The Dahlan enigma: One Palestinian leader isn’t condemning the Israel-UAE deal

Some Palestinian officials believe Emirates-backed Mohammad Dahlan, a former top security official to PA President Abbas, was involved in the move to normalize ties Aaron BoxermanToday, 10:34 pm Prominent figures in Palestinian politics condemned the normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates as a betrayal. The PA itself called the deal “despicable” and […]

Israeli airstrikes hit Hamas targets in Gaza after fresh arson balloon attack

IDF says it hit terror group’s underground infrastructure; move comes after Egyptian mediators leave Strip after bid to reduce tensions By Aaron Boxerman and AP 18 August 2020, 1:42 am   Israeli war planes and aircraft carried out strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after midnight Monday in response to continued arson balloon […]

Jared Kushner: The first time Israel has agreed to a map of a Palestinian state

President’s son-in-law says PA has a chance to return to the negotiating table, US “trusts” Israel not to unilaterally apply annexation. Arutz Sheva Staff , 17/08/20  Jared Kushner, adviser and son-in-law to US President Donald Trump addressed the peace agreement he helped broker between Israel and the United Arab Emirates Monday. Addressing Israeli reporters, Kushner […]

Turkey threatens Biden, tells US it will ‘pay price’ for criticism

“The days of ordering Turkey around are over. But if you still think you can, be our guest. You will pay the price.” SETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 17, 2020 23:14 Turkey’s leading presidential adviser and top diplomat have slammed US presidential candidate Joe Biden and threatened the US that it will “pay the price” for […]

Jared Kushner: The first time Israel has agreed to a map of a Palestinian state

Jared Kushner: The first time Israel has agreed to a map of a Palestinian state President’s son-in-law says PA has a chance to return to the negotiating table, US “trusts” Israel not to unilaterally apply annexation. Tags: Jared Kushner Abraham Accords   Arutz Sheva Staff , 17/08/20 17:06 Jared Kushner Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90 Jared Kushner, […]

Abbas trashes UAE deal in call with Macron, says no one speaks for Palestinians

French president praises normalization of ties during phone call with PA leader, says it will advance peace and asserts Israel-Palestinian accord ‘remains a priority’ TOI staff16 August 2020, 7:52 pm In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas angrily condemned the United Arab Emirates’ normalization agreement with […]

Iran reveals they have all types of cruise missiles and plans to launch 2 satellites

News Desk2020-08-17   Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a missile from one of their sites in the southern part of the Islamic Republic. /* custom css */ .td_uid_4_5f3a3dabe3bfe_rand.td-a-rec-img { text-align: left; } .td_uid_4_5f3a3dabe3bfe_rand.td-a-rec-img img { margin: 0 auto 0 0; } BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, […]

Ex-Mossad, IDF intel, think tank try to predict Lebanon’s future

Exclusive: The Jerusalem Post reveals the results of the ICT-IDC open poker project. By YONAH JEREMY BOB AUGUST 17, 2020 08:10 The recent Beirut explosion and the resignation of the Lebanese government could mean that Israel will be faced with new and crucial political and defense policy choices, according to Boaz Ganor, the director of […]

Two Arab states will soon normalize with Israel

Shafaq News / US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said that President Donald Trump’s administration is “confident” that many other countries will reach an agreement to normalize relations with Israel.   During an interview on NBC, O’Brien praised what he described as the “courage” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi […]

Saudi Arabia silent over UAE-Israel deal, but covert ties under focus

While Riyadh remains hesitant to publicly declare relationship with Israel, analysts expect a significant increase in behind-the-scenes cooperation By Anuj Chopra Today, 6:30 am RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — The UAE’s decision to normalize ties with Israel could propel Saudi Arabia to deepen its furtive relations with the Jewish state as Riyadh seeks to entice […]

EU urges Turkey to halt gas hunt in disputed east Mediterranean areas

Tensions on the rise with Greece after Ankara sends warships and research vessels into areas claimed by Athens, rejects ‘sanctions and threats’ AFPToday, 8:46 am BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union urged Turkey on Sunday to “immediately” stop exploring for gas in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean, as tensions rise with other countries […]

Israel rains fire on Gaza terrorists, hitting rocket storage site

August 17, 2020 “The Hamas terror organization is responsible for all events transpiring in the Gaza Strip,” the IDF said. By David Isaac, World Israel News After Hamas fired rockets from the Gaza Strip at Israeli territory, IDF fighter jets and aircraft struck several Hamas military targets in the southern Gaza Strip overnight Sunday. A […]

French President calls for Israel-PA talks

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined “to work for peace in the Middle East”. Elad Benari , 17/08/20 03:08 French President Emmanuel Macron urged fresh Middle East peace talks after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize ties last week, AFP reports. Taking to Twitter after a phone conversation […]