France sends police to Dijon after ‘Chechens’ face gangland war in city

France sends police to Dijon after ‘Chechens’ face gangland war in city The mayor said unprecedented incidents had taken place and videos show “armies” of young men with baseball bats fighting. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN France, which has been rocked by its own anti-racism protests and also anger over discrimination against migrant communities in Paris […]

Gulf States warn Israel over sovereignty plan

Gulf States urge Israel not to implement upcoming plan to apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria. i24NEWS , 16/06/20 01:14 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrmraPZazK4?autohide=1&rel=0] Gulf States urge Israel not to implement upcoming plan to apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria.

Report: King Abdullah of Jordan refused phone call with Israeli PM due to annexation

Jordan-Israel relations continue to worsen over Israel’s plan to annex parts of the West Bank in July.  King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Jan. 15, 2020. Photo by REUTERS/Vincent Kessler. Jun 15, 2020 King Abdullah of Jordan reportedly refused a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Palestinian […]

The Enigma of 3 Babylons

Introduction The Bible describes a place called Babel, Babylon or Shinar in at least six chapters. Shinar the region, is a name for a district in which the citiy of Babel also known as Babylon is located. The Plain of Shinar regionally is comprised of the area south and east of Baghdad extending to the Persian Gulf. It is is directly stated seven times in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 10:10, 11:2; 14:1, 9; Isaiah 11:11; Daniel 1:2; Zechariah 5:11). It is also mentioned in several other locations by implied reference (e.g Joshua 7:21). This area of Shinar and the city …

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New details on Iran’s drones as UN confirms Tehran’s role in Saudi attack

The finding should put Iran on the back-foot regarding implementation of resolution 2231 which is linked to the 2015 Iran Deal. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JUNE 14, 2020 12:36 The cruise missiles and drones that were used to attack Saudi Arabia in September 2019 were of “Iranian origin,” the UN secretary-general has concluded. The document […]

Pompeo: The US will always support Israel’s right to defend itself

Secretary of State speaks at 2020 AJC Global Forum, condemns anti-Semitism and PA incitement.   Arutz Sheva Staff , 14/06/20 23:33   Mike Pompeo Reuters US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday addressed the opening plenary of the 2020 AJC Global Forum, where he reaffirmed the strong US-Israel relationship, condemned rising worldwide anti-Semitism, and […]

Iran’s Zarif went to Turkey to push ‘close relations’

The visit comes amid an economic downturn. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JUNE 15, 2020 12:24 The Russians cancelled a high-level trip to Turkey on Sunday and Iran’s Foreign Minister turned up in Ankara unannounced, heralding potential closer relations with Turkey. The surprising decision by the Russian Foreign Minister and Russian Defense Minister meant Ankara had to […]

Tehran, Ankara enjoy close relations in various fields: Zarif

“[Mantaining] relations with our neighbors is a foreign policy priority for us, therefore, I had a trip to Syria and today I am happy to be in Turkey,” Zarif said upon his arrival in Turkey. He noted that relations between the two countries are close in various fields and require more consultations, however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, these consultations have […]

Why are there more wars in the Middle East than anywhere else?

The huge number of airstrikes and battles taking place in the Middle East make it the most war-torn region in the world, with the largest number of countries and world powers engaged in conflict. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JUNE 15, 2020 12:18 Last night, Turkish airstrikes wreaked havoc in northern Iraq. Hours before the airstrikes, […]

Leading European Jewish Groups Outraged Over Shouts of ‘Dirty Jew’ at Anti-Racism Protest in Paris

A protest against racism and police violence in Paris. Photo: Jonathan Rebboah/Reuters Marketplace – Panoramic. Leading European Jewish organizations and personalities expressed outrage on Sunday after video emerged of ostensibly anti-racism protesters in Paris shouting antisemitic slurs. The video from a demonstration for a black Frenchman killed by police shows a large group of protesters […]

Nuke watchdog to meet as row brews over Iran blocking inspections

IAEA says it is unhappy with Tehran refusing to open up two sites where nuclear activity may have taken place; Tehran says request based on flawed Israeli intelligence AFPToday, 10:46 am The UN nuclear watchdog’s governing body will meet on Monday as a row brews over Iran’s refusal to allow access to two sites where […]