Syria, Russia carry out joint exercise after alleged Israeli air strikes

Syrian aircraft battle against warplanes and drones while Russian jets provide cover in first drill since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine three months ago By Albert Aji and Emanuel Fabian 8 June 2022, 12:24 am DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The air forces of Russia and Syria conducted a joint drill over the war-torn country Tuesday, the […]

‘Waste of Money’: Israel Bashes UN Probe Blaming ‘Occupation’ of Palestinian Areas Continued Conflict

June 7, 2022 3:18 pm ‘Waste of Money’: Israel Bashes UN Probe Blaming ‘Occupation’ of Palestinian Areas Continued Conflict by Sharon Wrobel A Palestinian throws a chair at burning tires during clashes with Israeli forces following a raid, in Jenin in the West Bank April 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman/File Photo Israel has dismissed the findings […]

Iran should withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty, says Khamenei rep.

“The West is concerned that the NPT…will fail and a domino effect will begin as countries withdraw from the treaty.” By TZVI JOFFRE Published: JUNE 7, 2022 22:49 A number of new generation Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during Iran’s National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran April 10, 2021 (photo credit: IRANIAN PRESIDENCY OFFICE/WANA (WEST […]

PA’s Abbas dismisses US bid to boost ties unless consulate reopened

Palestinian leader asks Blinken to hold off on appointing special envoy; US advance team will discuss issue further with Abbas in meeting this weekend Jacob MagidToday, 10:30 pm Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed his dissatisfaction with the series of steps the Biden administration is planning to introduce in order to boost ties with […]

Iran Has Enough Fissile Material for 3 Nuclear Warheads

Hana Levi Julian9 Sivan 5782 – June 7, 2022 Photo Credit: Tehran Times Uranium enrichment centrifuges at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Iran has enough fissile material to produce three nuclear warheads, an Israeli official said Monday, according to a report published by Israel Hayom. The news came as the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency’s […]

Top general threatens to take out Hezbollah operatives building on border

Amid tensions over gas dispute, IDF Northern Command chief says work on posts along frontier intensifying, but Hezbollah operatives ‘will pay the price’ in future conflict By TOI staff Today, 9:53 pm   The Hezbollah terror group has recently stepped up building on fighting infrastructure near Lebanon’s border with Israel, but the Israeli army will […]

Why is Lebanon threatening Israel now? – analysis

Is Hezbollah trying to create a casus belli to attack Israel or Israeli gas platforms? By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JUNE 6, 2022 15:04 Lebanese President Michel Aoun heads a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon April 26, 2022. (photo credit: DALATI NOHRA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) Lebanon’s political leadership is threatening Israel, claiming that any Israeli […]

Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Syria – report

June 7, 2022 The IDF has remained silent on the report, as it usually does after reported operations in Syria. By Aryeh Savir, TPS The Israeli Air Force (IAF) attacked targets near Damascus in Syria on Monday, the country’s state media reported, causing damage to the targets. SANA news reported that the Syrian army’s air […]

Hit pause on reviving Iran nuclear deal – opinion

The JCPOA’s many flaws were evident from the outset. The deal was signed despite Iranian officials not providing answers to many questions or documents they were asked about. By DEBORAH GASTFREUND SCHUSS Published: JUNE 6, 2022 21:03 IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of the leader of the 1979 revolution, […]

Israel and Saudi Arabia said in US-brokered talks to improve relations

Jerusalem stands to benefit as Washington repairs ties with ‘pariah’ Riyadh and defuses criticism at home; young Saudis reportedly more inclined to favor normalization By TOI staff Today, 11:09 pm   Saudi Arabia is engaging in talks with Israel on economic ties and “security arrangements,” as it adjusts to shifting attitudes in the Middle East, […]

In blow to coalition, Knesset votes down bill to renew West Bank law

Carrie Keller-Lynn A bill that would renew the application of Israeli criminal and some civil law to Israelis in the West Bank fails its first reading in the Knesset plenum after two coalition MKs vote against the measure and four other coalition MKs avoid the vote. The result is a serious setback for the rickety […]

Lebanon: Will Hezbollah Attack Israel’s Offshore Gas Rig?

Abu Ali Express8 Sivan 5782 – June 6, 2022 Photo Credit: Alma Center A map illustrating the area under contention between Israel and Lebanon. The arrival of the Energean offshore rig at the Israeli “Karish” natural gas field is shaking Lebanon. The country is going through a dire and deteriorating economic crisis and can only […]

Syria Reports ‘Hostile Missiles’ Over Damascus

Hana Levi Julian8 Sivan 5782 – June 6, 2022 Photo Credit: SANA Israeli Air Force attack near Damascus, March 7, 2022. Syrian state media reported late Monday night that its aerial defense force was “confronting hostile missiles over the southern region.” More of the aerial activity in northern Israel, amid reported Israeli strikes on southern […]

Syria reports Israeli attack on Damascus

Syria claims to have activated air defenses against Israeli attack on its capital. 06.06.22   Syrian media sources reported on Monday evening that Israeli warplanes attacked several targets in the region of the Syrian capital of Damascus. According to the reports, Syrian air defense systems were activated against the incursions. Three weeks ago, the official […]