IDF retaliates against Syrian army position after rocket attacks

The rockets fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damage. Israeli reserve soldiers train on the Golan Heights, Oct. 29, 2023. Photo by Michael Giladi/Flash90. (December 19, 2023 / JNS) The Israel Defense Forces struck targets in Syria on Monday night in response to rocket attacks on the Jewish state. The IDF said that […]

Yemen says will turn Red Sea into ‘graveyard’ after US announces maritime coalition

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 7:12 AM  [ Last Update: Tuesday, 19 December 2023 8:13 AM ] Yemen’s defense minister has denounced the formation of a US-led maritime task force in the Red Sea to protect the passage of merchant vessels bound for the Israeli-occupied territories, cautioning the Western alliance that any assault on Yemeni soil will have dire consequences. […]

At UN, West accuses Iran of illegal missile testing, high-grade uranium enrichment

During Security Council meeting on failing 2015 nuclear agreement, Britain, France, Germany and US warn all means will be used to prevent Tehran getting atomic weapons By EDITH M. LEDERERToday, 10:12 am     In this picture released by the Iranian Defense Ministry on May 25, 2023, a Khorramshahr-4 missile is launched at an undisclosed location, Iran. […]

After delay, UN Security Council to vote today on Gaza ceasefire resolution

By AP and TOI STAFFToday, 5:02 am     The UN Security Council is expected to vote today on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for a halt to hostilities in Gaza, after delaying the vote Monday afternoon to avoid a second US veto. The council said Monday’s 5 p.m. vote was pushed back until Tuesday morning, and diplomats said negotiations […]

US defense chief tells Israel to plan for ‘transitioning to next phase’ of Gaza war

Austin says he’s not dictating timelines * US-led coalition to counter Houthis * IDF shells Syrian Army outpost after rocket fire * 7 soldiers killed in Gaza; ground op toll at 129       https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-18-2013/?utm_source=article_hpsidebar&utm_medium=desktop_site&utm_campaign=us-led-coalition-of-10-nations-to-counter-houthi-attacks-on-vessels-in-red-sea

US-led coalition of 10 nations to counter Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin announces Operation Prosperity Guardian, in cooperation with UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain By AGENCIES and TOI STAFFToday, 1:48 am   2 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel’s military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, […]

Chemical tanker targeted by Houthi attack off coast of Yemen

Vessels in the area were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 18, 2023 08:32 Updated: DECEMBER 18, 2023 12:31 The M/V Swan Atlantic was attacked on Monday in the southern Red Sea by multiple projectiles launched from Houthi-controlled territory, US officials told Reuters on Monday. The USS […]

Nearly half of British Jews considered leaving UK due to antisemitism – poll

Four of five respondents said they considered themselves to be a Zionist. Over half of respondents, 57%, strongly agreed with the statement. SAM HALPERN DECEMBER 18, 2023 04:56 Updated: DECEMBER 18, 2023 12:00 Demonstrators hold Israeli and British flags outside the Law Courts, during a march against antisemitism, after an increase in the UK, during […]

GOP senator: Israel must accept two-state solution to normalize ties with Saudis

Lindsey Graham asserts Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, but says Arab countries can’t normalize ties ‘if they’re seen as throwing the Palestinians under the bus’ By JACOB MAGID 17 December 2023, 9:02 pm   20   Member of a bipartisan group of US senators Lindsey Graham looks on during a press conference in Tel Aviv on October […]

Israel-linked group claims massive cyberattack that shuts down Iran gas stations

Iran, Hezbollah attempt to hack Ziv hospital foiled * UN Security Council to vote on new resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire * 4 soldiers killed as ground op toll rises to 126 16min ago Drone infiltration alert sounds in communities on northern border 30min ago Medics say 6-week-old baby was in car hit by West Bank […]

Herzog: Now’s not the time for two-state solution

Israel’s president said Israel must first deal with its emotional trauma after Oct. 7 and its need for security. Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the funeral of former Knesset Speaker Shevah Weiss at the Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, Feb. 5, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.   (December 17, 2023 / JNS) Israel’s head of […]

PM: I’m proud I blocked a Palestinian state. Looking at Gaza, everyone sees what would have happened

16 December 2023, 10:33 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, December 16, 2023. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90) At the Tel Aviv press conference, Netanyahu is asked by a reporter why he did not withdraw from the Oslo Accords, given that he keeps criticizing them. “I […]

Hamas and Israel reach ‘tentative deal’ on new truce and hostage swap

Hamas and Israel reach ‘tentative deal’ on new truce and hostage swap Under the proposed deal, Hamas will release at least 50 hostages and Israel will free 300 Palestinians Sources said a ‘tentative agreement’ to pause fighting in Gaza for hostage and detainee swaps was clinched in a meeting on Wednesday in Egypt. AP .arcad-container […]

Poll: Most young Americans think Israel should be ‘ended and given to Hamas’

Majority of all respondents support Israel, but results from 18-24 age group show majority think IDF campaign ‘genocidal,’ while saying calls for genocide of Jews is are legitimate By TOI STAFFToday, 9:45 am     File: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally near Columbia University in New York on November 15, 2023. (SPENCER PLATT / Getty Images via AFP) […]