Ukraine calls on Russia to pull back its troops from the border

During phone call with French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, Dmytro Kuleba stresses importance of being ‘vigilant and firm’ during negotiations with Moscow By AFP Today, 9:21 pm Edit KYIV, Ukraine — Kyiv on Sunday urged Moscow to pull back its troops from Ukraine’s border and continue dialogue with the West, if it is “serious” about […]

Iran nuclear talks reach tipping point, point to unclear future

The issues of the constantly-shifting timeframe and the lack of action taken by the US and EU have underwhelmed the West’s response to Iran. By YONAH JEREMY BOB Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 20:11     MEMBERS OF the JCPOA Joint Commission convene in Vienna last month. (photo credit: EU Delegation in Vienna/European External Action Service/Reuters) A tipping point has […]

The Masks Come Off on the Path to a Nuclear Deal

January 30, 2022 8:41 am The Masks Come Off on the Path to a Nuclear Deal  by Eyal Zisser / Israel Hayom / JNS.org   Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Enrique Mora and Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA […]

Explosive device found in kindergarten in Muqeible in Gilboa

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 13:29     An explosive device was found in a kindergarten in the town of Muqeible in Gilboa. The wireless explosive device was found under a kindergarten by one of the police patrol dogs. The children were evacuated from the kindergarten and the explosive device was neutralized by a sapper […]

Time running out to decide whether Iran can make a deal, Western diplomats say

Nearly 10 months after the negotiations started – with a five-month break imposed by Iran – the hardest issues remain, they say. By LAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS Published: JANUARY 29, 2022 21:34 Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, Abbas Aragchi, attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, September 1, 2020. (photo credit: REUTERS) Negotiations for the US […]

Hamas commander accused of spying for Israel escapes from Gaza prison

Abed al-Karim Abu Odeh, 35, was arrested by Hamas in 2019 on suspicion of mapping underground tunnels for Israel. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 09:19 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2022 09:32 Masked gunmen from the Qassam brigade, the military wing of Hamas, attend the funeral of Mazen Faqha in Gaza City, Saturday, March, 25, 2017. (photo […]

Unique Sites of Israel: Biblical Tadmor (AKA Tamar)

By Nosson Shulman – 28 Shevat 5782 – January 30, 2022 Photo Credit: Bukvoed – CC BY 3.0 The originally Solomonic fortress at Tamar was tiny (see inside red circle). “And Solomon built Gezer and the lower Beth-horon. And Baalath and Tadmor in the desert in the land. (1 Kings: 9: 17-18)” “And the southern side […]

Is Turkey reconciliation gaining support in Israel? – analysis

If Turkey really is a potential partner with Israel against Iran, how come Turkey adores Iran’s leadership and never opposes Iran? By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 10:25 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2022 10:26 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey October 16, 2021 (photo credit: REUTERS/MURAD SEZER) Israel-Turkey relations have been […]

Abbas asked Gantz to release 25 Palestinian prisoners in December meeting – report

Defense minister said to promise to look into request Palestinian Authority leader reportedly said move would bolster his Fatah party by demonstrating that diplomacy is more effective than Hamas kidnappings By TOI staff Today, 11:20 am During a meeting in December, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas asked Defense Minister Benny Gantz to release over two […]

Herzog lands in Emirates for landmark visit, is greeted by Emirati FM

‘I am bringing a blessing of peace to the entire region’ President to meet powerful crown prince, open Israel national day at Dubai Expo during two-day jaunt, as threat of Houthi missiles hangs over Gulf state By Lazar Berman Today, 8:31 amUpdated at 10:42 am   Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporter […]

Macron tells Iran’s Raisi more effort needed in nuclear talks

Iran has rejected any deadline imposed by Western powers. By REUTERS Published: JANUARY 30, 2022 10:20 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2022 11:10     FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron speaks during a video conference with international partners to discuss humanitarian aid for financially-strapped Lebanon, in Paris on December 2. (photo credit: IAN LANGSDON/POOL VIA REUTERS) French President Emmanuel Macron has told […]

Lebanese foreign minister rejects Gulf nations’ demand that Hezbollah disarm

Iran-backed terror group is a ‘Lebanese party par excellence’ and handing over its weapons is ‘out of the question,’ says Abdallah Bouhabib By Agencies and TOI staff Today, 5:46 am   BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon’s foreign minister said Saturday that his country will not disarm the Iran-funded Hezbollah terror group, one of 10 confidence-building measures […]