Putin revives antisemitic trope, says Jews are tearing apart Russian Orthodox Church

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Comments made during press conference echo Soviet-era antisemitism under Josef Stalin, when the Kremlin persecuted Jews and accused them of being ‘rootless cosmopolitans’ By Zev Stub and JTAToday, 8:42 am   Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual news conference and call-in show at Gostinny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, December 19, 2024. (AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko) Russian President […]

Kurds in Syria hope Israel’s support extends beyond words – analysis

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In eastern Syria, many Kurds are fearful that Turkey will take advantage of the chaos in Syria to launch an attack on several areas where Kurds live. SETH J. FRANTZMAN DECEMBER 19, 2024 10:03 Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after US-backed alliance led by Syrian Kurdish fighters captured Deir el-Zor, in Syria […]

Houthi missile attack destroys central Israel elementary school

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December 19, 2024 Damage sustained to a Ramat Gan school after a Houthi missile attack (Screenshot/X) (Screenshot/X) Houthi missile attack destroys central Israel elementary school Ramat Gan mayor says it was “great luck” that missile fired overnight, and not during school hours. By World Israel News Staff An elementary school in a Tel Aviv suburb […]

Two main issues left to be resolved in negotiations, Hamas sources say – report

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Two main issues left to be resolved in negotiations, Hamas sources say – report Despite the reported sticking points, “the status of ongoing negotiations in Doha is excellent,” Hamas sources said. By SAM HALPERNDECEMBER 19, 2024 10:11A Hamas terrorists in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)(photo credit: Canva, Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS, Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)Two primary […]

UK, France, Germany: No ‘credible civilian’ basis for Iran’s growing uranium stash

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European trio sounds alarm over Tehran’s ‘capability to rapidly produce sufficient fissile material for multiple nuclear weapons,’ says it must ‘reverse its nuclear escalation’ By AFP and ToI StaffToday, 9:56 am   The Iranian flag outside the IAEA headquarters during the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on November […]

IRGC oil empire: Revolutionary Guards extend control over Tehran’s oil exports, sources say

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All aspects of the oil business have come under the growing influence of the IRGC. REUTERS DECEMBER 18, 2024 08:40 Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTO)Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have tightened their grip on the country’s oil […]

Khamenei: After Syria developments, Israel ‘gravely mistaken’ thinking uprising over

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“The young Syrians will liberate the territories occupied by the Zionist entity,” Khamenei previously wrote in a Hebrew post. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 18, 2024 05:07Updated: DECEMBER 18, 2024 09:28 An illustrative image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mahmoud Hasano/AFP PHOTO)Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote that Israel was “gravely mistaken” about developments in […]

‘Imminent’: Hostage deal could be signed by end of week, Hamas official says – report

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Asharq Al-Awsat cited a Hamas official as stating that a deal was “imminent,” with the main points having already been agreed upon. JERUSALEM POST STAFF DECEMBER 18, 2024 08:47Updated: Hamas terrorist in front of Gaza hostage posters. (Illustrative)(photo credit: Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS, MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90) If no issues arise, a hostage deal could be […]

Turkey Tightening its Grip on Northern Syria

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Hana Levi Julian16 Kislev 5785 – December 17, 2024 Photo Credit: The Presidential Press and Information Office via Bob Nearbone President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to be strengthening his grip on northern Syria. US officials have expressed concern over the possibility that Turkey might invade Kurdish-held territory in […]

Russia Rejects Israel’s Takeover of Golan Heights in 1967, 1981, 2019, and 2024

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David Israel15 Kislev 5785 – December 16, 2024 President Vladimir Putin with former President Bashar al-Assad. Russia has cautioned Israel against exploiting the shifting dynamics in Syria, warning against any actions that could escalate tensions, particularly concerning the Golan Heights. In an interview with TASS, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov underscored Moscow’s firm stance, calling […]

‘We’ll act against you anytime, anywhere’: Netanyahu’s warning to Iran, Hezbollah

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Netanyahu said, quoting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, “Hezbollah has lost its supply route through Syria.” By JERUSALEM POST STAFFDECEMBER 15, 2024 09:57Updated: DECEMBER 15, 2024 22:23  (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Iran and Hezbollah flags.(photo credit: Canva, PMO, SHUTTERSTOCK) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned Iran and Hezbollah that Israel will continue to […]

Senior Hamas official: ‘We’re closer than ever to reaching a deal’ – report

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“We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement,” the official said. By SAM HALPERN, RAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICHDECEMBER 16, 2024 08:23Updated: DECEMBER 16, 2024 10:51  Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas. (Illustrative)(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT, REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA) A Gaza hostage-ceasefire is […]

‘Since October 7, there has been a 100% increase in people interested in Aliyah’

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Nefesh B’Nefesh Chairman Tony Gelbart, spoke at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF  DECEMBER 15, 2024 11:09  Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founder and chairman Tony Gelbart(photo credit: Elliot La-Mer – DEMAGIC) Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founder and chairman Tony Gelbart, speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, said that interest in aliyah has actually increased since the beginning of […]