinian people, is that if the expectation is, is that we can only have direct negotiations when everything is settled ahead of time, then there’s no point for negotiations. So I think it’s important for us to work through this process, even if there are irritants on both sides." Obama had previously backed the Palestinian demand for a settlement freeze at the start of his first term. On Thursday, Obama said the Israeli settlements are not "constructive" or "appropriate," but he stopped short of calling them illegal, a point stressed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. President Mahmoud Abbas: "Regarding the issue of settlements, it is not only our perception that settlements are illegal, but it is a global perspective. Everybody considers settlements not only a hurdle, but even more than a hurdle, towards the two-state solution." Protester Heckles Obama over Israeli Killings, Rachel Corrie Death President Obama gave a key address to Israeli students in Jerusalem on Thursday, where he was interrupted by a heckler. The protester was an Arab-Israeli student named Rabiyah Aid. He told the Israeli newspaper Ynet he had called out to Obama: "Have you really come to promote the peace process or to provide Israel with more weapons to kill the Palestinian people? On your way here did you see the [West Bank] fence or the killer of Rachel Corrie?" Rachel Corrie was the U.S. student crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza on March 16, 2003, while attempting to block the demolition of a Palestinian home. Obama Acknowledges Plight of Palestinians in Jerusalem Speech During his speech to Israeli students, President Obama touted U.S. investment in Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and reiterated his support for Israel to "defend itself." He also called for peace under a two-state solution and acknowledged the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. President Obama: "Put yourself in their [Palestinians’] shoes. Look at the world through their eyes. It is not fair that a Palestinian child cannot grow up in a state of their own, living their entire lives with the presence of a foreign army that controls the movements not just of those young people but their parents, their grandparents, every single day." President Obama also invoked the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran during his speech, repeating his past statement that "all options are on the table." http://news.linktv.org/videos/israel-military-maneuvers-in-response-to-syria-chemical-weapons-fears?start=0 The Israeli Prime Minister expressed concern over the chemical stockpiles in Syria leading to Israeli forces conducting maneuvers in the Negev desert as fears of a power imbalance in the region mount. Al Jazeera's Elias Karam investigates. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/israel-military-maneuvers-in-response-to-syria-chemical-weapons-fears Israel-Syria relations, Chemical weapon, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Defense Forces, Iron Dome, Israeli security forces, Hezbollah, Negev, Israel, Prime Minister of Israel The Israeli prime minister expressed concern over the chemical stockpiles in Syria. Israeli forces are conducting maneuvers in the Negev desert as fears of a power imbalance in the region mount. http://news.linktv.org/videos/israelis-steel-for-war-under-high-tech-iron-dome?start=0 Missiles may be raining down on Israel, but unlike in Gaza, most of them &mdash; 90 percent, according to Time magazine &mdash; are blasted out of the sky by the nation's state-of-the art Iron Dome defense system.&nbsp;The &nbsp;system&rsquo;s battle management software tracks the trajectory of missiles, and "distinguishes whether it is going to hit downtown or an open field,&rdquo; not bothering with missiles that pose no real threat, said an official.&nbsp; <div style="overflow: hidden; border: medium none; position: absolute; top: -1000px; left: -1001px;"><br />Read more: <a style="color: #003399;" href="http://nation.time.com/2012/11/19/iron-dome-a-missile-shield-that-works/#ixzz2CpjzB4JC">http://nation.time.com/2012/11/19/iron-dome-a-missile-shield-that-works/#ixzz2CpjzB4JC</a></div> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:03:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/israelis-steel-for-war-under-high-tech-iron-dome Iron Dome, Israel, Missile, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israeli Air Force, Air strike, Israel Defense Forces, Battle command, Time (magazine) Missiles may be raining down on Israel, but unlike in Gaza, most of them — 90 percent, according to Time magazine — are blasted out of the sky by the nation's state-of-the art Iron Dome defense system. The system’s battle management software tracks the trajectory of missiles, and "distinguishes whether it is going to hit downtown or an open field,” not bothering with missiles that pose no real threat, said an official. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012?start=517 <p>Britain recognizes Syria's opposition council as armed groups commit atrocities in Aleppo, Israel escalates its aggression against Gaza as ceasefire looms, clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street highlight lack of justice in post-revolution Egypt, and more.</p> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza City, Syrian Civil War, Iraqi people, Ceasefire, Israel Defense Forces, Ankara, Iraq Rocket fire on Israel intensified following an overnight lull; more than 100 rockets and mortars were launched towards the western Negev, with 35 missiles intercepted by the Iron Dome system, which has seen unprecedented international interest. The Jerusalem area experienced its second alert, but the missile exploded in the Etzion bloc in the West Bank, several kilometers south of the city. Near the Gaza border, one IDF reserve officer was wounded by mortar fire. Home Front Minister Avi Dichter met with mayors and council heads from towns and villages under threat, noting that over 320 homes and some 100 vehicles have been damaged. