Macron warns France could harden stance; Israel: He’s on ‘crusade against Jewish state’

Israel says it lifted blockade last week after French leader fumes that it continues to block Gaza aid; Germany says it’ll assess arms shipments based on humanitarian situation By ToI Staff, Agencies and Lazar Berman  30 May 2025, 8:22 pm France’s President Emmanuel Macron gives the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 30, 2025. […]

Iran Holds Trilateral Talks With China, Russia Amid Ongoing Nuclear Negotiations With US

by Ailin Vilches Arguello Illustrative: Chinese Foreign Minister Wag Yi stands with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at Diaoyutai State Guest House on March 14, 2025 in Beijing, China. Photo: Pool via REUTERS Iran held trilateral consultations with China […]

Israel to block Saudi-led delegation of Middle Eastern ministers from visiting West Bank

But assertion has been made by Israel since beginning of war, and while new aid group says it has fed over 2 million meals this week, that has only amounted to 40 trucks-worth of aid By Emanuel Fabian,  Jacob Magid and Agencies30 May 2025, 6:59 pm   A young Palestinian waits to collect donated food at […]

Iran says Trump’s threat to destroy nuclear facilities is a clear red line -Fars News

Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities if talks between the two sides fail. By REUTERSMAY 30, 2025 21:23Updated: MAY 30, 2025 22:29  Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran’s nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.(photo credit: IRAN’S PRESIDENCY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities […]

Israel Accuses Macron of ‘Crusade Against the Jewish State’ Over Gaza Aid Criticism, Settlement Sanctions Threat

by Ailin Vilches Arguello French President Emmanuel Macron delivers the keynote address at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su Israel has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of waging a “crusade against the Jewish state” after the French leader called on European nations to adopt a tougher stance […]

Saudi warns Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike

Iran is open to a deal but distrusts Trump. Saudi Arabia is trying to prevent a regional war that could hurt its economy and stability. By REUTERSMAY 30, 2025 10:07Updated: MAY 30, 2025 10:25  Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman(photo credit: Canva, GoodFon, REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool) Saudi Arabia’s defense minister delivered a blunt message to […]

Thank God: Hamas Rejects Witkoff’s Proposal Israel Was Cornered into Accepting

By David Israel  – 3 Sivan 5785 – May 30, 2025 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the ‘military wing’ of Hamas (one of them a Yankees fan), attend the funeral of terrorists killed by the IDF in the Al-Shati neighborhood, Gaza City, February 28, 2025. A senior Hamas official told the BBC early Friday morning […]

Hamas official tells BBC group will reject Witkoff’s new Gaza ceasefire proposal, demand changes

A source close to Hamas said that group claimed the new proposal is more biased in favor of Israel than previous proposals. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMICHAI STEINMAY 29, 2025 17:32Updated: MAY 30, 2025 09:26  Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.(photo […]

CNN: Trump Predicts Iran Nuclear Deal Around the Corner

By David Israel  – 2 Sivan 5785 – May 29, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks with LTG Steven Gilland, superintendent of West Point Military Academy, May 24, 2025. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is “very close to a solution” on a nuclear agreement with Iran, CNN reported. Trump said he had personally cautioned […]

EU hardens tone on Israel, but will it lead to concrete steps?

A bloc of countries including Germany and Italy, though critical of ongoing war in Gaza Strip, would likely prevent European Union from taking major punitive measures By AFP and ToI StaffToday, 10:54 am   European Union High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas gives a press conference in Brussels, on May 28, 2025. […]

Israel to establish 22 new settlements in Judea & Samaria

May 29, 2025 Newly built Homesh yeshiva moved to state land within the settlement in an overnight operation, May 29, 2023. (Samaria Regional Council) “Once in a generation decision” – Israel’s Defense Ministry confirms that the Security Cabinet voted to approve the establishment of 22 new settlements, including two on the sites of towns evacuated […]

Witkoff Offers Major Concessions to Hamas, Leaves Half the Hostages Behind

By David Israel  – 2 Sivan 5785 – May 29, 2025 President Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits Hostage square in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025. According to the revised Whittaker plan released Thursday morning, the terrorist group Hamas would release 9 living hostages and 18 bodies, to be returned in […]

New ceasefire plan offers 60-day pause, 9 living hostages freed

 May 29, 2025 United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits at Hostage square in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90) The U.S.-brokered plan would see hostages freed while Israel keeps the option to resume fighting. By World Israel News Staff A new proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release […]

Houthis boast of ‘hypersonic’ capabilities amid ballistic missiles barrage on Israel – analysis

The fact that they have been able to maintain a daily attack on Israel using ballistic missiles for a year showcases their dangerous capabilities and threat to the region. By SETH J. FRANTZMANMAY 28, 2025 10:45Updated: MAY 28, 2025 11:09  Houthi supporters protest around a Palestinian flag in Sanaa, Yemen May 23, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/KHALED ABDULLAH) The […]