10 killed in airstrike near Damascus, Israel blamed Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says three government troops, 7 militiamen affiliated with Hezbollah killed. September 1, 2020
Hamas-Israel reach deal, quiet returns to south The Hamas-Israel deal allegedly brings approval for infrastructure construction and reopening crossings in exchange for cessation of balloon terror. September 1, 2020
Officials speak of peace, hope after first El Al flight to UAE Israeli and American officials praise peace deal between Israel and the UAE. August 31, 2020
Israel flight to UAE praised in Gulf, cursed by Palestinians Reactions around the Arab world predictable with Gulf states praising, Palestinians condemning, Saudis silent. August 31, 2020
UAE official: Palestinians need to wake up, they’re not going to stop Arab-Israel ties The Palestinians need to recognize that the new geopolitical reality is that their issue is not going to stop Arab countries’ ties with Israel, says an Emirati official. August 31, 2020
WATCH: Hebron Arabs hurl rocks at close range, IDF troops avoid use of force Israeli troops refused to use more than minimal force to defend themselves from a rock attack at close range in Hebron. August 30, 2020
Nasrallah: For every terrorist Israel kills, we will kill one IDF soldier 'Let the Israelis understand that whenever they kill one of our mujahideen, we will kill one of their soldiers,' Nasrallah said. August 30, 2020
Families of murdered boys file massive lawsuit against PA, Hamas; seek half billion shekels Families of boys abducted and murdered by Hamas in 2014 are suing for 520 million shekels. August 30, 2020
IDF tanks retaliate after Gaza firebombs spark 23 blazes IDF tanks hit Hamas positions as Qatari emissary mediates in bid to avoid escalation. August 30, 2020
First El Al flight to Abu Dhabi will carry US peace team, Israeli delegation The first direct flight from Israel to the UAE will have the US peace team aboard as well as Israeli officials to negotiate details of the Abraham Accords. August 30, 2020
WATCH: Iran ‘sanitizes’ nuclear sites ahead of inspections Dr. Ephraim Asculai of the Institute for National Security Studies says Iran is permitting inspections at nuclear facilities because it 'finished sanitizing the sites.' August 29, 2020
UN caves to demands from Israel, US, cuts size of UNIFIL force Israel's U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan said Lebanon's government 'will bear full responsibility' if Hezbollah turns southern Lebanon 'into a base for its terrorist activity under UNIFIL's nose.' August 29, 2020
Hamas terror diverts attention from pandemic, poverty in Gaza Six rockets fired at Israel as Hamas locks down Gaza due to virus outbreak. August 28, 2020
Netanyahu backs residents after court orders settlement homes demolished Mitzpe Kramim residents slam Supreme Court for ordering Jews out while protecting home of terrorist. August 28, 2020
Israel strikes Gaza after Palestinian terrorists fire rockets 'The terrorist organization Hamas bears responsibility for what is happening in and out of the Gaza Strip, and will bear the consequences of terrorist acts against Israeli citizens,' the IDF said. August 28, 2020
Opinion: Hezbollah’s sniper attack – a risky and cynical maneuver At the strategic level, the incident is just the kind of local attack that could have rapidly snowballed into a larger conflict had the results turned out differently. August 28, 2020
Erdogan handing out Turkish passports to senior Hamas terrorists A known terrorist sought by the U.S. was among the Hamas members who met with the Turkish leader. August 27, 2020
US: UAE-Israel deal makes it easier for others to follow Official on Pompeo mission to the Middle East says U.S. ready to help Bahrain establish ties with Israel. August 27, 2020
As grenade lands near greenhouse, Hamas vows arson won’t stop until Israel yields to demands New demands include supplying ventilators and corona test kits, following a re-emergence of the pandemic in Gaza. August 27, 2020
Man stabbed in central Israel, in critical condition; Palestinian arrested Police arrested the suspected assailant, a Palestinian who was residing in Israel illegally. August 26, 2020
