PLO official condemns construction plan of ‘Silicon Wadi’ in E. Jerusalem

The “Silicon Wadi” project joins the government’s five-year plan to reduce socio-economic gaps and for economic development in east Jerusalem. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 4, 2020 11:45 A top Palestinian official for the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, made a public statement on Saturday condemning Israel for the “systematic plunder of occupied Jerusalem.” […]

‘Setting the clock’ for ancient Jerusalem, scientists date bridge to 2nd Temple

ArchaeologyElusive arch supported one of three main pathways to Temple New cutting-edge method provides ‘extreme accuracy’ in placing monumental structures in proper historical setting; shows Wilson’s Arch was begun in Herod’s time, built in 2 phases Amanda Borschel-Dan A revolutionary radiocarbon-dating technique can now securely pinpoint when monumental structures in Jerusalem’s Old City — including […]

Pentagon pushing back on reports active-duty troops being pulled out of DC area

Andrew O’ReillyJennifer Griffin close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The Pentagon is pushing back on reports that active-duty troops are being pulled out of the Washington, D.C., area amid widespread protests over the death of George Floyd. According […]

Putin changes Russian military doctrine allowing Russia to initiate nuclear war

 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM   Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the “Basics of Russia’s State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence.” The document, published on the legal information website of the Russian Government, expands the list of conditions for the use of nuclear forces. According to the military doctrine of 2014, the Russian […]

It’s Official: France Will Not Designate Hezbollah a Terrorist Organization

David Israel11 Sivan 5780 – June 3, 2020 Photo Credit: Hamad Almakt / Flash 90   The Lebanese side of the border with Israel is marked with the flags of Lebanon, ‘Palestine,’ and Hezbollah     France is steadfast in its refusal to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization, despite the growing wave of condemnations for […]

Can PM Netanyahu move on sovereignty without the Trump peace plan?

“The prime minister reiterates that he is committed to conducting negotiations on the basis of the Trump plan, and at the same time will continue with his sovereignty plan.” This statement was put out by Binyamin Netanyahu’s office on Wednesday, June 2. On Tuesday, he met with Judea and Samaria settlement leaders and other critics […]

Security chiefs to meet on looming annexation amid fears of violence

IDF, Shin Bet chiefs and top commanders to weigh how to respond to Palestinian uprising, Jordan nixing ties, with less than a month to go until July 1 deadline Judah Ari GrossTOI staffToday, 10:15 am Security chiefs will convene Wednesday for a key discussion to prepare for various scenarios if parts of the West Bank […]

Israeli tank faces Lebanese soldiers, UNIFIL after crossing fence

One image from the scene showed a Lebanese soldier pointing an RPG launcher towards the tank TZVI JOFFRE JUNE 3, 2020 09:14 An Israeli Merkava tank was photographed stationed in close proximity to Lebanese soldiers and United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping forces on Tuesday, after two Merkava tanks crossed the technical fence near […]

Israel, Saudi Arabia hold ‘secret talks’ on curbing Turkish presence in Jerusalem

Secret communications have been ongoing between Israel and Saudi Arabia focused on giving the kingdom a pivotal role in the management of Islamic endowments in occupied Jerusalem, an Israeli newspaper revealed, though authorities quickly refuted the allegations. The Riyadh-Tel Aviv meetings included “sensitive calls that were carried out in secret through diplomats and high level […]

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 […]