EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.’s Pompeo

Mogherini said she was informed during the night of Pompeo’s arrival to Brussels where EU foreign ministers are gathered for a regular monthly meeting. REUTERS May 13, 2019 10:22 BRUSSELS – The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU […]

US issues warning as Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks

US Maritime Administration urges shippers to exercise caution after earlier warning that Iran could target commercial sea traffic By JON GAMBRELLToday, 8:16 am  0 22shares FILE – In this Sept. 21, 2016 photo, an oil tanker approaches to the new Jetty during the launch of the new $650 million oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (AP […]

Poland cancels Israeli officials’ trip over Holocaust property restitution row

Warsaw says composition of delegation set to visit from Jerusalem suggested talks would focus on restoring Jewish assets By TOI STAFF and AFPToday, 7:49 amUpdated at 8:18 am  3 20shares Far right demonstrators protest against the US Senate’s 447 Holocaust Restitution bill, in Warsaw on May 11, 2019. (Photo by Alik KEPLICZ / AFP) Poland on Monday said it […]

Iran calls sabotage of Gulf oil tankers “worrisome”

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman termed “incidents” on Sunday to ships near the coast of Fujairah “worrisome and dreadful” and called for an investigation into aspects of the matter. Abbas Mousavi was cited by the semi-official ISNA news agency as saying, “such incidents have negative impact on maritime transportation security.” He advised regional countries to be […]

Pompeo skips Moscow to meet with European officials on Iran

Published:  05.13.19 , 08:22 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has changed the schedule for his latest trip to Europe, substituting a stop in Brussels for one in Moscow to discuss Iran and other issues with European officials.   A State Department official says Pompeo, who departed Sunday night, is still expected to meet Tuesday in […]

Iranian commander: US forces must leave the region

Elad Benari, 13/05/19  Iranian navy commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Sunday called on the US forces in the Persian Gulf to leave, Reuters reported, citing the ISNA news agency. “The presence of the Americans in the Persian Gulf region has reached its end and they must leave the region,” Khanzadi said. In addition, a […]

What is an appropriate response to terror rockets from Gaza?

The corrupt Palestinian terrorists who have betrayed their own people while firing rockets at Israeli civilians do not deserve anything besides unequivocal condemnation. (May 12, 2019 / JNS) It’s important to get one thing out of the way: Firing rockets at civilians with the intent to maim and kill is not an act of “resistance.” […]

Iran says US doesn’t dare attack for fear of provoking assault on Israel

Iranian Guards chiefs dismiss US ‘psychological war,’ say aircraft carrier deployed to region not a threat, but a target; ‘If they make a move, we will hit them in the head’ By TOI STAFFToday, 3:02 am  0 53shares In this September 24, 2017 file photo, surface-to-surface missiles and a portrait of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […]

Bolton’s time is now

The Iranian mullahs have already miscalculated regarding U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton—but they still don’t realize just how determined he is. (May 12, 2019 / JNS) For the past 10 years I have brought U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton to the Israel Day Concert in New York’s Central Park for the express purpose […]

GCC condemns actions against four ships near UAE waters

The Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States condemned “sabotage operations” of commercial vessels near UAE territorial waters on Sunday. That “would increase tensions and conflict in the region and jeopardize the interests of their peoples,” Abdul Latif Al Zayani, the GCC secretary general, said in a statement. Four commercial vessels were targeted by “sabotage […]

2 East Jerusalem men charged with planning Tel Aviv beach shooting for Hamas

Indictments say pair met in prison, planned to carry out attack; upon their release, they contacted operative, who suggested they kill Jerusalem mayor, police chief or MK By TOI STAFF12 May 2019   Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv. August, 2017. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90/File) Two East Jerusalem residents were charged on Sunday for allegedly planning to […]

Germany vows to back Israel at UN, in apparent break from past record

Israel’s envoy to Berlin welcomes statement as ‘clear signal’ of country’s determination to enhance Jerusalem’s standing in international fora By RAPHAEL AHREN 12 May 2019, 9:29 pm  5 869shares Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, on March 26, 2018. (GPO / Kobi Gideon) Germany on Saturday said it was deeply troubled by […]

Nachala: Trump plan must be stopped immediately

The Nachala movement responded on Sunday evening to the report on Channel 12 News on the US agreement to apply civil law to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. “We call on the prime minister and all cabinet ministers to immediately announce a complete rejection of the ‘Deal of the Century’. A plan that divides […]