Syrian air defenses respond to alleged Israeli airstrike

The incident comes one month after the last alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Published: OCTOBER 21, 2022 23:19 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019. (photo credit: SANA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) Syrian air defenses intercepted an alleged Israeli missile attack over the capital Damascus and the southern region late on Friday and explosions […]

Syria says Israeli airstrikes target Damascus, south

State media claims missiles shot down in what would be first alleged attack since bombing of Damascus airport that killed five over a month ago By AFP and TOI staff Today, 11:38 pm   Syria said Israeli missiles targeted areas near Damascus late Friday, the first alleged Israeli airstrike on the country in over a […]

Hamas warns against Israel-Egypt-PA deal on natural gas near Gaza

The development of the fields has been held up for over two decades due to disputes with Israel and economic difficulties, including disputes surrounding an agreement granting Israel surplus gas. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: OCTOBER 20, 2022 17:44 Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2022 08:09 Palestinians sail with boats towards the maritime border with Israel as smoke rises from a […]

IRGC Chief Warns Saudis Against ‘Relying on Israel’

26 Tishri 5783 – October 21, 2022 In an apparent reference to the strengthening ties between Israel and Gulf Arab governments, Tehran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency said on Thursday that Iranian officials had told Saudi Arabia’s leaders they should stop relying on Israel. “This is our warning. Your house is that of a spider [fragile]. You have relied […]

Iran blasts warming Saudi relations with Israel

‘Israel is collapsing, this will be the end of your era,’ top Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia Israel National News20.10.22, 19:50   A top Iranian general warned Saudi Arabia Thursday against ‘relying’ on Israel, claiming that the Jewish state “is collapsing” and will lead to disaster for the Saudi royal family. Major General Hossein Salami, […]

Report: Russia draws down forces in Syria, removes S-300 air defense system

Israeli and Western officials tells NY Times the development could affect Jerusalem’s calculations on providing aid to Kyiv By TOI staff Today, 11:06 am Russia has drawn down forces in Syria, including removing a sophisticated air defense system that has been a major threat to Israeli Air Force operations in the country, according to a […]

Biden administration’s problem with Saudi Arabia

Why its diplomacy doesn’t work By JACOB OLIDORT, SAM BUCHAN Published: OCTOBER 20, 2022 03:38 President Biden’s visit with Saudi leadership (photo credit: REUTERS) President Joe Biden threatened “consequences,” including virtually severing the US-Saudi bilateral relationship over the kingdom’s recent cuts to oil production. It is an extreme position, to be sure, but not a surprising outcome given that he […]

Iran, Russia accused of violating UN ban with drone transfers

Ukraine invites experts from world body to inspect UAVs used in attacks, drawing threat from Moscow to ‘reassess’ relationship with United Nations By Edith M. Lederer Today, 6:00 am Edit UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine accused Iran of violating a UN Security Council ban on the transfer of drones capable of flying 300 kilometers and […]

Iran, Russia accused of violating UN ban with drone transfers

Ukraine invites experts from world body to inspect UAVs used in attacks, drawing threat from Moscow to ‘reassess’ relationship with United Nations Edith M. LedererToday, 6:00 am UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine accused Iran of violating a UN Security Council ban on the transfer of drones capable of flying 300 kilometers and invited UN experts […]

Israel refuses to provide weapons of any kind to Ukraine

October 19, 2022 Israel’s Defense Minister meets with European Union ambassadors, says Israel will continue to offer humanitarian aid to Ukraine – but no weapons, adding Israel could build Ukraine an early warning system. By World Israel News Staff Israel will not provide Ukraine with weapons of any kind, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said […]

Lebanese President Asks Total Energies to Begin Drilling for Med Gas

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)24 Tishri 5783 – October 19, 2022 Lebanese President Michel Aoun has urged French multinational Total Energies to begin drilling in the Mediterranean Sea as soon as possible. Aoun met with a group from the company and requested that drilling begin immediately to compensate for the time spent in indirect negotiations with […]

N.Korea fires shots to warn S.Korea, urges ‘enemies’ to stop tensions

North Korea’s military said it has ordered its troops to fire more artillery shells off its east and west coasts on Wednesday. By REUTERS Published: OCTOBER 19, 2022 01:53 Updated: OCTOBER 19, 2022 09:20 Self propelled artillery roll pass during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea’s foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018 […]