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, […]

Russia to create world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

Research and development (R&D) work to create the first Russian nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will start in 2023; it was included in the state arms program. A source in the shipbuilding industry told TASS about it on Tuesday. “R&D work on the new aircraft carrier was included in the operating state arms program by 2027 and […]

Trump: Tehran can expect further actions

Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding Imposing Sanctions with Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran   USA President Donald Trump, 08/05/19 21:45   Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving White House April 27th, 2019 Reuters One year ago, I dramatically strengthened our national security by ceasing America’s participation […]

Jordan’s King Abdullah seeks regional prestige and standing … at Israel’s expense

Jordan is wary of the Mideast peace plan expected to be presented by the White House in June, after the Muslim month of Ramadan. Israel Kasnett (May 8, 2019 / JNS) At the recent Washington Institute for Near East Policy dinner, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner voiced confidence in his upcoming proposal to resolve […]

As Iran walks back nuke deal obligations, Europeans struggle to preserve accord

Leaders express concern at Tehran’s threat to step up enrichment, while hoping Iranian president is chiefly seeking to show strength domestically By AGENCIES and TOI STAFFToday, 12:48 am  0 0shares German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron (R) greet EU’s High representative for foreign affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini (C) as she arives at the […]

Watchdog raises concerns over EU role in funding Palestinian Authority’s terrorist prisoners

A 15 million euro donation by the E.U. will fill the funding gap that P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas recently cut in order to continue payments to Palestinian terrorist prisoners and “martyr” families. (May 8, 2019 / JNS) With both the United States and Israel exerting financial pressure on the Palestinian Authority to end its payments […]

Jordanian Ministers Resign, Iraqi Ministers Expected to be Sacked

Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz asked cabinet ministers to submit their resignations in preparation for a reshuffle expected in the coming days. Razzaz stressed that the rearrangement was aimed at addressing challenges and to “achieve the government’s priorities and plans,” the state-run Petra news agency reported. In January, King Abdullah II approved a limited cabinet […]

ANALYSIS: Iran and the US are one step closer to war

The Mossad told the US that Iran may be preparing to attack US assets in the Middle East, a step that would mean war. Yochanan Visser, 09/05/19  Strait of Hormuz On Wednesday, Iran announced it would pull out of parts of the nuclear deal (JCPOA) with five world powers in reaction to increasing US sanctions […]

Russia and Iran blame U.S. for Tehran nuclear pact roll-back

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and Iran condemned the United States on Wednesday, blaming it for what they portrayed as Tehran’s forced decision to scale back some curbs to its nuclear programme, while putting the onus on European powers to offer Iran sanctions relief. Iran earlier on Wednesday announced steps that for now stop short of […]

U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled – Pompeo

President Trump in December 2017 recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and in May 2018 followed through on his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Tovah Lazaroff May 8, 2019 20:33 No more waivers will be granted to the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act because its terms have been fulfilled and the […]