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
Iran recruited Israeli couple as assassination squadTwo Israelis arrested after allegedly being recruited by Tehran to carry out acts of sabotage and assassinations in Israel. October 14, 2024
Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities off the table, according to USIsrael now considering airstrikes on Iranian military positions or attacks on oil and gas production facilities US officials say. October 13, 2024
Iran ‘extremely nervous’ as Israel prepares to retaliate for ballistic missile attackSources say Iran’s leadership is on edge over potential Israeli retaliation for October 1st ballistic missile attack, with Tehran reaching out through diplomatic back channels to soften Israeli response. October 13, 2024
Iran sends unexpected message to Israel about how it will respond to attackIran will not have any choice but to respond to the crossing of red lines, if it is subjected to an attack on its oil facilities or nuclear facilities. October 12, 2024
Biden reassures Iran that US will not help Israel attack its nuclear sites – reportThe Biden administration reportedly told Iran, via Saudi Arabia, that the US won't help Israel take out Iranian nuclear facilities as retaliation for October 1st ballistic missile attacks. October 10, 2024
German reporter arrested in Lebanon after appearing on Israeli newsPaul Ronzheimer and his team were abducted from their hotel room and released only after the German embassy intervened. October 10, 2024
Turkey’s president denounces Israel as a ‘Zionist terrorist organization,’ claims Israel is plotting land grab in TurkeyRecep Tayyip Erdogan calls the state of Israel a 'terrorist organization,' hints that Turkey could confront the Jewish state, while castigating American lawmakers who applauded Netanyahu during his address to Congress. October 9, 2024
Yazidi woman held in Gaza escapes – with Israel’s helpFawzia Amin Sido had been sold by ISIS to a Hamas member who fought alongside them in Iraq and Syria. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News An Iraqi Yazidi woman held against her will in Gaza for four yea... October 9, 2024
‘Zionist regime set back 70 years’ – Iran’s supreme leader celebrates October 7th massacresAyatollah Ali Khamenei threatens additional missile attacks on Israel, calls for Muslim nations to unify and defy 'the world's aggressors and arrogant powers,' calling Israel the 'rabid dog of the US.' October 7, 2024
Iran cancels all overnight flights as it braces for retaliation from IsraelAn Iranian state-run outlet, cited 'operational restrictions' for the cancellations, as the government braces for an expected Israeli response to the launch of 200 missiles last Tuesday. October 6, 2024
‘Iran hasn’t touched a single IDF aircraft or runway,’ boasts Israeli defense chiefDespite extensive air campaign against Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed forces, and terrorist missile attacks on Israeli airbases, Israel's air force remains 'untouched' by Iran, says Defense Minister. October 6, 2024
Trump says Israel should hit Iran’s nuclear facility first ‘and worry about the rest later’When asked if Israel should bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, Biden answered, 'No.' October 5, 2024
Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee days before he was assassinatedIranian sources said the confusion within the ranks of Hezbollah, IRGC, and the Iranian government due to alleged Israeli infiltration is interfering with the functioning of Iran's Axis of Resistance. October 5, 2024
Only fatality from mass Iranian missile attack is Palestinian man from GazaIn April, during Iran’s first direct missile attack on the Jewish state, Amina Alhasoni, a seven-year-old girl from a Bedouin village in the Negev, was the one wounded by an Iranian missile. October 2, 2024
Israeli officials: Iran will pay the price for its attack against IsraelHalevi: 'We will choose when to exact the price and prove our precise and unexpected attack capabilities.' October 1, 2024
US announces $336 million in aid to Palestinian ArabsMonday’s announcement brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance for Palestinian Arabs to more than $1 billion since October 2023. October 1, 2024
Turkey lobbies UN Security Council to force end to Israeli operation in LebanonDenouncing IDF ground operation in southern Lebanon as 'unlawful invasion,' Ankara demands United Nations Security Council intervene and 'take necessary measures' against Israeli 'occupation' of Lebanon. October 1, 2024
‘Mafia tactics’: How Hezbollah intimidates Christians, steals southern Lebanese property'We’re talking about extortion, forcing Christians to pay protection money, burning houses and cars and kidnapping businessmen,' said Elias Zarina, co-founder and community manager of the Jerusalemite Initiative. October 1, 2024
Israeli security forces warn Iran is recruiting Israelis for assassination plotsIranians using false identities on the internet are contacting Israelis and paying them to carry out random, even seemingly innocent tasks. September 30, 2024
Netanyahu to Iranian people: ‘You deserve better’Tehran's 'puppets are eliminated,' Netanyahu says in statement to Iranian people, calling for overthrow of 'Iran's tyrants.' September 30, 2024
Top Turkish newspaper calls for annihilation of IsraelNewspaper aligned with ruling Turkish party runs front page article advocating for the destruction of Israel, after President Erdogan called Israeli premier 'Hitler' from the podium of the UN. September 29, 2024
Houthi terrorists launch ballistic missile at Israeli airport during Netanyahu’s returnPro-Iranian Yemenite terrorists claim ballistic missile attack on central Israel targeted Prime Minister Netanyahu's plane as it arrived at Ben Gurion Airport. September 29, 2024
Lebanon declares three days of mourning for ‘great martyr’ Nasrallah'The funeral of the great martyr will be a day of work stoppage in all public administrations, municipalities, and public and private institutions,' according to a government statement. September 29, 2024
‘I don’t care about Palestinian issue,’ says Saudi crown princeMohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, says he does not care about Palestinian statehood - but explains why Riyadh continues to insist on two-state solution regardless. September 29, 2024
