US forces shoot down explosive-laden drone over Baghdad embassy

US has offered a $3 million reward after at least 6 armed drone attacks on its forces in Iraq this year; no injuries reported 6 July 2021, 2:01 am BAGHDAD — US forces shot down an armed drone above their embassy in Baghdad on Monday night, Iraqi security officials said, hours after a rocket attack […]

Bennett and Putin agree to meet during first phone call

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett holds first call with Vladimir Putin, agree to face-to-face meeting. By TOVAH LAZAROFF JULY 5, 2021 21:40 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Russian President Vladimir Putin made plans to meet in the near future, when the two leaders held their first phone call on Monday since the new government was sworn […]

Large fire reported near Tehran, background unclear – report

The fire broke out in Karaj, south of Tehran, the city where an alleged attack targeted a nuclear facility reportedly used to produce centrifuges. TZVI JOFFRE JULY 5, 2021 21:02 A large fire was reported at a warehouse or factory next to a highway near Tehran on Monday afternoon, with the purpose of the warehouse […]

Gantz: ‘Iran creating Middle East arms race’

“The entire Middle East is on the verge of an eminent arms race if Iran continues to advance towards nuclear capabilities,” Gantz said. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News Outgoing President Reuven Rivlin and Defense Minister Benny honored Israel’s top security and intelligence developers, awarding the 2021 Israel Defense Prize to four classified projects on […]

US military shifts Army basing from Qatar to Jordan in move that could provide leverage against Iran

J.P. Lawrence Stars and Stripes July 1, 2021 The U.S. has closed sprawling bases in Qatar that once stored warehouses full of weaponry and transferred the remaining supplies to Jordan, in a move that analysts say positions Washington to deal better with Iran and reflects the military’s changing priorities in the region. Military leaders shuttered […]

Defense minister: Israel will act whenever, wherever needed against Iran

In TV interview, Gantz also warns war could again break out in Gaza Strip, as terror groups continue to launch arson balloons into Israel; offers to help Lebanon Judah Ari Gross4 July 2021, 11:31 pm Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Sunday said Israel would act wherever and whenever necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a […]

Erdogan: ‘We are present in Libya, Iraq, Syria, Azerbaijan, and will remain there’

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday that his country is present in Libya, Azerbaijan, Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean and will remain in these areas. This came in a speech delivered by Erdogan on Friday, during his inspection of the tank track factory in the north-western Turkish state of Sakarya. He stressed […]

Israel said seeking European donors to provide Gaza funding alongside Qatar

According to report, Bennett’s government is keen to expand the list beyond Gulf state and has asked Germany and 2nd unnamed nation to contribute to controversial payments By TOI staff Today, 7:48 am Israel is reportedly seeking to recruit new donor countries willing to funnel cash into the Gaza Strip to keep a threatened humanitarian […]

The UN adopts Black Lives Matter, is mum on persecuted Christians

Christians in Africa have begged the UN to save them from slaughter at the hands of Muslims. Incredibly, the UN is ignoring them. Op-ed. Giulio Meotti‏ , Jul 05 , 2021 7:47 AM Western states must take “immediate measures” against the “systemic racism” of which blacks are victims, said Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for […]