Russian envoy: Our talks with Israelis don’t focus on Ukraine tensions

Anatoly Viktorov decries ‘hysterical’ speculations around expected Russian invasion; blames US and Europe for arming Kyiv and stoking tensions By Lazar Berman Today, 11:25 am With tensions in Europe continuing to rise, Russia’s ambassador to Israel told the Times of Israel on Wednesday that conversations with Israeli officials have not focused on Ukraine. “We prefer […]

North Korea confirms latest missile tests

Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory producing a “major weapon system”. Elad Benari 28.01.22 North Korea confirmed that it conducted tests of an upgraded long-range cruise missile and a warhead of a tactical guided missile this week, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing state media KCNA. An update to a long-range cruise […]

Israel should act preemptively against Houthis to avoid attacks – expert

The rebel militia group in Yemen recently upped the ante by attacking the UAE, which has caught Israel’s attention. By DANIEL SONNENFELD/THE MEDIA LINE Followers of the Houthi movement carry a mock drone during a rally held to mark the Ashura in Saada, Yemen, September 10, 2019. (photo credit: REUTERS/NAIF RAHMA) An attack on the capital of […]

Is Iran building a narco-state in southern Syria? – opinion

It may be only a matter of time before Iran puts in place drones for use with its multi-layered terror-narco militia mafia state it is building in southern Syria. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JANUARY 27, 2022 17:02 Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing IAEA headquarters, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, […]

Bennett to ‘Post’: Israel will continue its strategy to stop Iran even if there’s a deal

“We will protect ourselves by ourselves. Even if there is an agreement, we’re not committed to it. We will preserve our freedom to act.” By LAHAV HARKOV Published: JANUARY 27, 2022 18:00Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Prime Minister Naftali Bennett enters his office this week after an interview with The Jerusalem Post. (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90) […]

Israel cannot panic over the prospect of a nuclear Iran – opinion

Even if Iran wants to destroy Israel, this does not mean it would be prepared to pay any price to do so. By GERSHON HACOHEN Published: JANUARY 26, 2022 17:54 ADDRESSING THE UN General Assembly in 2012, then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu draws a red line on an illustration depicting Iran’s ability to create a nuclear weapon. (photo […]

US updates Israel on nuclear talks in virtual meet of national security advisers

Jake Sullivan assures Eyal Hulata that while Biden administration still prefers diplomacy to prevent nuclear Iran, it’s ‘preparing alternative options’ if Vienna talks fail Jacob MagidToday, 10:54 pm US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulata, met virtually Wednesday to discuss the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna, with Sullivan assuring Hulata […]

Turkey and Israel seek to normalise relations despite mutual concerns

Dr Adnan Abu Amer January 26, 2022 at 9:51 am In recent weeks, relations between Turkey and Israel have thawed slightly, despite hostile statements by their leaders. Decision-makers in both countries are trying to bring the relationship out of the depths through the media as well as political and security channels. Behind the serious consideration […]

US nuke deal negotiators quit, demanding tougher stand on Iran

Three members of US negotiating team at Vienna talks with Iran reportedly quit, frustrated with weak stand vis-a-vis Tehran. Israel National News 25.01.22 12:57 The American negotiating team dispatched to Vienna for nuclear talks with Iran has split over disagreements over how tough of a stance towards Tehran the US should take, according to a […]

ISIS cells are reappearing in Syria and Iraq

Researcher: Foreign countries not repatriating their citizens who fought with Islamic State will result in repeated prison breaks. By KSENIA SVETLOVA/THE MEDIA LINE Published: JANUARY 25, 2022 05:06 A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014. The offshoot of al Qaeda which has […]

Israel said holding talks with Russia over Syria standoff, may limit air campaign

Moscow reportedly announces joint jet patrols with Damascus will become regular occurrence; report claims Israeli officials struggling to understand reason for sudden policy change By TOI staff and Agencies Today, 10:34 pm Israeli military officials are reportedly holding talks with Russian army officers to calm tensions after Moscow’s Defense Ministry said Monday that it held […]