U.S. could thwart Turkey, Russia and China in E. Med by lifting Cyprus arms embargo – scholars

The United States could set back Russia, China and Turkey’s plans in the Middle East by lifting an arms embargo on the Greek Republic of Cyprus, two senior scholars from the Washington-based think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies wrote in an op-ed published by the Hill on Wednesday. “At the same time, it can […]

U.S. carrier to deter Iran passes through Suez Canal

REUTERS May 9, 2019 14:03 CAIRO – The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, deployed by President Donald Trump’s administration to the Middle East as a warning to Iran, passed through Egypt’s Suez Canal on Thursday, the Suez Canal Authority said. The deployment of the carrier strike group is meant to show the United States will […]

Putin sends Independence Day greetings to Netanyahu, Rivlin

Putin sends Independence Day greetings to Netanyahu, Rivlin Russian President Vladimir Putin sends congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin for Israel’s 71st Independence Day. “It is symbolic that this year your country’s national holiday coincides with the Day of the great Victory, which rid the world from the brown plague […]

Lebanon rejects violation of its rights in Israeli gas line project with Cyprus and Greece | RTNews24

Lebanon renewed its rejection of the violation of its legal rights and sovereignty by the planned gasoline pipeline task in between the Israeli profession, Cyprus and Greece.The Lebanese Minister of Overseas Affairs and Emigrants, Gebran Bassil, stated in a statement that “letters had been sent to the Secretary-Typical of the United Nations, the President of […]

Iran says it wants to put nuclear deal ‘back on track’

After Iran announced yesterday it would stop honoring parts of the international deal curbing its nuclear powers, a spokesman for the country’s Atomic Energy Organization says Tehran wants to bring the accord “back on track” following the US withdrawal last year. “Our goal is to strengthen the JCPOA (the acronym for the nuclear agreement) and […]

Islamic Jihad: We are preparing rockets

Islamic Jihad spokesman sends threatening message that if Israel does not implement the understandings, a military confrontation will erupt. Dalit Halevi, 09/05/19 Abu Hamza, spokesman for the Islamic Jihad’s “military wing”, the Al-Quds Brigades, said on Wednesday that the Palestinian “resistance organizations” would start from the point at which the last round of the conflict […]

He Goes Before Us

He Goes Before Us Joshua 3:4“Yet there shall be a space between you and it (the Ark of the Covenant), about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before.” _____________________________________________________________“…that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before.” What a comfort this must have been to the children who had been born during Israel’s time of wandering in the wilderness. They had grown up seeing the benefits of God — the …

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European powers reject Iran’s ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal

EU’s foreign policy chief and foreign ministers of Britain, France, and Germany say they will assess Tehran’s adherence to 2015 pact, remain determined to keep agreement alive By AFPToday, 11:45 am  0 0shares European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini speaks during a press conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, May 7, 2019. (Carlos Gonzalez /AP) BERLIN, […]

EU urges Iran to respect nuclear deal, regrets US sanctions

By LORNE COOKMay 9, 2019 BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday urged Iran to respect the international agreement curbing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions, saying it aims to continue trading with the country despite U.S. sanctions. The EU and major European powers — Britain, France and Germany — also said that they “note […]

IDF Chief of Staff: ‘we’ll strengthen IDF’s offensive capacity’

Published:  05.09.19 , 11:17 Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi said Thursday during an honor medal ceremony for distinguished soldiers that the IDF means to “strengthen its offensive capacity” and “improve military readiness.”   Kochavi spoke during the Independence Day traditional ceremony, in which the President Reuven Rivlin awarded honors of excellency to 120 […]

Germany issues ‘early warning’ report about rise of Islamist antisemitism

In 2012, a Bundestag commission was established to report on antisemitism nationwide and in all categories. TOBY AXELROD/JTA May 9, 2019 03:27 The top intelligence agency in Germany has written what is being called its most comprehensive analysis of rising antisemitism by Islamist extremists. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, or BfV, […]

This is Israel- a year in pictures

IN PICTURES: From the peak of Mount Hermon to Jerusalem’s Old City, these 20 aerial photos from the passing year show Israel at its magnificence, in honor of its 71st Independence Day Published:  05.09.19 , 08:58 In honor of Israel’s Independence Day, international photographer Israel Bardugo presents his favorites shots from the passing year. The […]

Germany issues ‘early warning’ report about rise of Islamist antisemitism

In 2012, a Bundestag commission was established to report on antisemitism nationwide and in all categories. TOBY AXELROD/JTA May 9, 2019 03:27 The top intelligence agency in Germany has written what is being called its most comprehensive analysis of rising antisemitism by Islamist extremists. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, or BfV, […]