Month: February 2021

Suspected oil spill may be worst in Israel’s history

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89% of Israel’s coastline hit by massive tar spill, which experts say could damage Israeli beaches for years to come. Ron Kampeas, JTA , Feb 22 , 2021 7:36 AM Israel closed its Mediterannean beaches to deal with what its officials say may be the worst oil spill in the country’s history. The Israel Nature […]

Is the International Atomic Energy Agency ‘flying blind’ on Iran?

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It will take months after a deal in principle is reached for Tehran to export all of the additional and excess enriched uranium it has illegally produced. YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 22, 2021 09:50 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi told the world that he had reached a “temporary, technical understanding” with Iranian […]

EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections

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European officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA. Elad Benari , Feb 22 , 2021 6:41 AM European officials recently warned Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas that if he cancels the parliamentary elections scheduled for May, Europe’s aid and support for the PA […]

UN nuclear chief concedes Iran to grant ‘less access’ to inspectors at its sites

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After meeting with officials in Tehran, IAEA head says watchdog will continue necessary monitoring and verification of Iranian program 21 February 2021, 11:44 pm The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said that Iran will begin offering its inspectors “less access,” but will still allow the agency to monitor its atomic program. Rafael Grossi […]

Israel to build new natural gas pipeline from its offshore rig direct to Egypt

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Israel to build new natural gas pipeline from its offshore rig direct to Egypt During visit by Egyptian minister, countries agree on project aimed at making use of Egyptian liquefaction facilities to boost exports to Europe By TOI staff 22 February 2021, 12:30 am Energy ministers agreed Sunday to build a gas pipeline from Israel’s […]

Holy Spirit Poured on Israel

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God now brings the promise of blessings to Israel. Specifically, the repentant who are thirsty for their Messiah after so long of denying Him. Israel will undergo a national regeneration after the end of the Campaign of Armageddon. The Lord is making a promise to the patriarch Jacob. Although for most of Jewish history Jacob […]

US Likely to Change Stance on Iran, Lift Sanctions: Analyst

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IFP Editorial StaffFebruary 21, 2021   In an interview with the Khabar Online news website, Yousef Molaee touched upon a wide range of issues, including the developments surrounding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the position of the new US administration vis-à-vis Iran and Washington’s violation […]

IAEA chief says struck deal with Iran to mitigate it cutting cooperation

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By Reuters Staff VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog has struck a deal with Iran to continue “necessary” verification and monitoring activities in Iran after Tehran slashes cooperation this week but there will be less access and no more snap inspecions, its chief said.“What we agreed is something that is viable, it’s useful to […]

Iran’s Zarif Says US Must First Lift Sanctions Before Talks to Revive 2015 Deal

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 by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Tehran said on Sunday the United States must first lift sanctions on Iran if it wants to talk about salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal, reiterating its stance that it will not make the first move to restore the pact with major powers. President Joe Biden’s administration said last week it […]

Egyptian minister makes rare visit to Israel to talk energy cooperation

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Tarek el-Molla is first senior Cairo official to arrive in five years; Netanyahu says enough natural gas in Mediterranean for both countries’ needs and to export TOI staffToday, 4:31 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosted Egypt’s energy minister on Sunday, during the first public visit to Israel by a senior Egyptian government official in five years. […]