Erdogan warns of ‘another Chernobyl’ after talks with Zelensky, Guterres in Ukraine

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Ukrainian president demands Russian troop withdrawal as condition for peace, calls for UN to ensure safety of Zaporizhzhia facility over fear of nuclear disaster Dmytro GorshkovThibault MARCHANDToday, 9:31 pm LVIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Thursday of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine during his first face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

Palestinian agitators shoot at Israeli worshipers at Joseph’s Tomb

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During the clashes, 18-year-old Wasim Khalifa from the Balata refugee camp was killed and at least 30 others were injured, according to the Red Crescent. By ROMAN MEITAV Published: AUGUST 17, 2022 23:33 Updated: AUGUST 18, 2022 11:36 Palestinians burn tires as they block the streets leading to Joseph’s Tomb, near Balata refugee camp, in the West Bank […]

Report: China warned Israel not to let US pressure hurt relations

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Chinese diplomat warned Israel not to allow US pressure to damage its relations with Beijing, officials tell Axios. Israel National News   One of China’s top diplomats warned Israel last week not to allow US pressure to damage its relations with Beijing, senior Israeli Foreign Ministry officials with direct knowledge of the issue told Barak […]

PA source: Abbas’ ‘holocausts’ slander signals an ‘epitaph’ for his political career

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August 18, 2022 “Abu Mazen [Abbas] was expected to not say such things, and especially not on German soil,” the source said, predicting the end of the octogenarian’s time in power. By Baruch Yedid, TPS A source in the Palestinian Authority (PA) told TPS on Wednesday that the “unfortunate” words of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas […]

Report: Hamas Rings Gaza with Rocket Launchers

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Hana Levi Julian21 Av 5782 – August 18, 2022 Photo Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib / Flash 90 Members of the Iz a-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Gaza’s ruling Hamas terrorist organization, attend a military parade in Khan Younis on May 27, 2021. Gaza’s ruling Hamas terrorist organization has installed an array of rocket […]

Iran is preparing its public for return to nuclear deal, says Israeli official

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As Tehran and world powers appear close to reaching an agreement to revive 2015 accord, official says Israel sees emerging deal as dangerous, has warned its allies By TOI staff and Agencies Today, 10:48 pm Edit Israel believes Iran is close to inking a nuclear agreement with world powers, and has started preparing for the […]

Germany’s Scholz ‘disgusted’ at Abbas’s ’50 holocausts’ comments

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Germany’s Olaf Scholz rejected the use of the word ‘apartheid’ in a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. By LAHAV HARKOV Published: AUGUST 16, 2022 17:46 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2022 09:58 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shake hands as they attend a news conference, in Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2022 (photo credit: REUTERS/LISI […]

Abbas calls for recognition of Palestinian state during Berlin visit

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All we want is freedom and stability in a sovereign and democratic state,’ Palestinian leader says AA  WEDNESDAY 03:21, 17 AUGUST 2022 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday called on Germany and other European countries to recognize Palestine’s statehood, and support his efforts for a […]

Jordan makes overtures to Islamic Movement hardliners in Israel

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Amman might be trying to get Arab citizens who usually boycott Israeli elections to vote on November 1, analyst says. By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE Published: AUGUST 16, 2022 22:55 Updated: AUGUST 16, 2022 23:20 A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood holds a Palestinian flag and chants slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, […]

Abbas accuses Israel of ’50 Holocausts’ after meeting with German chancellor

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Germany’s Olaf Scholz rejected the use of the word ‘apartheid’ in a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Published: AUGUST 16, 2022 17:46 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2022 00:18 vGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attend a news conference, in Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2022. (photo credit: REUTERS/LISI NIESNER) Palestinian Authority President […]

Iran keeps up demands after deadline to accept final nuclear deal draft

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Iran is “looking for a good, stable and strong agreement, but if the other party talks about plan B, we also have plan B,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abdollahian said. By LAHAV HARKOV Published: AUGUST 16, 2022 01:46 Updated: AUGUST 16, 2022 09:13 Delegates from Iran attend the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference in New York City, New York, […]

Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian targets near Russian naval base

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Syrian officer tells Reuters Iranian base and nearby air defense system hit in Tartus; Hezbollah posts near Damascus also struck, sources tell news agency By Emanuel Fabian Today, 10:24 am Israeli airstrikes near Russia’s main navy base in the coastal Syrian city of Tartus on Sunday night targeted Iranian sites, an unidentified Syrian officer told […]

Iran’s IRGC had contact with man charged with stabbing Rushdie – report

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An official said it was “clear” prior to the stabbing that Matar was in contact with those “directly involved with or adjacent to the Quds Force.” By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL Published: AUGUST 15, 2022 00:40 Updated: AUGUST 15, 2022 01:51 Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last […]

3 Dead, 3 Wounded in Alleged Israeli Air Strike on Iranian Targets in Syria

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Hana Levi Julian18 Av 5782 – August 15, 2022 Photo Credit: Robert Sullivan via Flickr An Israeli F-15C Buzz lands after a morning sortie at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel. At least three soldiers were killed and three others wounded late Sunday night in an alleged Israeli attack launched from the air and sea, according […]