EU, UN Urge ‘Restraint,’ Call for ‘Independent Investigation’ of Hezbollah Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams

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By  Hana Levi Julian  – 22 Tammuz 5784 – July 28, 2024  The European Union and United Nations condemned a horrific Hezbollah rocket attack Saturday on northern Israel that killed 12 children and wounded 30 others while they were playing soccer in the Israeli Druze village of Majdal Shams. The rocket used in the attack was an Iranian-made Falaq-1 that carried a warhead with 53-kilograms explosives, the Israel Defense Forces found in its initial investigation. But despite their condemnations, top officials in both international bodies urged “restraint,” while offering no proposals that would end the threat to northern Israel posed by …

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Time Is Short, You Need To Make A Decision

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Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved! In the New Testament, a jailer at Philippin asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). Paul and Silas answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). What does it mean to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be saved? First of all, it means being saved by faith, not works, Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not …

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Hezbollah is ‘still stronger than several Lebanese armies,’ expert warns – interview

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Lebanon expert Dr. Moshe Elad emphasizes that Hezbollah remains a major force in Lebanon, despite the blow it suffered from Israel. By PELED ARBELIAPRIL 24, 2025 08:59  A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024(photo credit: REUTERS/AZIZ TAHER) Colonel (res.) Dr. Moshe Elad, an expert on Lebanon and […]

Rubio: Iran can have a civilian nuclear program if it gives up uranium enrichment

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US Secretary of State stresses that Iran must cease uranium enrichment to reach a deal with Washington. Israel National News Published: Apr 24, 2025, 6:18 AM (GMT+3)   Marco RubioREUTERS/Craig Hudson As the United States and Iran prepare for a new round of nuclear negotiations this Saturday in Oman, American officials have renewed their call for […]

Iran weighs how fast to push for a deal – analysis

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Former foreign ministry official says the talks are a “litmus test” for diplomacy and “an opportunity for both sides to gauge each other’s positions beyond media narratives and rhetoric.” By SETH J. FRANTZMANAPRIL 23, 2025 10:14Updated: APRIL 23, 2025 10:15  A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage during the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, […]

Report: Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

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According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages. Israel National News Published: Apr 22, 2025, 7:38 AM (GMT+3) Release of hostagesFLASH90, Abed Rahim Khatib Qatar and Egypt have proposed a new deal to end the war in Gaza […]

Easter 2025

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As we celebrate the Easter holiday, it is important to realize that it is the highest holy holiday in the Christian year. It is the day we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead to provide the Gospel. The apostle Paul succinctly explains the Gospel. Paul provides the most concise description of the gospel found anywhere […]

Israel cancels entry visas for 27 left-wing French lawmakers days before trip

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Officials outraged at ‘collective punishment,’ say they were invited by French Consulate; Interior Ministry cites law allowing it to ban people who may act against state By AFPToday, 6:32 am Flights take off at Ben Gurion Airport. April 17, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90) Israel canceled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before […]

EU needs to decide on possible Iran sanctions, Rubio says

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Rubio also stated that the United States will stop trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done. By REUTERSAPRIL 18, 2025 10:04Updated: APRIL 18, 2025 11:26  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on upon his arrival at the Quai d’Orsay, France’s Ministry of Foreign […]

Iran offered US a nuclear agreement with same enrichment cap as 2015 deal — report

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Three-stage proposal would reportedly see Tehran temporarily cap enrichment at 3.67%, transfer highly enriched uranium to 3rd country, boost UN oversight at nuclear facilities By ToI StaffToday, 10:40 am   This combination of file photos created on April 9, 2025, shows US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaking to reporters outside the West Wing of the […]

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

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Lavrov praised Trump’s “common sense” and for saying that previous US support of Ukraine’s bid to join the NATO military alliance was a major cause of the war in Ukraine. By REUTERSAPRIL 15, 2025 08:30Updated: APRIL 15 , 2025 09:46 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a meeting with foreign Ministers of the Confederation of Sahel […]

Rome on deck as US-Iran talks resume in Oman

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 April 15, 2025 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint news briefing with his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)  Saturday’s renewed engagement, facilitated by the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat, was the first such exchange since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency. By JNS […]

Top EU diplomat: Israel has right to self-defense but current actions disproportionate

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European Union announces $1.8 billion to ‘help stabilize the West Bank and Gaza’; Macron calls Abbas, urges ‘reform’ of Palestinian Authority as part of path to two-state solution By Agencies and ToI Staff14 April 2025, 9:54 pm PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa (L) shakes hands with EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja […]

No Breakthrough in Gaza Talks, Egyptian and Palestinian Sources Say

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April 14, 2025 1:59 pm No Breakthrough in Gaza Talks, Egyptian and Palestinian Sources Say by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Families and supporters of Israeli hostages kidnapped during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas gather to demand a deal that will bring back all the hostages held in Gaza, outside a meeting between […]

Hamas unwilling to lay down arms in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports

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The terror group also said that it would consider releasing up to 10 hostages in the iteration of the Egyptian ceasefire deal. By LIRAN HARONIAPRIL 14, 2025 20:03Updated: APRIL 14, 2025 21:42  Hamas terrorists in Rafah, in Gaza, February 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Hatem Khaled) Hamas told Al Jazeera that it was unwilling and it would be “completely […]