At least 53 killed in Islamic State attack in Syria

The bodies all had gunshot wounds to the head By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 17, 2023 20:50 Updated: FEBRUARY 18, 2023 04:40 A SUSPECTED ISIS member sits blindfolded in a Taliban Special Forces car in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. (photo credit: WANA VIA REUTERS) At least 53 civilians were killed in an attack in Syria’s central desert province of […]

Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer – report

Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: FEBRUARY 17, 2023 21:14 Updated: FEBRUARY 17, 2023 22:06 A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019. (photo credit: NAZANIN TABATABAEE/WANA VIA REUTERS) […]

ISIS leader killed, US troops wounded in raid in Syria

ISIS leader Hamza al-Homsi killed and four US troops wounded in US helicopter raid on northeast Syria. Elad Benari, Canada  Feb 17, 2023, 10:51 PM (GMT+2) An Islamic State (ISIS) group leader was killed and four US troops wounded in a US helicopter raid on northeast Syria, the Defense Department said in a statement on […]

Israel, Saudi Arabia discussed developing military and intelligence relationship – report

The Bloomberg report states that the two nations are developing “closer military and intelligence ties.” By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: FEBRUARY 18, 2023 00:15     Saudi Arabia’s national flag is seen at the Khoba frontline border with Yemen (photo credit: REUTERS/FAHAD SHADEED) Israel and Saudi Arabia are reportedly holding talks over concerns on Iran and tensions between the […]

White House warns: Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia. Israel National NewsFeb 17, 2023, 10:53 PM (GMT+2) The Biden administration warned on Thursday that Russia continues to clandestinely purchase chips and advanced technology from foreign sources, including Iran, North Korea and China. “Russia […]

Report: Iran is ‘Mapping’ Jewish Leaders Worldwide for Assassination if Israel Strikes

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)26 Shevat 5783 – February 17, 2023 Photo Credit: Asher Schwartz   The Iranian government is “mapping” Jews around the world with plans to kill them if Israel attacks Iran, according to a report in London’s Jewish Chronicle. Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a Middle East scholar and research fellow at a think tank, met Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […]

US F-35 jets intercept 4 Russian military aircraft near Alaska

February 16, 2023 “This is the second intercept of Russian aircraft over two days.” By World Israel News Staff Two F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian military aircraft Thursday near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone, marking the second such incident in two days. The Russian military aircraft included a TU-95 BEAR-H bomber, and SU-30 and […]

Hosting FM Cohen in Kyiv, Zelensky says Iran is ‘common enemy’

Foreign minister pledges air defense warning system for Ukraine within months, looks to increase cooperation against Tehran in international bodies Lazar BermanToday, 9:01 pm KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky told Foreign Minister Eli Cohen that Iran is a “common enemy” during their meeting in Kyiv on Thursday. The two spoke about deepening cooperation […]

White House ‘deeply dismayed’ as US keeps heat on Israel over settlement approvals

Spokesperson echoes frustration voiced earlier by State Department, as administration announces that it opposes draft Security Council resolution that offers similar condemnation Jacob MagidToday, 10:55 pm The Biden administration on Thursday gradually escalated its public outcry over Israel’s announcement that it will legalize nine settlement outposts and advance plans for some 10,000 new homes in […]

Will Iran respond to the attack on Isfahan? – opinion

The Isfahan attack has a clear message for the Iranian regime. However, a response to that message may be some time in coming. By SALEM ALKETBI Published: FEBRUARY 16, 2023 01:23 EYEWITNESS FOOTAGE shows what is said to be the moment of an explosion at a military industry factory in Isfahan, Iran, last month, in this still […]

First visit since war: Israeli Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv

Israel National NewsFeb 16, 2023, 10:30 AM (GMT+2) Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday. During his visit, he is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Cohen is expected to announce the reopening of the Israeli embassy in the country and the expansion of […]

Security Council likely to condemn Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria

Security Council considering draft resolution that would demand Israel “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities”. Elad BenariFeb 16, 2023, 12:53 AM (GMT+2) The United Nations Security Council is considering a draft resolution, seen by Reuters on Wednesday, that would demand Israel “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory.” The […]

Report: Iran blames Israel for Azeri independence movement

Iran reportedly fears city of Tabriz and the surrounding area could break away and declare indepence. Israel National News   Feb 15, 2023, 9:40 PM (GMT+2)   IranAzerbaijan Tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran have been escalating recently. The locus of the current tensions is Tabriz, a city located in northern Iran. The city and all […]

Russia’s Northern Fleet deploys with nukes in first since Cold War – report

The Norwegian intelligence report notes that Russia’s conventional military power has weakened, but places greater emphasis on its nuclear arsenal. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: FEBRUARY 15, 2023 23:09 The frigate “Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov” as part of a detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet during the transition from Severomorsk to […]