Israel says ‘successfully’ tested two ballistic missiles

Israel on Tuesday said it has successfully tested two ballistic missiles in the Mediterranean, amid tensions with Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. The state-run Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said the “complex trial… was held in the open sea” and involved two Long-Range Artillery Weapon Systems (LORA). “The first scenario involved a short-range launch to […]

Israeli Government to Weigh Long-delayed Appointment of New Ambassador to Egypt

The position has been vacant for a year, after Netanyahu froze Amira Oron’s appointment and considered appointing a minister from his party instead After a delay of more than a year, the government will on Sunday debate the appointment of Amira Oron as Israel’s ambassador to Egypt. A Middle East affairs expert, Oron speaks Arabic […]

PM tells settlers US enthusiasm for annexation ‘may have lessened’ — source

Official at talks says Netanyahu told West Bank mayors Washington’s stance has toughened, application of sovereignty may not happen as quickly, or at the scope previously planned Jacob MagidTOI staffToday, 11:24 pm In a meeting with settler leaders Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that the Trump administration was toughening its stance on the new […]

Jordan says it foiled suicide attacks against Israelis in West Bank

Judicial source says 5 suspects on trial in Hashemite Kingdom for allegedly plotting to carry out terror attacks against Israeli targets AgenciesToday, 11:42 pm Five suspects are on trial in Jordan for allegedly plotting to carry out suicide attacks against “Israeli targets” in the West Bank, a judicial source said on Tuesday. The Jordanian source […]

Saudi Arabia in ‘secret’ talks with Israel over control of Al-Aqsa

Israel and Saudi Arabia have reportedly engaged in secret meetings since last December, regarding including Saudi representatives in the Islamic Waqf Council at the Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem. The Islamic Waqf Council is a Jordanian-appointed body, which oversees Muslim sites in Jerusalem and claims exclusive authority over the Al-Aqsa Compound and says it is not […]

Russia Expects Turkey’s Final Decision on 2nd Delivery of S-400 Missile Systems

Russia began delivering the first batch of S-400s to Turkey in July 2019. Washington, unhappy about the deal between Moscow and Ankara, has demanded that Turkey cancel all purchases of the S-400s, threatening to delay or cancel deliveries of fifth-generation F-35 jets to the country. However, the Turkish cabinet has refused to scrap the agreement. […]

Austrian Parliament designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity, Israel applauds decision

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Palestinian Authority Exploits George Floyd’s Death for Anti-Israel Incitement

The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah were quick to exploit the recent tragic death of George Floyd in the US to demonize Israel by comparing Israeli soldiers’ actions to those of the policemen who killed Floyd. The PA’s main theme is that Israel deliberately kills Arabs and it uses every opportunity to disseminate the lie, […]

Israel’s momentous decision: The settlements or the Saudis?

While no Israeli leader has done more to promote closer ties with the Gulf States than he, Netanyahu is pursuing an “annexation first” strategy. JOEL C. ROSENBERG JUNE 2, 2020 07:21 Israel is rapidly approaching a momentous decision. Should our new unity government move quickly to apply Israeli sovereignty over swaths of hotly contested territory […]

BDS Leader Says Goal of Movement is End of Israel

JNS News Service10 Sivan 5780 – June 2, 2020 Photo Credit:     While Israel’s supporters claim that the BDS movement is aimed at the Jewish state and is a form of new anti-Semitism, its supporters in Western countries say it’s merely a tool to change Israeli policies. However, in a newly recorded interview on […]

UN says Libya sides agree to truce talks

Published: 06.02.20 , 11:07 Libya’s warring parties have agreed to restart ceasefire talks, the United Nations mission to the country said late on Monday after weeks of intense fighting near the capital Tripoli fuelled by foreign arms.In a statement posted online, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said it welcomed their plan to […]

IDF soldier arrested after threatening Netanyahu

In recent weeks, at least three men have been questioned for threats against Netanyahu or his son Yair. MARCY OSTER/JTA JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 2, 2020 11:00 A 21-year-old from northern Israel was arrested by Israel Police on Tuesday after he was suspected of posting a threatening message against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on social […]

God Brings Salvation

Introduction The Lord through the prophet Isaiah gave a message to comfort the nation Israel. He is first calling the people to listen to what he has to say. He will go on to say six aspects of the Lord’s calling and refinement as they relate to farming. They are divided into two sections Planting […]