Reactions in Iran to the death of Qasem Soleimani: The regime and the opposition

The following has been translated from Farsi from an article looking at reactions within Iran to the US airstrike on Qasem Soleimani. Reactions among different groups in Iranian society The reactions among the Iranians about the recent developments in Iraq and Iran shows the high concern about an imminent war. Iran by force and threatening […]

What we are learning about Iran’s missile capabilities

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS | JAN 08, 2020  Iran fired more than 12 ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq on Wednesday. Although Iranian media initially reported casualties, it appears the missiles did little harm. This may be due to Iran’s purposeful decision to avoid bloodshed by giving advanced warning to Iraq, knowing that killing […]

Post-missile attacks, Iran takes an off-ramp as America aims for de-escalation

As some predicted, while Tehran sought revenge for the U.S. assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, it retaliated in a calculated way so as not to provoke a U.S. response. Israel Kasnett (January 8, 2020 / JNS) Much to the world’s relief, it appears that Iran has gotten the message and will not escalate tensions in […]

Deadly Floods in Tel Aviv Hits Close to Home—more on the way

Ron CantorJanuary 8, 2020 Share Tweet 0 Shares Though rain is considered a blessing and it is much needed during the winter months here in Israel, the country is often not equipped to handle the heavy storms that sweep through. Last week four people were killed in floods, including two people who were trapped in […]

The Trump Doctrine: America First – and more

On zig-zagging, keeping hands off Americans, and America First. Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer, 09/01/20 00:07 | updated: 23:47   OpEds Donald Trump צילום: PR Rabbi Prof. Dov Fischer The writer is adjunct professor of law at two prominent Southern California law schools, Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Coalition for Jewish Values, congregational rabbi of Young […]

EU ‘will spare no efforts’ to save Iran deal

EU Commission President says the EU will reach out to all parties to 2015 deal in attempt to save it. Elad Benari, 09/01/20 05:42 The European Union said on Wednesday it “will spare no efforts” in its attempts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers alive, The Associated Press reports. EU […]

Iraq set for conflict, even if US and Iran deescalate

Analysts warn pro-Iranian militias may continue to seek revenge for slaying of senior commander and that there is no obvious mediator to calm tensions in the country By Maya Gebeily Today, 10:28 am   BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — Arch-foes Tehran and Washington may be temporarily calling it even after Iranian missiles targeted US forces in […]

With Russia as Prominent Player in Middle East, India Needs to Navigate Balance of Power – Analyst

07:16 09.01.2020Aakriti Sharma New Delhi (Sputnik): The US decision to assassinate top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani last week has flared up the security situation in the Gulf region. As Tehran attacked two US military facilities in Iraq with more than a dozen ballistic missiles, India’s role as a major power in Asia becomes relevant in […]

Bennett brings Kobi Eliraz back to Defense Ministry

DM reappoints Eliraz as project manager for illegal PA construction in Judea and Samaria. MK Yogev: ‘Right man, right place, right time.’ Mordechai Sones, 09/01/20 Defense Minister Naftali Bennett is bringing former Advisor to the Defense Minister for Settlement Kobi Eliraz back to the Defense Ministry six months after he was unexpectedly fired by former […]

Pompeo Says US Support for Israeli Settlements Advances Peace With Palestinians

by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that Washington’s backing for Israeli settlements in the West Bank will advance Israeli-Palestinian peace. Pompeo announced in November that the US no longer viewed Israeli settlements on West Bank land it took control of from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War […]

Defense Chief Bennett Announces Task Force to Strengthen Israeli Settlement Activity

Plans put forth would legalize unauthorized outposts and allow individual Israelis to buy land in the West Bank, in a series of controversial proposals that legal sources say are effectively equivalent to annexation Yaniv Kubovich Jan 09, 2020 Defense Minister Naftali Bennett announced Wednesday that he had established a task force to develop plans for […]