Israeli FM pushes IRGC terror designation as Iran blames IDF for strike

Cohen highlighted Tuesday’s arrest in Greece of two men suspected members of a group that was planning an attack against an Israeli restaurant in Athens. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: MARCH 31, 2023 14:15 Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen seen before the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, January 30, […]

Report: Gallant to remain in his position as Defense Minister

Netanyahu and Gallant reportedly ironing out disagreements over the nature of Gallant’s apology for speech against judicial reform. Mar 31, 2023, 11:11 PM (GMT+3) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is expected to remain in his position, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he would be fired after he called for a halt to the legislation […]

US democracy a ‘pretty facade,’ Russia could destroy it – Putin ally

Russian official and Vladimir Putin ally Nikolai Patrushev said the US is the “self-appointed global dictator” and that Russia could destroy it if it needed to. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MARCH 31, 2023 10:33 Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev (L) looks at President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with the BRICS countries’ senior officials in […]

A new phase in U.S.-Israel relations

The Biden administration’s statements and actions this week, coupled with its overall policies towards Israel since entering office, indicate a sea change. (March 30, 2023 / JNS) Israel was rocked by the news on Thursday that the U.S. State Department had ordered NASA scientist Dr. Amber Straughn to cancel her participation in the Israel Physical […]

Israel’s enemies ‘rubbing their hands’ over internal crisis – former IDF spokesman

Inner tensions in Israel contribute to a severely complicated period of high alert, ex-IDF spokesman Ran Kohav said. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MARCH 31, 2023 07:59 DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visit near the border with Lebanon, earlier this month (photo credit: David Cohen/Flash90) Military intelligence suggested that Israel’s enemies […]

Syria accuses Israel of airstrikes in Damascus for second night in a row

State-run news agency says air defenses engaged ‘hostile targets’ over capital, less than 24 hours after similar attack wounded two soldiers and caused damage Emanuel Fabian31 March 2023, 12:55 am The Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes in the Syrian capital Damascus shortly after midnight on Friday, for the second night in a row, according […]

Iran claims ‘decisive’ response to US forces in Syria

Iran’s top diplomat said that the US made baseless claims regarding Iran’s role in targeting US bases in Syria and also discussed new ties with Saudi Arabia. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MARCH 30, 2023 10:14     Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran November 23, 2022. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS) […]

Syria blames Israel for Damascus airstrikes, two injured

Two Syrian soldiers were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes targeting Damascus from the Golan Heights. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MARCH 30, 2023 01:29 Updated: MARCH 30, 2023 03:02     A streak of light is seen in the night sky in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus during what Syrian authorities said was an Israeli air strike, […]

As attacks on Christians become more frequent, a crisis looms for Israel

Church leaders point to inhospitable political atmosphere as they lock compounds at night; government ministries insist they are actively combating ill-treatment By Lazar Berman Today, 5:45 am Edit “If you are a Christian in the Middle East, there’s only one place where you are safe,” asserted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to Christian Zionists in […]

Israeli airstrike wounds two soldiers near Damascus — Syrian state media

Attack causes material damage, sets off air defenses, report says, after two strikes on Aleppo airport in recent weeks By ToI Staff Today, 3:36 am Edit The Israeli Air Force allegedly carried out an airstrike near the Syrian capital Damascus early Thursday morning, according to Syria’s state-run media outlet. The airstrike wounded two soldiers and […]

US won’t be able to stop Chinese nuclear development: Gen. Milley

China has ‘intercontinental ballistic missiles that can range the United States,’ says Joint Chiefs chairman Servet Günerigök  |30.03.2023 – Update : 30.03.2023 US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley      WASHINGTON US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said Wednesday that China’s nuclear weapons capability is “bothersome” and Washington […]

Azerbaijan opens Tel Aviv embassy, Israel seeks tighter anti-Iran ties

Azerbaijan, which borders both Russia and Iran, choose to increase its public alliance with Israel as Moscow an Tehran are strengthening ties. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: MARCH 29, 2023 21:42 Azerbaijan & Israel Cooperation (photo credit: PIXABAY) Azerbaijan became the first Shia Muslim country to open an embassy in Israel on Wednesday, as the Jewish state looks […]

Biden: Israel can’t continue this way, no Netanyahu White House invite

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not visited the White House since taking his post in December 2022. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: MARCH 28, 2023 07:33 US President Joe Biden with Israeli opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu on July 14, 2022 (photo credit: RAANAN COHEN/MAARIV) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won’t be invited to the White House in the “near term,” US […]

Greece arrests 2 men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish sites in Athens

By Gabe Friedman March 28, 2023 6:04 pm (JTA) — Greek authorities arrested two men on Tuesday who were planning mass terrorist attacks on Jewish sites in Athens, including a Chabad outpost and a Jewish restaurant, according to reports. The Mossad, Israel’s spy agency which contributed to the investigation, told the Associated Press that the […]