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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US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after US midterms, focusing on short, intense attacks – report

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According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that could last approximately three days and include strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)ByIDAN KWELLEROCTOBER 22, 2026 03:18Updated: OCTOBER 22, 2026 07:26 The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up detailed plans for renewed strikes on Iran following the US midterm elections on November 3, The New York Times reported on Wednesday evening, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that …

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Reports: Israeli jets flew to Iran’s border; some US sources suspect bid to rile Tehran

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Axios says Israel told Washington action was an exercise and show of force; Israeli defense officials said to warn IDF chief to prevent an unnecessary strike before election By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian and Reuters 21 October 2026, 11:40 pm An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet takes off for strikes in Iran, in a handout photo published April 1, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces) Dozens of Israeli fighter jets and refueling aircraft reportedly flew over Syria and Iraq toward the Iranian border earlier this week, following a flight path resembling an attack on Iran. The aircraft turned around shortly before …

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Netanyahu ‘committed’ to complete elimination of Iranian regime, Hezbollah

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October 21, 2026 Prime Minister Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona at Tel Hai College. (X Screenshot) Speaking alongside Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch, Netanyahu implored him to continue expanding the students’ knowledge and understanding, as well as embracing AI technology “with full force.” By JNS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that his government is committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime and its proxy terrorist organization Hezbollah, after which peace with Lebanon will follow. “I have spoken about this with [U.S. President Donald] Trump more than once, including the day before yesterday,” Netanyahu said while visiting …

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Trump says Israel helped Saudi Arabia, suggests Abraham Accords talk revival

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The U.S. president spoke after a reporter asked him if Riyadh should accept Israeli assistance in fighting Iran’s Houthi proxy group. JNS Staff (Oct. 17, 2026 / JNS) U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism Friday about the possible revival of talks on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with the Jewish state. “Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia,” Trump told reporters on the White House lawn on Friday, after being asked about Riyadh’s conflict with the Iranian-backed Houthis. A reporter asked the president whether Saudi Arabia should accept assistance from Israel in fighting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, to which Trump replied, …

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‘This is our homeland’: Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land

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Regarding the path to a peace agreement, Netanyahu said that the obstacle to peace is not Israel, but rather the enemies in the region shared by Israel and the United States. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 16, 2026 15:50 Updated: OCTOBER 17, 2026 11:41 Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.(photo credit: Sharon Leibel/Flash90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 16, 2026 15:50Updated: OCTOBER 17, 2026 11:41 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Friday to comments made by former US president Barack Obama, in which he …

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Two-state solution a ‘trap we set for Israel,’ Lebanon-based Fatah official brags

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“We know the trap we have set for Israel by demanding a two-state solution. But Israel understands why it does not want to give us a state: it knows what the future could hold,” said Abu Shahab. Palestinian children hold placards with a portrait of Yasser Arafat during a rally by Fatah supporters marking the 21th death anniversary of the late former Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Hebron, November 11, 2025.(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD OCTOBER 12, 2026 12:42 Updated: OCTOBER 12, 2026 15:02 “We know the trap we have set for Israel by demanding a two-state …

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Houthis issue new threat to Saudi airspace after deadly Riyadh airport attack

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Iran-backed Yemeni group says Saudi airports ‘constitute a theater of operations for our forces’ except in Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, after strike in capital kills 12 By Agencies11 October 2026, 2:30 pm People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2026. (AP Photo) Yemen’s Houthis issued a new threat to Saudi Arabia’s airspace on Sunday after the latest attack on the kingdom’s international airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and wounded hundreds. Saturday’s attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was …

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Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria leading options for Abraham Accords expansion, CSA report assesses

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CSA released its “Abraham Accords Expansion Opportunities: Middle East Analysis” report on October 8, assessing nine Muslim-majority countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, Foreign Affairs Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and Foreign Affairs Minister of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan participate in the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords.(photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFFOCTOBER 11, 2026 14:13 The Council for a Secure America (CSA) has ranked Kuwait as the Middle Eastern country most likely to join the Abraham Accords, followed …

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Israel conducts strikes crippling Hamas weapons depots and rocket launch sites

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The IDF said precision munitions and aerial surveillance were used to reduce the risk of civilian harm October 11, 2026 at 08:37 AM ■ latest revision October 11, 2026 at 08:41 AM Israeli forces struck three weapons storage facilities, a rocket launch site and an observation command center across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency said. The facilities held dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars and Kalashnikov rifles, along with other combat equipment, according to the joint statement. In Daraj Tuffah, forces targeted an observation command center that the agencies said …

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Netanyahu: Hamas will try to influence election with terror attacks, Israel is prepared

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas may try to influence Israel’s October 27 election with attacks, saying Israel would thwart such efforts and respond with “tremendous force.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives an address at the October 7 memorial ceremony on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, October 5, 2026.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 6, 2026 18:48Updated: OCTOBER 6, 2026 19:32 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas on Tuesday against attempting attacks ahead of Israel’s October 27 Knesset election, saying Israel would thwart such efforts and respond with “tremendous force” if the terrorist organization tried to influence the …

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Israelis abroad urged not to speak Hebrew in crowded places or approach demonstrations; heads of IDF, Shin Bet and police discuss plans to keep Oct. 27 election ‘orderly and safe’

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Israelis abroad urged not to speak Hebrew in crowded places or approach demonstrations; heads of IDF, Shin Bet and police discuss plans to keep Oct. 27 election ‘orderly and safe’ By Lazar Berman, Follow Emanuel Fabian Follow and ToI October 2026, 9:32 pm Volunteers sit under a portrait of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei while attending a military training course at a camp set up in Imam Hussein Square in Tehran, Iran, on October 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) The National Security Council warned of a heightened risk of terror attacks against Israelis and Jews on Wednesday, the …

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Iran must cut uranium enrichment to end war, Vance says | LIVE BLOG

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‘I think if Iran wants to show a commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, ​they would do something meaningful on their enrichment capacity,’ Vance said i24NEWS 1 min read October 05, 2026 at 11:42 PM ■ latest revision October 06, 2026 at 07:02 PM On Monday, multiple ceremonies were being held across the country to commemorate the October 7 Massacre. During a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said about the attack that “we will never reconcile ourselves to this terrible crime” and vowed to “hunt down the human animals that attacked us with shocking cruelty” one by one. During his speech, Netanyahu …

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Israel ‘in the dark’ over flydubai terror hijacker investigation as Mossad probes link to Iran

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“There is no information that can rule out or confirm an Iranian connection to or involvement with” Omani terrorist co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Israeli official said. Follow us on Google Flydubai plane seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.(photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)ByAMIR BOHBOTOCTOBER 6, 2026 09:55Updated: OCTOBER 6, 2026 10:12 The Mossad is in direct contact with its counterparts in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, but even information transferred to Israel has not made it possible to determine clearly whether Omani terrorist pilot Hamam al-Hammami is concealing sensitive information, Walla learned on Monday. …

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Netanyahu’s message on Iran and the voices the world must hear

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The Iranian people are not synonymous with the regime governing them. Netanyahu contrasted with Pezeshkian. Opinion. Negar Karamati Published: Sep 25, 2026, 6:24 AM (GMT+3) Netanyahu holds a Starlink device in the UNAvi Ohayon (GPO) Negar Karamati is a journalist and former Persian language news editor, and an anchor who works in the legal field. She writes on Iran‘s political and social issues, including women’s rights and Iran’s religious minorities, particularly the Baha’i. At the United Nations this week, two radically different versions of Iran were presented to the world. On Wednesday, Islamic Republic President Masoud Pezeshkian portrayed the Islamic Republic …

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