JRL NEWSWATCH: “Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strike” – Financial Times

February 29, 2024 “Doctrine for tactical nuclear weapons outlined in training scenarios for an invasion by China” “… Putin’s forces have rehearsed using tactical nuclear weapons at an early stage of conflict with a major world power, according to leaked Russian military files that include training scenarios for an invasion by China. The [29 secret […]

Biden: Gaza tragedy complicates hostage talks between Israel, Hamas

US President Joe Biden discussed tragic incident in northern Gaza with Qatari and Egyptian leaders. Call for a ceasefire and underscore that the release of the remaining hostages. TOVAH LAZAROFF HANNAH SARISOHN FEBRUARY 29, 2024 20:34 Updated: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 22:49 The “tragic” Palestinian deaths during violent eruptions around the delivery of Gaza aid could […]

Hamas has Israel ‘right where we want it,’ boasts October 7th mastermind

February 29, 2024 Hamas chief reassures leadership in Qatar that despite heavy casualties, the war is playing out just as the terror group has hoped. By World Israel News Staff The chief of Hamas operations in the Gaza Strip has reassured the terror group’s leadership abroad that the organization is winning the current war against […]

US official: Iranian and Hezbollah operatives in Yemen are aiding Houthi attacks

Special envoy tells Senate that Iran is ‘equipping and facilitating’ the rebel group’s assaults on ships in Red Sea, acknowledges they haven’t been deterred by US-led response By AFPToday, 4:07 am Houthi supporters attend a rally against the US-led strikes against Yemen and in the support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, February […]

Gallant: Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas hope to turn Ramadan into ‘2nd stage of October 7’

In apparent jab at Ben Gvir, defense minister warns against ‘irresponsible statements,’ as police minister seeks unprecedented restrictions on Arab Israelis at Temple Mount By EMANUEL FABIAN FOLLOW 27 February 2024, 10:21 pm Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) speaks with commanders at the Central Command HQ near Jerusalem, February 27, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry) Defense […]

Four-in-five in the US public supports Israel, Netanyahu cites poll in response to Biden

Netanyahu responded on Tuesday to criticism leveled by Biden against the conduct of the Israeli government – which he earlier said could cause the government’s conduct to lead to Israel losing world BARAK RAVID REUTERS JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 27, 2024 22:43 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American […]

Live updates: Missile hits Meron air traffic control base

IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza and terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza as war enters 21st week. Israel National News Published: Feb 25, 2024, 10:22 AM (GMT+2) Updated: Feb 28, 2024, 12:16 AM   Israel’s war against Hamas, dubbed Swords of Iron, entered its 21st […]

US Treasury Secretary tells Israel to bring back Palestinian workers

  Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Photo: YouTube Screenshot) Photo: YouTube screenshot US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged the Israeli government to reinstate work permits for Palestinians and to release tax revenues to Arabs in Judea and Samaria. Yellen sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with “a number of steps that the US […]

No longer afraid of sparking war, Israel takes gloves off against IRGC in Syria

Since Oct. 7, the IDF has upped the pace of attacks and hit senior Iranian officers, seeing little to lose in countering Tehran’s entrenchment. It seems to be working, experts say By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI  FOLLOW Today, 8:09 am   A man checks the damage in an apartment in a residential buildling that was reportedly targeted by […]

IAEA report: Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to bar its most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program. Elad Benari   Feb 27, 2024, 5:15 AM (GMT+2) IranIAEAuranium enrichmentIranian Nuclear Program   Vienna International Centre, where IAEA offices are locatediStock Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium, a new report by the UN nuclear watchdog […]

Biden hopes to have a hostage deal in place by Monday

The presence of both sides for so-called proximity talks suggested negotiations were further along than at any time since a big push at the start of February. TOVAH LAZAROFF FEBRUARY 26, 2024 22:48 Updated: FEBRUARY 27, 2024 07:48 US President Joe Biden said he hoped to have a hostage deal in place by this coming […]

Houthis knock out underwater cables linking Europe to Asia – report

The successful targeting of the four cables, which are believed to belong to the AAE-1, Seacom, EIG, and TGN systems, marks a serious disruption of communications between Europe and Asia. JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 26, 2024 10:10 Workers operate on an (unrelated) lead line connected to fiber optic cable at Arrietara beach, near Bilbao, northern […]

US says Yemen’s Houthis launched ballistic missile at tanker 

The missile impacted the water, causing no damage nor injuries, CENTCOM added in a post on X. By REUTERS FEBRUARY 26, 2024 04:30 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2024 08:11 The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early on Monday that Yemen’s Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile likely targeting the MV Torm Thor, but missed the US-flagged, […]

Iran: US and Britain seek to escalate tensions

Iran criticizes US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, says the two countries seek to “escalate tensions and crises” in the region. Elad Benari   Feb 26, 2024, 6:24 AM (GMT+2) IranYemenUSBritainHouthis   Aircraft joins strikes against HouthisReuters Iran on Sunday took issue with US and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, saying […]