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The effect of Raisi’s death on Iran’s nuke program, Gaza war – analysis

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This does “nothing” for regime change, said Dr. Meir Javedanfar, an Iranian lecturer at Reichman University, as he explained that the impact would largely be domestic. TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 19, 2024 21:40 Updated: MAY 20, 2024 09:33 (photo credit: IRAN’S PRESIDENCY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)With the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and […]

Israel-Saudi ties in reach but path to future Palestinian state a must, Sullivan tells reluctant PM

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By JACOB MAGID  20 May 2024, 12:50 am   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) meets with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (R) in Jerusalem, May 19, 2024. (Kobi Gideon/GPO) Visiting US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan laid out to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the opportunity currently available for Israel to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia […]

Iranian Rescue Teams Head to Site Where Signal Originated from Raisi’s Helicopter

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Hana Levi Julian12 Iyyar 5784 – May 19, 2024 Photo Credit: Mohammadhosein Movahedinejad / Tasnim News Agency Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi     The East Azerbaijan provincial commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced late Sunday night that a signal was received from the helicopter and the satellite mobile phone of one of […]

Saudi Crown Prince, US National Security Adviser Meet on Bilateral Deal

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by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) 41st Summit in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia January 5, 2021. Photo: Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss an […]

Biden: ‘Working to make sure we finally get a two-state solution’ for Israelis and Palestinians

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US President Joe Biden, while speaking at a commencement address, stressed that he is working not only for a ceasefire but to build sustainable peace in the region. TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 19, 2024 18:35 The United States is working to put in place a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, US President Joe Biden said […]

Live Updates | Western sources: Iranian President did not survive helicopter crash

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Iranian State media reported that the president was on board the helicopter when it was involved in the accident in the East Azerbaijan province in northwest Iran. Israel National NewsPublished: May 19, 2024, 4:05 PM (GMT+3) A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in an accident on Sunday. Iranian State broadcaster Tasnim reported that […]

Iranian regime concerned for President Raisi’s life after helicopter crash

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TZVI JOFFRE MAY 19, 2024 15:53 The Islamic regime in Iran expressed concern for the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian after the helicopter they were traveling in suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday afternoon. Details about the incident remained unclear as of Sunday afternoon, although reports indicated the accident […]

‘Iran set to reach nuclear goal in one or two weeks,’ say experts

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In defiance of the UN nuclear watchdog agency, Iran is set to produce weapons-grade uranium By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINEMAY 19, 2024 00:23Updated: MAY 19, 2024 06:57  IAEA CHIEF Rafael Grossi says Iran is not months but weeks away from possessing enough enriched uranium to develop a nuclear bomb, though he clarified that this does not signify […]

IDF Exposes 50 Tunnels Connecting Rafah with Egypt

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David Israel11 Iyyar 5784 – May 19, 2024 Hamas security guard at the closed gate of the Rafah crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip, May 17, 2013. The IDF revealed about 50 tunnels leading from Egypt to Rafah, Kan 11 News reported Saturday night. Locating and destroying these tunnels is important to preventing […]

US, Saudi Arabia discuss emerging security deal said to include Israel normalization

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Riyadh state media says US national security adviser and Saudi crown prince discussed ‘semi-final version of draft,’ end to Gaza war, setting up Palestinian state By AGENCIES and TOI STAFFToday, 11:40 am   US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan briefs reporters at the White House, May, 13, 2024. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP) US President Joe […]

US calls on Hamas to free hostages as Sullivan heads to Israel

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US calls on Hamas to free hostages as Sullivan heads to Israel US Ambassador Jack Lew, as well as ambassadors from Austria, Germany, and Great Britain, called for the release of hostages during a rally in Tel Aviv. By TOVAH LAZAROFF MAY 18, 2024 22:55 Updated: MAY 18, 2024 22:57  Jack Lew, US ambassador to […]

Israel Pushes Into New Parts of Northern Gaza, Recovers Another Slain Hostage

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by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Smoke rises following Israeli strikes, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp northern Gaza Strip, May 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they had previously skirted in the […]

Hamas insists aid crossings should be opened under Palestinian rule, US aid pier is no alternative

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By REUTERS MAY 17, 2024 21:27 Hamas issued a statement on Friday saying the US-built pier off the Gaza Strip is no alternative to opening all land crossings under Palestinian supervision, adding that they reject any military presence on Palestinian land.

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist eliminated in air strike in Jenin

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IAF fighter jet and helicopter strike terror compound in Jenin, eliminate terrorist Islam Khamayseh, who was responsible for attack in which Meir Tamari was murdered. The compound was dismantled to remove an imminent threat. Israel National News Published: May 17, 2024, 11:49 PM (GMT+3) Updated: May 18, 2024, 12:43 AM JeninIslamic JihadIDFair strikeSwords of Iron 1 minutes […]