US warns Iraq on Iranian-backed militias

This US warning has raised serious concerns in Iraq, particularly among Shia political and militia leaders, most of whom condemned such attacks. NAWZAD A SHUKRI OCTOBER 7, 2020 21:29 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Iraqi President Barham Salih on September 21 that continued attacks on US interests in the Green Zone by Shia […]

Report: EU links aid to PA to financial ties with Israel

European Union leaders tell PA they will refuse to provide financial aid as long as it refuses to accept tax revenues collected by Israel. Arutz Sheva Staff , 08/10/20 02:40   European Union leaders have told the Palestinian Authority they will refuse to provide any additional financial aid as long as the Palestinians refuse to […]

After UAE, Qatar also submits request for F-35 jets — report

Gulf state’s ties with Hamas could make bid a non-starter for Americans, who are committed to maintaining Israeli military edge in the region By TOI staff Today, 11:51 pm Qatar has reportedly asked the United States to buy advanced F-35 stealth fighters, in another test to America’s commitment to maintaining Israel’s military edge in the […]

Lebanon President chooses negotiating team to lead talks with Israel

The Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar newspaper reports that the Lebanese President has chosen members of the negotiating team to hold talks with Israel on the maritime border. The team will be headed by Lebanon’s Deputy Director of Staff for Operational Affairs Sam Yassin, Kan News reported.

Iranian president warns Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict could turn into regional war

Reuters | Published: 10.07.20 , 10:21 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday warned of the danger of the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict turning into a regional war.”We must be attentive that the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not become a regional war. Peace is the basis of our work and we hope to restore stability to […]

Israel reveals the weapons hidden behind Lebanon’s civilians

Despite Hezbollah’s denials, the group continues to store equipment that can produce components for missiles and warheads. (October 6, 2020 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Sept. 29 in an address broadcast to the U.N. General Assembly, the locations of Hezbollah’s production and storage facilities for missiles adjacent to a gas-storage site […]

PM Netanyahu: Chevron will operate Israel’s gas reserves

‘This will bring in billions of shekels to Israel’s economy.’ Netanyahu touts Chevron’s decision to operate Israel’s gas reserves. Arutz Sheva Staff , 06/10/20  Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday morning that the US-based energy company Chevron will operate Israel’s gas reserves. “A positive and dramatic development for our economy: The second largest energy […]

Saudi former intel chief slams Palestinian leadership’s criticism of UAE-Israel deal

“There is something that successive Palestinian leadership historically share in common: they always bet on the losing side, and that comes at a price.” OCTOBER 6, 2020 00:53 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) 40th Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 10, 2019 Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief […]

In Response to Rocket Fire, Israeli Air Force Strikes Hamas Target in Gaza

October 5, 2020 3:24 pm  by Algemeiner Staff The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck a Hamas target in the Gaza Strip on Monday, in response to a rocket fired from the coastal enclave into southern Israel earlier in the day. In response to the rocket that was fired from Gaza into Israel earlier this evening, […]

Russia Says “No Problem” Delivering S-400 Missiles To Iran When UN Embargo Expires

by Tyler Durden Mon, 10/05/2020 – 04:15 Currently Iran already operates the S-300 anti-air defense system, but just ahead of the major UN weapons embargo set to expire this month, which the US contests, Russia has once again strongly suggested that it’s poised to transfer its more advanced S-400 system to Iran. The latest comments […]

Lebanon’s economic woes may get the better of Hezbollah

Hezbollah, once wielding considerable power in the Lebanese government, is now under pressure as Lebanon’s economy faces collapse. Op-ed. 05/10/20 10:48   Clashes between anti-government demonstrators and Hezbollah supporters in Beirut Reuters (JNS) – Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are slated to begin next week over the maritime border between the two countries. Finagling […]

US envoy Friedman: If Biden wins, it will be bad for Israel and Gulf on Iran

American ambassador tells Emirati website that Democrat nominee would undermine efforts of Trump administration to reverse nuclear deal By TOI staff and Agencies Today, 6:18 am US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Sunday told a United Arab Emirates news site that a Joe Biden win in next month’s US elections would see American policy […]