Russia starts tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said was a response to Western “threats”. Throughout its two-year offensive on Ukraine, Moscow has repeatedly talked-up its arsenal of nuclear weapons and its readiness to deploy them if it senses an existential threat. The West has accused […]

ICC prosecutor claims no evidence Israeli courts are probing alleged crimes in Gaza

Karim Khan’s office says dialogue will continue with Israel as case moves forward, despite canceled visit to the region; White House to work with Congress on bipartisan response By TOI STAFF, JACOB MAGID  and LAZAR BERMAN  22 May 2024, 12:00 am   International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan looks on during an interview with AFP at the Cour […]

In complete secrecy: Egypt altered the hostage deal terms before handing to Hamas – report

Qatari officials have denied involvement with the altered deal, placing the blame squarely on Egypt. MAARIV JERUSALEM POST STAFF Updated: MAY 22, 2024 00:31 Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 6, 2024. In Israel, protesters block a highway demanding the immediate […]

Netanyahu to CNN: Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC’s arrest warrants are beyond outrageous. Israel National NewsMay 21, 2024, 11:40 PM (GMT+3) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday that Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip after the current war, and that the goal remains ousting Hamas […]

Biden: Israel will get ‘everything it needs’ to fight Hamas; Gaza war is ‘not genocide’

Ron Kampeas May 20, 2024 WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden told a Jewish gathering that he will ensure that Israel will have “everything it needs” to fight Hamas, a pledge that comes after weeks of tension between the governments over his pause on the delivery of large bombs. “I’ll always ensure that Israel has […]

Raisi’s death moves Khamenei’s son to top of running for supreme leader job

President was widely thought to have been top candidate before deadly helicopter crash made Mojtaba Khamenei frontrunner; father’s opposition to nepotism may scuttle succession By PARISA HAFEZIToday, 5:58 am   Mojtaba, son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, attends the annual Quds, or Jerusalem Day rally in Tehran, Iran, on May 31, 2019. (AP/Vahid […]

Russian immigration streams in as Israel predicts uptick in Western newcomers

Amid rising antisemitism, North American and Western European arrivals this year expected to total 15,500, more than 2.5 times the number that arrived last year, Jewish Agency says By CANAAN LIDOR  Today, 8:38 am   Ariel Kandel stands and listens to a prospective immigrant speaking with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, wearing a tie, at an aliyah […]

Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation

US not opposed to limited Rafah operation projected to cost less in civilian casualties; talks on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal likely to resume soon. Israel National NewsMay 21, 2024, 9:04 AM (GMT+3) Israeli leaders have reached final consensus on an operation in Rafah – and the US is not expected to oppose it, the Washington Post’s […]