Defense Matters, Episode 4 | The war over public opinion
Episode 4 of “Defense Matters” tries to figure out why Israel always seems to be on the losing end of global public opinion. We will review recent crises, such as
Defense Matters, Episode 3 | A New Middle East?
Episode 3 of “Defense Matters” looks at the seemingly new era in the Middle East. Israel now has open relations with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and others, and the Palestinian
Defense Matters, Episode 2 | Wave of terror: Coping with lone attackers
Episode 2 of “Defense Matters” focuses on the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel, after the deadliest month of nationalist violence in years. The stabbing and shooting attacks in
Defense Matters, Episode 1 | Ukraine: First lessons from a brutal war
Episode 1 of “Defense Matters” focused on the war in Ukraine and discussed the fighting on the ground, the technology involved, the cyber war, the post-Cold War military balance that
First direct flight departs from Israel to UAE
A Star of David-adorned El Al plane has departed from Israel’s international airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight
Netanyahu’s future still uncertain after Israeli election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future remained up in the air as preliminary results from Israel’s election indicated he would fall short of securing the parliamentary majority needed to form
Invasive species through Egypt’s Suez Canal alter Mediterranean Sea
The AP’s Aron Heller discusses his story on Newsday, the breakfast news program of the BBC World Service. Segment begins at 18:45.
[url href=”http://www.aronheller.com/articles/experts-say-med-sea-altered-by-suez-canals-invasive-species/”] [url href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172wpkp177v913″ content=”Listen to Report” target=external]Israeli camps deadlocked after repeat election
Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to keep his job. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports
Israeli PM Netanyahu poised for 5th term
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival has conceded defeat clearing the way for Netanyahu to enter a historic 5th term at leader of Israel. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Opens Amid Clashes
Amid deadly clashes along the Israeli-Palestinian border, the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opens. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from Jerusalem.
[url href=”http://www.aronheller.com/articles/us-embassy-jubilantly-opens-in-jerusalem-as-gaza-rages/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4GsaP2vyK0&feature=youtu.be/” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]In first, Israel and Iran trade direct fire
Israel and Iran have traded airstrikes in Syria as the conflict between the two countries escalates. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv to explain the situation
The reaction in Israel to Trump pulling out of Iran nuclear deal
International reaction to President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal continued Wednesday. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv.
[url href=”http://www.aronheller.com/articles/israel-iran-engage-in-most-serious-confrontation-in-syria/”] [url href=”https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/1779884642072859/UzpfSTg3NDQ3NTE1OToxMDE2MDY0NjY0MjQ1NTE2MA/”Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on 3rd day of Palestinian protests against Trump
Protests continue on the heels of the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that Jerusalem will be recognized as the capital of Israel. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV
Palestinians protest on “Day of Rage” against Trump’s Jerusalem move
Palestinians protest for a second straight day in response to Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem.
President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
President Donald Trump makes a historic announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. AP Correspondent Aron Heller describes the mood in Jerusalem.
[url href=”http://www.aronheller.com/articles/newly-crowned-by-us-as-israels-capital-jerusalem-is-unique/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5TM_fAINvU&feature=youtu.be” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]