Coin from 2nd Temple Mount era found during Tower of David conservation

Tyrian shekels are often mentioned in historical accounts from the Second Temple Period, but a very few have actually been found. TOBIAS SIEGAL MARCH 29, 2021 18:03 In the midst of one of the most comprehensive conservation projects currently taking place in Israel, archeologists in Jerusalem’s Old City discovered a Tyre coin, believed to have […]

China-Iran: Bad news, but it could be worse for Israel – analysis

China would also receive a major discount on Iranian oil and become a near monopsony, as long as sanctions on Iran remain. By LAHAV HARKOV MARCH 29, 2021 21:21 When the details of a multibillion dollar, 25-year economic and security agreement between Iran and China leaked last summer, the headline in The Jerusalem Post was: […]

‘Israel has the ability to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear program’

Former fighter pilot Maj. Gen. Tal Kalman, who heads the IDF’s Iran Directorate, says that dealing with the challenges the Islamic republic poses for Israel is a delicate and complex mission, but one the IDF is more than capable of handling.  By  Yoav Limor  Published on  03-29-2021 12:23 Last modified: 03-29-2021 12:29 “The Iranian people pay a […]

Israel ‘worried’ about Iran-China deal, says former Military Intelligence chief

Alexandra Lukash Published: 03.29.21 , 11:56 Former head of Military Intelligence Directorate said Monday that Israel is “worried” about the strategic partnership and investment deal between China and Iran. Amos Yadlin, who now heads Institute for National Security Studies, told Ynet the deal will include joint military maneuvers, research and development as well as intelligence […]

Shas leader Aryeh Deri to recommend Netanyahu for PM

Moran Azulay Published: 03.29.21 , 11:11 Shas leader Aryeh Deri said that his party will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, and called on Naftali Bennett’s Yamina and Gideon Saar’s New Hope to do the same.”Shas will work to form a right-wing government led by Netanyahu that will preserve the Jewish identity of the state […]

Middle East needs to think globally, but unite locally – opinion

The US is withdrawing militarily and disengaging diplomatically. LEV STESIN MARCH 28, 2021 15:38 For the past century and a half, the Middle East has been a chess board of big powers. Every country, every movement, every entity in the region had to align with one of the superpowers of the day in order to […]

Biden Administration Will Push to Squeeze Israel Within 1949 Armistice Lines

With a $15-million aid package to the Palestinians. Fri Mar 26, 2021 The Biden Administration intends to squeeze Israel back within the 1949 Armistice Lines. A report on this monumental folly is here: “Internal Biden memo said to back 2-state solution along 1967 lines,” by Jacob Magid, Times of Israel, March 17, 2021: The Biden administration will […]