Minister: Chevron ‘positive’ about Israeli-Cypriot plans for natural gas pipeline

VP of oil company tells Nicosia he wants to hear views of other energy firms attending gathering next week where Cypriot gov’t will formally pitch plan to secure investor backing By AP 27 May 2023, 12:31 am   NICOSIA, Cyprus — Oil and gas company Chevron is “positive” about an Israeli-Cypriot plan for a pipeline […]

Why are Iran’s missiles a growing threat? – analysis

Iran has been developing missiles since the 1980s, and today the country continues to increase the range and precision of its missiles. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MAY 26, 2023 20:28 A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023 (photo credit: […]

US nuclear secrets not protected against spies, watchdog warns

Report finds Energy Department has not followed through on creation of ‘insider threat’ program after presidential order decade ago. Dan Verbin, CanadaMay 25, 2023, 10:54 PM (GMT+3)   A government watchdog warned in a new report that the US federal agency responsible for the safety of the nation’s nuclear secrets has for years failed to […]

White House is alienating Gulf allies, says former Trump Middle East envoy

Jason Greenblatt, ex-Middle East special representative, says Biden making expansion of Abraham Accords harder, and gives money too easily to Palestinians By Lazar Berman Today, 4:15 am Edit   Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporter   The Biden administration has misjudged its approach to the Middle East, a senior official from the […]

Oil Short-Sellers Might Be In For Another Big Squeeze

By Alex Kimani – May 25, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT According to commodity experts at Standard Chartered, speculative positioning in crude oil has now returned to its March bearish extreme. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Saudi Arabia is no longer interested in staying in Washington’s good books, and the OPEC+ cartel will do anything in its power […]

US warns of ‘serious threat’ after Iran unveils new ballistic missile

State Department spokesman asserts that administration using variety of tools, including sanctions, to counter further advancement of Tehran’s ballistic missile program By Agencies and Jacob Magid Today, 11:24 pm WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday called Iran’s missile program a “serious threat” after the clerical state unveiled a new model with its longest range […]

Hezbollah chief responds to Israeli warnings: You’re not threatening war, we are

Nasrallah says any mistake by Jerusalem could ‘blow up the entire region,’ after IDF Military Intelligence chief issues similar warning By ToI Staff Today, 11:41 pm   Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday fired back at Israel following a series of warnings from Jerusalem directed at his Lebanese terror group. At a conference earlier this […]

EU Envoy: ‘No Such Thing as Area B and C, It’s All Palestine’

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)5 Sivan 5783 – May 25, 2023 German diplomat Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, who represents the European Union in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, said on Wednesday during a visit to Samaria, “There is no such thing as Area B and C, it’s all Palestine.” Areas A, B, and C are three administrative zones […]

Iran unveils 2,000 km ballistic missile – IRNA

Iran has expanded its missile program, particularly its ballistic missiles, despite opposition from the US and expressions of concern by European countries. By REUTERS Published: MAY 25, 2023 07:42 Updated: MAY 25, 2023 10:52 A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023 […]

On the brink: Israel’s Metula ups security in the face of Hezbollah threat

As Hezbollah exhibits its military preparedness, Metula enhances its security measures and fortifies its homes with mandated safe rooms. By MICHAEL SFARADI/THE MEDIA LINE, DARIO SANCHEZ/THE MEDIA LINE Published: MAY 24, 2023 11:03 Hezbollah members take part in a military exercise during a media tour organized for the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day, in Aaramta, Lebanon May […]

Analysis / High Risk of Hezbollah Attack on Israel?

Israel Radar May 23, 2023 The latest Israeli intelligence estimate signals that the risk of war with Hezbollah is now the highest in years. Reports indicate that the Lebanese group is taking intensive steps to prepare for an attack on Israel and possibly a longer battle. Hezbollah chief Nasrallah ordered the group’s elite Radwan forces […]

Russia, China set to ink bilateral pacts despite Western criticism

“As a result of the talks, a number of bilateral agreements is planned to be signed,” the Russian news agency Interfax reported, without elaborating. By REUTERS Published: MAY 24, 2023 06:22 Updated: MAY 24, 2023 06:23 Banknotes of Chinese yuan and Russian rouble are seen amid flags of China and Russia in this illustration picture taken September 15, […]

Report: US, Saudis, Ready for Trilateral Talks with Israel at a Steep Price

David Israel4 Sivan 5783 – May 24, 2023 The talks about normalization of the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia have become “intensive,” according to a News12 report Tuesday night. The Saudi demands from the United States include thawing the arms deals that have been frozen by the Biden administration, a defense pact with the […]

Concern: Iran may enrich uranium to 84%

Israel concerned Iran may deliberately enrich uranium to 84%, clarifies willingness to use military force against Iran. Israel National NewsMay 24, 2023, 9:07 AM (GMT+3) Sources in Israel are concerned that Iran may intentionally raise the level of uranium enrichment higher, Israel Hayom reported. In March, Iran raised the level of enrichment to nearly 84%, […]