Setting the Record Straight on Allegations Against Israel

A Jewish truck that was attacked by Arab irregulars on the main road to Jerusalem, 1948. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. A news article by Marcy Oster on the JTA news agency/wire service website dated December 24 stated, “The Palestinian village of Deir Yassin was the site of a massacre by Israeli troops in 1948.” The problem: […]

U.S. has ‘no right’ to Syrian oil, adviser to President Assad says

Bouthaina Shaaban was referring to President Donald Trump’s declaration earlier this year that the U.S. would “keep” Syrian oil. Syrian presidential adviser Buthaina Shaaban answers a question from a reporter at the United Nations in January 2014 in Geneva. Dec. 25, 2019, 10:25 AM UTC By Bill Neely and Saphora Smith DAMASCUS, Syria — A […]

CNN: US Preapproved Military Options to Respond to N. Korea Provocation

Washington has reportedly preapproved a series of military options to respond to a possible North Korean provocation and remains watchful despite Christmas Day passing without the “gift” North Korea said it would give. Citing a U.S. official, CNN said Thursday that such options include military show-of-force moves that could be quickly executed if the North were […]

Moderate Quake Strikes Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant

DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude of 4.9 struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Friday but an Iranian emergency services official said there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey earlier said the quake had a magnitude of 5.1. “Survey teams have been dispatched to the area […]

Turkish bank fails to halt US prosecution for aiding Iran

Federal judge rejects request by Turkish Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade sanctions. Arutz Sheva Staff, 27/12/19 A federal judge in Manhattan on Thursday rejected a request by Turkey’s state-owned Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade US economic sanctions, […]

Abbas spokesman: The pressure on Israel will continue

PA chairman’s spokesman says efforts with international parties are continuing to pressure Israel to allow PA elections in Jerusalem. Elad Benari, 27/12/19   The Palestinian Authority (PA) will continue its efforts to work with international parties to pressure Israel to allow holding the Palestinian elections in eastern Jerusalem, a senior official said on Thursday. Nabil […]

Jordan: Temple Mount is Place of Worship for Muslims Only

I will bring them to My sacred mount And let them rejoice in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices Shall be welcome on My mizbayach; For My House shall be called A house of prayer for all peoples.” Isaiah 56:7 (The Israel Bible™) Jewish Pilgrims on Temple Mount (courtesy: Shutterstock) Jordan’s Foreign […]

‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO)

HomeRussia News ‘Deadliest ever’: Russia launches new 4th-gen nuclear-powered submarine (VIDEO) 25 Dec, 2019 15:13 Get short URL FILE PHOTO. A Yasen-M submarine. © Global Look Press / Russia’s Defense Ministry The advanced Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine has been launched in Russia. The new ship, which is expected to join the Navy next year, is capable of […]

Iran in Iraq

In Iraq, the Iranian regime has been active in supporting Shi’ite militias that are part of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). By JPOST EDITORIAL DECEMBER 27, 2019 01:14 Israel is preparing for a limited confrontation with Iran, IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said on Wednesday. Of particular importance was his warning that Iran is […]

EastMed Natural Gas Project to Be Signed Next Week

DIMA ABUMARIA 12/26/2019 Greece says it is moving forward on pipeline with Israel, Cyprus despite objections from Palestinians  Palestinian leaders are expressing strong objections to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s announcement on December 22 that he will sign an agreement for the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline project in Athens next Thursday along with Israel and Cyprus. […]

As Israel Declares They’re Fighting Iran Alone: Iran, Russia, China Hold Joint Naval Exercise

“After a long time you shall be summoned; in the distant future you shall march against the land [of a people] restored from the sword, gathered from the midst of many peoples—against the mountains of Yisrael, which have long lain desolate—[a people] liberated from the nations, and now all dwelling secure.” Ezekiel 38:8 (The Israel […]

Israeli Intelligence Continues to Help Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad

IPT News December 26, 2019 Denmark’s security authorities foiled several jihadist terrorist attacks earlier this month after arresting 20 suspects in raids throughout the country. That same week, two brothers were sentenced to long prison terms in Australia after planning to down a commercial airplane on behalf of the Islamic State group in 2017. These […]

The First Christmas

The First Christmas by Nick Harris There are many misunderstandings today about the events surrounding the first Christmas. For one thing Jesus was not born in an out building behind a motel in Bethlehem as many Christmas cards seem to suggest. The truth is this: Jesus was born in a cave used for the birthing of […]

Netanyahu calls Putin, requests release of Naama Issachar

Netanyahu also said he and Putin discussed Iran and Syria with Putin, and the two wished each other happy holidays. LAHAV HARKOV DECEMBER 26, 2019 19:20 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Israeli-American Naama Yissachar from a Russian prison, in a phone call on Thursday evening. “I asked the president […]