Israeli high-tech v. Hamas low-tech: New laser cannon shows 100% success rate against arson balloons The 'LightBlade' system eliminated 150 incendiary balloons within 10 days. August 26, 2020
Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Don’t test ‘crushing force of Israel’ Netanyahu to Hezbollah: Don't try us - we will respond strongly to any attack. August 26, 2020
Hamas signals Qatari cash not enough to stop balloon attacks Hamas says it will keep attacking until Israel lifts its blockade. August 26, 2020
US plans Mideast regional summit: ‘Wheels of peace have begun to turn’ Summit to take place in Gulf country with U.S. trying to recruit more Arab countries to recognize Israel. August 25, 2020
Palestinian who stabbed Israeli arrested, terror now suspected Security forces track down suspect who stabbed, seriously wounded man in Rosh Ha'ayin. August 25, 2020
Pompeo, on historic flight, heads from Israel to Sudan on Mideast mission Secretary of State expected to talk about Sudan-Israel diplomatic ties before flying to Gulf for talks with Arab leaders August 25, 2020
Qatari envoy arrives in Gaza Strip in attempt to reach ‘arrangement’ between Israel, Hamas Hamas says that restored calm on the border is dependent in part on increased aid from Doha. August 25, 2020
Report: UAE cancels public meeting with Israel after Netanyahu voices opposition to F-35 deal with US Axios reported that sources claimed the Emiratis had believed that the F-35 deal was part of the agreement to normalize relations with Israel. August 25, 2020
Dermer: Another Israel-Arab deal expected soon Israel's ambassador to the U.S. says work continues behind the scenes on more Israel-Arab mutual recognition. August 24, 2020
Pompeo leaves door open to advanced weapon sales to UAE, despite Netanyahu’s opposition At meeting with Netanyahu Pompeo says more Arab countries should recognize Israel to 'increase stability.' August 24, 2020
Ammonium nitrate behind Beirut blast traced to Hezbollah-linked bank, report says The Cypriot owner of the vessel that brought the explosives to the Beirut port in 2013 is said to have taken a $4 million loan from a bank accused of laundering funds for Hezbollah. August 24, 2020
Morocco says it rejects any normalization agreement with Israel Moroccan prime minister denies rumors his country will join UAE in recognizing Israel, says Palestinian rights come first. August 24, 2020
Pompeo lands in Israel to kick off Mideast tour, discuss more Arab-Israeli peace deals The secretary of state will reportedly discuss the possibility of Israeli peace deals with additional Arab countries, as well as the challenges of Iran and China. August 24, 2020
Sudanese politician: Arab-Israel alliance could confront Iran, stop Islamic extremism The head of Sudan’s Umma Party Mubarak al-Fadil al-Mahdi praises the UAE for opening 'new horizons' for peace, urges Sudan to follow suit. August 24, 2020
Arafat’s widow apologizes to UAE for insults by Palestinians Suha Arafat tells UAE she's sorry after Palestinians insult the Emirates over its peace deal with Israel. August 23, 2020
Israel’s UN ambassador: If Lebanon peacekeepers don’t change, shut them down Erdan said unless UNIFIL changes significantly, 'we will support its dissolution' next week. August 23, 2020
German leftist parties’ growing support for BDS creating tensions with US Support for the BDS movement in Germany and other European nations comes amid a global surge in anti-Semitism. August 23, 2020
Israel-UAE deal could be signed, sealed and delivered within a month The UAE's foreign minister sees a 'warm peace' ahead, with the Palestinians winners as well as the UAE and Israel, if they would just 'engage.' August 23, 2020
IDF drone downed in north, Hezbollah takes credit Israel says no sensitive information was lost with the drone's loss. August 23, 2020
Pompeo, Kushner travel to Mideast as US presses Arab-Israeli peace Pompeo and Kushner reportedly plan to make separate, multiple-nation visits to the region in the coming days to push Arab-Israeli rapprochement in the aftermath of the Israel-UAE deal. August 22, 2020
