Two main issues left to be resolved in negotiations, Hamas sources say – report

Two main issues left to be resolved in negotiations, Hamas sources say – report Despite the reported sticking points, “the status of ongoing negotiations in Doha is excellent,” Hamas sources said. By SAM HALPERNDECEMBER 19, 2024 10:11A Hamas terrorists in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)(photo credit: Canva, Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS, Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)Two primary […]

UK, France, Germany: No ‘credible civilian’ basis for Iran’s growing uranium stash

European trio sounds alarm over Tehran’s ‘capability to rapidly produce sufficient fissile material for multiple nuclear weapons,’ says it must ‘reverse its nuclear escalation’ By AFP and ToI StaffToday, 9:56 am   The Iranian flag outside the IAEA headquarters during the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on November […]

IRGC oil empire: Revolutionary Guards extend control over Tehran’s oil exports, sources say

All aspects of the oil business have come under the growing influence of the IRGC. REUTERS DECEMBER 18, 2024 08:40 Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTO)Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on the country’s oil […]

Khamenei: After Syria developments, Israel ‘gravely mistaken’ thinking uprising over

“The young Syrians will liberate the territories occupied by the Zionist entity,” Khamenei previously wrote in a Hebrew post. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 18, 2024 05:07Updated: DECEMBER 18, 2024 09:28 An illustrative image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Hasano/AFP PHOTO)Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote that Israel was “gravely mistaken” about developments in […]

‘Imminent’: Hostage deal could be signed by end of week, Hamas official says – report

Asharq Al-Awsat cited a Hamas official as stating that a deal was “imminent,” with the main points having already been agreed upon. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 18, 2024 08:47Updated: Hamas terrorist in front of Gaza hostage posters. (Illustrative)(photo credit: Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS, MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90) If no issues arise, a hostage deal could be […]

Turkey Tightening its Grip on Northern Syria

Hana Levi Julian16 Kislev 5785 – December 17, 2024 Photo Credit: The Presidential Press and Information Office via Bob Nearbone President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to be strengthening his grip on northern Syria. US officials have expressed concern over the possibility that Turkey might invade Kurdish-held territory in […]

Russia Rejects Israel’s Takeover of Golan Heights in 1967, 1981, 2019, and 2024

David Israel15 Kislev 5785 – December 16, 2024 President Vladimir Putin with former President Bashar al-Assad. Russia has cautioned Israel against exploiting the shifting dynamics in Syria, warning against any actions that could escalate tensions, particularly concerning the Golan Heights. In an interview with TASS, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov underscored Moscow’s firm stance, calling […]

‘We’ll act against you anytime, anywhere’: Netanyahu’s warning to Iran, Hezbollah

Netanyahu said, quoting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, “Hezbollah has lost its supply route through Syria.” By JERUSALEM POST STAFFDECEMBER 15, 2024 09:57Updated: DECEMBER 15, 2024 22:23  (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Iran and Hezbollah flags.(photo credit: Canva, PMO, SHUTTERSTOCK) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned Iran and Hezbollah that Israel will continue to […]

Senior Hamas official: ‘We’re closer than ever to reaching a deal’ – report

“We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement,” the official said. By SAM HALPERN, RAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICHDECEMBER 16, 2024 08:23Updated: DECEMBER 16, 2024 10:51  Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas. (Illustrative)(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT, REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA) A Gaza hostage-ceasefire is […]

‘Since October 7, there has been a 100% increase in people interested in Aliyah’

Nefesh B’Nefesh Chairman Tony Gelbart, spoke at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF  DECEMBER 15, 2024 11:09  Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founder and chairman Tony Gelbart(photo credit: Elliot La-Mer – DEMAGIC) Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founder and chairman Tony Gelbart, speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, said that interest in aliyah has actually increased since the beginning of […]

Damascus Became a Ruinous Heap

Daniel Woodhead DAMASCENE PROPHECIES Assyrian Besiegers Isaiah 17:1-3 1The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. 2The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid. 3And the fortress shall cease from Ephraim, and […]

Iran: We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites

Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards. Israel National News   Dec 15, 2024, 5:27 AM (GMT+2)   Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites, the head of […]

Blinken confirms: We’ve been in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS

Secretary of State confirms the US has engaged in direct communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Syrian rebel group now holding de-facto control of the country and which was designated a terrorist organization by Washington. Israel National News   Dec 15, 2024, 6:55 AM (GMT+2)   Antony BlinkenREUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool The United States has engaged in direct […]