Pompeo and Netanyahu speak following US attacks in Iraq
Pompeo tells Netanyahu that US “will take decisive action to defend its citizens and their interests against Iranian threats.” Elad Benari, 31/12/19
Month: December 2019
Bahrain applauds US strikes against Kata’eb Hezbollah in Syria and Iraq
2019-12-30 BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its support for the U.S. strikes on the Kata’eb Hezbollah bases in Iraq and Syria. “The Kingdom of Bahrain expresses support for the strikes conducted by the United States of America, targeting Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) facilities in the Republic of Iraq and the […]
Kurdistan region of Iraq warned about pro-Iran militia threat years ago
The autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government has been wary of changes in Baghdad over the last ten years as pro-Iranian groups have grown in power. SETH J. FRANTZMAN DECEMBER 31, 2019 09:13 At the height of the ISIS war on a row of hills west of the city of Kirkuk Kurdish commanders from the Peshmerga, the […]
Netanyahu’s primary victory is good news for Trump
Why Netanyahu’s decisive victory over challenger Gideon Sa’ar in the Likud leadership election bodes well for President Trump. Opinion. Joseph Frager, MD, 31/12/19 Netanyahu, Sa’ar Flash 90 Prime Minister Netanyahu’s stunning and decisive primary victory over Gideon Sa’ar spells good news for Israel and America. The pundits had already written Netanyahu off. The New York […]
House Subcommittee to discuss the rise of antisemitism
House Subcommittee to discuss the rise of antisemitism The hearing would focus on increase of “antisemitic domestic terrorism attacks.” By OMRI NAHMIAS DECEMBER 30, 2019 23:43 WASHINGTON – The House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism will hold a Congressional hearing Wednesday, January 15 on the rise of antisemitism, subcommittee chairman Max Rose announced on Monday. […]
Leviathan gas field receives final approval hours before operation begins
The ministry stated that Noble Energy, the operator of the Leviathan gas platform, has held up to all required conditions. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 31, 2019 01:40 The Leviathan natural gas field received final approval from the Ministry of Environmental Protection on Monday night just four hours before operations, even though the ministry promised to […]
Threat Grows From North Korea During Nuclear Deadlock, With More to Come
After a year of weapons development, Kim Jong Un enters 2020 hinting at expansion of missile testing
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly seizes ship in Gulf over ‘smuggled fuel’
State media says vessel crewed by Malaysians was carrying 1.3 million liters of fuel; seizure comes as Iranian, Russian and Chinese navies hold unprecedented joint drill By Agencies and TOI staff 30 December 2019, 10:59 pm 0 Edit Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Monday seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled […]
State Dept Official Slams Russia, China for Joint Naval Drills With Iran, Urges Sanctions on Tehran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A senior State Department official on Monday criticized Russia and China for holding joint naval exercises with Iran and urged them to instead join the campaign of sanctioning and isolating Tehran. “Now it’s not the time for governments to be doing any sort of military exercises with this regime. We think now […]
“US Dominance In Mideast Is Over”: Iran Declares After Joint Drills With Russia & China
Tyler DurdenMon, 12/30/2019 – 15:10 At a moment the US struck five supposedly ‘Iran-linked’ militia bases in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, sending regional tensions soaring, unprecedented four-day long joint naval drills involving Iran, Russia and China outside the Persian Gulf were simultaneously winding down. Iran used the occasion of being joined by Chinese and […]
PM Netanyahu: ‘The Court will not fall into trap against people’s will’
PM prepares for Supreme Court hearing on petition seeking to prevent him from forming next government due to indictments against him. Arutz Sheva Staff, 30/12/19 Netanyahu Flash 90 Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu earlier canceled his statement to the media and instead sent a video to the media, referring to the Supreme Court legal debate on […]
Russian FM: Iran Nuclear Deal in Danger of ‘Falling Apart’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 countries (China, France, Russia, the UK, the US, and Germany) – was in danger of “falling apart” without the full compliance of the US and EU. Lavrov’s remarks came after […]
Israel’s Netanyahu Praises ‘Important’ US Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq and Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with US Mike Pompeo on Monday, a day after American air strikes targeted several bases in Iraq and Syria belonging to a Tehran regime-backed group. A statement published by Netanyahu’s office said the prime minister “commended” Pompeo on “the important US action against Iran and its proxies […]
Netanyahu has decided to ask Knesset for immunity – report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to formally ask the Knesset for immunity from prosecution in three corruption cases, Channel 13 reports. To that end, he has penned a letter to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein saying he would ask for immunity, the channel says.