Iran’s neighboring country, Azerbaijan, to open embassy in Israel

November 19, 2022 The embassy announcement comes amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and its southern neighbor, Iran. By World Israel News Staff Azerbaijan will open an embassy in Israel, becoming the first Shi’ite Muslim country to do so following a parliamentary vote on Friday. “I welcome the decision by the National Assembly of Azerbaijan to […]

Syria says four soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes on military bases

State media says Israeli aircraft flying over the Mediterranean fired missiles at military positions in coastal and central Syria; no comment from IDF By AP and TOI staff Today, 8:01 am Edit BEIRUT  — Airstrikes hit central and coastal regions of Syria early Saturday, killing four soldiers and wounding one, the Syrian military said, blaming […]

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens nuclear response to US and allies

The isolated country tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday shortly after warning of “fiercer military responses.” By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Published: NOVEMBER 19, 2022 00:16 North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea’s Korean […]

Russia: Not reviving nuclear deal will have ‘irreversible consequences’

Russian officials optimistic on potential revival of the JCPOA • West ‘hysterical’ over drones because of nuke deal By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: NOVEMBER 18, 2022 21:51 Updated: NOVEMBER 18, 2022 22:00     Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attend a meeting in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022. (photo credit: Sputnik/Sergei Savostyanov/Pool via REUTERS) Russia […]

US, France, Germany, UK Welcome IAEA Resolution Calling for Iranian Cooperation with Nuclear Probe

by Andrew Bernard Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi attend a news conference, in Tehran, Iran, September 12, 2021. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS The United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (US+E3) on Friday welcomed an International Atomic Energy […]

Call to Persevere Over Aliyah

Charles Gardner “The return of the Jews to their ancient land is a sure sign that the Lord’s return is imminent.” November 18, 2022 A Ukrainian Jewish child arrives in Tel Aviv with his family, driven to Aliyah by the Russian assault on Ukraine. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 Assisting the return of Jews from the worldwide […]

Call to Persevere Over Aliyah

Charles Gardner “The return of the Jews to their ancient land is a sure sign that the Lord’s return is imminent.” November 18, 2022 A Ukrainian Jewish child arrives in Tel Aviv with his family, driven to Aliyah by the Russian assault on Ukraine. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 Assisting the return of Jews from the worldwide […]

It’s Time for Israel to Untie the American Apron Strings

Melanie Phillips Deep changes in American society are a security risk for Israel. (JNS) Can Israel break its dependency on the United States? The question has always been widely dismissed as unthinkable. But recent events are prompting it to be raised with increasing urgency. The administration of US President Joe Biden has been far from […]

Hamas blames Israel for deadly Gaza fire

18.11.22, 1:45 Hamas is blaming Israel for Thursday’s fire in the Gaza Strip, in which at least 21 people were killed, Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio) reported. According to the report, Hamas said that “for 15 years, Israel has prohibited the entry of equipment and materials into Gaza, which has harmed the ability of the fire […]

North Korea said to fire intercontinental missile able to hit US mainland

The launch is part of a record-breaking blitz in recent weeks that Pyongyang says is a response to Washington’s moves to bolster its protection of regional security allies By AFP Today, 8:18 am Edit SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile Friday, Seoul’s military said, which Japan said may have had […]

The US is focusing more on Iran’s attacks in the region -analysis

Iran and its proxies have also frequently targeted US forces in Syria, but the import of drones to Russia has put increased attention on Tehran. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: NOVEMBER 18, 2022 09:22 CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi visit Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, November 15, 2022. (photo credit: […]

Iran’s nuclear chief refuses to cooperate with IAEA

November 17, 2022 Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog, hopes a meeting with Iran later this month to resolve an impasse over traces of uranium found at undeclared sites will go ahead as scheduled. By JNS Iran said on Wednesday that it would reject a draft resolution proposed by Western nations urging Tehran […]

Israel worries Iran-Russia relations will harm Israeli activity in Syria

There is concern that Iran will make Russia stop Israel from taking action in Syria in return for the drones its supplying for Russia’s war in Ukraine. By AMIR BOHBOT/WALLA! Published: NOVEMBER 16, 2022 21:30 Updated: NOVEMBER 16, 2022 21:57 Illustrative image of an airstrike. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90) The Israeli security system is worried about the […]