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912?start=612 <p>Israeli strikes kill Palestinian children and civilians as resistance factions unite, armed Islamist groups in Aleppo reject Syrian National Coalition, Kuwait arrests four Twitter users over insulting comments, and more.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza City, Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, Palestinians, Gaza, Al-Quds Brigades, Ramallah Nonstop red alerts sounded throughout the day as missiles continued to hit southern Israel. A rocket struck a schoolyard in Ashkelon, causing damage to the building, which was empty due to school closures throughout the south. Three more rockets aimed at Ashkelon were shot down by the Iron Dome defense system, along with two rockets heading for Ofakim and Sha'ar Negev. More than 70 rockets were fired at the south yesterday. Touring Asheklon yesterday, Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar told reporters that the IDF military operation will continue until Israel reaches its goal, and the rocket fire is stopped. http://news.linktv.org/videos/israeli-rockets-strike-media-targets?start=0 Israel resumed bombing Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip from the air and sea for a fifth straight day. The Israeli military widened its targets to include media organizations in the territory. Palestinians retaliated with rockets aimed at the cities of Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:32:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/israeli-rockets-strike-media-targets Gaza–Israel conflict, Operation Pillar of Defense, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza, Israel Defense Forces, Iron Dome, Israel, Hamas, Tel Aviv, Ashkelon Israel resumed bombing Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip from the air and sea for a fifth straight day. The Israeli military widened its targets to include media organizations in the territory. Palestinians retaliated with rockets aimed at the cities of Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-israel-shoots-down-incoming-rocket-near-tel-aviv?start=0 People in Tel Aviv scramble off the beach in search of cover as sirens pierce the air. Ducking behind a wall, onlookers watch as a missile from the Israeli "Iron Dome" rocket-defense system shoots down an incoming projectile bound for the city.<br /> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:39:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-israel-shoots-down-incoming-rocket-near-tel-aviv Tel Aviv, Iron Dome, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Operation Pillar of Defense, Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Rocket, Associated Press People in Tel Aviv scramble off the beach in search of cover as sirens pierce the air. Ducking behind a wall, onlookers watch as a missile from the Israeli "Iron Dome" rocket-defense system shoots down an incoming projectile bound for the city. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612?start=735 <p>Israel pounds Gaza as Arabs rally in solidarity with Palestinian people, Jordan caught between demands for king's ouster and pleas for reform, European leaders meet to finalize plan for military intervention in Mali, and more.</p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612 Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Palestinians, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, Mahmoud Abbas, Friday prayers, Jerusalem On Day 3 of Operation Pillar of Defense, IBA reports that rockets continued to pound deep within Israel. Over 500 missiles have been launched into the country since Wednesday. Hamas fired its first missile at Jerusalem, and air raid sirens were sounded there for the first time since the Gulf War 20 years ago. Rockets were also launched at the central city of Tel Aviv for the first time since the 1991 regional conflict. Over 90 rockets have hit southern Israel cities bordering Gaza, including Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Beersheba, causing significant damage but no casualties. The Iron Dome intercepted about 55 of the rockets. Israeli air strikes hit the Hamas Interior Ministry building and the house of a Hamas commander for southern Gaza. Armored personnel tanks were seen heading to the border areas, as IDF units prepared for a possible invasion as part of Operation Pillar of Defense, after Defense Minister Ehud Barak issued a decision to call up 30,000 reservists for a possible extended ground incursion into Gaza. IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz approved 16,000 call-ups. