Herzog warmly welcomed in Turkey, Hamas ‘concerned’

The president arrived on a plane decorated with the words “peace,” “future” and “partnership” in Hebrew, Turkish and English. By World Israel News Staff President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Micha Herzog arrived Wednesday for a state visit to Turkey at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Herzog is the first Israeli leader to […]

US wants Israel and other allies to impose sanctions on Russia

We would like to see all of our allies and partners imposing strong sanctions,” a senior US embassy official said. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: MARCH 9, 2022 15:27 Updated: MARCH 9, 2022 22:35 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. (photo credit: Sputnik/Kremlin/Reuters) The United States wants Israel and its allies to enact strong sanctions […]

Iran says Israel will pay for Syria attack that killed 2 Revolutionary Guards

Reuters DUBAI, March 9 (Reuters) – Iran said on Wednesday that anIsraeli air strike in Syria that killed four people including two Iranian Revolutionary Guards officers would be avenged. Syrian state media said the other two victims of Monday’s strike on Damascus were civilians, while the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights identified them as […]

Herzog envisages peace in Middle East as he jets off to Turkey

The Israeli president said he hopes talks with Turkish counterpart Erdogan will lead to positive and advanced diplomatic ties between Israel and Turkey. By LAHAV HARKOV Published: MARCH 8, 2022 16:24 Updated: MARCH 9, 2022 12:01 President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog prior to boarding a plane to Turkey ahead of a meeting with president Recep […]

Saudi Arabia, UAE leaders not returning Biden’s calls, disappointed with US – report

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are disappointed with the Iran nuclear deal, as well as the American response to Houthi terrorist attacks in recent weeks. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MARCH 9, 2022 08:43 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud deliver remarks to reporters before meeting at the […]

EU agrees to consider membership bids of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova

Misty Severi, Breaking News Reporter  | March 07, 2022 11:10 PM The European Union agreed to start examining the membership bids of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova on Monday as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stretched into its 12th day. The French Presidency of the Council of the EU announced on Twitter that its 27 member states […]

IDF unprepared for attacks on hazmat facilities in wartime, comptroller warns

Investigation finds ‘certain gaps’ in threat of drones, incomplete data on military’s competency to respond to hazardous leaks; army says working to ‘implement recommendations’ Emanuel FabianToday, 11:09 am Security and emergency response forces are not fully prepared to deal with attacks on Israel’s many hazardous materials facilities in the event of war, according to a […]

Israel said to believe Ukraine now faces critical choice: capitulation or calamity

Following Bennett’s talks with Putin and Zelensky, Israeli officials say Russia has softened demands, but will likely double down on destructive assault if no capitulation TOI staff9 March 2022, 1:14 am Israel believes Ukraine is at a critical crossroads and must decide between a “difficult” truce offer presented by Russia or risk a new, far […]

Iran vows revenge for 2 IRGC operatives killed in Syria strike attributed to Israel

Israel ‘will pay for this crime,’ Revolutionary Guard says, following airstrike near Damascus that reportedly targeted a weapons and ammunition depot operated by Iran By TOI STAFF and AFPToday, 11:22 pm     Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) march during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the devastating 1980-1988 war with […]

Russia’s Next Target for Intimidation Could Be Israel

As Moscow slides into global pariah status, it will want to upgrade ties with its closest allies on NATO’s southern flank: Syria and Iran BY KSENIA SVETLOVA MARCH 01, 2022 As Russia pounds Ukrainian cities and flaunts its nuclear weapons, there is little doubt that the implications of the war between Russia and the West […]

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims to launch 2nd satellite into space

Today, 10:19 am Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a second satellite into space, the country’s state-run news agency reports, just as world powers await Tehran’s decision in negotiations over the country’s tattered nuclear deal. The IRNA report does not identify where or when the launch took place. However, it comes as Iran’s top diplomat at […]

Russia publishes an official list of states it deems ‘unfriendly’ to it

Russian citizens and companies must apply for a special permit to deal with “unfriendly” foreign entities. By MICHAEL STARR Published: MARCH 7, 2022 13:52 Updated: MARCH 8, 2022 07:25 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. (photo credit: Sputnik/Kremlin/Reuters) A list of foreign states that Russia considers as having committed “unfriendly actions” against “Russia, […]