Five dead in Syria following airstrikes – report

While Syrian officials are accusing Israel of being behind the attack, the IDF has yet to comment or confirm. JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 01:19 Attack in Syria on August 25, 2019. Syrian air defenses intercepted missiles over the southern region of the country on Monday near Damascus, state television cited a Syrian military […]

Turkey seems to be heading towards war as Ottoman era alliances repeated

Turkey seems to be heading to war with Europe in a possible repeat of a conflict last seen during Ottoman times, said Koert Debeuf, an associate researcher for the Institute for European Studies. The Turkish and Greek governments are trading political blows over territorial rights in the Mediterranean. Greece is speaking the language of war […]

UAE crown prince: We are still committed to establishing Palestinian state

By REUTERS AUGUST 31, 2020 23:24 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/historic-flight-from-israel-to-uae-takes-off-640536 The Abu Dhabi crown prince said on Monday that the United Arab Emirates is committed to the establishment of a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, Dubai-based Al Arabiya TV reported. In a statement read by UAE’s foreign minister, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al […]

Israel, UAE start talks to open embassies during historic first visit

“I’m sure Mr. Netanyahu sees the opportunities coming from this relationship,” White House Special Adviser Jared Kushner said. LAHAV HARKOV AUGUST 31, 2020 22:34 ABU DHABI – Israel and the United Arab Emirates have started discussions to open embassies in each other’s countries, during a high-level government meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Israeli […]

Syria says Israel launched missiles at targets in country’s south, killing 2

Incident is first reported airstrike since July 20, when a Hezbollah fighter was killed, sparking ongoing tensions on Lebanese border By Judah Ari Gross and Aaron Boxerman Today, 11:34 pmUpdated at 11:52 pm   The Israeli military launched a number of missiles at targets in southern Syria late Monday night, killing at least two soldiers […]

Iran boasts of new bombs for drones in armed forces display

What has Iran achieved now? It claims it now has a retractable landing gear for the rarely seen Fotros. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 31, 2020 10:51 Iran’s drone capabilities are increasing as Iran’s Ministry of Defense showcased a variety of new achievements with unmanned aerial vehicles. An article at Fars News says that Iran […]

Melanie Phillips: Britain has its head in the sand on Iran

August 31, 2020 It’s hard to exaggerate the perfidy, cynicism and head-in-the-sand cowardice currently being displayed by Britain. By Melanie Phillips, JNS When Britain’s foreign Secretary Dominic Raab visited Jerusalem last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly chewed his ear off. Small wonder. It’s hard to exaggerate the perfidy, cynicism and head-in-the-sand cowardice currently […]

Saudi Arabia downs Iranian-backed threat on eve of Israel-UAE flight

Since those threats the Saudis and Emirates have increased their abilities with the coalition in Riyadh to confront these types of drones and threats. SETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 31, 2020 11:10 The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian-backed Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport overnight. The attack was intercepted by aircraft from Saudi Arabia. […]

Turkey to shoot down UAE jets if sovereignty violated in East Med

Aug 30 2020 05:49 Gmt+3 Last Updated On: Aug 30 2020 05:52 Gmt+3   Turkey will not hesitate to shoot down any United Arab Emirates (UAE) aircraft violating Turkish sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean, London-based pan-Arab daily newspaper Al-Quds Al-Araby reported on Friday, citing a Turkish source. “We will not hesitate to shoot down any […]

Defying Geography: The Israel-Azerbaijan Partnership

By Emil Avdaliani August 31, 2020 Maiden Tower in Old Baku, Azerbaijan, photo via PXFuel CC BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,723, August 31, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Recent fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan exposed Israel as a significant player in the region. Though far apart geographically, Baku and Jerusalem pursue strategic relations. The dilemma is […]