Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at Washington think tank, says focus should be on resuming Israel-PA peace negotiations. Elad Benari , 16/10/20 02:07 Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hinted on Thursday that Israeli-Saudi normalization is unlikely any time soon. “I believe that the focus now needs to be on getting the Palestinians […]

Israeli Knesset overwhelmingly approves peace deal with Emirates, bypassing Palestinian ‘old order’

October 15, 2020 Knesset votes overwhelming 80-13 to ratify historic peace pact with United Arab Emirates. By Paul Shindman, World Israel News Israel’s parliament voted Thursday to approve the historic peace accord under which Israel and the United Arab Emirates have established diplomatic relations and full normalization. In an 80-13 vote, the Knesset ratified the […]

Iranian activists claim regime has hidden nuclear facility

Activists have exposed Iran’s secret production of nuclear weapons. They said details of the nuclear site will be revealed at a press conference on Friday. (Shutterstock) DETROIT: Ali Safavi, a member of Iran’s parliament in exile, said on Wednesday that Iran has built a nuclear weapons site that it has been hiding from the rest of […]

Nearly 80% of Saudis in favor of normalization with Israel – poll

Despite the importance placed on resolving the conflict, a majority of Arab respondents thought that some Arab states were still likely to establish ties with Israel without the conflict ending. Nearly 80% of Saudis are in favor of working towards normalizing ties with Israel within the next five years, with 71% even thinking it likely that other […]

In a first, Emirati commercial flight crosses Israeli airspace

i24NEWSOctober 14, 2020, 02:28 PMlatest revision October 15, 2020, 12:35 AM ‘Captain, we are delighted and honored to welcome you in the Israeli airspace,’ air traffic controller says In a historic first, a commercial Etihad Airlines flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi crossed into the Israeli airspace on Wednesday. The Israeli Transportation Minister released a […]

Lebanon, Israel hold first round of talks

BREAKING: There will be no peace with #Lebanon as long as Hezbollah is in control of it, says Israeli PM @netanyahu  America and the UN describe border negotiations between the two sides as ‘productive’ BEIRUT: The first round of Lebanese-Israeli talks was held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) […]

Netanyahu: ‘Perceived for decades as enemy, Israel now seen as strong ally’

‘Since beginning of Zionism, one hand is holding the weapon, the other is extended to those who seek peace’ After being seen as an enemy for decades by its regional neighbors, Israel is now seen as a strong ally, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Netanyahu said that Israel’s economic prosperity and military and intelligence […]

PA blasts Israeli approval of Judea and Samaria construction

Abbas spokesman says Israeli decision “violates all international legitimacy resolutions”. Elad Benari , 15/10/20 06:14 The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Wednesday condemned the new Israeli decision to build over 2,000 new housing units for Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria. It called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop its “settlement” activity in […]

Iran reports cyberattack against two government institutions

Iranian media reports “large-scale” cyberattack against ports and banking. Elad Benari , 15/10/20 04:36 Iranian media on Wednesday reported a “large-scale” cyberattack against two unspecified government institutions. The attack did not cause any significant damage and was being investigated, said a spokesperson quoted by the official IRNA news agency. Other reports in Iranian media earlier […]

Jordan and Saudis tighten screws on PLO and Hamas

Jordan and Saudis tighten screws on PLO and Hamas Reconciling their differences is the price the PLO and Hamas have to pay for future Saudi help, but their enmty runs too deep. Op-ed. David Singer , 15/10/20 11:01 Saudi Arabia and Jordan have engaged in a twin-pronged attack on the PLO and Hamas seemingly intended […]

Azerbaijan hits missile launch sites in Armenia

Residents survey the damage a day after shelling by Armenian’s artillery in Ganja, Azerbaijan on Oct. 12, 2020. (AP) Azerbaijan ‘reserves the right to target any military installations and combat movements on the territory of Azerbaijan’ BAKU: Azerbaijan’s defense ministry said Wednesday that it had destroyed two missile launch sites in Armenia that were being […]

US urges Saudis to normalize ties with Israel

Washington also ‘supports a robust program of arm sales to Saudi Arabia,’ Pompeo says 09:26 October 15, 2020   Washington hopes that Saudi Arabia will consider normalizing relationships with Israel, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. Pompeo urged Saudi Arabia to take part in diplomacy in the region as part of the controversial […]

Report: Sudan decides to advance normalization with Israel

The Sudanese Sovereignty Council has reportedly decided to promote a normalization agreement with Israel. Arutz Sheva Staff , 15/10/20 09:38 The Sudanese Sovereignty Council has decided to promote a normalization agreement with Israel, i24NEWS reported. Yesterday, Sudanese media reported that the United States had issued a 24-hour ultimatum to erase Sudan from the list of […]