Fire balloons from Gaza spark 35 fires in southern Israel Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that the fires were sparked by the balloons launched by Gaza terrorists. August 22, 2020
Netanyahu lauds US for decision to trigger snapback sanctions against Iran 'Israel stands proudly and firmly with the US, as do governments across the Middle East who opposed the JCPOA quietly and now support the restoration of sanctions publicly,' Netanyahu stated. August 22, 2020
‘Beacons of opportunity’: Israel-UAE to build broad partnerships, says high-tech investor 'There is no way to underestimate this. It is a really big deal,' enthuses venture capitalist Jon Medved, who works with investors from throughout the Arab world. August 22, 2020
Europeans ‘must abandon support’ for Ayatollahs in Iran, Israeli envoy tells Pompeo 'The EU must abandon the support that, in effect, it is lending to the Ayatollahs in Iran. Israel stands firmly with the U.S.,' Erdan tells Pompeo. August 22, 2020
IDF bombs Hamas in multiple waves, responding to 12 rocket attacks Air Force carries out three bombing raids in long night of escalation; house in Sderot heavily damaged. August 21, 2020
WATCH: Israeli laser system shoots down 32 explosive balloons from Gaza Using the Lahav Or combat laser, Israel intercepted 32 explosive and incendiary balloons fired by terrorists from Gaza, as seen in this video released by Israel's Border Police. August 21, 2020
Iran seizes UAE ship as tensions mount in Gulf Tensions mount after Iran alleges UAE coastguard shot and killed two Iranian fisherman. August 20, 2020
Palestinians pouring into Israel through hole in security barrier Residents say crime is up as breach in security fence remains unfixed for two years. August 20, 2020
Hamas: We’ll burn Tel Aviv if Israel targets our leaders Israel warns that it won’t sit quietly while dozens of arson balloons are launched from Gaza every day. August 20, 2020
Sudan sacks spokesman who revealed talks with Israel Sudan's Foreign Ministry sacks spokesman who confirmed that Israel and Sudan are negotiating diplomatic relations. August 20, 2020
No peace deal with Israel until Palestinian issue resolved, says Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Saudi Arabia was open to establishing relations with Israel on condition that a peace agreement is reached with the Palestinians. By Associated Press Saudi Arabia's foreign m... August 19, 2020
WATCH: Palestinians’ call for urgent Arab League meeting falls on deaf ears Palestinian officials called for an urgent meeting of the Arab League to address the Israel-Emirates peace deal,but few countries responded. August 19, 2020
Netanyahu: UAE deal will bring massive investment to Negev Prime minister says diplomatic relations with UAE will give Israel access to $1 trillion in investment. August 19, 2020
Assad takes revenge on largest Palestinian refugee camp in Syria 'Sharp, smooth and brutal': Syrian dictator has ordered the de-Palestinianization of the Damascus area. August 19, 2020
Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel, sirens blare in Ashkelon The Israeli military announced on Tuesday evening that a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. August 18, 2020
Israel, Sudan close to peace agreement 'We will do all that's needed to turn this vision into a reality,' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. August 18, 2020
WATCH: Ex-Dubai police chief buries the hatchet over Hamas assassination This former Dubai police chief says he welcomes the peace deal with Israel, notwithstanding the mysterious assassination of a Hamas operative in his city a decade ago. August 18, 2020
Israeli UN ambassador reveals Hezbollah terrorists’ infiltration route Gilad Erdan presented evidence to the UN Security Council on the Hezbollah infiltration attempt in July. August 18, 2020
Israeli president warns Hamas: If you want war, you’ll get war 'Terrorism using incendiary kites and balloons is terrorism just like any other,' he said. August 18, 2020
Kushner: It would be good for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel President's advisor says diplomatic ties would be good for Saudi business and defense, and the Palestinians. August 18, 2020
