Syria’s Bashar Assad could be included in Arab League meeting – analysis

This is a major development and shows how quickly Saudi Arabia has worked to bring Syria back into the Arab fold. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MAY 11, 2023 09:40 Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Turkey’s Halk TV in Damascus, in this handout photograph distributed by Syria’s national news agency SANA on October […]

Israel: Despite the continuation of strikes, ceasefire efforts ongoing

May 11, 2023, 8:30 AM (GMT+3) An Israeli source quoted by Kan News said this morning that despite the continuation of the operation in Gaza, efforts to bring about a ceasefire continue. The source said that Egypt, Qatar, the United Nations, and the United States are involved in these talks, with different intensity and influence […]

After eight hours of silence, at least six mortars fired from Gaza toward Israel

2 intercepted by Iron Dome, 4 land in open areas as Islamic Jihad vows response to killing of commander; IDF: 507 missiles fired at Israel so far; defense minister’s mother dies By ToI Staff Today, 8:31 am Edit 10:15 am IDF says it struck Islamic Jihad launching position in northern GazaEmanuel Fabian The Israel Defense […]

Islamic Jihad renews rocket launches in response to IDF hit on commander

Over 500 rockets have been fired from Gaza towards Israel since Tuesday morning. By YONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MAY 11, 2023 01:48 Updated: MAY 11, 2023 08:51 A building hit during an Israeli strike is seen in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, May 11, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA) After not firing at […]

Iran-Backed Gaza Terrorists Fire 469 Rockets at Israel

Latest Developments Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza have fired 469 rockets toward Israel as of 9:30 p.m. Israel time, with 107 falling short in Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The barrage reached southern and central Israel, with explosions heard over Beersheba, Tel Aviv, Sderot, and Ashkelon, among other cities. Israel’s air defense systems […]

UAE calls emergency UN Security Council meeting, ‘condemns Israeli operation’ in Gaza

May 10, 2023 The United Arab Emirates, which signed a peace agreement with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords, cites “concerning developments,” fails to mention rocket terror. By World Israel News Staff The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency  meeting for late Wednesday afternoon to discuss escalating tensions between Israel and terror groups […]

Massive rocket barrages target Tel Aviv and south, dampening ceasefire hopes

Israel says it is assessing deal after Egyptian media says fighting to end Wednesday evening, but resumption of rocket fire and IDF airstrikes raise doubts ToI StaffEmanuel FabianToday, 8:43 pm Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group are nearing a deal to end over a day of fighting in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media […]

350 Gaza rockets shot at Israel as ceasefire discussions continue

A tentative ceasefire will begin on Wednesday, per media reports • Diplomatic source: “A ceasefire will be judged only by actions” By JERUSALEM POST STAFFAn Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Ashkelon, Israel May 10, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN) 3 Hours ago Ceasefire talks ongoing as 350 Gaza […]

Iran may produce Shahed drones for Russia in Belarus – report

By MICHAEL STARR Published: MAY 10, 2023 10:41 An Iranian delegation in Belarus is exploring adjusting local factories to produce kamikaze drones for Russia to solve transportation issues for the Kremlin, the Ukrainian National Resistance Center said on Monday. A working group of Iranian engineers is considering converting a plant in Gomel to Shahed series drone production, […]

Palestinian terror groups warn: Israel will pay the price for Gaza attack

At least 13 Palestinians, including the top PIJ officials, were killed in the pre-dawn Israeli airstrikes, with reports of at least another 20 people injured. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: MAY 9, 2023 11:52 Mourners carry the body of senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Khalil Al-Bahtini, who was killed in an Israeli strike, during his funeral in […]

Ousted Pakistani leader Imran Kahn arrested as party calls for ‘shut down’ protests

Dozens of supporters blocked streets in Khan’s hometown of Lahore, where police have been put on high alert. By REUTERS Published: MAY 9, 2023 13:00 Updated: MAY 9, 2023 16:12 Pakistan security forces guard a vehicle carrying former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest at a court in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 9, 2023 (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER) Pakistan’s […]

Fire extinguished at Isfahan power plant in Iran

By REUTERS Published: MAY 9, 2023 17:26 Updated: MAY 9, 2023 18:29 A large fire was extinguished at a power plant west of the Iranian city Isfahan on Tuesday, state media reported. “This afternoon, fire broke out in one of the cooling towers of the Isfahan power plant. The fire was extinguished thanks to the rapid response of […]

2 killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes as Islamic Jihad vows to avenge slain leaders

Military says men targeted were operatives in terror group who were en route to carry out a guided missile attack on the Gaza border Emanuel FabianToday, 6:50 pmUpdated at 7:16 pm The puported scene of an Israeli airstrike against a Palestinain anti-tank guided missile squad near Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, May 9, […]