Hamas leader ‘not afraid’ of Israel

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, says he does ‘not take Israel into consideration,’ warns against Jews visiting Temple Mount. Dalit Halevi15.05.2200:47   Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar on Saturday visited the Al Jazeera studios in Gaza to express condolences for the death of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh earlier this week. Abu Aqleh was […]

After international outcry, police open probe into violence at reporter’s funeral

Police say officers were ‘exposed to violence’ and ‘subsequently’ used force; images of Shireen Abu Akleh’s casket almost toppling drew widespread condemnation TOI staffToday, 2:49 pm In the face of growing international outrage, Israel Police announced Saturday that an investigation would be opened into the events surrounding the violence at the funeral of Al Jazeera […]

Hamas warns against Jews visiting Temple Mount on Nakba Day: ‘Will lead to a clash’

Gaza-ruling terror group urges ‘masses’ to foil ‘occupation’s evil plans’ as Jewish activists plan to tour Jerusalem holy site for Second Passover on Sunday By TOI staff Today, 5:34 pm The Gaza-ruling Hamas terror organization on Saturday warned Israel of a “clash” as it urged Palestinians to flock in mass to the Temple Mount in […]

Hezbollah’s weapons divide Lebanon as parliamentary elections to be held Sunday

Calls to dismantle terror group have dominated campaigns of rival factions ahead of vote, the first since economic collapse, deadly Beirut port blast AgenciesToday, 6:20 pm BAALBEK, Lebanon — It was a sea of yellow as thousands of men, women and children waving Hezbollah flags and wearing the group’s trademark yellow caps rallied on a […]

Hamas calls for mass Nakba Day ascent to Temple Mount

Sunday marks both Nakba Day and Pesach Sheni (Second Passover), and both Hamas and Jewish Temple Mount activist organizations called for people to visit, setting up a potential clash. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MAY 14, 2022 14:20 WAVING HAMAS flags after Ramadan prayers on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, April 22. Occupationalists seems to side with […]

Handwritten manuscript of Herzl’s utopian ‘Altneuland’ on display for first time

Each of the 396 pages is insured for $1 million; curator says father of Zionism’s vision of modern Israel is ‘prophecy’ with its depiction of light rail By Michael Horovitz Today, 1:26 pm   The original handwritten German manuscript of Theodor Herzl’s novel, “Altneuland” (Old New Land) went on public display this week for the […]

Russia warns of response if NATO moves nuclear forces closer

UK defense ministry: Ukraine’s Kherson region to request accession into Russia • Moscow has “no hostile intentions” towards Finland, Sweden By REUTERS Published: MAY 14, 2022 09:19 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the executive board of the General Procurator’s Office in Moscow, Russia April 25, 2022. (photo credit: SPUTNIK/MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/KREMLIN VIA […]

Israel, Hamas: A powder keg waiting for a spark to set it off

MILITARY AFFAIRS: One year since Operation Guardian of the Walls, not much has changed in the tense standoff between Hamas and Israel. By ANNA AHRONHEIM Published: MAY 13, 2022 19:02 HAMAS SUPPORTERS attend a protest to support Al-Aqsa mosque, in Gaza, last month. (photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS) Just days before the launch of last May’s Operation Guardian […]

Biden affirms Jordanian role overseeing Muslim sites in Jerusalem after meeting king

White House voices support for maintaining Temple Mount status quote after Jordanian monarch visits, as tensions climb between Amman and Jerusalem By TOI staff and AP Today, 5:17 am The White House on Friday affirmed the Biden administration’s recognition of Jordan’s role overseeing Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem after a meeting between the president King […]

Israel Police: Officers intervened in funeral after rioters seized reporter’s coffin

Images of officers beating mourners spark global outrage Statement says ‘mob’ took Shireen Abu Akleh’s casket against her family’s wishes, prompting police action; brother says mourners were attacked as soon as they left hospital By TOI staff Today, 2:14 amUpdated at 7:31 am   Israeli police said late Friday that officers intervened in the funeral […]