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-in-israel-as-hamas-rocket-attacks-increase?start=0 Video footage shows the reaction in Israel to the latest rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. One woman is visibly upset as an Israeli anti-missile system is activated, suggesting further rockets have been launched from Gaza. Three people were killed when this four storey residential building was hit in a town 25 kilometres north of Gaza. They were the first Israeli casualties of the latest conflict. Witnesses say Hamas fired several rockets over the border overnight. Israel's Iron Dome interceptor has shot down more than 30 missiles and the Israeli military says it has destroyed much of Gaza's long-range rocket stockpile during its own strikes. <br /> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-in-israel-as-hamas-rocket-attacks-increase Operation Pillar of Defense, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Israel, Iron Dome, Hamas, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Missile defense, Gaza, Air strike, Residential area Video footage shows the reaction in Israel to the latest rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. One woman is visibly upset as an Israeli anti-missile system is activated, suggesting further rockets have been launched from Gaza. Three people were killed when this four-story residential building was hit in a town 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Gaza. They were the first Israeli casualties of the latest conflict. Witnesses say Hamas fired several rockets over the border overnight. Israel's Iron Dome interceptor has shot down more than 30 missiles and the Israeli military says it has destroyed much of Gaza's long-range rocket stockpile during its own strikes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111412?start=418 <p>Israel assassinates Palestinian resistance leader in Gaza, anti-Abdullah protests erupt across Jordan over gas prices, series of deadly bombings rock Iraq ahead of the holy month of Muharram, and more.</p> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111412 Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Syrian Civil War, Ahmed al-Jaabari, 2011-2012 Jordanian Protests, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces The Iron Dome system was bolstered today in southern Israel to guard against missile attacks from the Gaza Strip. An Iron Dome missile battery was redeployed in the Negev town of Netivot, two days after Grad rockets landed in a neighborhood and factory in the town, causing much damage, and leading to 30 people being treated for shock. Residents said they feel "safer" now that the system is in place, and requested in not be removed even after the hostilities subside. In light of the Iron Dome's success, its creators, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, invited correspondents to take an up-close look at the short-range rocket defense battery, which has attracted international interest. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-103012?start=1032 <p>Bahraini regime criminalizes all public gatherings and rallies, Myanmar rejects ASEAN's offer to launch national reconciliation talks, Afghan policeman kills two British soldiers as UK forces cover up civilian killings, and more.</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-103012 Israel, Iran, Israeli settlement, Military exercise, Bahrain Uprising, Kermanshah, East Jerusalem, Politics of Israel, US-Israel relations, Syrian Civil War The chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, is in southern Israel, where he is visiting an Iron Dome anti-missile battery. He was accompanied by Israeli Chief of Staff Brigadier General Benny Gantz. Dempsey is in Israel for a close-up view of the three-week-long US-Israeli military exercise. Last night, Dempsey was visited by Israeli President Shimon Peres, who told guests that the US and Israel see eye-to-eye on the Iranian nuclear issue. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102412?start=273 <p>Israel pounds the Gaza Strip after Qatari leader's visit, Lebanon's March 14 Coalition obstructs president's national dialogue initiative, US assassination drone kills three in Pakistan's North Waziristan, and more.</p> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102412 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Iron Dome, Palestinians, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Syria, Iraq, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza blockade While making a previously unscheduled visit to an Iron Dome battery station near Ashkelon in the afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised local residents that Israel will fortify all homes within seven kilometers of Gaza, a larger area than the previous 4.5 kilometers, and stated that Israel did not initiate the current round of violence, but is prepared for a wider operation if needed. The prime minister said that he decided to accept the recommendation of the Defense and Home Front Ministries to widen the areas around Gaza that will receive full protection against rocket and mortar fire. The fortification will affect some 1,700 homes near the border. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is expected to meet with visiting EU Foreign Minister Catherine Ashton, who held talks earlier today with Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, and spoke to reporters afterward about the situation in southern Israel. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102412?start=502 <p>Israel pounds the Gaza Strip after Qatari leader's visit, Lebanon's March 14 Coalition obstructs president's national dialogue initiative, US assassination drone kills three in Pakistan's North Waziristan, and more.</p> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102412 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Iron Dome, Palestinians, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Syria, Iraq, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza blockade US-Israel military exercises are still underway. The "Austere Challenge 2012" mission kicked off on Sunday, and is designed to examine Israel's air defense shield, including the operability of the Iron Dome anti-rocket system, the high-altitude Arrow missile, and the latest version of the Patriot. 3,500 US military personnel have joined 1,000 Israeli troops to participate in the nationwide drill, the largest ever to be conducted by the two allies. