Treason or civic-minded? Iraqis split on president’s threat to quit

Barham Saleh has resisted attempts by a pro-Iran coalition to put forward nominees for prime minister amid widespread public protests Salam FarajToday, 11:07 pm BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — Iraqis were divided Friday by their president’s threat to quit his job rather than accept a pro-Iran coalition’s candidate for prime minister, with some saying it was […]

Putin to visit Bethlehem

Putin to visit Bethlehem Russian President expected to visit Bethlehem next month, meet Abbas.   Elad Benari, Canada, 27/12/19 22:21   Mahmoud Abbas and Vladimir Putin Flash 90 Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Bethlehem on January 23, the Palestinian Authority (PA) Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal said Friday, according to the […]

Is Turkey using Syrians to fight in Libya?

Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accelerated its use of its military to extend its influence. SETH J. FRANTZMAN DECEMBER 27, 2019 22:06 On Thursday the Government of the National Accord in Tripoli, one of two governments fighting a civil war in the country, requested Turkey’s military support. This came in the wake of […]

Russia deploys first hypersonic missiles

Avangard capable of carrying 2-megaton nuclear weapon at 27 times the speed of sound Russia has deployed its first hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles, with Vladimir Putin boasting that it puts his country in a class of its own. The president described the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, which can fly at 27 times the speed of sound, […]

Was Mark Twain right about the power of the Jewish people?

Is everything perfect? Not yet. But with G-d’s help and our continued efforts, we’ll get closer and closer. Is everything perfect? Not yet. But with G-d’s help and our continued efforts, we’ll get closer and closer. Phil Chernofsky, 27/12/19 16:07   Video Player 02:39 | 59:13 Was Mark Twain right about the power of the Jewish people?וידאו:Phil Chernofsky. תמונה:Mati […]

‘Iran is at the top of Mossad’s priorities’ says head of spy agency

Yossi Cohen says Tehran’s nuclear ambition and entrenchment in the region presents a challenge to Israel’s national intelligence agency; Rivlin who hosted annual ceremony emphasizing Mossad’s excellence says Israel’s enemies ‘lay in wait’ Ynet | Published: 12.26.19 , 19:58 The head of Mossad says Iran is the number one priority for Israel’s national intelligence agency. […]

Netanyahu victorious, vows US recognition of Israeli settlement annexation

MK Gideon Sa’ar conceded in a call to the prime minister. GIL HOFFMAN DECEMBER 27, 2019 12:23 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised in his victory speech after winning Thursday’s Likud primary that if re-elected prime minister, he will bring about American recognition of Israeli sovereignty over every Jewish community in Judea and Samaria. Speaking after […]

Defense Minister: Changing process for building approval ‘a step in the right direction’

Defense Minister aims to shorten process for approval of construction in Judea, Samaria. ‘Procedural sovereignty only.’ Arutz Sheva Staff, 27/12/19 12:03 Defense Minister Naftali Bennett (New Right) held a series of discussions with professionals in his office, aiming to enact a far-reaching change in how the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria works, allowing the […]

Report: Hamas Strongman Khaled Mashaal Eyeing a Comeback

December 26, 2019 10:31 am 0 Report: Hamas Strongman Khaled Mashaal Eyeing a Comeback  by Israel Hayom / JNS.org Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal. Photo: Trango via Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – Former Hamas strongman Khaled Mashaal is seeking to make a comeback, Israel’s Kan News reported on Wednesday. Mashaal’s bid is supported by Qatar, where he resides, […]

EU, including Germany’s Merkel, pressuring Palestinians to hold elections

Palestinian official says German chancellor recently told Abbas she won four elections since he was last elected in 2005; some European diplomats question future financial aid The European Union has been pressuring the Ramallah-based Palestinian leadership to hold legislative and presidential elections, as the body appears to be moving toward a more strong-armed approach to […]

Japan sending ship, planes to protect Middle East waterways

Destroyer and patrol aircraft will not join US-led coalition or patrol Strait of Hormuz, but seek to protect oil shipments in Gulf of Oman and elsewhere By AFP Today, 10:02 am   Japan will send a military vessel and two patrol planes to help protect waterways in the Middle East but will not join a […]

Israel’s alpha radiation treatment shows tumor shrinkage in 100% of cases

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Around the globe, cancer incidence has been steadily increasing over the past half-century. HILLEL FULD DECEMBER 27, 2019 10:24 The question I have asked myself and many others most often over the past decade is, with all this technology, the artificial intelligence, the […]

Iran, Russia, China launch joint maritime drills in Indian Ocean, Sea of Oman

‘Iranian Source    Friday, 27 December 2019 5:34 AM  [ Last Update: Friday, 27 December 2019 6:55 AM ] Iran’s domestically-built Jamaran vessel sails in the Persian Gulf on February 21, 2009. (Photo by AFP) Iran, Russia and China have begun a four-day joint maritime exercise in the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman area. The “Marine Security […]