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ByAmir Tsarfati March 13, 2025 (Photo: CommonSpace Images) For years, western governments had been hoping for a fall of the violent Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. As the old saying goes, “Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.” At the end of December 2024, opposition forces attacked a weakened Assad regime, […]

March 13, 2025 IDF soldiers in Gaza (IDF Spokesperson’s Unit) Anti-Israel circus’ – Israel lambasts United Nations as ‘antisemitic,’ calls latest allegations of genocide and sexual assault a ‘blood libel.’ By David Rosenberg, World Israel News A United Nations report published Thursday accused Israeli soldiers of committing rape and other forms of sexual assault against […]

 March 13, 2025 Lebanon and Israel flags. (Shutterstock) While seeking to strengthen moderate elements within Lebanon, Israel remains aware of Hezbollah’s continued presence in the region. By JNS Israel is taking steps toward possible normalization with Lebanon, as diplomatic representatives will replace military officials in upcoming negotiation talks. A diplomatic source confirmed to Israel Hayom on Wednesday […]

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will not negotiate with the United States under pressure, delivers a blunt message to Trump: Do whatever the hell you want. Elad Benari   Mar 12, 2025, 5:11 AM (GMT+2)   Masoud PezeshkianReuters/Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday declared that his country will not negotiate with the […]

The ‘ban on the passage of all Israeli ships’ will continue ‘until the crossings to the Gaza Strip are reopened and aid, food, and medicine are allowed in,’ Saree added. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERSMARCH 11, 2025 23:11Updated: MARCH 12, 2025 07:27  Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, delivers a statement claiming attacks on Israel, during a rally by […]

According to Arab media, the bomb attack targeted a General Security patrol in the Mazzeh neighborhood in Damascus. It is unclear if the explosion caused any casualties. Israel National News   Mar 10, 2025, 9:34 AM (GMT+2) DamascusiStock A bomb went off in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday morning as tensions between Ahmed al-Sharaa’s […]

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem admits there were “shortcomings” within the terror organization but refuses to acknowledge it was defeated in the war. Israel National News   Mar 10, 2025, 4:16 AM (GMT+2)   Naim QassemAl Manar TV/Reuters TV via REUTERS Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Sunday gave an interview to the Lebanese channel Al-Manar, which is affiliated […]

Iran signals it may be open to negotiations with the United States, but not if discussions deal with dismantlement of its nuclear program. Elad Benari   Mar 10, 2025, 5:47 AM (GMT+2)   Iran nuclear programiStock Iran signaled on Sunday that it may be open to negotiations with the United States, but only if discussions focus […]

Trump says he believes that Ukraine will sign the minerals deal, but that Zelensky must show greater willingness for peace. By REUTERSMARCH 10, 2025 04:58Updated: MARCH 10, 2025 06:50  U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of […]

March 8, 2025 Arab leaders approved an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is set to cost $53 billion. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Iran criticized Egypt’s plan for rebuilding Gaza, stating that a “one-state solution” is the only viable path forward for the Palestinians. Iran voiced its opposition to the Arab plan for […]

  By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)   9 Adar 5785 – March 9, 2025   Tehran will not be bullied by the United States over its nuclear program, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he sent a letter to the Iranians asking to negotiate a deal. “The insistence […]

Two dozen men — fathers, soldiers, security guards, tech workers, dreamers, dancers and more — are still captive after over 500 days, along with the bodies of 35 others By ToI Staff and JTA7 March 2025, 1:31 am   The 24 hostages presumed to be alive who are still held by Hamas: Top row, from left: Elkana Bohbot, […]

US president reiterates he won’t allow Iran to acquire the bomb, warns that if US decides to act with force ‘it’s going to be a terrible thing,’ says something will happen ‘soon’ By Agencies and ToI Staff7 March 2025, 4:47 pm   US President Donald Trump (left) speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of […]

by Ailin Vilches Arguello Khaled Brigade, a part of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), hold a military parade, after Syria’s Bashar al-Assad was ousted, in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh An armed organization calling itself the “Islamic Resistance Front in Syria” has demanded that Israeli forces withdraw from southern Syria and the […]