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101712?start=290 <p>NATO's immunity at stake over bombing of civilians in Libya, Bahraini man dies after regime forces fire toxic tear gas into his home, Palestinians shut down Israeli-only road in the West Bank, and more.</p> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101712 Israel, Palestinians, Jerusalem, Israel Defense Forces, Khaled K. El-Hamedi, Bahrain Uprising, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Levy Report, Egypt–Israel relations, Israeli-occupied territories Palestinians fire a rocket into Israel as Tel Aviv intensifies attacks on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces say the rocket caused no injuries or damage. This came hours after an Israeli warplane pounded the northern Gaza Strip. At least five Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured, including children, in the conflict in the area in the past week. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212?start=1149 <p>Anti-Morsi slogans lead to clashes between Islamists and liberals in Tahrir Square, African Union forces expand control outside of Mogadishu, Saudi Arabia ranks as world's second-worst country for women, and more.</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212 Taliban, Israel, Islamism, Afghanistan, Tahrir Square, Women's rights in Saudi Arabia, Ghazni Province, Jalalabad Airport, Bahrain Uprising, Nobel Peace Prize The spy drone that penetrated deep into Israel last weekend was deployed by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah organization. In a televised address to his followers, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah confirmed Israeli suspicions, while boasting that the unmanned aerial vehicle succeeded in flying over several military bases before it was shot down by the Israeli Air Forces' F-16 fighter jets near the Dimona nuclear facility. Meanwhile, Hezbollah station Al Manar has released a simulation of the drone's run, saying that the UAV passed over Israeli naval ships and Israel's gas rigs in the Mediterranean, and were able to avoid detection by Israel's Iron Dome radar. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100812?start=593 <p>Omar al-Bashir "committed" to security agreement as Sudan reopens border with South, Israel strikes Gaza in response to Hamas's retaliation for deadly attack, Imran Khan's anti-drone march stopped at Waziristan border, and more.</p> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100812 Gaza, Palestinians, Israel, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Israel Defense Forces, Missile defense, Israeli Air Force, Iran, Omar al-Bashir, Israeli–Palestinian conflict The incursion of an unmanned aircraft into Israeli airspace on Saturday exposes the weaknesses of Israeli air defenses, claims the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Aber Umad also said that the incident indicates that Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile defense system doesn't work, even though the Iron Dome is designed to hit short-range rockets and not slow-flying aircraft. Meanwhile, another Iranian military official said that at least 10,000 Israelis would be killed if Israel were to strike Iran. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082012?start=1046 <p>Renewed "insider attacks" on foreign troops in Afghanistan alarm NATO, Gaddafi loyalists blamed for bombing in Libyan capital, US asked to hand over drone footage or face UN inquiry, and more.</p> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082012 Israel, Martin Dempsey, Israel Defense Forces, Eid ul-Fitr, Yemen, Somalia, Israelis, United States, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US-Afghanistan relations Just days after two Grad-style rockets were fired at Eilat, the IDF stationed an Iron Dome rocket defense system near the Red Sea resort city, saying the deployment of the battery was part of an ongoing experiment to test the system in various locations around the country. The threat to the southern city has increased from Sinai since the fall of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, as Egyptian security forces there have lost control of the Sinai Peninsula. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-080112?start=863 <p>Free Syrian Army claims advances in Aleppo as Turkey conducts military drills at border, HRW condemns Myanmar over ethnic cleansing of Muslims as UN envoy visits site of clashes, Somali assembly endorses new constitution, and more.</p> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-080112 United Nations, Syrian Civil War, Rohingya, Politics of Somalia, Bahrain Uprising, Nuclear program of Iran, Haredi Judaism, Mujahedin Khalq, Foreign relations of Egypt, Leon Panetta Visiting US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Iran must either negotiate acceptable limits to its nuclear program, or face the possibility of US military action to stop it from getting the bomb. His remarks came during a day of meetings with Israeli officials such as Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and included a visit to Israel's Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system outside of Ashkelon. Last night, President Barack Obama approved new sanctions against foreign banks that help Iran sell it oil, and Congress approved new legislation which could be passed later this week that include further sanctions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212?start=342 <p>Mali's Tuaregs driven out of last stronghold as military intervention looms, thousands of Saudi protesters demand release of prominent cleric al-Nimr, Kuwaiti women score victory with swimmer's participation in Olympic Games, and more.