US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources sayIf Assad embraces Iranian help for a counter-offensive, that could also complicate efforts to drive a wedge between them. December 2, 2024
Israel warns Iran not to rebuild Hezbollah’s forcesIDF says it has monitored Iran working in Syria to reinforce Assad regime as rebels capture key city, warns Tehran not to use foothold in Syria to rebuild Hezbollah amid ceasefire with Israel. December 2, 2024
Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aidWhite House national security advisor Jake Sullivan said he thought the chances of a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza were now more likely. December 2, 2024
Foreign policy expert says rebel attacks in Aleppo may benefit IsraelDaniel Rakov, an expert on Russian policy in the Middle East and retired IDF colonel, says the attacks in Syria can hinder assistance to Iran and Hezbollah. December 1, 2024
Syrian rebels seize control of Aleppo in surprise offensiveDamascus has since attempted to regain control through air power, with both Syrian and Russian warplanes launching strikes on rebel positions in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. December 1, 2024
Kidnappers murdered UAE rabbi after botched abduction – reportUzbeki kidnappers had planned to smuggle Rabbi Zvi Kogan across the border into Oman but murdered him after their abduction plan went awry, according to Wall Street Journal report. December 1, 2024
Iran leveraging ceasefire to rebuild Hezbollah – reportAfter the terror group's heavy losses in the recent conflict, it is more dependent than ever on Iranian support to survive. December 1, 2024
Iran treats Hezbollah terrorists while own citizens die in hospital waitlistsThe lavish medical support for Hezbollah terrorists has ignited fury among Iranian citizens, who face a deepening healthcare crisis marked by severe medicine shortages and an exodus of medical professionals. November 27, 2024
Iran tracking of thousands of Israelis as potential targets – reportChabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan is believed to have been killed in the UAE after his phone was hacked. November 27, 2024
Turkey faces congressional heat over Hamas hospitalityThe initiative has drawn support from prominent organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, whose managing director of policy Julie Fishman Rayman condemned Turkey’s harboring of terrorists as 'outrageous.' November 27, 2024
Israeli experts deem the PA unfit to govern in GazaThe report describes the P.A. as lacking legitimacy among Palestinians and failing to maintain control over its territories, with parts falling under Hamas’s influence. November 27, 2024
US seeking to leverage Lebanon ceasefire for Gaza dealFifty-one of the hostages are still alive, according to the latest Israeli intelligence assessments. November 26, 2024
Turkey stands with Palestinians until ‘liberation’ – ErdoganTurkish president, a strong supporter of Hamas, says Turkey has no plans to restore diplomatic, trade ties with Israel. November 26, 2024
Suspects arrested in connection with UAE rabbi’s murder identifiedUnited Arab Emirates reveals the identities of three men, all Uzbeki nationals, arrested on suspicion of abducting and murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan. November 25, 2024
Ayatollah Khamenei: Netanyahu must die'Arresting Netanyahu and Gallant is not enough,' says Iran's supreme leader, calling for death penalty against Israeli premier and former Israeli defense minister, after ICC issues arrest warrants. November 25, 2024
Paranoia grips Hezbollah as hundreds of members are charged with espionageThey've been targeting an international mix of suspects, including Lebanese citizens, multiple Western passport holders, and dozens of Syrian nationals. November 25, 2024
Rabbi’s murder was a ‘crime against the UAE,’ says Emirati ambassadorUAE's ambassador to the US denounces killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who had served as emissary in Abu Dhabi, calling his murder a 'crime against the UAE.' November 25, 2024
Iran ‘immediately’ accelerating nuclear program to ‘punish’ IAEA'We will significantly increase our uranium enrichment capacity,' says spokesman for Iran's nuclear development program. November 25, 2024
‘None of them will get away’ – Netanyahu vows Israel will ‘deal’ with UAE rabbi’s murderersIsrael's prime minister vows to 'deal with' murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan - as well as 'those who dispatched them,' in a veiled threat against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. November 24, 2024