Iranian FM: Tehran to back Lebanon with ‘all means’Iran’s new president said on Monday that Israel seeks to drag the Middle East into a full-scale war by provoking Tehran to join the conflict in Lebanon. September 26, 2024
‘They destroyed my country’: Syrians celebrate attacks against HezbollahDuring the Syrian civil war, Hezbollah perpetrated numerous atrocities as they were deployed in various areas in the country to crush Sunni resistance. September 26, 2024
Hezbollah’s use of civilian homes sparks evacuation crisis and sectarian strife in LebanonIn one incident in Beirut’s Christian suburb of Ain El Remmaneh, the Lebanese army was forced to step in when residents refused to accommodate Shiites from the south. September 25, 2024
US sends additional forces to Middle East as Israel-Hezbollah tensions soar, Pentagon saysThose US capabilities include the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, fighter aircraft and air defenses. September 24, 2024
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ban communications devices after strike on Hezbollah, security officials sayIRGC officials have reached out to Hezbollah for technical assessments, and several examples of exploded devices have been sent to Tehran for examination by Iranian experts. September 23, 2024
Did an explosive beeper cause crash that killed previous Iranian president?Gholamhossein Esmaili, the late Iranian president’s chief of staff reported that weather was not a factor in the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. September 22, 2024
Iran’s ‘Torture Master’ dies after brain surgeryHe was involved in suppressing student protests in 2009 and was accused of personally escalating sentences for political prisoners. September 22, 2024
Turkey appeals to world leaders to ‘stop Israel’'It is time for all countries with the mission of protecting world peace to come up with solutions that will stop Israel,' Erdoğan said. September 22, 2024
US warplanes, ships and troops ready in the Middle East if the conflict expandsHere’s a look at the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. September 20, 2024
‘You dared to strike at Israel, now they’ve sent you back 1,000 years’ – Arab commentator mocks HezbollahUnited Arab Emirates strategic analyst blasts Iranian-backed terror groups, mocks Hezbollah after it suffered two waves of bombing attacks. September 19, 2024
Khamenei reaffirms Iran’s ban on competing against Israeli athletes, offers compensation as incentive for complianceLast year, Iran’s Weightlifting Federation imposed a lifetime ban on Iranian professional weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei for shaking hands with an Israeli athlete. September 19, 2024
Syria built clandestine atomic reactor, says Israeli nuclear chiefIn March, IAEA director Rafael Grossi visited Syria for talks with Syrian leaders about the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. September 17, 2024
‘World cannot tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran,’ warns top nuclear officialDirector-General of Israel's nuclear commission warns Iran still evading IAEA scrutiny, using undeclared nuclear materials. September 17, 2024
Israel returns body of Allenby Crossing terrorist to JordanIsraeli officials have not commented on the return of al-Jazi’s body. September 17, 2024
Hamas, Houthis open offices in BaghdadThomas Juneau, a professor of international relations at the University of Ottawa, told the Times that Iran wants its proxies to coordinate more closely. September 16, 2024
Hamas chief Sinwar thanks Hezbollah leader for ‘your blessed actions’Sinwar also thanked Nasrallah for expressing condolences for the death of Ismail Haniyeh. September 14, 2024
Israel barring Palestinian Authority chief from Gaza – reportEgypt reportedly gives green light to Mahmoud Abbas to visit Gaza Strip - so long as Israel approves his entry, which Jerusalem has thus far refused to do. September 10, 2024
Iran vows ‘nightmare’ attack on IsraelIsrael is 'shaking' in fear of Iran's expected vengeance for the Ismail Haniyeh assassination, said IRGC head Hossein Salami. September 10, 2024
Iran ‘certain’ to take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh killing, senior Revolutionary Guard officer warns'No doubt about it,' says deputy chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: 'Revenge is certain.' September 8, 2024
Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against IsraelFor the first time in 12 years, Erdogan hosted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to repair ties between the two countries. September 7, 2024
Palestinian state would be a ‘punishment’ for Hamas, says US ambassadorDenying that establishment of Palestinian state would reward October 7th atrocities, Ambassador Jack Lew downplays Biden's criticism of Netanyahu and defends administration's continued push for two-state solution. September 5, 2024
Egypt’s Sisi in Turkey in first visit for 12 years as relations thawErdogan met Sisi at Ankara airport before they left together in Erdogan’s motorcade for the presidential palace for a welcome ceremony. September 4, 2024
Fearing October 7th-style attack, Israel and Palestinian Authority quietly cooperating against Hamas – reportIran funneling weapons and money into Judea and Samaria to open new front against Israel, Israeli security official wars. September 3, 2024
US troops injured in Iraq raid, 15 ISIS terrorists dead, US officials sayThere were no indications of civilian casualties in the raid. September 2, 2024
Israel opens humanitarian corridor for polio vaccinations in GazaPolio is a highly contagious virus usually caught by ingesting contaminated water or food. September 1, 2024
Iran plotting suicide bombings in Israeli cities, ambassador warnsIsrael’s envoy to the United Nations pushes back on criticism from UN Secretary-General, says IDF military operations in Judea and Samaria necessary to prevent new wave of suicide bombings fueled by Iranian pro... August 29, 2024
Iran’s foreign minister vows ‘definitive’ response to killing of Hamas chiefTehran threatens 'definitive' response against Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. August 27, 2024
Saudi Arabia appears to back Netanyahu arrest warrant, rips call for Temple Mount synagogueRiyadh takes aim at Israeli leaders in statement condemning war against Hamas and calls to permit Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, urging international community to target Israeli officials for 'violations of international law.' August 27, 2024