</p> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212 Iron Dome, Eilat, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, 2012 insurgency in the Azawad, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Rivers State, Ehud Olmert Israel is deploying a missile system along the Egyptian border amid rising tensions between Cairo and Tel Aviv. The US-funded Iron Dome system will be set up near Eilat. An Israeli official said parts of the missile system have already been deployed in the region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212?start=371 <p>Mali's Tuaregs driven out of last stronghold as military intervention looms, thousands of Saudi protesters demand release of prominent cleric al-Nimr, Kuwaiti women score victory with swimmer's participation in Olympic Games, and more.</p> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212 Iron Dome, Eilat, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, 2012 insurgency in the Azawad, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Rivers State, Ehud Olmert The Iron Dome missile defense system has been deployed in the greater Eilat area as part of extensive IDF efforts to test the system in various regions around the country. The Eilat region has come under missile attack from the Sinai in recent years, including three weeks ago, when the remnants of a Grad rocket were found just north of the city. The system's deployment was coordinated with local communities and the Eilat municipality in order to prevent public panic. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212?start=1217 <p>Anti-austerity demonstrations spread across Khartoum after Friday prayers, Palestinians protest Israeli plan to demolish village of Susiya, humanitarian crisis looms in southern Yemen as war on terror continues, and more.</p> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212 Israel, Palestinians, Economy of Sudan, Susya, Syria-Turkey relations, Kabul, Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Middle East Peace Process, Shaul Mofaz The tense security situation in southern Israel continued with more firing of rockets from Gaza. Two mortars hit the Eshkol Regional Council this morning, and three other Qassam rockets were fired into Israel overnight, and the Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted a Grad rocket launched into Ashkelon; no injuries or damage were reported. Israel has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations over the continuing rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip. Ambassador Ron Prosor told the UN that there can be no peace or quiet in Gaza as long as rockets continue to strike Israel. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062112?start=1017 <p>CIA reportedly regulating flow of Saudi and Qatari weapons to Syrian rebels, Sudan and South Sudan resume vital negotiations in Addis Ababa, delayed poll results keep Egyptians on edge and on the streets, and more.</p> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062112 Syrian Civil War, Politics of Syria, Palestinians, Syria, Al-Qaeda, Israel, 2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Yemeni al-Qaeda crackdown, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel Tensions remain high in southern Israel after Palestinians fired a mortar at the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council; no injuries or damage were reported. Earlier today, five rockets slammed into the Eshkol region, also causing no injuries or damage. Classes in the city of Ashkelon were canceled after two rockets were fired at the seaside city last night; one was shot down by the Iron Dome missile defense system, and the second landed in an open area. Also last night, Israeli air force jets struck several targets inside the Gaza Strip, following a barrage of mortars fired from Gaza that slammed into southern towns throughout the day. Hamas announced that it is willing to restore a truce with Israel under Egyptian mediation, provided that Israel reciprocates. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712?start=702 <p>Renewed clashes erupt in Lebanon's Tripoli as Hezbollah is blamed, Israel and Iran beat the drums of war ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad, the White House threatens to target anyone 'obstructing' transition in Yemen, and more.</p> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, Lebanon, Iran-Israel relations, US-Yemen relations, US-Israel relations, Al Wefaq, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Eli Yishai The Pentagon says that it plans to give Israel an extra USD 70 million for its Iron Dome missile system. US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made the announcement after talks with Israel's Minister of Military Affairs Ehud Barak in Washington. Israel says the Iron Dome is meant to protect it from missile bombardment. Washington has already provided USD 205 million to help fund the project. It gives an additional USD 3 billion to Tel Aviv every year in the name of security assistance, while the US government has made major cuts in its own military budget because of financial problems. Press TV speaks with Mr. Ralph Schoenman, author of The Hidden History of Zionism, on this development. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031512?start=1138 Uprising anniversary marked by anti-Assad rallies as regime loyalists decry "conspiracy" against Syria, Yemen's Saleh lists new conditions for leaving, Afghan Taliban suspend peace talks with the US, and more. