Syrian air defences fire on four Israeli missiles, shoot down one

There were three explosions in Damascus suburbs after missiles targeted ‘Syrian regime and Iranian positions’, according to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Syrian anti-aircraft defences on Sunday fired on Israeli missiles, shooting down one that fell outside Damascus, the official Syrian news agency Sana reported. An Israeli army spokeswoman contacted by AFP said Israel […]

Israel airstrikes target Iran-linked military base in Syria, state media reports

By Frank Miles | Fox News Video Israeli airstrike under way in Syria Trey Yingst reports from Jerusalem. Israel conducted an airstrike into Syria on Sunday night as air defenses in the country opened fire on missiles that had entered, state media reported. Residents in Damascus said explosions could be heard near the capital; there […]

Syrian troops push toward Turkish observation post in Idlib

Updated: 12.22.19 , 22:22 Syrian government forces pushed deeper in their offensive on the last remaining rebel stronghold in the country’s northwest on Sunday, getting very close to a Turkish observation post in the area, opposition activists said.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense, also known as White Helmets, […]

Presidential Message on Hanukkah 2019

December 22, 2019 Melania and I send our warmest wishes to Jewish people in the United States, Israel, and across the world as you commence the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. More than 2,000 years ago, the Maccabees boldly reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, securing a victory for the Jewish people and their faith.  They […]

Greece says huge gas pipeline deal with Israel, Cyprus to be signed January 2

Burgeoning alliance comes as Turkey attempts to lay claim to eastern Mediterranean energy reserves Today, 10:07 pm ATHENS, Greece — The Greek government said Sunday that it will sign an agreement for a huge pipeline project with Cyprus and Israel next month that is designed to ship gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe. The […]

Lebanon’s Hezbollah-backed prime minister seeks to form government

New Lebanese Premier Hassan Diab reportedly has the support of a majority of lawmakers, including those affiliated with Hezbollah and its allies, but still needs the support of key Sunni figures. (December 22, 2019 / JNS) Lebanon’s new Hezbollah-backed Sunni prime minister held talks on Saturday with the country’s parliamentary blocs with the aim of […]

The Christmas Star 2019

The star the Magi saw guided them to Jerusalem (east to west) and then on to Bethlehem (north to south). This was a special star identified as “His Star.” This star appeared to them while they were in the east and they knew that it signified the Christ or Messiah had arrived. God uses the stars […]

Is Jesus God in the flesh?

Question: “Is Jesus God in the flesh? Why is it important that Jesus is God in the flesh?” Answer: Since Jesus’ conception by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38), the real identity of Jesus Christ has always been questioned by skeptics. It began with Mary’s fiancé, Joseph, who was afraid to marry […]

Turkey’s Grand Plans for Middle East Primacy

Ankara’s grand strategy can be seen as combining military, political and economic initiatives into similar frameworks and having a willingness to use threats to achieve its goals. by Seth J. Frantzman Turkey went to the recent NATO summit under a cloud of tensions. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch was preparing to […]

High Court to hold hearing on indicted PM’s fitness to form government

In response to a petition to the high court, Justice Ofer Grosskopf decided on Sunday that a three-judge panel will soon hold a hearing on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s competence to form a government while under corruption indictment. The court will require an opinion from Attorney General Avihai Mendelblit 48 hours before the hearing. On […]

A Russian cruise missile frigate heads for Syria as Idlib battle rages

The Russian Admiral Grigorovich cruise missile frigate sailed through the Bosporus on Saturday on its way to Syria. Russian military sources report that its mission is to support the Syrian army’s fight to recover the northeastern province of Idlib, the last to hold out under jihadist rebel control against the Assad regime. Both sides report […]