Alleged Israeli airstrikes target sites near Damascus – report

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The strikes are the third alleged Israeli strike on Syria in the past month. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 27, 2022 00:53 Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018. (photo credit: REUTERS/OMAR SANADIKI) Alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites near Damascus early Wednesday morning, according to Syrian reports. Syrian air defenses responded to the strikes, according to […]

North Korean leader vows to ‘strengthen’ nuclear program

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Calling his country’s atomic weapons a ‘symbol of national power,’ Kim vows to continue to develop capabilities ‘at the fastest pace’ By AFP Today, 7:56 am   SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country’s nuclear weapons program during a speech at a high-profile military parade in Pyongyang, state […]

US close to admitting failure of Iran nuclear talks, Israeli officials claim

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As Israeli, US national security advisers meet in Washington amid stalled Vienna negotiations, Tehran calls for return to talks and blames US By TOI staff and AFP Today, 9:28 am Edit With Israel’s national security adviser in Washington to meet his counterpart, Israeli officials have reportedly said the chances of world powers signing a new […]

US & Israel to Discuss Plan B as Chances for Iran Nuclear Deal Diminish

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David Israel25 Nisan 5782 – April 26, 2022 Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata. Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata is coming to Washington this week for a new round of strategic talks with White House NSA Jake Sullivan, according to Israeli and US officials. According to […]

Biden, Jordan’s Abdullah agree on need for calm in Jerusalem amid unrest

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US president welcomes ‘recent steps to reduce tensions’ at Al-Aqsa mosque; Jordanian monarch reiterates need to increase efforts to reach a two-state solution TOI staffToday, 11:40 pm US President Joe Biden held a phone call with Jordanian King Abdullah II on Monday amid ongoing tensions in Jerusalem’s Temple Mount compound, and expressed his appreciation for […]

Russia’s Lavrov warns of ‘real’ danger of World War III

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Moscow’s top diplomat accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of only ‘pretending’ to negotiate to end war, says ‘goodwill has its limits’ AFPToday, 11:57 pm MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that peace talks with Ukraine would continue, while warning there was a “real” danger of a World War III. Speaking to Russian news agencies, […]

Putin claims CIA behind assassination plot of pro-Kremlin TV host

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Russian president alleges failed plot orchestrated by the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence services involved blowing up TV presenter’s car.   25.04.22 23:02   Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged on Monday that Western intelligence agencies, specifically the CIA, had been advising Ukraine on how to assassinate Russian pro-Kremlin television presenter Vladimir Solovyov. Putin said that the […]

Israel strikes southern Lebanon in response to rocket fire

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AP , Monday 25 Apr 2022 The Israeli military said it struck Lebanon with artillery fire early Monday after a rocket was fired into Israel.   The Israeli army said the rocket landed in an open area in northern Israel, causing no damage or injuries. But shortly after, it said it struck “the sources of […]

Fmr. Iran MP: From the very beginning we wanted to build a nuclear bomb

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The former MP stated that Iran was unable to maintain the secrecy of its nuclear weapons program. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 25, 2022 11:31 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during his Iran news conference on April 30, 2018 (photo credit: REUTERS) Despite Iran’s insistence that its nuclear activity is for peaceful purposes only, former Iranian MP […]

Iran state TV says authorities foiled massive cyberattacks on public services

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Report claims over 100 agencies were targeted in recent days, but does not say which organizations and agencies came under attack By AP Today, 11:25 am Edit TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state television said authorities have foiled massive cyberattacks that sought to target public services, both government and privately owned. The report late on Sunday […]

Temple Mount closed to Jews ‘until further notice,’ says site administrator

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A record 4,625 Jewish visitors entered the Temple Mount during the Passover holiday. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 23, 2022 23:08 An Israeli border police officer walk at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, in Jerusalem’s Old City, on April 1, 2022. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Israel Police have informed the Temple Mount Administration that the Temple Mount […]