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:31:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031512 United States, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Israel, Riyadh, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Bahrain Uprising, Libya, Ali Abdullah Saleh Sporadic rocket fire on towns across southern Israel continued despite the shaky truce which went into effect on Tuesday. Despite home front command recommendations to reopen schools, the cities of Beersheba, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Kiryat Malakhi, and Gan Yavne decided to cancel school for the day, and Beersheba announced that schools would not be open the next day. Sporadic rocket attacks by terrorists in Gaza continue for the seventh day after the Israel Air Force struck a rocket-launching site in northern Gaza and a smuggling tunnel in the southern Strip overnight. A Grad rocket launched from Gaza was intercepted by the Iron Dome system in Beersheba. Earlier, a shorter-range Qassam rocket exploded near the town of Netivot. There were no casualties or damage reported in the attacks. The IDF believes that the rockets were fired by small splinter terrorist groups and not by Islamic Jihad, which was behind the bulk of the rocket fire into Israel since Friday. Defense officials say Hamas is not interested in a resumption of violence and will therefore try to restrain smaller factions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031412?start=278 The ousted Palestinian government in Gaza demanded that Egypt and the international community intervene to exert pressure on Israel to adhere to the truce after an Israeli air strike targeted Gaza at dawn, reports Al Jazeera. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031412 Israel, Iran, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Afghanistan, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Ceasefire, Panjwai shooting spree, Gaza, Iron Dome, Israeli Air Force Presenter, Female #1 The ousted Palestinian government in Gaza demanded that Egypt and the international community intervene to exert pressure on Israel to adhere to the truce. Presenter, Male #1 This comes after an Israeli air strike targeted Gaza at dawn, inflicting massive damage to shops and residential buildings. Presenter, Female #1 For its part, Israel held the Palestinian factions responsible, and said the strike was in response to rocket fire from Gaza. Reporter, Male #2 This was the atmosphere during Gaza's first night after the truce was announced. Residents of al-Nafaq Street in northern Gaza witnessed an Israeli air strike, with burning shrapnel dropping on shops and residential buildings. Guest, Male #3 They struck around 1:30. They said there was a truce. We woke up, and the children were terrified. We didn't know what had happened. Reporter, Male #2 The massive fire inflicted major damage. Civil defense forces and the residents are facing great difficulty in controlling the fire in light of the shortage of supplies. Guest, Male #4 It's now been six hours and we've been trying to extinguish the fire at this factory, because the factory is built with aluminum and wood. Reporter, Male #2 The Israeli army said the latest shelling on Gaza targeted what it claimed to be "terror activity sites" in response to Palestinian rocket fire, for which no Palestinian faction has claimed responsibility. Guest, Male #5 They said there were terror activities, rockets and missiles, etc. But, as you can see, there's only aluminum and wood, and other similar material. Reporter, Male #2 The ousted government said the Israeli strike was a violation of the latest truce. Guest, Male #6 (Mohammed Awad, Foreign Minister of Ousted Palestinian Government) This is a clear message to the international community, and specifically to the Egyptians, that the occupation is still behaving arrogantly, and aiming to break the Palestinian people's will, and break the will of the Palestinian resistance. Our message to all of them is that the will of the Palestinians will not be broken. Reporter, Male #2 Despite this violation, the factions in Gaza renewed their commitment to the truce. Guest, Male #7 (Mohammed al-Hindi, Islamic Jihad Leader) The Palestinians agreed to the truce, both the Palestinian factions and the Palestinian authorities. So we are committed to this truce and its conditions, which we consider to be beneficial to the Palestinian people. Reporter, Male #2 In the opinion of many people here, the most recent strike on Gaza will not be the only test of the truce. Palestinians are most experienced with Israel and its breaches of contracts and agreements, which raises many questions around whether there are sufficient guarantees that Israel will adhere to the truce as long as possible. Tamir Mis'hal, al-Jazeera, Gaza, Palestine. Presenter, Female #1 In this context, Israeli sources said Israel suffered an estimated five million dollar loss by operating and activating the Iron Dome medium-range missile defense system. Presenter, Male #1 The Israeli army announced the system succeeded in intercepting 56 Grad missiles launched from the Gaza Strip in the past four days. Israeli journalists expressed doubt over the financial agenda of this system. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031412?start=495 <p>Amnesty International accuses Syrian regime of using systematic torture, Israel breaks fragile truce with renewed shelling of Gaza, Saudi student dissent in Abha spreads around the Kingdom, and more.