Russia again cuts natural gas exports thru European pipeline

Move comes as Israel, Egypt and European Union sign memorandum of understanding on gas sales. By Associated Press. Russia’s Gazprom announced a reduction in natural gas flows through a key European pipeline for the second day in a row Wednesday, creating further energy turmoil for Europe as it tries to reduce its extensive use of […]

Israel, EU, Egypt sign MOU to supply natural gas to Europe

Historic agreement will see Israel help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian energy together with Egypt. Gary Willig15.06.22   Israel, Egypt and the European Union signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday under which Israel will begin exporting natural gas to Europe. The MOU was signed at a ceremony in Cairo. Under the terms of the […]

Nir Orbach nearing deal to bring down Bennett

Orbach is expected to vote to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday. By GIL HOFFMAN Published: JUNE 15, 2022 20:38 Updated: JUNE 15, 2022 21:09 MK’s Idit Silman and Nir Orbach arrive for a party meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 16, 2022 (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90) Likud sources predicted on Wednesday that Prime […]

US pushing Israel to avoid unilateral steps in lead-up to Biden visit

Washington particularly concerned about Israeli plan to advance ‘doomsday’ settlement construction in E1 area, with PA threatening to downgrade ties if such steps proceed By Jacob Magid Today, 9:56 pm Edit The US administration has been pushing Israel to avoid taking unilateral steps that would further damage ties with the Palestinians in the lead-up to […]

TV report: Ankara warns Iran against attacking Israelis in Turkey

Today, 9:37 pm According to an unsourced report on Channel 12 news, Ankara has conveyed “blunt and forceful messages” to Tehran that it is not prepared to allow Iran to use its territory to carry out or organize acts of terrorism against other states. The report comes amid an urgent Israeli warning to its citizens not […]

US says Iran raising tensions as satellite images show prep for space rocket launch

Tehran does not confirm space mission that comes after five failed launches in a row; analysts believe Tehran to test new satellite rocket called Zuljanah Jon GambrellToday, 3:20 am DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran appeared to be readying for a space launch Tuesday as satellite images showed a rocket on a rural desert […]

Islam

June 15, 2022Daniel Woodhead Title: Various Arab Tribes at the Beginning of Islam Cir 600 A.D. 50 A.H. (Anno Hegirae) Source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-Islamic_Arabia [1]In A.D. 627 Muhammad the founder of Islam while fleeing a Meccan tribe decided to attack the Jewish tribe of the Qurayza, which had refused to convert to Islam. He had trenches […]

Russia tells Ukraine to surrender in Sievierodonetsk by Wednesday

More than 500 civilians are trapped alongside soldiers inside the Azot chemical factory • Ukraine says Russia plans to assault Sloviansk from the north and along a front near Bakhmut to the south. By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 15, 2022 00:30 Updated: JUNE 15, 2022 09:42 Smoke rises after a military strike on a compound of Sievierodonetsk’s […]

Unprecedented Security for Israelis in Istanbul for Fear of Iranian Revenge

David Israel16 Sivan 5782 – June 15, 2022 Photo Credit: Esin Ustun / Eminonu The Night Market in Istanbul. Turkish police have placed increased security in the hotel complex that’s home to the many Israelis who returned to visit Istanbul in recent weeks. Nevertheless, following the urgent travel alert that was issued by the Israeli […]

Former US ambassador: No doubt Saudis preparing for normalization

15.06.22 Former US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, told Galei Tzahal that Biden’s expected visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia would lead to normalization between the two countries. “There is no doubt that it is possible to advance the process in this direction. It does not mean that they will join the Abraham Accords in […]

Shaked pressuring Bennett: Agree to right-wing government in the current Knesset

If his government disintegrates, Bennett will consider joining a right-wing government led by Netanyahu. Israel National News   Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked is pressuring Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to agree to the formation of a right-wing government in the current Knesset. This would mean Bennett giving up the role of Prime Minister. Shaked is not […]