Netanyahu to Iran: IDF ‘Prepared to Respond to Any Threat’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he chairs the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, March 8, 2020. Photo: Oded Balilty/Pool via Reuters/File Photo. JNS.org – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed a harsh warning on Sunday to Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy Hezbollah. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said: “Lebanon and Syria bear […]

Hezbollah attack on Israel ‘imminent,’ report says

The IDF is preparing for an attack on the Israel-Lebanon border in the coming days. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News The IDF is readying for an “imminent” Hezbollah attack on the Israel-Lebanon border, likely to occur in the coming days, according to a report by Israel Hayom on Sunday. The motive behind the expected […]

Gulf dispute has gone on too long, U.S. envoy says on visit

DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S. Special Envoy Brian Hook said on Sunday a deep rift among Gulf Arab states had gone on for too long and he urged them to rebuild trust and unity. Gulf states Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and non-Gulf state Egypt cut ties with Qatar in mid-2017 over accusations it […]

At the naval parade in St. Petersburg, Putin promises to strengthen Russian Navy with hypersonic weapons

At the naval parade in St. Petersburg, Putin promises to strengthen Russian Navy with hypersonic weapons  Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:00:00 AM       On July 26, a naval parade was held in St. Petersburg to commemorate the Russian Navy Day. The event was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said that the Russian navy […]

Why did a Four Star General land in Israel during a pandemic?

US Army General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley’s visit comes amid a rise in tensions between Israel, the US, and the Islamic Republic. By ANNA AHRONHEIM JULY 26, 2020 16:35 US Gen. Mark Milley visits Israel in July 2020 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) Advertisement It’s not every day […]

Netanyahu says Israel won’t tolerate any attack from Syria, Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Syria and Lebanon will bear responsibility for any attack against Israel emanating from its territory. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, he says Israel “won’t allow Iran to entrench militarily on our northern border. “Lebanon and Syria are responsible for any attack from its territory against Israel. We will not […]

Was there another “mysterious” explosion on Iran’s Qeshm Island?

What was the source of the sound of an explosion on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Saturday night? SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 26, 2020 13:56 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2020 Iranians on Qeshm Island in southern Iran reported the sound of an explosion on Saturday, at […]

Israel is Diving Into the Troubled Eastern Mediterranean

Jul 26, 2020 By Seth J. Frantzman (Bloomberg Opinion) — The Israeli cabinet last week approved a pipeline deal to move gas offshore via Cyprus to Greece and Europe. The 1,900-kilometer (1,181 miles) link will connect gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean basin to European markets. The $6 billion project, many years in the discussion, was […]

Iran’s New Make-believe Diplomacy

by Amir Taheri July 26, 2020 at 4:00 am Now, however, it seems that, for the first time, the Khomeinist ruling elite is beginning to understand that it can neither reshape the world nor join it on its own antediluvian terms. Unable to admit that reality, the Tehran ruling elite is trying to conjure a […]

What does Iran’s pivot to China mean for Israel?

July 26, 2020 Tehran and Beijing have been reported to be planning broad economic and security deals that could pave the way for China’s multibillion-dollar investment in Iran’s energy and military sectors. By Israel Kasnett, JNS China and Iran are said to be currently working on a 25-year, $400 billion “strategic partnership” that would see […]

A World in Chaos

by Isi Leibler Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister and Defence Minister Benny Gantz attend the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem June 7, 2020. Photo: Menahem Kahana/Pool via REUTERS. When my last op-ed was published at the end of March, the coronavirus appeared to be under control in Israel and a national […]

Anti-Netanyahu protests will ‘end in bloodshed,’ warns public security minister

Amir Ohana says demonstrators blocking roads is ‘violence,’ rallies are a coronavirus risk By TOI staff Today, 12:29 pm Violent clashes at demonstrations against the prime minister are likely to end in bloodshed, Public Security Minister Amir Ohana warned on Sunday. Ohana spoke to the Kan public broadcaster a day after thousands took part in demonstrations […]

Benny Gantz: Syrian and Lebanon will bear direct responsibility for attacks on Israel

Defense Min. Gantz meets with senior IDF officials, says Syria, Lebanon, to bear responsibility for attacks emanating from their soil. 25/07/20 23:51 Defense Minister Benny Gantz (Blue and White) on Saturday evening completed an evaluation of the situation on Israel’s northern border. Participating in the meeting were IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, Military Intelligence […]

Israel said to warn Hezbollah amid rising tensions in north

Days after airstrike in Syria attributed to Israel kills Lebanese terror group member, Jerusalem sends message via UN cautioning against retaliation, according to Al Mayadeen By TOI staff Today, 7:09 pm   Israel has reportedly sent a message to Hezbollah warning the Lebanese terror group against any retaliatory action in response to the killing of […]