</p> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031412 Israel, Iran, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Afghanistan, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Ceasefire, Panjwai shooting spree, Gaza, Iron Dome, Israeli Air Force A fragile truce between Israel and Gaza terrorist organizations remains in effect today, but tension still looms in the south. While it appeared that both Israel and the terrorist groups in Gaza were respecting an informal Egyptian-brokered ceasefire, the effects of the weekend's violence could be felt in towns like Netivot, where a rocket exploded in a parking lot last night, injuring one person, while eleven other residents suffered from shock. Schools across the south were reopened today. Minister of Education Gideon Sa'ar told Army Radio he was pleased that students were going back to school, but he acknowledged that rockets were still being fired, and that the government could not promise that the cross-border hostility was over, saying that "We live in a situation where we can't guarantee a zero chance of being hit by rockets." Residents of the south who missed work this week because their children were home from school due to rocket attacks will be compensated. The government decided to reimburse parents following a meeting with the Histadrut national labor union. In response to the rocket fire from the previous night, Israeli Air Force planes struck two sites of terror activity in northern Gaza in the morning, recording direct hits at both. At least eight rockets have struck Israel since the ceasefire went into effect; 304 rockets have been fired from Gaza since Friday. The IAF has completed 19 air strikes against terrorist rocket launching cells, with 14 of the hits coming before the terrorists could fire their rockets. The Iron Dome system has shut down 56 rockets in 71 attempts a 79 percent success rate. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031312?start=1003 <p>Bahraini opposition ignites week of resistance against Saudi occupation, post-Saleh Yemen looks to heal from psychological trauma, sixteen killed in new US drone strike on northwest Pakistan, and more.</p> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031312 Syrian Civil War, Syria, United States, Afghanistan War, Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Bashar al-Assad, Taliban, Iron Dome, US-Afghanistan relations Presenter, Male #1 The calm after the storm is the dominant scene in Gaza. Israel and Palestinian factions have reached a truce to stop the cycle of death that has claimed the lives of 25 martyrs over the past four days. Israeli authorities announced their commitment to the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Islamic Jihad said it remains committed to the truce as long as Israel respects it, warning of a harsh response if Israel returns to its assassination campaign. Our correspondent, Bassam al-Madhun, reports from Gaza. Reporter, Male #2 Gazans are gradually returning to a semi-normal life. This news comes after a truce was reached between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. The Egyptian mediators convinced both sides to halt all attacks and counterattacks, with the factions reserving the right to respond to any new acts of aggression. Guest, Male #3 (Dawoud Shihab, Islamic Jihad Spokesman) It's an achievement for the resistance. We will monitor Israel's actions on the ground. The fate of this deal, whether it survives or dies, hinges on Israel's commitment to it, and its actions on the ground. Reporter, Male #2 Some believe the cooling-off period that went into effect last night at midnight will serve Palestinian interests, especially considering that the occupation, through its aggression, is seeking to prevent Palestinians from achieving political gains. However, maintaining peace in the Strip hinges on Israel's hidden agendas. Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Mukhaimar Abu Sa'ada, Professor of Political Science at Azhar University) For the truce to continue to hold, Israel must end its assassinations and indiscriminate shelling of Palestinian civilians. If Israel commits to this ceasefire, I believe the Palestinian side will also commit to it as long as Israel refrains from carrying out new assassinations or operations against the Strip in the coming days or near future. Reporter, Male #2 The Palestinian street expressed a mixed reaction to the truce, which helped close a new chapter of violence amid harsh living conditions in the Strip caused by fuel shortages and long power outages. Guest, Male #5 At this stage, I think the truce will serve Palestinian interests. Guest, Male #6 The truce will not serve Palestinian interests because the powerful response of the Palestinian people and resistance was more effective this time than in the past. Guest, Male #7 The Palestinian people have nothing to lose. They endured war, an uprising, and starvation. Nothing could happen that's worse than this! Reporter, Male #2 With its latest escalation, Israel is seeking to assess the capabilities of the resistance and its arsenal, as well as test-fire its newly improved Iron Dome. This round of violence may have ended, but experts believe it's a matter of time before the occupation's warplanes return to the skies of Gaza. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031312?start=1172 <p>Bahraini opposition ignites week of resistance against Saudi occupation, post-Saleh Yemen looks to heal from psychological trauma, sixteen killed in new US drone strike on northwest Pakistan, and more.