Cyprus weighing proposed pipeline to funnel natural gas from Israel

Energy minister says Cypriot government is waiting to hear from Jerusalem on how much gas it’s willing to export to Europe, amid energy crisis compounded by Russia’s war in Ukraine By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS 20 December 2022, 1:08 am   NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The government of Cyprus is weighing a proposal for a pipeline that […]

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in the Damascus area

Syrian TV reports explosions heard over the capital following alleged Israeli air strike. Elad Benari 19.12.22, 23:52   Syrian TV on Monday evening reported an Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. According to the report, sounds of explosions were heard in the area and Syria’s air defense systems responded to the attack.

Secret document reveals: EU will help Arabs take over Area C

A EU expose divulges a secret plan to help the PA gain control over Israeli land in Judea and Samaria. Israel National News19.12.22, 20:51   A document drafted by the European Commission in Eastern Jerusalem calls for helping the Palestinian Authority actively take control of land in Area C, which is supposed to be under […]

Iran says regional summit off Dead Sea coast a good opportunity to revive nuke talks

Iran says regional summit off Dead Sea coast a good opportunity to revive nuke talks Jordan set to host ‘Baghdad II’ conference, bringing together Iraq, France and main players in Mideast, including rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, in effort to defuse tensions By AFP Today, 8:26 pm   TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign minister said […]

Gantz: Time has come to put serious pressure on Iran

Defense Minister at Jewish Media Summit: Ties between us were forged 3,000 years ago and are stronger than any 1 government. Israel National News 19.12.22, 21:13   Defense Minister and Chairman of the National Unity Party Benny Gantz delivered remarks this evening at the opening gala night and Hannukah candle-lighting ceremony of the annual Jewish […]

Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit sites in Damascus area, two soldiers wounded

State news agency reports air defenses engage Israeli missiles over Syrian capital; extent of damage to targeted sites unclear By Emanuel Fabian 20 December 2022, 12:14 amUpdated: Today, 12:32 am   Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent.   Israel launched airstrikes against unknown targets near the Syrian capital Damascus late Monday, […]

Iran won’t ‘seek permission’ to boost Russia ties, rejecting US alarm

FM spokesperson accuses Washington of waging propaganda war after CIA chief says Moscow’s relationship with Tehran ‘poses real threats’ to Mideast allies AFPToday, 9:30 pm TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday it would not “seek permission from anyone” to expand relations with Russia, dismissing US concerns over a growing military partnership between Tehran […]