Iran is beginning to understand the Abraham Accords – analysis

Iran was surprised to see the recent Negev Summit where Israel hosted the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt. It is now examining how strong this new alliance might be. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: APRIL 3, 2022 12:28Email Twitter Facebook fb-messenger Foreign Minister Yair Lapid welcomes Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry […]

“A Paradigm Shift Western Media Hasn’t Grasped Yet” – Russian Ruble Relaunched, Linked To Gold & Commodities

by Tyler Durden By Ronan Manly of Bullionstar.com With Russia’s central bank having just profoundly altered the international trade and monetary system by linking the Russian ruble to both gold and commodities, journalists in Moscow asked me to write a Q and A article on what these developments mean, and the ramifications of these changes […]

Palestinians vow to avenge three gunmen killed near Jenin

Hamas described the killing of the gunmen as a “cowardly assassination.” By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 2, 2022 15:12 Updated: APRIL 2, 2022 18:39 Palestinian gunmen take part in the funeral of two Palestinians who were shot dead by Israeli security forces during clashes, during their funeral in Jenin, in the West Bank, March 31, 2022. (photo […]

Pakistan’s political chaos could spill over – analysis

What matters is that Pakistan is a populous, nuclear-armed nation that maintains its historic rivalry with India. This means that countries around Pakistan are maneuvering in this new world order. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: APRIL 3, 2022 11:46 PAKISTANI PRIME MINISTER Imran Khan. Last month, a Pakistani minister said the 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack was a […]

North Korea condemns South Korea’s remarks on military ability, warns of action

Joori Roh SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) – Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Sunday condemned the South Korean defence minister’s remarks about the neighbour’s ability to strike against the North, state news agency KCNA reported. The comment “has further worsened the inter-Korean relations and military tension on the […]

Iran and China seek closer cooperation – analysis

The irony of China and Iran working on “counter-terrorism” is that the US has accused Iran’s IRGC of being a terrorist group and the US accuses China of genocide in its treatment of Uighurs. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: APRIL 2, 2022 15:53 (L-R) Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his entourage meet with Ali Khamenei, the Supreme […]

Turkey’s Erdoğan ‘strongly condemns’ terror attacks in Israel

The Turkish president phoned Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to offer his condemnation of the latest Palestinian terror attacks. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: APRIL 1, 2022 18:30 In an unusual move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned the three recent terror attacks that claimed 11 lives, in a call with President Isaac Herzog on Friday. […]

Ukraine attacked oil depot inside Russia – governor

Two attack helicopters entered Belgorod Region, Russia, the governor says Ukraine attacked oil depot inside Russia – governor Fire at oil depot in Belgorod Region, Russia. © RT The fire at an oil facility in Belgorod Region, Russia was caused by a Ukrainian air raid, Governor Vyacheslav Galdkov said on Friday morning. The incident was […]

Will Iran use the Ramadan period to increase tensions with Israel?

Iran knows it can stoke tensions over several thousand miles of potential frontline – including the Gaza Strip, northern Israel and the Golan Heights. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MARCH 31, 2022 20:40 Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem, on May 31, 2019. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) […]

N.Korea may be preparing new nuclear tests to improve arsenal – US, allies

Analysts say that more testing could help North Korea reach its stated goals of making smaller nuclear warheads and improving their reliability. By REUTERS Published: APRIL 1, 2022 10:23 A tactical guided missile is launched, according to state media, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released January 17, 2022 by North Korea’s Korean […]

Turkey Says Gas Pipeline with Israel Not Likely Any Time Soon

JNS News Service29 Adar II 5782 – April 1, 2022 Photo Credit: Preiss /MSC / Wikimedia Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu attends the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19, 2017. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that a gas pipeline with Israel is not possible right now. He said that cutting its dependence on Russia […]

Palestinians warn Israel’s actions will lead to violence during Ramadan

Fatah official told the Post: “The Palestinian Authority can play a role in de-escalating tensions, but only if the Zionist enemy halts its incursions.” By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: MARCH 31, 2022 17:55 The rising tensions between Israel and the Palestinians are reminiscent of the days that preceded the large-scale IDF operation in the West […]

String of balloons near Gaza border is not explosive

Balloons sighted in Gaza border area • Defense Min. calls up Shin Bet reservists • Condition of stabbed civilian improves By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: APRIL 1, 2022 09:17 Updated: APRIL 1, 2022 10:20 MASKED PALESTINIAN supporters of the Islamic Jihad movement prepare incendiary balloons east of Gaza City, to launch across the border fence toward Israel, earlier […]