Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial postponed under emergency order

All non-urgent court sessions with the exception of bail discussions are postponed under the order. LEON SVERDLOV MAARIV ONLINE MARCH 15, 2020 02:01 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial has been postponed as Justice Minister Amir Ohana issued an order to shift all court activity to a “state of extraordinary emergency,” Maariv reporter Roi Yanovsky reported […]

As courts put on emergency footing, speculation Netanyahu trial could be put off

As courts put on emergency footing, speculation Netanyahu trial could be put off Justice Minister Amir Ohana declares a 24-hour “state of emergency” in Israel’s court system, “as part of the national effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.” The decision means that courts can only sit for urgent hearings on arrest and remand […]

THE RESULTS ARE IN! President Trump Does Not Have Coronavirus

Todd StarnesMarch 14, 2020     President Trump does not have coronavirus, according to the president’s physician. “Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regarding COVID-19 testing, he elected to proceed,” Dr. Sean Conley wrote in a memorandum. “This evening I received confirmation that the test is negative.”     The president had […]

Gaza terrorist groups on high alert amid fears of Israeli attack – report

Gaza terrorist groups on high alert amid fears of Israeli attack – report Even though the situation is currently relatively calm, the terrorist groups believe that Israel intends to surprise Gaza. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 14, 2020 11:38 Terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip are on high alert amid fears that the current calm […]

Blue and White Party agree to emergency unity government – report

JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 14, 2020 22:08 Benny Gantz’s Blue and White Party agreed to forming an emergency government to combat the coronavirus outbreak in Israel, according to Israeli media on Saturday night. “There is a consensus to immediately form an emergency unity government,” senior Blue and White officials said, according to KAN on Saturday […]

Post-Soleimani, Russia’s Role Will Grow in Iran’s Geopolitical Thinking

By Emil Avdaliani March 12, 2020 Vladimir Putin and Hassan Rouhani, photo via Office of the President of Russia   BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,481, March 12, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: US-Iran relations reached a nadir following the killing by US drone strike of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. As Iran’s isolation grows, its link […]

WATCH LIVE: Netanyahu addresses Israel’s plans amid coronavirus panic

JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 14, 2020 21:23 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smJKt2vpJz0] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the increasing panic around coronavirus in Israel on Saturday night. “We are in a better state than most of the country,” Netanyahu said. “Every day or two, we are making new decisions because the situation is not a static one.” He […]

Intel: Russia, Turkey reach deal on Syria’s Idlib

Maxim A. Suchkov March 13, 2020 Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar finally announced March 13 that after four days of talks in the Turkish capital, the Russian and Turkish militaries have agreed on the details of a new cease-fire in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone. Akar said the first joint patrol by Turkey and Russia on the M4 highway in […]

Is Israel at the forefront of coronavirus measures?

Diplomatic Affairs: At first criticized, Israel now looks like a coronavirus containment visionary LAHAV HARKOV MARCH 13, 2020 18:01 The walls went up, and Israel is now a fortress. In a dramatic decision the government made this week, all those entering the country from abroad – regardless of where they have been – must be […]

Israeli supermarkets are staying open, Health Ministry confirms

Israeli supermarkets are staying open, Health Ministry confirms “Citizens of Israel, the supermarkets are staying open, period.” By TAMAR BEERI MARCH 14, 2020 19:30 Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov clarified on Saturday afternoon that supermarkets in Israel will not be shutting down amid fears circulated around the novel COVID-19 (coronavirus). “Citizens of […]

Iraqi military says 33 rockets used in Taji base attack

By REUTERS MARCH 14, 2020 14:28 BAGHDAD – Iraq’s military said on Saturday that 33 Katyusha rockets had been launched on Taji base north of Baghdad which houses US-led coalition troops and said the attack critically injured several Iraqi air defense servicemen. The military found seven rocket launchers and 24 unused rockets in the nearby […]

Russia, Iran, Venezuela can team up to confront US, SA triggered oil price war

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Mehmet Ogutcu, Chairman of London Energy Club believes that while the USA, Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf countries can work together in the coming period to influence the markets, Russia can team up with important OPEC producers such as Iran and Venezuela and assume the leadership of non-OPEC producers. […]