Amid Iran nuke talks, Lapid says Israel has capabilities many ‘cannot even imagine’

In TV interview, foreign minister vows Jewish state ‘will protect itself against the Iranian threat’; promises anyone who misused NSO Group spyware ‘will be brought to justice’ By TOI staff Today, 11:15 pm Edit Foreign Minister Yair Lapid talked up Israel’s military capabilities amid talks between world powers and Iran on restoring the 2015 accord […]

JESUS TEACHES ABOUT ETERNITY

By Dr. Woodhead on December 30, 2021 10:09 pm The Abyss of Hell by Sandro Filipepi Botticelli Cir.1485 Acts of Misguidance Carry Severe Penalties Mark 9:42 42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea (KJV). This teaching that Jesus is bringing forth is closely tied where Jesus held up a little child as an example of servanthood and for judging our receptivity of Him and His Truth. Failure to deter others who would become believers …

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Iran space launch fails to put payloads into orbit – official

The attempted launch drew criticism from the United States, Germany and France. By REUTERS Published: DECEMBER 31, 2021 21:09 Iran’s space launch on Thursday failed to put its three payloads into orbit after the rocket was unable to reach the required speed, a defense ministry spokesman said in remarks carried on state television on Friday. […]

IDF thwarts stabbing attack at West Bank bus stop, kills terrorist

The IDF shot a Palestinian man as he ran toward a bus stop with a knife. The attack comes amid an increase in West Bank violence. JERUSALEM POST STAFF      DECEMBER 31, 2021 10:20DECEMBER 31, 2021 13:59 The IDF thwarted a stabbing attack against civilians at a bus stop at the Giti Avishar junction […]

With Iran in mind, Israel signs deal with US for heavy choppers, refueling planes

Weapons sale to cost $3.1 billion, with the funds coming from military aid Washington provides to Jerusalem By Judah Ari Gross Today, 11:06 am Edit   Judah Ari Gross is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent.   Israel on Thursday signed a long-awaited agreement to purchase a dozen heavy transport helicopters and two additional refueling […]

Abbas to Putin: West Bank poised for ‘explosion’

The New Arab Staff & Agencies 30 December, 2021 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told Russian President Putin that Israeli settlements, land confiscation, and house demolitions in the West Bank could trigger an “explosion”. Israeli policies risk triggering an “explosion” in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday in a telephone conversation […]

Iran launches “three research cargos” into space

Iran launches “three research cargos” into space Iranian media says Iran successfully launched the Simorgh space-launch vehicle (SLV) to 470km altitude with cargos on board. Iranian media released footage of a rocket being launched as evidence. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: DECEMBER 30, 2021 11:39   Updated: DECEMBER 30, 2021 11:44 Iranian media on Thursday […]

Iran prepares commemoration for Qasem Soleimani – analysis

As we approach 2022, the Iranian media is once again heralding Soleimani as a transformative figure who played a key role in the region. SETH J. FRANTZMANPublished: DECEMBER 29, 2021 12:14 It is almost two years since the US killed IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike. Soleimani was leaving Baghdad international […]

Lebanon: Do Not Let the Palestinians Destroy Our Country

by Khaled Abu Toameh December 29, 2021 at 5:00 am A growing number of people in Lebanon fear that… Hamas could drag Lebanon into another war with Israel — as Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist militia, backed by Iran, has done for the past three decades. The fears of the Lebanese are well-grounded in reality. Since 2007, […]

Syria Sharply Condemns Israeli Plans for Economic Investment in the Golan Heights

25 Tevet 5782 – December 29, 2021 Photo Credit: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash9 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Syria sharply criticized Israel on Monday for its plan to double the population of Israelis living in the Golan Heights within five years. “Syria has strongly condemned the dangerous and unprecedented escalation of Israeli occupation authorities in the occupied Syrian […]

Israel to transfer 100M NIS to PA, grant VIP entry permits

Gantz vows ‘confidence-building’ package for Palestinian authority include cash transfers, status approvals for thousands of Palestinians. Published: כ”ה בטבת תשפ”ב 09:12 29.12.21 Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved a number of measures to benefit the Palestinian Authority, following his meeting with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas. The benefits package, which the Defense Ministry described as […]

Iranian, Russian Officials Strike Positive Tone on Nuclear Talks

by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff   Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, seen in Beirut, Lebanon Oct. 7, 2021. Photo: Reuters/Aziz Taher/File Iran and Russia both gave upbeat views on Tuesday about talks that kicked off this week to salvage Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with global powers, although Western nations have said the negotiations are going too slowly. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian […]