Israel officially joins regional gas forum

Despite Israel’s key role in founding the EMGF, its official membership in the organization was held up due to opposition from Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel. LAHAV HARKOV DECEMBER 29, 2020 13:10 The cabinet authorized Israel’s membership in the new East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Tuesday, after resolving a dispute between ministers on the […]

Amid COVID-19, aliyah to Israel continues

Whether it’s because the global economic situation is so dismal due to the COVID-19 pandemic or because Israel has truly become a desirable alternative for world Jewry, the numbers are impressive. JPOST EDITORIAL DECEMBER 28, 2020 21:59 According to data provided by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), more than 20,000 new immigrants from almost […]

Gaza terror groups plan large military drill

The main groups expected to participate in the drill belong to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Fatah. KHALED ABU TOAMEH DECEMBER 28, 2020 20:25 Palestinian terrorist groups are expected to carry out a large-scale military drill in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Twelve armed groups will participate in […]

Iran warns Israel after rumoured submarine deployment

Iran warned Israel on Monday not to cross its “red lines” in the Gulf in the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency, following a reported submarine deployment. Foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed the Islamic republic would defend itself against any American military “adventure” in the run-up to the January 20 handover of power in […]