U.S. says ‘critical’ to de-escalate Jerusalem tensions

Published: 05.08.21 , 00:17 The United States called Friday for de-escalation in East Jerusalem and warned against carrying out a threatened eviction of Palestinian families that has sent tensions soaring.”We’re deeply concerned about the heightened tensions in Jerusalem,” said deputy State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter.She said it was “critical” to “de-escalate tensions” and avoid any […]

Iranian ‘Supreme Leader’ Khamenei Delivers ‘Quds Day’ Rant Against Israel

May 7, 2021 4:00 pm  Iranian ‘Supreme Leader’ Khamenei Delivers ‘Quds Day’ Rant Against Israel  by Algemeiner Staff   Iran’s so-called “Supreme Leader,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a lengthy speech devoted to the elimination of the State of Israel on Friday, as the Islamist regime marked “Quds Day” — its annual day of demonstrations and […]

Abbas blames Israel for Jerusalem violence

Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Friday blamed Israel for the ongoing clashes in Jerusalem. Speaking on Palestine TV, Abbas said that “the international community must take responsibility and stop the aggression.” (Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on […]

Two terrorists killed after opening fire towards military base

No Israeli injuries were reported after three Palestinians opened fire. ANNA AHRONHEIM JERUSALEM POST STAFF MAY 7, 2021 12:17 Two Palestinians were killed and a third seriously wounded after opening fire towards a Border Police officer base in the northern West Bank on Friday, the last day of Ramadan. The three terrorists, all three of them […]

Ethiopia dam threatens safety of half of Sudan’s population

The Sudanese authorities said yesterday that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam threatens the safety of half of the Sudanese population, news agencies reported. Speaking to the media, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Yasser Abbas stressed a political will is needed to reach a solution for the dispute over the dam. The Sudanese minister said […]

Nuclear deal possible in weeks despite gaps if Iran takes decision

Iran has “continued to take steps that are restarting dangerous parts of their program that the nuclear agreement stopped,” he told MSNBC. REUTERS OMRI NAHMIAS MAY 6, 2021 22:54 While big gaps remain between Washington and Tehran, there could be an agreement within weeks for both to resume compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal […]

Shooting Attack at IDF Base: 3 terrorists killed in attack on Israeli base in Samaria

  Terrorists eliminated after opening fire on IDF base in Samaria. Arutz Sheva Staff , May 07 , 2021 10:41 AM | updated: 10:53 AM   Archive image צילום: נדב גולדשטיין/TPS A terrorist shooting attack was reported in Samaria Friday morning, days after a deadly shooting at a Samaria bus stop. The incident occurred outside […]

Amid tensions, police bolster presence in Jerusalem ahead of Ramadan prayers

Gaza terror groups threaten response after another night of violence in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah; IDF on alert in West Bank following deadly West Bank drive-by attack By TOI staff Today, 10:12 am Police were gearing up for possible unrest around Jerusalem’s Old City ahead of Ramadan prayers on Friday afternoon, after a night of […]

Third rocket attack targets US forces in Iraq

The Iraqi army yesterday announced that two rockets had targeted the Ain Al-Asad Air Base where American forces are stationed, in the third such attack in three days. The army’s media cell said in a statement that the two rockets fell on an unoccupied segment of the Ain Al-Asad Air Base, “without causing damage or […]

European powers tell Israel to stop Jewish building in east Jerusalem

The joint statement came as tensions mounted in east Jerusalem ahead of a hearing that could see Palestinian families evicted from Sheikh Jarrah. REUTERS MAY 7, 2021 10:01 France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain urged Israel on Thursday to halt the expansion of Jewish building in east Jerusalem. The joint statement came as tensions mounted […]