Fresh rocket alarms sound in Israeli communities; no injuries reported

Fresh rocket alarms sound in Israeli communities; no injuries reported A rocket alert siren sounds in the community of Nir Oz, approximately an hour after the previous barrage, when a mortar shell launched from the Gaza Strip exploded outside an empty kindergarten in the Sha’ar Hanegev region of southern Israel. There are no immediate reports […]

Why the Gaza rocket fire? Because Hamas thinks Israel is vulnerable to extortion

Ahead of Independence Day and the Eurovision Song Contest, Gaza’s terrorist rulers see a rare opportunity to pressure Israel, which it knows is desperate for calm By AVI ISSACHAROFF 4 May 2019, 4:34 pm  9 837shares The interior of a house hit by a rocket in the Eshkol Regional Council on May 4, 2019. The family had […]

US State Department Green-lights Nearly $6 Billion in Weapons Sales to Gulf Allies

The US State Department has green-lighted potential arms sales to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain worth $6 billion, after the Pentagon notified Congress of the prospective deals. According to reports, Abu Dhabi is seeking to purchase Patriot missile systems and associated equipment for an estimated $2.5 billion, in addition to $750 million-worth of weaponry […]

Turkey rejects EU statement on drilling in Eastern Med

Those who have not taken any steps towards resolution of Cyprus issue for years have no right to give advice, says Turkey Turkey on Saturday rejected an EU statement on its plan to do hydrocarbon drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean. “We reject the statement made today by Ms. Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the […]

Israel opts for military war of attrition against Hamas/Jihad rocket aggression

By Sunday morning, May 5, it was evident that the Hamas/Jihad terrorist front and the IDF were locked in a “who blinks first” confrontation. The Palestinians showed no inclination to end their offensive after firing 430 rockets against Israeli civilians in less than 24 hours and the IDF, after hitting 220 Hamas and Jihad terrorist […]

US stands firmly with Israel against rocket aggression

The United States strongly condemns the ongoing barrage of rocket attacks by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Gaza upon innocent civilians and their communities across Israel,” said a statement by State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus early Sunday. “We call on those responsible for the violence to cease this aggression immediately. We stand with Israel […]

European leaders strongly condemn Gaza rocket fire on Israel

Attacks ‘must stop immediately,’ EU says; Israel’s security is ‘a raison d’état,’ Austria declares; Berlin and Madrid urge restraint By RAPHAEL AHREN 4 May 2019, 9:53 pm  3 1,125shares A picture taken from the Gaza Strip on May 4, 2019 shows rockets being launched toward Israel (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP) Several governments in Europe on Saturday strongly […]

Netanyahu: Israel will continue ‘massive attacks’ in Gaza

“Hamas bears responsibility not only for its attacks and actions, but also for the activities of the Islamic Jihad, and it pays a very heavy price for it.” JERUSALEM POST STAFF May 5, 2019 11:55 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a consultation at the IDF Headquarters in Tel Aviv with the heads of the […]

IDF reinforces troops along Gaza border

58-year-old man killed by rocket fire; over 430 rockets fired; 220 targets struck in Gaza. By Anna Ahronheim May 5, 2019 11:14 The IDF prepares for expected escalations throughout the weekend along the Gaza border, 2019.. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) The IDF has reinforced troops along the Gaza border after close over 400 rockets […]

IDF reinforces troops along Gaza border

58-year-old man killed by rocket fire; over 430 rockets fired; 220 targets struck in Gaza. By Anna Ahronheim May 5, 2019 11:14   The IDF prepares for expected escalations throughout the weekend along the Gaza border, 2019.. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) The IDF has reinforced troops along the Gaza border after close over 400 […]

Russia Vows to Boost Cooperation with Iran despite US Sanctions

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia aims to promote cooperation with Iran, including in the nuclear sphere, despite US blackmail and extraterritorial sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. May, 05, 2019       – Politics news – “No threat of new sanctions will stop our legitimate and mutually beneficial cooperation with Iran,” Ryabkov told […]

Israeli attractions offer respite to residents of South

As rockets continue to strike southern Israel, residents in central and northern Israel are working to provide respite and safety to those under fire Eytan Halon May 5, 2019 10:47 Attractions across the country opened their doors to residents of the South on Sunday, offering momentary respite to families affected by the violence on the […]