Israel accuses Egypt of breaking 1979 peace treaty with Sinai buildup

 February 18, 2025 Egyptian military personnel stand alert on their tanks at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Mohammed Asad) Israeli Ambassador to US warns Egypt’s military buildup in the Sinai Peninsula constitutes a ‘very serious violation’ of the 1979 peace treaty brokered by […]

The PA may want to run Gaza, but it would face numerous obstacles – analysis

Fatah spokesperson Maher al-Namoura says the Palestinian Authority is ready to govern and rebuild Gaza as ceasefire talks and discussions on the strip’s future continue. By SETH J. FRANTZMANFEBRUARY 17, 2025 10:23  Hamas and Fatah flags overlayed on the Palestine flag.(photo credit: Canva, Fatah, thanhloc123 via Canva) The spokesperson of the Palestinian Fatah movement spoke with the Arabic […]

Trump to Netanyahu: ‘Do whatever you want’ in Gaza

February 17, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with Senate Republicans at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) After Hamas flouts his ultimatum, releasing just three hostages over the weekend, President Trump says Israel has discretion how to respond. By World Israel News Staff President Donald Trump […]

Can Saudi Arabia help mediate a new Iran deal? – analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to elevate its global influence by mediating key conflicts, including US-Iran nuclear talks and Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, amid shifting alliances and a new world order. By SETH J. FRANTZMANFEBRUARY 17, 2025 09:48  Saudi Arabia could play a key role in a potential mediation between the US and Iran, CNN reported on February […]

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

UAVs infiltrating Israel likely aimed to gather intelligence, unclear why IDF did not provide information to the public regarding violations of Israeli airspace. Israel National News   Feb 17, 2025, 10:09 AM (GMT+2) UAV (illustrative)iStock Over the past several weeks, despite the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, the Hezbollah terror group has launched five UAVs […]

Netanyahu rules out alternatives to Trump’s Gaza plan

 February 17, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, February 16, 2025. (Koby Gideon/GPO) Trump has presented ‘the only plan that can work,’ says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing desire of Palestinian Arabs to leave the Gaza Strip. By World Israel News Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied on […]

Shin Bet probes Netanyahu’s office staffers’ alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Rabbi Meir Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: FEBRUARY 15, 2025 20:58(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein(photo credit: Creisinger from Getty Images via Canva, SRAYA DIAMANT/FLASH90, Yair Sagi/POOL) The Shin […]

Netanyahu Avoids Trump’s Ultimatum, Pushes for Release of All Living Hostages

By David Israel  – 18 Shevat 5785 – February 16, 2025 Members of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades hand over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Younes, February 15, 2025. Last week began with Hamas threatening to halt the sixth phase in their deal with Israel that was reached through the US and Qatar […]

US shipment of 2,000lb bombs arrives in Israel after Trump breaks Biden freeze

The shipment came in as the IDF was considering renewing the war in Gaza in the coming two weeks should Hamas cease delivering hostages according to the Phase I deal schedule. YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 16, 2025 08:54Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2025 10:14 A shipment of MK-84 2,000 bombs from the US has arrived in Israel, […]

IDF strikes in Gaza, Lebanon despite ceasefire agreement

Both of these airstrikes were amid failing ceasefires between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists, respectively. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFFEBRUARY 15, 2025 20:04Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2025 10:37  IDF troops in Brigade 769 operate in southern Lebanon, December 31, 2024.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike on “several armed terrorists” who were moving […]

IAEA chief warns time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program as the country continues accelerating its uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels. Elad Benari, Canada   Feb 14, 2025, 11:41 PM (GMT+2)   Rafael GrossiLev Radin/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect Time is running out to […]

Erdogan: Trump’s Gaza plan a major threat to peace

Turkish President again criticizes Trump’s plan for Gaza: Nobody can take Gaza away from Palestinians. Elad Benari   Feb 14, 2025, 5:09 AM (GMT+2) Recep Tayyip ErdoganREUTERS/Umit Bektas Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate the residents of Gaza to neighboring countries is a significant threat to […]

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south as ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon’s parliamentary speaker says his country has rejected Israel’s request to maintain a presence in five southern locations beyond the February 18 deadline for fully implementing the ceasefire. Israel National News   Feb 14, 2025, 1:24 AM (GMT+2) LebanonLebanon-IsraelNabih BerriNorthern Arrows 1 minutes Nabih BerriAmr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters Lebanon has rejected Israel’s request to maintain a presence […]

Rubio suggests resumption of Gaza war won’t end Hamas threat to Israel

Top US diplomat says Arab allies must figure out how to remove Hamas from power or Israel will have to, ‘and then we’re back to where we’ve been, so that doesn’t solve the problem’ By Jacob Magid  Today, 2:03 am   US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime […]