Biden may succeed in making Israeli-Palestinian peace – opinion

The US president could forge an Israeli-Palestinian peace by restating that 2 states remains the only viable option, and working to create the conditions on the ground to that end. By ALON BEN-MEIR JULY 8, 2021 20:43 The US remains the indispensable power that can bring both Israel and the Palestinians to an enduring peace, […]

Turkey, Russia, and Iran reject Syrian Kurdish self-rule in joint statement

Turkey, Russia, and Iran declared their mutual opposition to any self-rule in Syria’s Kurdish-majority northeast in a joint statement on Thursday, the Iraqi Kurdish news outlet Kurdistan 24 reported. At the 16th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, hosted in Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan, the three countries “rejected all attempts to create new realities […]

Navy Commander: US Afraid of Iran’s Fleet in Atlantic …. Iranian Source

“While Americans are present some 12 miles off Iranian waters, they are afraid of Iran’s naval fleet in the Atlantic that is sailing 5,000 miles far from US,” Rear Admiral Khanzadi said on Saturday. “Our presence in the Atlantic is a response to the Americans’ claims that Iran could never sail in the ocean,” he […]

Iran seeks oil strategy shift, sees Iran Deal as less important

Iran’s oil experts estimate that the world will continue to rely on fossil fuels but that such dependency is declining in western countries. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 10, 2021 16:50 Iran is seeking an energy strategy shift after focusing for too long on the West and Europe, according to an article at Fars News. […]

Iranian transportation ministry’s website taken down by ‘cyber disruption’

Minister warns of potential attacks using ransomware, as national railway company denies Friday ‘chaos’ at train stations caused by cyberattack By Agencies Today, 5:45 pm TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian transportation ministry said Saturday a “cyber disruption” had affected its computer systems and website, while the country’s national railway company denied reports of being hit […]

Hezbollah official: We knew about ‘IDF fraud’ in Israel-Gaza escalation

During Operation Guardian of the Walls, Israel destroyed an underground network of tunnels known as “the Metro” and supposedly did this by diverting international attention away from it. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JULY 10, 2021 08:55 Hezbollah’s deputy secretary-general Sheikh Naim Qassem has claimed that Hezbollah forces in Lebanon knew about the IDF attacks on the […]

US deny Haitian request for extra security after assassination

US law enforcement and intelligence agencies said they were probing American connections to the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. REUTERS JULY 10, 2021 06:07 US law enforcement and intelligence agencies on Friday were probing American connections to this week’s assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, three sources said, the day after two Haitian-American men were […]

Oman FM: We will not be third Gulf state to normalize ties with Israel

“Oman believes in the principle of achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace on the basis of the two-state solution.” EVE YOUNG JULY 10, 2021 11:40 Oman will not be the third country to normalize ties with Israel, Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi told the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper on Saturday. “Oman […]

Israel Shipyards, IAI announce cybersecurity collaboration agreement

Approximately 95% of Israel’s imports arrive via ports. Any potential cyberattack on Israel’s ships or ports could harm the stability and functioning of Israeli maritime transport. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JULY 10, 2021 10:50 Israel Shipyards and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to collaborate in developing a cybersecurity system for vessels, the companies […]

Russian Envoy Says US May Withdraw Forces from Syria Suddenly

July, 10, 2021 – 09:52 TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian President’s Special Envoy to Syria Alexander Lavrentiev called on the militias backed by the US occupation forces to have dialogue with the Syrian government, warning against their continuous reliance on the US as it may withdraw its forces from Syria any time. In a press statement, […]

Hackers breach Iran rail network, disrupt service

Trains were delayed by apparent cyberattacks as hackers posted the phone number of the country’s supreme leader. REUTERS JULY 9, 2021 20:25 Train services in Iran were delayed by apparent cyberattacks on Friday, with hackers posting the phone number of the country’s supreme leader as the number to call for information, state-affiliated news outlets reported. […]

Large explosion in Tehran near state TV, radio headquarters

The explosion happened several hours after a large-scale cyberattack across Iran. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JULY 10, 2021 08:47  A large explosion has been heard in Iran’s capital, according to the Iranian Fars News agency. Tehran’s fire department head said that they “have not received any reports regarding an explosion,” Fars said, although they reportedly clarified […]

Reports of large explosion in Tehran

Large explosion heard in the Iranian capital. Firefighters are making their way to the scene. Elad Benari, Canada , Jul 10 , 2021 12:13 AM   A large explosion was heard in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Friday evening, local media reported. The explosion was reportedly heard in the western part of the city. […]

UNHRC investigator: halt Israeli war crimes on settlements, back ICC

“Israeli settlements do amount to a war crime,” Michael Lynk told the UNHRC during its 47th session in Geneva, as he called for an arms embargo against the Jewish state. By TOVAH LAZAROFF JULY 9, 2021 20:56 The international community must hold Israel accountable for the war crime of West Bank settlement activity by backing […]