Missing Chabad rabbi found murderedAbu Dhabi rabbi murdered after being abducted by pro-Iranian agents, says Israeli prime minister's office. November 24, 2024
Terror attack at Israeli embassy in Jordan, gunman killedAttacker killed, 3 cops wounded as shooter targeted Israeli embassy in Amman. November 24, 2024
Israeli strikes in Iraq could be ‘imminent,’ US reportedly warnsIsrael has already warned the Iraqi government that unless it reins in the militias, it faces Israeli strikes on its territory. November 20, 2024
10 years in prison for Jordanian MP terror smugglerFormer Jordanian MP found guilty of attempting to smuggle hundreds of weapons to terrorists in PA territory. November 20, 2024
Russia deploying army forces on Israeli borderRussian military reportedly taking up positions along Israel's northern border along the Syrian side of the Golan Heights. November 19, 2024
Israeli security chief secretly visits Turkey in bid to reboot hostage talks – reportShin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly visited Turkey, meeting with his Turkish counterpart in an effort to pressure Hamas to return to the negotiating table. November 19, 2024
Hamas publicly executes alleged humanitarian aid thievesHamas brags about "field executions" of men accused of stealing aid; terror group regularly seizes and stockpiles aid, preventing basic goods from reaching Gazan civilians. November 19, 2024
Iraq ‘terrified’ by potential Israeli attack on local Iranian proxiesThe idea that Iraqi territory could be used for a major attack Israel 'caused a lot of noise and resentment in Iraq,' says researcher. November 19, 2024
Hamas hosted by Turkey after being kicked out of QatarQatar, where Hamas' operations had been based for years, recently came under intense American pressure to expel the terror group from its territory. November 18, 2024
The Syrian journalist promoting peace with IsraelHayvi Bouzo works from the U.S., knowing she is considered a traitor by many in her home country. November 17, 2024
Iran taps replacement for ailing Ayatollah Khamenei – reportTehran's top clerics reportedly choose a new supreme leader to replace the ailing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who may be supplanted even before his death. November 17, 2024
USAID announces $230 million in Palestinian aid, adding to $190 million from months agoUSAID states the new funding will 'support economic recovery and development programs in the West Bank and Gaza.' November 17, 2024
Afghanistan’s last Jew arrives in IsraelSimantov, who lived in and took care of Kabul’s synagogue, was spirited out of Afghanistan in a rescue operation led by Moti Kahana, an Israeli-American businessman. November 14, 2024
Report: Trump’s victory has forced Iran to delay attack on IsraelIranian officials say Tehran has shelved plans to attack Israel in response for October 26th strikes, after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in this month's election. November 13, 2024
‘Weakens its image’: Experts explain why Hezbollah stopped announcing terrorist deaths over past two months'Hezbollah may want to cover up such losses as it weakens its image as Iran’s terror proxy crown jewel of resistance,' Jason Brodsky, the policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) stated. November 13, 2024
‘Don’t lose hope, fight the regime’ – Netanyahu to Iranians Netanyahu used the Farsi phrase 'zan, zandegi, azadi' (women, life, freedom) - a common refrain during the demonstrations. November 13, 2024
Trump to impose new sanctions on Iran, targeting nuclear program and terrorist proxies – reportPresident-elect Donald Trump to restore 'maximum pressure' policies against Iran, officials say, after Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate the former president. November 10, 2024
Iran plays down importance of US election, voices readiness for confrontationThe Revolutionary Guards did not directly react to Trump’s claimed electoral victory but said Tehran and its allied armed groups in the region are ready for confrontation with Israel. November 7, 2024
‘Everyone is mourning’: Palestinian media reacts to TrumpA PA official also acknowledged that Palestinian state-controlled media has been very circumspect in its coverage of Trump’s election victory. November 6, 2024
US soldier injured during Biden’s failed Gaza pier operation has diedThe Pentagon dismantled the $230 million Gaza pier in July after just three weeks of operation. November 5, 2024
Biden in talks with Saudis for security deal, leaving out Israeli-Saudi peace agreement – reportSenior US and Saudi officials reportedly working to negotiate limited bilateral agreement, after Saudi Crown Prince rules out deal including peace with Israel in the immediate future. November 5, 2024
