3 dead after bloody day in West Bank, as settlers riot following Palestinian shooting attack

Ron Kampeas February 26, 2023 This is a developing story. (JTA) — A gunman shot and killed two Israeli brothers driving through a West Bank town, which was later rampaged by settlers who burned cars and buildings. A Palestinian was killed and dozens were injured. Israeli leaders called on the rioters to stop — though […]

Hamas calls for confrontations with Israeli forces in Samaria

  Feb 26, 2023, 11:04 PM (GMT+2)   The deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas, Saleh al-Aruri, called on the Palestinians to confront the security forces and the settlers in the Huwara area. “Today is a day of calls for weapons, the resistance is our way to repel the Zionist aggression,” Al-Aaruri said.

Israel, PA discuss security ties, suspension of settlement announcements

The Palestinian shooting attack in the West Bank that claimed the lives of two brothers during the summit underscored the urgent need to halt the violence. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: FEBRUARY 26, 2023 18:10 Members of the Islamic Action Front protest against the meeting between top Israeli and Palestinian officials at the Red Sea port of Aqaba, […]

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to longest-ever UN Human Rights Council gathering

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to longest-ever UN Human Rights Council gathering Session scheduled to continue for over 5 weeks in Geneva; Iranian FM to attend against backdrop of domestic rights protests By Jamey Keaten Today, 3:52 pm   Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks in a press briefing in Tehran, Iran, January 29, 2023. […]

Two Israelis shot dead in West Bank terror attack — IDF

Officials say gunman opened fire at Israeli-owned car in Huwara, killing brothers Hillel Yaniv, 21, and Yagel Yaniv, 19; troops launch manhunt for attacker By Emanuel Fabian Today, 2:34 pmUpdated at 6:01 pm   Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent.   Two Israeli brothers were shot dead in a terror attack […]

No IDF operations in Jenin, Nablus: PA demands at emergency summit

February 26, 2023 Ahead of Ramadan – which often sees spike in terror attacks – the Palestinian Authority will demand that Israel halt military activity in PA-controlled cities, with the US enforcing the agreement. By Adina Katz, World Israel News Representatives for the Palestinian Authority are expected to demand that the IDF cease counterterror arrest […]

Putin: Russia can’t ignore NATO’s nukes, West wants to liquidate Moscow

Putin expressed that he believes NATO would use nuclear weapons to defeat Russian armed forces. By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 26, 2023 09:51 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a concert dedicated to Russian service members involved in the country’s military campaign in Ukraine, on the eve of the Defender of the Fatherland Day at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, […]

CIA chief: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade within weeks if it chooses

William Burns says US doesn’t believe Iranian supreme leader has made decision to pursue weaponization, after Tehran found to have enriched uranium to 84% purity By ToI Staff and AP Today, 9:26 am   The head of the Central Intelligence Agency has warned that Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade within weeks, but said the […]

Iran unveils new ‘Paveh’ cruise missile that can reach Israel

Top general says Tehran still wants to kill former US president Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo to avenge the assassination of Qassem Soleimani By ToI Staff and Agencies Today, 10:34 am   A senior Iranian general unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km (1,025 miles) that could potentially reach Israel in an […]

Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile

Iran has expanded its missile program, particularly its ballistic missiles, in defiance of opposition from the United States and expressions of concern by European countries. By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 24, 2023 23:31 AIR DEFENSE capabilities are tested as part of the drill, simulating what could happen in the event of an Iranian missile or drone attack. (photo […]

Zelensky: I don’t want Israel to mediate. I want it to pick a side, Ukraine’s side

At press conference marking year since invasion, Ukrainian leader says he recognizes Israel’s ‘complex’ situation vis-a-vis Russia, cites improvement in Kyiv’s ties with Jerusalem By ToI Staff Today, 9:55 pm Edit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would like Israel to “choose a side” amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of his country, rather than […]

Iran’s threat to Israel increases if it supplies air defense to Syria – analysis

The implications of Iran’s claims are clear, it wants to show that it can supply Syria with a system that is important and a potential game-changer. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: FEBRUARY 24, 2023 22:31     The IRGC’s Bavar-373 air-defense system (photo credit: MEHR NEWS AGENCY) Reports that Iran may supply Syria with an air defense system represent a […]

4,600 new homes approved for Judea and Samaria, Despite UN and Biden

February 23, 2023 Some 2,400 more are on the agenda for Thursday, the second day of the meeting of the Higher Planning Council for Judea and Samaria. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News The Higher Planning Council gave approval Wednesday for the building of 4,600 new homes throughout Judea and Samaria, with a total of […]

North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles

Test held as part of a drill designed to demonstrate North Korea’s ability to conduct nuclear counterattack. Elad Benari   Feb 24, 2023, 3:57 AM (GMT+2) North Koreamissilesmissile tests North Korea has test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state […]