Hamas sets an ultimatum for next week

Hamas and Islamic Jihad threat a military confrontation if Israel does not meet their demands by January 13. Dalit Halevi 07.01.22 Senior Egyptian sources told the Al-Rai Al-Aam newspaper on Thursday that Hamas and Islamic Jihad are pessimistic about the indirect negotiations with Israel and are accusing the Jewish state of procrastinating when it comes […]

Iran-backed militant targeted by shooting near Baghdad – report

An investigation into the attack has been opened by security forces. TZVI JOFFREPublished: JANUARY 6, 2022 17:56JANUARY 6, 2022 22:24 A member of the Kata’ib Hezbollah militia, part of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces, was targeted by a shooting attack at his home near Baghdad on Thursday, in which five members of his family were […]

US reduces Iran sanctions threat from any violation to 90% enrichment

There is a sense in Jerusalem that if Russia invades Ukraine, it could sharply change how the US deals with Iran. Published: JANUARY 6, 2022 21:20 The US wants to use “snapback sanctions” to deter Iran from enriching weapons-grade uranium – a mechanism that was meant to be used in response to any violation of […]

Russia sends paratroopers to Kazakhstan to quell deadly unrest

Armored personnel carriers and troops arrive in Almaty on Thursday. Internet in the country is mostly shut down. Eight police and national guard troops killed, 1,000 people injured during protests REUTERSJANUARY 5, 2022 11:18JANUARY 6, 2022 10:48 Russia has sent paratroopers into Kazakhstan as part of an international peacekeeping force to quell deadly unrest in […]

Blinken speaks with Lapid

06.01.22 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Wednesday with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. “The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed a range of regional and global challenges, including the risks of further Russian aggression against Ukraine as well as the challenges posed by Iran. Secretary Blinken reiterated the Administration’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security,” […]

US-led coalition under fire in Iraq and Syria

The US-led coalition has been attacked on a regular basis since the elimination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Elad Benari 06.01.22 The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State (ISIS) group came under fire Wednesday in Iraq and Syria but reported no casualties. The surge of attacks targeting bases used by the coalition comes as Tehran […]

UN peacekeepers attacked in southern Lebanon

Unknown perpetrators attack group of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, vandalize their vehicles and steal official items. Israel National News 06.01.22 Unknown perpetrators attacked a group of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, vandalizing their vehicles and stealing official items from them, a UN official quoted by The Associated Press said on Wednesday. The UN force, […]

Iran seeking to prosecute 127 for death of top general

Iran says it has sent letters to 9 countries asking for measures against 127 culprits in elimination of Qassem Soleimani. Elad Benari 06.01.22 Iran announced on Wednesday that it seeks to prosecute 127 suspects for involvement and cooperation in the January 2020 elimination of senior commander Qassem Soleimani, the Fars news agency reported. Iranian Judiciary […]