</p> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031312 Syrian Civil War, Syria, United States, Afghanistan War, Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Bashar al-Assad, Taliban, Iron Dome, US-Afghanistan relations After absorbing some 200 rockets, life is slowly returning to normal in southern Israel. A tense quiet has prevailed in the south since the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire went into effect at one in the morning. But three projectiles did come towards Israel from the Gaza Strip since that ceasefire and truce, and many in the area believe that the violence is set to continue, and are encouraging the government to engage in more decisive action towards inside the Gaza Strip to root out the terror cells responsible for the incoming rocket fire. In the meantime, the Iron Dome missile defense system continues to intercept incoming rockets at a relative success rate of around 90 percent. Each time the Iron Dome is deployed, it costs USD 50,000. But with an ominous warning from IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz that all of Israel remains under threat, many Israelis are demanding that more of the systems be deployed all over the country no matter what the cost. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031212?start=204 <p>Israeli air strikes on Gaza claimed 23 lives since Friday, the Taliban vows revenge after US soldier massacres 16 Afghans, US drone attacks kill 60 people in Yemen over the weekend, and more.</p> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-031212 Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Gaza, United States, Yemen, Arab Spring - duplicate, Gaza City, Migron, Mateh Binyamin Over the last four days, some 200 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza. Most of them have either fallen harmlessly into open fields or have been intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system. However, a few missiles did cause some damage. Gaza terrorists fired more than a dozen rockets at Israel's Negev community as the escalation on the country's southern border entered its fourth day. Code red alerts and air raid sirens sounded frequently across the entire southern region in the Gaza vicinity communities in Sderot, to Be'er Sheva, Ashdod, Ashkelon and Gan Yavne, followed by the sounds of exploding projectiles. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility. At least 5 Grad rockets were fired at Be'er Sheva, and the Iron Dome battery station in the area was successfully engaged numerous times; at least seven missiles were intercepted. Two rockets were fired at Ashdod and both were intercepted by Iron Dome; no injuries or damage were reported. Rockets were also reported in the area of the Shar Negev regional council and near Gdera. In Ashdod, a Grad rocket fired from Gaza slammed into the center of the city. Cars were demolished and storefronts damaged. An 80-year-old woman was hit by flying glass and received lacerations. Others in the area suffered shock. Until then, Ashdod had remained relatively untouched by the rocket fire, because those aimed at the city were shot down by the Iron Dome missile defense system. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel Air Force air strikes targeting rocket launching operations killed three terrorists this morning. The IDF said it carried out nine air attacks against rocket-launching sites and a weapons storage facility. Islamic Jihad said two of its terrorists were killed in two separate raids, one while on a motorcycle. IDF sources say the air strike targeted an ammunitions store on the ground floor of a residential building. Palestinian sources say the strike had been aimed at the commander of a network of missile-firing cells. Israel officials have made clear that they do not intend for the air strikes to expand into a ground war. Nonetheless, Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon said the possibility of a ground offensive did exist, saying Israel would keep targeting terrorists and their infrastructure in Gaza until terror groups internalized that it is not in their interest to fire at Israel. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-122911?start=1274 <p>Turkish airstrike kills 35 Kurdish civilians near Iraqi border, Obama administration seeks options for intervention in Syria, Qatar faces criticism for pushing Islamist agenda in the region, and more.</p> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-122911 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Israel, Prison, Bahrain Uprising, Arab Spring, Egyptian Revolution, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran relations, Israel Defense Forces Amid renewed rocket fire in the south, a serious disaster was averted this week at the Iron Dome missile defense system deployed in the area. Some 20 of the system's interceptor missiles fell from a vehicle at an IAF storage unit as they were being loaded onto a truck for maintenance. Apparently the ammunition was improperly secured in and dropped several meters to the ground, causing damage to the missiles but no injuries. While the rockets did not explode, the damage is estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars and some of the munitions were declared unusable. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092711?start=1149 <p>Syrian army deserters clash with security forces in al-Rastan, Israel resumes excavations under Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, and a US airstrike kills 35 people in eastern Afghanistan.</p> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092711 Israel, Palestinian state, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Al-Qaeda, NATO, Hamas, Palestinians, Syrian Civil War, Yemen Uprising, West Bank Students at Ashdod got a back to school gift from the IDF. The army has deployed the third iron dome rocket battery just outside the community. Defense minister Ehud Barak praised the chief of staff for deploying the system ahead of schedule. The Ashdod mayor welcomed the good news at the start of the school year, and said it will give parents and children a sense of security.