Damascus pounds jihadist bastion, ignoring Trump warning

Syrian, Russian, forces kill six civilians in strikes on northwestern Syria. 03/06/19 16:48 Bombardments by the Syrian regime killed six civilians in northwest Syria Monday, hours after US President Donald Trump urged Damascus and its allies to “stop bombing the hell” out of the jihadist-held region. Trump’s call came after Washington’s Israeli ally carried out […]

German intel: Iran buying illegal technology for weapons of mass destruction

New report also confirms Iran’s purchase of missile technology to manufacture “nuclear, biological or chemical weapons of mass destruction.” Benjamin Weinthal June 4, 2019 01:40 The Islamic Republic of Iran is involved in the illicit procurement of technology for weapons of mass destruction, the German intelligence agency for the northern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern wrote in […]

Netanyahu: Sunni Arab states ‘moving faster’ than the Palestinians on peace

In comments made last month but broadcast Monday, PM tells US Jewish leaders that some in region see Israel as an ‘indispensable ally in standing up to Iranian aggression’ By RON KAMPEASToday, 2:04 am   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) talks with Sultan Qaboos bin Said in Oman on October 26, 2018 (Courtesy) WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli […]

Russia blocks UN criticism of attacks in northwest Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council statement criticizing Syria’s military campaign in the Idlib region that Western powers fear will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. Russia says in a note seen by AFP that the proposed statement was “unbalanced” because it did not mention the towns of Hajin or Baguz, where civilians have suffered during […]

A new mosque on the Temple Mount?

“When a structure turns into a mosque, it means that they took over the place,” Regavim Spokesman Avraham Binyamin told the Post. Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman June 4, 2019 00:58 Jewish activists are claiming that a new mosque has been inaugurated on the Temple Mount, despite a court order that the status quo be upheld on the […]

Undertow

By Pete GarciaJune 3, 2019 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name… So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped […]

Netanyahu Downplays Widening US Partisan Divide on Israel Support

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures during a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, April 14, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Ronen Zvulun / File. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday downplayed the growing partisanship in the US surrounding support for Israel. In a video interview broadcast at the annual American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global […]

The new situation in Syria: Why did Israel return to attack?

The shooting on the Hermon was apparently carried out by Hizbullah members and was intended to convey a message: Nasrallah is serious in his threats. The purpose of the attack at the airport tonight is the new Iranian weapons depots. What has changed in Syria, why are the Russians nervous about the Iranians and how will […]

The new situation in Syria: Why did Israel return to attack?

Hizbullah members and was intended to convey a message: Nasrallah is serious in his threats. The purpose of the attack at the airport tonight is the new Iranian weapons depots. What has changed in Syria, why are the Russians nervous about the Iranians and how will they react? | Interpretation Ron Ben-Yishai Published: 03.06.19, 12:10 In […]

Iran and Turkey creating joint bank — Iranian ambassador

Iran’s Ambassador to Turkey said on Sunday the two countries are working to establish a joint bank and develop a financial tool to protect bilateral trade amid U.S. sanctions, Saudi-owned news outlet Al-Sharq al-Awsat reported. Ambassador Mohammad Farazmand said that Iran exports a large volume of gas to Turkey and needs a new mechanism to enable […]

Someone in Syria wants to challenge Israel

Israel has yet to determine who was behind the most recent rocket attack from Syria, but multiple actors – the Syrian regime, Iranian proxies or Palestinian terrorist groups – could have an interest in changing the rules of the game.  by  Yoav Limor  Published on  2019-06-03 10:42 Last modified: 2019-06-03 10:52 Israeli soldiers walk near mobile artillery […]

Trump tells Syria, Russia and Iran to stop ‘bombing the hell’ out of Idlib

STOP!’ president demands on Twitter, saying that ‘the world is watching this butchery’ after watchdog reports 950 people killed in assault on last jihadist stronghold By AFPToday, 4:35 am     Smoke billows following reported Syrian government forces’ bombardment on the town of Khan Sheikhun in the southern countryside of the jihadist-held Idlib province, on June 1, […]

PA: Kushner ‘indifferent’ about Palestinians

PA spokesman condemns Jared Kushner for questioning PA’s ability to govern itself, says peace plan meant to bring ‘prosperity for settlers.’ Gary Willig, 03/06/19 Palestinian Authority spokesman Saeb Erekat condemned Jared Kushner after the Trump administration official questioned whether the Palestinian Arabs were capable of governing themselves. “Kushner is very much indifferent about Palestinians. He […]