Ukrainian police official requests list of Jews in western city of Kolomyya

Jewish group accuses police of ‘open anti-Semitism’ after demand for list as part of an inquiry into organized crime Cnaan LiphshizToday, 6:36 am JTA — A Ukrainian Jewish group accused the nation’s police force of “open anti-Semitism” after a high-ranking police official requested a list of all Jews in the western city of Kolomyya as […]

64 – Covenant with Antichrist

Isaiah 28:14–15 14 Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem: 15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies […]

How will Hamas respond to Israel’s ‘annexation’ plan? – analysis

The PA wants the international community to strongly denounce Israel, while Hamas is talking about the need for renewed violence in the West Bank and an end to the rift with its rivals in Fatah. KHALED ABU TOAMEH MAY 10, 2020 16:50 While Palestinian Authority officials are threatening to renounce all agreements with Israel if […]

Is the coronavirus a blessing for Hezbollah? – opinion

In the midst of this coronavirus, Lebanon defaulted its $1.2 billion loan this past March, setting up the stage for Hezbollah to take over the government’s role in providing civil services. BENJAMIN WEIL MAY 9, 2020 22:34 Over the past few years, Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization by the US, UK, Israel, EU (only its […]

Three Gulf states seek partnership with Israel to fight coronavirus

Talk of cooperation with Gulf states on fighting coronavirus comes after years of closer ties between Israel and those countries. LAHAV HARKOV MAY 10, 2020 14:11 Fully equipped beds are seen at a makeshift ICU “Field Intensive Care Unit 2 (Sitra)” set up by Bahrain authorities to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) critical patients, at […]

Anti-ISIS war hero reinstated by new Iraqi prime minister

Iraq’s new government has won praise from Washington, Tehran and Riyadh, in an unusual display of unity by regional governments that don’t get along. SETH J. FRANTZMAN MAY 10, 2020 12:11 Lt.-Gen. Abdu-Wahab al-Saadi is one of Iraq’s favorite commanders, a hero of the wars on ISIS and a key member in the counter-terrorism service. […]

Concern Increases That North Sinai Security Situation Deteriorating

Experts caution that Islamic State terror cells could be moving from east to west, potentially getting closer to Suez Canal, mainland Egypt Analysts say the security situation in Egypt’s North Sinai region is deteriorating following a deadly attack claimed by Islamic State. Thursday’s blast targeted an armored vehicle south of Bir al-Abd, killing or wounding […]

Germany: Rise in anti-Semitic incidents following Yom Kippur attack

Anti-Semitism monitor in Germany finds that reported incidents rose following the attack on Halle synagogue. Arutz Sheva Staff , 10/05/20 Police officers at site of shooting in Halle, Germany Reuters A new report from an anti-Semitism monitor in Germany found that reported incidents rose following the attack on a Halle synagogue last Yom Kippur, JTA […]

Israel ‘Too Weak’ to Take on Iran as it Continues to Cement its Presence in Syria – Military Expert

Although reports suggest that Iran has started to evacuate its supposed military bases from Syria, an Israeli military expert says it is too early to celebrate. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, Israeli media reported. On the agenda is Iran’s activity along the Israel-Syria border. In recent […]

Scoop: Israeli security cabinet held secret meeting on unusual Iranian cyberattack

Barak Ravid of Israel’s Channel 13 news Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C-R) attends the weekly cabinet meeting. Photo: Sebastian Scheiner/Getty Images The Israeli security cabinet held a top secret meeting on Thursday to discuss a highly unusual Iranian cyberattack against Israeli civilian water infrastructure that took place two weeks ago, Israeli officials tell me. […]