The Saudis See Israel as Key to Regional Stability

 by Yoav Limor / JNS.org JNS.org – Anyone who expected a dramatic breakthrough in Israel-Saudi relations during US President Joe Biden’s visit to the kingdom was disappointed, as was predictable. The Saudis still aren’t ready for far-reaching moves and want to take things slowly. On the face of it, they are also sticking to their […]

Israeli Action Is More Important than Biden’s Words

by Tamir Hayman / JNS.org   JNS.org – Though not without precedent, US President Joe Biden’s pledge that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon is important. It is significant for two reasons: First, it was made during ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, and therefore impacts those talks. Second, the word he used was “never.” […]

Putin-Erdogan-Raisi talks will affect Syria, Middle East – analysis

The goal of the July 18-19 meeting in Iran is ostensibly part of the Astana process relating to Syria. This could have big ramifications for Syria, but it could also be another mediocre meeting. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JULY 18, 2022 09:12 Russian president Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, […]

Russia and Iran Are Threatening the World With a New Cold War

JULY 17, 2022 4:28 PM     JNS.org — It may not be the Cold War, but it is beginning to look very like one. The United States is trying to build a network of alliances in the Middle East between Israel and moderate Arab countries. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone on […]

Iran’s maritime drone threat grows – analysis

Iranian media showed several ships capable of launching drones, including a submarine. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JULY 17, 2022 18:51 A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022. (photo credit: IRANIAN ARMY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) Iran says it has launched a “flotilla” that is […]

IDF chief: Israel has ‘moral obligation’ to ready military response to Iran’s nukes

Days after Biden said he’d resort to force as ‘last resort,’ Aviv Kohavi says army must ramp up preparations given ‘possibility’ Israel will need to strike Iranian nuke facilities By Emanuel Fabian Today, 10:31 pm   Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent. Army chief Aviv Kohavi on Sunday said it was […]

Biden to announce additional $316 mil in aid for Palestinian Arabs

Biden will today announce $316 million in aid to the Palestinian Arabs, in addition to $ 500 million in annual aid. In addition, Biden is expected to announce a series of initiatives to assist Palestinians in the areas of health, G4 cellular technology, refugee assistance, economic growth and tackling food insecurity.

New Russian law may make Jewish, Israeli orgs ‘foreign agents’

Jewish representatives from the Jewish Agency or representatives of international Jewish organizations may be categorized as “foreign agents.” By ZVIKA KLEIN Published: JULY 14, 2022 20:29 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaks at the World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem, 2020. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Russia has expanded its definition of “foreign agents,” and it will now include […]

Top Experts’ Backgrounder: Military Action Against Iran and US Domestic Law

by Brian Egan and Tess Bridgeman January 3, 2020 (Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2019. Designed as a expert analysis of the very kinds of questions raised by the U.S. military operation killing Iran’s Qassem Soleimani, we are republishing it today.) What follows is a basic Q&A on the circumstances […]

Report: Saudis repeatedly rejected requests by PA’s Abbas to visit before Biden

Riyadh only granted Palestinian leader a short phone call with king, amid reports Saudi Arabia would take steps toward normalization with Israel long opposed by Ramallah TOI staffToday, 11:51 pm Saudi Arabia rejected repeated requests from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to visit the kingdom before US President Joe Biden’s trip to the region, according […]

US has clinched deal with Saudis for normalization steps toward Israel — official

Middle East diplomat confirms agreement is moving forward; will allow Israeli airlines to fly over Arab kingdom as well as direct flights from Israel for Muslim pilgrims By Jacob Magid and TOI staff Today, 10:09 pm   US President Joe Biden, during his visit to Jeddah this weekend, will announce the successful brokering of an […]

‘True friendship’: US, Israel sign historic ‘Jerusalem Declaration’

July 14, 2022 The countries “further reaffirm that the strategic U.S.-Israel partnership is based on a bedrock of shared values, shared interests, and true friendship.” By Aryeh Savir, TPS U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Yair Lapid met in Jerusalem on Thursday and adopted the historic Joint Declaration on the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership, known […]