Month: October 2021
Why the attack on America’s Tanf base in Syria matters – analysis
Tanf is a lonely US base in Syria near the Jordanian and Iraqi border. As such, it is of strategic value because of where it is. SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 21, 2021 10:40 An attack on a US base in Syria took place on Wednesday night. US officials told media that unmanned aerial systems and […]
US, Israeli Diplomat, Dangling Saudi Relations in Return for ‘Palestinian Consulate’
David Israel15 Heshvan 5782 – October 21, 2021 Photo Credit: Casa Rosada; Google Maps Israel’s Consul in Dubai Ilan Sztulman and the US ‘Palestinian consulate’ in Jerusalem. Israel’s Consul in Dubai Ilan Sztulman told Globes on Tuesday (כך מתכננת ישראל להגיע ליחסים עם מדינות נוספות במפרץ, ביניהן סעודיה) that there has been a recent acceleration […]
Drone attack targeting US forces reported in Syria
While pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have increasingly used drones, the use of drones in Syria against US forces is relatively rare. SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 21, 2021 00:37 An attack aimed at Tanf, a lonely outpost in Syria near the Jordanian and Iraqi border, was reported on Wednesday night. There were no casualties, according to […]
Biden aide raises Israel normalization in meet with Saudi crown prince — report
Mohammed bin Salman doesn’t dismiss proposal raised by US national security adviser, but gives list of steps Riyadh would expect in return, including warming of ties with US Today, 6:07 pmUpdated at 6:12 pm US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly raised the notion of Saudi Arabia normalizing ties with Israel during a meeting with […]
The Perfect Day
Dr, Mike Murphy October 17,2021 Recently I asked several people, “What would be your perfect day?” Some of their answers made me smile. One woman told me that perfection would come if for just one day she could get her husband and her children to actually listen to her. Another elderly woman told me that her perfect day would be finding a spot close to the door when she went to the local Walmart. One first grade teacher told me that her perfect day would be not having to use the words ‘be quiet” more than twenty times. One man …
Bennett ‘Surprised’ by US Pressure on Settlements; Biden to Reopen Jerusalem’s ‘Palestinian’ Consulate
By David Israel – 14 Heshvan 5782 – October 20, 2021 Photo Credit: Google Maps The old Ameican consulate at 20 Agron Street in western Jerusalem. Israel’s Army Radio reported Wednesday morning that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was surprised by US pressure on him regarding the construction of settlements in Judea and Samaria. According to […]
Deadly attacks hit Damascus and rebel-held northwest
Two explosive devices went off as the bus was on the Hafez al-Assad bridge, it said, adding a third device was defused by an army engineering unit. REUTERS OCTOBER 20, 2021 10:40 A bomb targeting a military bus in Damascus killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, state media reported, while witnesses and rescue workers […]
Report: Israel working to double population of Jordan Valley
The goal of the government program will be to double the number of families from 1,500 to 3,000 within four years. Arutz Sheva Staff , Oct 20 , 2021 9:39 AM The Ministry of Construction is formulating a plan to double the number of Israelis living in the Jordan Valley, the newspaper Israel Hayom reports. […]
IDF closes off areas near Gaza border amid warnings of attack
Decision comes after both Hamas and Islamic Jihad threatened to renew violence along the frontier in recent weeks By Judah Ari Gross Today, 1:32 pm The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday closed off a number of areas near the Gaza border amid threats of attack by terror groups in the enclave. The five sites affected […]
New Iranian president says US should lift sanctions to prove it wants talks
Ebrahim Raisi claims Tehran ‘never left’ stalled Vienna talks; US warning window for diplomacy is closing By AP 19 October 2021, 1:28 am Edit TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president said Monday the United States should lift the sanctions on his country to prove it is serious about restarting stalled nuclear talks in Vienna. In an […]
Israel said to approve $1.5 billion budget for potential strike on Iran
Sum said to include funds for aircraft, intel-gathering drones and unique armaments needed for attack; report comes days after US announces successful test of new bunker buster By TOI staff 19 October 2021, 12:58 am Edit Israel has approved a budget of some 5 billion shekels ($1.5 billion) to be used to prepare the military […]
Iran pursuing contracts for buying defense equip. from Russia
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran needs a roadmap to develop its relations with its neighbors, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that implementation of contracts for purchasing defense equipment from Russia will be pursued. Major-General Mohammad Bagheri, who is in Moscow to meet with Russian military officials, made the […]
WATCH: Could Israeli gas help Lebanon out of its energy crisis?
October 18, 2021 An Arab plan to help Lebanon recover from an energy crisis may hinge on Israeli gas being part of the arrangement. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAS1paXs2A0?feature=oembed] EnergyLebanonTamar gas field