King of Jordan confirms meeting with Bennett

King Abdullah of Jordan confirmed in an interview with CNN that he met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. “It may not be the ideal government for a two-state solution, which is the ideal solution in my eyes, but the most important thing is to get the Palestinians and Israelis to communicate again,” Abdullah said.

Pro-Iran militias in Iraq warn US over withdrawal doublespeak

The US has indicated that it will withdraw its “combat troops” from Iraq, but do they even exist? SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 25, 2021 12:21 The US indicated it will withdraw “combat troops” from Iraq. But it doesn’t have combat troops there – and pro-Iran militias have indicated they believe America is being misleading. The […]

Can Israel help tensions surrounding the Nile? – opinion

The long-running dispute is between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. It all revolves around the waters of the Nile. NEVILLE TELLER JULY 24, 2021 16:13 On July 8, a disagreement between three African nations that has been simmering for more than a decade reached the floor of the UN Security Council. The altercation concerns the vast […]

Moscow: Situation in Black Sea Being Artificially Ratcheted Up by Outside Powers

The Russian military has reported a major escalation in NATO drilling and reconnaissance activity in the Black Sea. Last month, the Royal Navy tried to test the security of Russia’s maritime borders around Crimea by deploying a destroyer in Russian waters. The incident sparked a major diplomatic scandal between Moscow and London. Outside powers are […]

Israel officially launches direct flights to Morocco

Seven months after Israel and Morocco normalized relations, El Al and Israir both launched their first direct Tel Aviv-Marrakesh flights with a ceremony marking the historic moment. ZEV STUB JULY 25, 2021 12:31 Direct flights between Israel and Morocco began Sunday, seven months after the two countries officially signed an agreement to normalize relations. El […]

Iran rebuffs UN criticism of crackdown on water shortage protests

At least four people have been killed in past week during rallies in country’s southwest By AFP Today, 1:34 am TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Saturday rejected “false accusations” by the UN rights chief on protests over water shortages in the country’s southwest, where at least four people have been killed since last week. Khuzestan, […]

Palestinians accuse Hamas of storing weapons in residential areas

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip said that the explosion that killed 1 and injured 14 on Thursday took place in a warehouse used by Hamas for storing weapons. KHALED ABU TOAMEH JULY 24, 2021 22:13 Palestinian factions and human rights organizations have called on Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups to stop  storing weapons in residential […]

Iranian-backed militias in Syria are buying up real estate – report

Real estate investors reportedly target property that belongs to people who fled the fighting in Syria over the last 10 years, with ownership likely passing to foreigners or Shi’ites linked to Iran. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 25, 2021 12:05 Pro-Iranian and Iranian-backed militias are recruiting locals, buying up land and homes and even seeking “demographic […]

Iranian, Hezbollah Commanders Killed in Israeli Attacks

David Israel16 Av 5781 – July 25, 2021 Photo Credit: Hezbollah on Telegram Hezbollah commander Imad al-Amin. Hezbollah military commander Imad al-Amin was killed last Thursday in an Israeli attack on western Syria, Al Arabiya reported Saturday night. The Hezbollah telegram channel confirmed that the commander was killed while on duty, but did not specify […]

Mideast in turmoil with water and energy shortages amid record heatwave

Temperatures in Iran top 50°C during chaos in country’s southwest over lack of water; Lebanon’s major power station to resume operations, even with economic collapse By AFP and TOI staff Today, 9:44 am   Protesters burn tires to block roads during a demonstration demanding the return of electricity in Basra, southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, July 2, […]