Jewish man executed in Iran for killing Muslim in self-defense20-year-old Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani hanged in Iranian jail, after being convicted of murder over a killing that was done in self-defense. November 4, 2024
Israel threatens to strike Iraq over Iranian attacks – reportIsrael quietly preparing for air operations against Iranian proxies in Iraq, as well as Iraqi state targets. November 3, 2024
US can’t stop Israel from major retaliation if Iran attacks, Biden warnsBiden administration warns Iran not to strike Israel again, saying US cannot prevent Israel from a larger retaliatory attack if Tehran launches a third attack on the Jewish state. November 3, 2024
US to deploy B-52s, warships to Middle East as Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ against Israel and USThroughout the escalation, American military installations from Syria to Iraq have weathered persistent attacks from Iranian-backed militias. November 3, 2024
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new leader, Israel says he won’t last longHe is considered by many in Lebanon to lack the charisma and gravitas of Nasrallah. October 29, 2024
‘Unimaginable consequences’ – Iran threatens to attack Israel using ‘all available tools’Iranian foreign ministry accuses Israel of ‘genocidal war,’ says Tehran is prepared to respond with ‘all available tools.’ October 28, 2024
Iran blames US for Israeli retaliatory strikesAmerica 'complicit' in Israeli attacks, says Iranian foreign minister, saying Washington 'bears responsibility' after Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's missile defense network. October 28, 2024
Iran jails citizens for filming its military humiliationIran’s crackdown on information sharing comes as details of Saturday’s early morning Israeli strikes remain uncertain. October 27, 2024
Iran’s ‘supreme leader’ seriously ill—reportThere is internal turmoil over the possibility that his second son, Mojtaba, 55, might succeed him. October 27, 2024
Israeli attack crippled Iran’s primary missile defense systemSeveral major energy sites, a missile base, a port and Tehran’s international airport are now defenseless, leaving Tehran on edge. October 27, 2024
Construction begins in Saudi Arabia on Mukaab, expected to be the world’s largest building in 2030Mukaab will be 1,300 feet high and 1,200 feet wide, and it will be extensive enough to contain 20 Empire State buildings. October 25, 2024
Iran planning unprecedented attack if Israel retaliates for ballistic missiles – reportIran reportedly looking to avoid major reprisal from Israel over ballistic missile attacks - while at the same time preparing major attacks on Israel and international energy supplies, in the event of an Israeli attack. October 25, 2024
Iran and Saudi Arabia to hold joint Red Sea military drillsTehran claims long-time rivals will hold naval exercises together; Riyadh yet to confirm report. October 23, 2024
Iran hired 7 Jerusalem Arabs to kill Israeli nuclear scientist and mayor of Israeli cityOperating under the guidance of Iranian handlers, the terror cell was directed to purchase a number of weaponsa, including grenades, and to gather intelligence for their attacks. October 22, 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system ‘in place’ in IsraelPresident Joe Biden said the THAAD’s deployment, along with about 100 US soldiers, was meant to help defend Israel. October 21, 2024
Seven Israelis, including two minors, caught spying for IranSeven Israeli Jews arrested for allegedly spying on Israel's Iron Dome missile defense network and other key targets on behalf of Tehran. October 21, 2024
An assault rifle, an UNRWA passport, and $11K in cash: What Sinwar’s possessions say about his pre-death movementsThe presence of an UNRWA passport in Sinwar's belongings is another blow to the humanitarian aid agency's already ailing image. October 20, 2024
Iran’s UN Mission claims Sinwar ‘will become a model for youth in the fight for Palestinian liberation’Sinwar spent much of the war hiding in Gaza tunnels and surrounded himself with hostages as human shields to protect himself against Israeli forces. October 18, 2024
US and Iran maneuvering for influence in post-war LebanonThe American approach appears to focus on encouraging the formation of a new government that excludes Hezbollah from power. October 15, 2024
Thousands of Israeli homes damaged by Iran’s ballistic missile attackIsrael's tax authority says billions of shekels-worth of damage were caused by Iran's massive ballistic missile attack earlier this month, impacting thousands of homes and business properties. October 14, 2024
