White House frets over upcoming Netanyahu address to Congress

June 23, 2024 ‘No one knows what he’s going to say,’ lament Biden administration officials, as White House fears Netanyahu could attack the president’s handling of the Gaza war in difficult election year. By David Rosenberg, World Israel News The Biden administration is increasingly concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use his upcoming […]

Russian lawmaker warns Moscow may change timing for use of nuclear weapons

Russian lawmaker warns Moscow may change timing for use of nuclear weapons The former general’s comments follow recent warnings by President Vladimir Putin that Moscow may change its nuclear doctrine, which lays out the conditions in which such weapons could be used. By REUTERS JUNE 23, 2024 09:33   A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile […]

Nasrallah’s Latest Video Reveals New Israeli Targets and Lots of Yelling

By David Israel  – 17 Sivan 5784 – June 23, 2024 Photo Credit: Twitter screenshot Hassan Nasrallah releases threatening video, June 23, 2024. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah appears to be under increasing pressure, with Israeli leaders promising him a return to the stone age any time soon, and so, overnight Sunday, he released another threatening […]

‘Critical for Lebanon, Gaza wars’ – Gallant heads to Washington

June 23, 2024 Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (right) meets with US envoy Amos Hochstein in Tel Aviv. (Twitter Screenshot) (Twitter Screenshot) ‘Critical for Lebanon, Gaza wars’ – Gallant heads to Washington The IDF is ready for “any action that may be required in Gaza, Lebanon” and other arenas, says Defense Minister Gallant. By World […]

Bilateral normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia can offer something bigger – opinion

The Saudi proposal opens up the path to recognition of Israel by other states in the Middle East and in the Muslim world. ELIE PODEH JUNE 22, 2024 10:49 IDF CHIEF of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi visits the North. His talks in Bahrain with Saudi, Bahraini, Emirati, Egyptian, and Jordanian chiefs of staff earlier this […]

Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine power infrastructure

June 22, 2024 1:10 am Ukraine on Saturday said Russia had launched a “massive” overnight attack on energy infrastructure in the country’s west and south. “Equipment at (operator) Ukrenergo facilities in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv regions was damaged,” the energy ministry said, adding that two employees were wounded and hospitalised in Zaporizhzhia. It said this was […]

Qatari prime minister says hostage-truce talks making progress ‘to some extent’

Al-Thani, who also serves as foreign minister, says meetings held with Hamas in attempt to ‘bridge the gap,’ says solution ‘must be based on compromises between the two parties’ By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 10:22 pm   Protesters gather during an anti-government rally calling for early elections and a hostage deal, outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on June […]

Watch: IDF strikes terror targets in four different areas in southern Lebanon

Jun 21, 2024, 10:49 PM (GMT+3) 00:00 Play 00:00 00:17 Mute Settings PIPEnter fullscreen Play IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern LebanonIDF Spokesperson’s Unit Throughout the day, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck Hezbollah terror targets in four different areas in southern Lebanon. The targets included a Hezbollah military structure in the area of […]

Reports in Syria: Air strike and explosions near the border with Iraq

Air strike and explosions reported in the area of Al Bukamal, near the Syrian border with Iraq. The strike reportedly targeted a military compound and a weapons truck. Drones were seen in the area. Israel National News   Jun 21, 2024, 11:20 PM (GMT+3) SyriaIraqUAVair strike Arab-language media on Friday evening reported an air strike in […]

UN chief warns: Lebanon cannot become another Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is concerned by tensions between Israel and Hezbollah: One rash move could trigger a catastrophe that goes far beyond the border. Elad Benari, CanadaJun 22, 2024, 12:02 AM (GMT+3) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday he is profoundly concerned by escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, adding […]

Spain, Norway, and Ireland’s recognition of ‘Palestine’ latest chapter in long history of appeasement

June 21, 2024 Instead of recognizing the ‘State of Palestine,’ Ireland, Spain, and Norway should recognize their own limitations. By A.J. Caschetta, Middle East Forum When the governments of Spain, Norway, and Ireland together announced that they would recognize a state of “Palestine,” they assumed a responsibility as patrons to the putative 23rd Arab nation. […]

‘Using human shields’: IDF destroys launch site placed in humanitarian zone

The IDF emphasized that before the strike, various measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 21, 2024 09:26 Updated: JUNE 21, 2024 11:17 The IDF destroyed a launch site on Thursday that was placed inside a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the IDF announced on […]

Armenia recognizes Palestine as a state, foreign ministry announces

Amid increased dialogue between Armenia and Iran, Armenia takes bold step on Israeli-Palestinian conflict JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 21, 2024 10:46 Updated: JUNE 21, 2024 11:04 Armenia recognized Palestine as a state on Friday morning, according to Russian TASS news agency, citing Armenia’s foreign affairs ministry. Armenia has become more and more closely associated with […]