US says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities

Firms have been forced to take longer, more expensive journeys to ship their goods rather than using the Red Sea, in order to avoid attacks by the Houthis. By REUTERS MARCH 23, 2024 07:30 US forces conducted self-defense strikes against three Houthi underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) […]

‘Death for death’: Medvedev promises retribution if Kyiv behind Moscow attack

‘Death for death’: Medvedev promises retribution if Kyiv behind Moscow attack Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Friday that Kyiv had nothing to do with Friday’s attack by gunmen at a Moscow concert hall. By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 22, 2024 21:53   Smoke rises above the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue […]

Terror in Russia: At least 40 dead in shooting and explosion in Moscow concert hall

At least five terrorists open fire and throw grenade at the Crocus City Hall. ISIS claims responsibility. Israel National News Published: Mar 22, 2024, 8:05 PM (GMT+2) Updated: 11:21 PM   At least 40 people were killed and 100 were injured in an attack at a large concert hall near Moscow on Friday, Russia’s FSB security service […]

John Kirby: An Israeli operation in Rafah would be a disaster

White House spokesperson John Kirby says US will share with Israeli officials alternatives for eliminating Hamas in Gaza without a ground offensive in Rafah. Elad Benari, Canada   Mar 22, 2024, 11:49 PM (GMT+2) RafiahIsrael-USGaza RegionJohn Kirby   John KirbyREUTERS/Jim Bourg The White House on Friday said it would share with Israeli officials alternatives for eliminating […]

Up to 40 feared dead, over 100 hurt in terror shooting at Moscow concert

Islamic State group claims responsibility for mass shooting, fire in which gunmen opened fire, threw grenades at crowded theater; mayor cancels all weekend events By AGENCIESToday, 10:05 pm Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22, 2024. (Stringer/AFP) MOSCOW — […]

Report: Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships

Bloomberg reports that the Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked. Israel National News   Mar 22, 2024, 5:46 AM (GMT+2)   Houthi terroristsREUTERS/Khaled Abdullah The Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea […]

Dermer: Israel will enter Rafah ‘even if entire world turns on us, including the US’

As Netanyahu aides head to Washington to discuss potential tactics in southern Gaza city, minister stresses ‘we’re going to fight until the battle’s won’ By DAN WILLIAMSToday, 6:19 pm   Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on January 29, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90) REUTERS — […]

US, Saudi Arabia progressing on deal to normalize ties with Israel – Blinken

Blinken says the US and Saudi Arabia are making “good progress” on normalization talks with Israel, but no timeline has been given. Discussions include a mutual defense pact. REUTERS MARCH 21, 2024 22:21 Updated: MARCH 21, 2024 22:43 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken arrives for the Summit for Democracy, in South Korea this week. […]

Mossad chief heads to Doha as US said to pressure mediators to speed up hostage talks

Blinken meets Arab FMs in Cairo, set to attend Israeli war cabinet session; says ‘gaps are narrowing’ on truce deal By AP, REUTERS and TOI STAFFToday, 11:39 pm   US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, walks to meet with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, in Cairo, Egypt, March 21, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP) Mossad chief David […]

US to bring Security Council motion for Gaza truce and hostage deal to a vote Friday

Draft calls for ‘immediate and sustained ceasefire’ linked to captives’ release; EU leadership issues similar call for pause to fighting, warns against Rafah ground op By REUTERS and TOI STAFFToday, 11:55 pm   File: The Security Council meets before voting on a resolution concerning a truce in Gaza at United Nations headquarters, February 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) […]

Europe’s no-go Jewish zones are only the beginning – opinion

When countries allow entire sectors of their cities to become no-go zones for their own law enforcement, that is when they have effectively handed over the keys to someone else. By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN MARCH 21, 2024 04:46   Banning Jews represents a dark period in history, which, up until now, has been an embarrassing chapter […]

Israel on Guard for Hezbollah Chemical Weapons Attack

Israel on Guard for Hezbollah Chemical Weapons Attack IDF chemical weapons drill (Archive: IDF/CC BY-NC 2.0) Indications are growing that Hezbollah could use chemical weapons to attack Israel in the next war. The group has access to a Syrian military research site that runs an active non-conventional weapons program, a new report warns. Israeli officials […]

Former US officials to Biden: Be tougher on Israel

Nearly 70 former US officials, diplomats and military officers urge Biden to warn Israel of “serious consequences” if it denies civil rights and basic necessities to Palestinian Arabs and expands “settlement activity”. Israel National NewsMar 21, 2024, 4:20 AM (GMT+2) Nearly 70 former US officials, diplomats and military officers on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden […]

Iran seeks to expand Russia ties following Putin election victory – analysis

The Iranian leader expressed “hope that his [Putin’s] new term would provide a suitable ground for the promotion of relations between Tehran and Moscow.” SETH J. FRANTZMAN MARCH 20, 2024 10:33 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week and called for closer ties between Tehran and Moscow. The countries already […]