Syria: 13 people killed in ISIS attack on a bus

11 soldiers and two civilians killed in attack on a bus in northern Syria claimed by Islamic State.  Elad Benari 21.06.22 04:39     11 government soldiers and two civilians were killed in an attack on a bus in northern Syria on Monday, the defense ministry said, according to Reuters. The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist […]

IAEA report: Iran preparing enrichment escalation at Fordow

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran preparing to use advanced IR-6 centrifuges at underground Fordow site. Elad Benari21.06.22   Iran is escalating its uranium enrichment further by preparing to use advanced IR-6 centrifuges at its underground Fordow site that can more easily switch between enrichment levels, Reuters reported on Monday, citing the newest report by the […]

Hamas and Hezbollah mulling joint military move against Israel

PA organizations discussing cooperation with Hezbollah in a future military confrontation with Israel. Dalit Halevi21.06.22 The Palestinian Arab Samanews website reported on Monday that the Palestinian “resistance organizations” are holding consultations to examine scenarios for a military confrontation with Israel. According to the report, senior members of the organizations held talks on this issue with […]

As Bennett dissolves Knesset to save settler law, a new set of challenges await

The decision to seek elections and transition to caretaker status was not much of a surprise after a year of endless fights. Now the battle over the next election round begins By Carrie Keller-Lynn Today, 2:48 am Edit Although Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s decision to close the chapter on his own government on Monday evening […]

Europe May Shift Back to Coal as Russia Turns Down Gas Flows

June 20, 2022 8:41 am  by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Pipes at the landfall facilities of the ‘Nord Stream 1’ gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo. Europe’s biggest Russian gas buyers were racing to find alternative fuel supplies on Monday and even looking at burning more coal […]

Russia: 9 Israelis killed fighting alongside Ukraine army

Nine Israelis have been killed while fighting alongside the Ukrainian army, Sama news agency reported Russian Foreign Ministry saying yesterday. “There were 35 Israelis fighting with the Ukrainian army, including nine killed, three left Ukraine and 18 are still fighting until now,” a report issued by Russian Foreign Ministry said. Russia has previously accused Israel of standing beside the Ukrainian […]

Russia should not negotiate with US on nuclear issues yet, ex-president says

By REUTERS Published: JUNE 20, 2022 12:08 Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Moscow should not negotiate with Washington on nuclear disarmament until the United States “crawled” back to talks. “We don’t have any relations with the United States now,” Medvedev wrote on the Telegram messaging app. “They are at zero on the Kelvin […]

Iranian engineer’s death at military site attributed to ‘industrial sabotage’

By REUTERS Published: JUNE 20, 2022 11:31 The death of an Iranian Defence Ministry engineer in May 2021 was the result of “industrial sabotage” at a military site in Parchin near the capital Tehran, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on Monday as saying. “The martyr from the Ministry of Defence was himself not the target […]

Iranian cyberattack may be behind false rocket warning sirens in Jerusalem

The National Cyber Directorate suspected that a cyber attack was behind the system malfunction that caused sirens to be sounded across Jerusalem and Eilat for an extended period of time. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 20, 2022 07:28 Rocket siren system in Israel (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons) False rocket warning sirens that were activated across parts […]

Saudi Pundit Calls for Palestinian State in Jordan: Welcome to the ‘Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine’

By David Israel 21 Sivan 5782 – June 20, 2022 Photo Credit: Issam Rimawi/FLASH90 Jordan’s King Abdullah II (L) in Ramallah with his host, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, December 6, 2012. Ali al-Shihabi, an author and commentator on Middle Eastern politics and economics with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia, last week threw a bombshell […]

Iran blames US for stalled nuclear deal revival talks

Khatibzadeh: “Even today, we are ready to return to Vienna to reach a good deal if Washington fulfills its commitments.” By REUTERS Published: JUNE 20, 2022 09:56 Iranian clerics set fire to American flag during the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2022. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS) Iran said on Monday that Tehran […]

Lapid to visit Turkey amid cooperation against Iranian terror threat

Herzog, Erdogan discuss Iranian cell trying to attack, abduct Israeli tourists By LAHAV HARKOV Published: JUNE 19, 2022 16:10 Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu makes a joint statement with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. (photo credit: ASSI EFRATI/GPO) Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plans to visit Ankara and meet with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, on Thursday. Israeli authorities are […]

How Israel is using gas exports to boost its diplomatic standing

A visit to the Leviathan gas rig off the coast of Haifa illustrates the country’s opportunity to up its gas game and wield its diplomatic power across the globe. By YAAKOV KATZ, DAVID BRINN Published: JUNE 18, 2022 14:51 SIX STORIES high with pipes that seem to go on forever: The Leviathan, off the Haifa coast. (photo credit: […]

Gantz: Israel preparing offensive options against Iran ‘if and when’ they’re needed

‘I suggest that the Iranians not test these capabilities,’ defense minister warns, amid efforts by Tehran to target Israeli tourists TOI staffToday, 11:27 pm Israel is preparing offensive options against Iran in case they are needed, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said in an interview with Channel 12 News on Sunday. Tensions between Israel and Iran […]