S.Korea, US launch eight missiles in response to N.Korea launches

The South Korean and US militaries fired eight surface-to-surface missiles on Monday. By REUTERS Published: JUNE 6, 2022 02:36 A surface-to-surface missile is launched during a joint live-firing exercise between US and South Korea in unidentified location, South Korea, May 25, 2022. (photo credit: JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF/YONHAP VIA REUTERS) South Korea and the United States fired […]

Israeli-Russian trade still prospering despite Ukraine War

How has the war in Ukraine affected Israeli-Russian trade and how have the Jewish state’s communities of Russian speakers from Russia and Ukraine responded to it? By KSENIA SVETLOVA/THE MEDIA LINE Published: JUNE 6, 2022 04:14 People walk near the headquarters of Yandex company in Moscow, May 23, 2011. (photo credit: REUTERS/SERGEI KARPUKHIN/FILE PHOTO) A Russian ballet performs in […]

IDF Prepares for Possible Hezbollah Attack on Rig at Karish Gas Reservoir

Hana Levi Julian7 Sivan 5782 – June 5, 2022 Photo Credit: Jamal Awad / Flash 90 An Israeli navy boat patrolling the Lebanese maritime border, May 4, 2021. Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a possible attack by Iran’s Lebanese terror proxy, Hezbollah, on the newly-installed offshore drilling rig in the Karish natural gas reservoir, […]

IDF: Palestinians hurl explosive at troops, who open fire in response

Military says ‘hits were identified’ after soldiers shoot at suspects on motorcycle who threw improvised device near Nablus By TOI staff Today, 11:55 pm   Palestinians on a motorcycle hurled an explosive at Israeli troops near Nablus in the northern West Bank, the military said Sunday night. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the soldiers […]

Iranian nuclear negotiator: Israel can only daydream about attacking Iran

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator urges Israel to stop daydreaming about attacking Iran. Elad Benari, Canada 04.06.22 01:21   Israel-Iran Iranian Nuclear Program Ali Bagheri Iran nuclear program iStock   Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and top nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, on Friday urged Israel to stop daydreaming about attacking Iran, the Mehr news agency reported. […]

Energean floating gas production rig docks in Israeli waters

The newfound energy source could incentivize competition in the Israeli energy economy, reducing energy prices and energy related services. By ROMAN MEITAV Published: JUNE 5, 2022 18:37 Floating gas production rig, Energean Power (photo credit: ENERGEAN) Energean’s floating gas production rig, Energean Power, has arrived in Israel, mooring near the Shark gas reservoir, about 80 km off […]

Possibility of returning to Iran nuclear deal ‘shrinking’, says EU foreign policy chief

The EU foreign policy chief on Saturday warned that the prospect of restoring the Iran nuclear deal is “shrinking”, Andolu Agency reported. “The possibility to strike a deal and return to #JCPOA is shrinking. But we still can do it with an extra effort,” Josep Borrell said on Twitter, following a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister […]

Emergency settlement bill could see Israel lose legal control in West Bank

Failure to pass the bill by the end of June could bring civilian life in the settlements to a grinding halt. By GIL HOFFMAN, TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: JUNE 5, 2022 21:17 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021 (photo credit: REUTERS/MUSSA QAWASMA) The fate of Prime […]

Putin threatens strikes on new targets if West gives Ukraine long-range missiles

‘We will draw the appropriate conclusions,’ Russian leader warns after Kyiv struck in missile barrage for first time since end of April By Blaise GAUQUELIN and Quentin Tyberghien Today, 6:16 pm KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that Moscow will hit new targets if the West supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles, […]

Russia appreciates Israel’s efforts to mediate with Ukraine – Medvedev

The Kremlin spokesperson blamed Ukraine for the fact that Israel’s push for negotiations haven’t borne fruit. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 3, 2022 10:22 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at a previous meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia. (photo credit: Sputnik/Kremlin/Reuters) Russia has been trying to negotiate with Ukraine and is very grateful for […]

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in Syria

By AFP 2 June 2022, 9:14 pm   Russia hopes Turkey will “refrain” from launching an offensive in northern Syria, a diplomatic spokesperson says, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats of a military campaign targeting Kurdish “terrorists.” “We hope that Ankara will refrain from actions that could lead to a dangerous deterioration of the […]

Bennett warns IAEA head Israel reserves right to halt Iranian nuclear program

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 3, 2022 10:41     Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned that while Israel prefers diplomacy, it reserves the right to take action against Iran to halt its nuclear program if the international community fails to do so, during a meeting with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, on […]

Israeli, US officials meet amid concern over Iran’s aggression, deal ‘still within reach’

Nuclear deal “is still within reach if Iran makes that political decision to engage in good faith and to focus on the JCPOA itself,” Nides stated. By Aryeh Savir, TPS U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart Dr. Eyal Hulata led a meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) Wednesday at […]