WATCH: Lebanese musician prefers ‘benevolent dictators’ like Saddam Hussein 'If you behave like a human being, you don't need to fear an autocratic regime,' says popular Lebanese musician. July 13, 2023
Unpopular among Palestinians, PA slams Al Jazeera over negative coverage The Qatar-based news outlet was threatened with unspecified “measures” for its “unbalanced” reporting about Palestinian affairs. The network called the charges “unfounded.” July 13, 2023
US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria American drone aircraft harassed by Russian jets kill ISIS chief in Syria, US Defense Department claims. July 10, 2023
Russia said to be mediating Israel-Iran prisoner exchange talks The deal would secure the release of dual Russian-Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov in exchange for an Iranian operative captured by the Mossad. July 10, 2023
Report: Turkey uncovers Mossad operation in Istanbul Turkish authorities claim to have exposed 'ghost' cell including dozens of Mossad spies. July 3, 2023
Iran aiding build-up of terror cells in Judea and Samaria, Islamic Jihad leader says Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist says Iran working closely with the group to expand its operations in Judea and Samaria to end 'state of calm.' July 2, 2023
WATCH: Saudi princess discusses her vision for Israel and the Middle East Saudi Arabia's Princess Reema, who serves as U.S. ambassador, discussed her hopes for peace between Israel and the Palestinians while mentioning the possibility of opening a Saudi embassy in Tehran. June 28, 2023
Palestinian terrorists are ‘born on smartphones, not in a mosque’ – Israel Security Agency 'The people of the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, people from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah who are involved in cyber operations against Israel ,know exactly what I’m talking about.' June 27, 2023
Why Arabs do not trust the Biden administration – analysis It is evident that the Saudis feel so offended by Biden that they are willing to move closer to Iran and Russia if that enables them to steer clear of the American president. June 19, 2023
US pessimistic on Israel-Saudi normalization Senior American officials say that the chances of an agreement are less than 50%. June 18, 2023
Saudi foreign minister in Iran amid warming ties Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in the latest move to restoring diplomatic ties between the erstwhile regional rivals. June 17, 2023
IDF brass in Cairo to investigate deadly border attack Head of Southern Command and two other senior officers continue joint probe into killing of 3 soldiers by Egyptian policeman. June 11, 2023
Gallant to meet Austin amid reports of emerging US-Tehran deal As part of the agreement, Washington would release some Iranian assets frozen under sanctions. June 11, 2023
Khamenei: West would not be able to stop Iran from going nuclear But Tehran is not trying to acquire the bomb, the supreme leader claims. June 11, 2023
Israeli cabinet likely to approve Iran strike should Netanyahu pursue it – report With tensions escalating between Israel and Iran, Israel's new, more hawkish cabinet is reportedly far more likely to approve attack on Iranian nuclear sites than government was ten years ago. June 9, 2023
Knesset Speaker presents Morocco with world’s smallest Koran made with Israeli nanotechnology Amid warming ties between Israel and Morocco, Knesset Speaker presents his Moroccan counterpart with miniature Koran created with Israeli technology. June 9, 2023
‘Meet’ the Iranian Jew, beaten up by Muslims under the Shah, who created IDF’s secret anti-Iran unit Not many people could have imagined how a violent change of government would turn her into Israel's greatest enemy, but luckily for us - E. had already prepared. June 8, 2023
Jordanian guards bar religious Jews from entering country, throw kippah into trash can Delegation of Israeli municipal leaders say they were forced to undergo extensive searches for concealed Jewish garb at Jordanian border, with several members ultimately forced to return to Israel. June 7, 2023
Blinken in Saudi Arabia with Israel normalization on the agenda The Biden administration aims to expand the Abraham Accords, the secretary of state said. June 6, 2023
Report: Egypt working on ‘long-term’ plan for Gaza Strip Cairo would take a broader role in the economy and Israel would get 'quiet.' June 4, 2023
Israel: IAEA accepted Iran’s lies over nuclear site The move to close the probes into Marivan and Fordo will have 'extremely dangerous consequences.' June 1, 2023
WATCH: Syrian youth radicalized by Islamic State undergo rehab Families who were brainwashed by Islamic State ideologies undergo rehabilitation. June 1, 2023
US ‘blackmailing’ Israel to keep silent on Iran deal in exchange for Saudi peace: report Such a deal might see Tehran promise to halt nuclear enrichment. June 1, 2023
WATCH: Are the Abraham Accords paving the way for Arab-Israeli gang violence? Ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has opened the floodgates for Israeli-Arab gang warfare to spill over into the Gulf state. June 1, 2023
Taliban and Iran start killing each other – Will al-Qaeda join in? Can the terrorists be terrorized? May 28, 2023
Foreign policy expert: US disengaging from Middle East Focus on Ukraine and China will hurt Israel, both because Iran threat is being ignored and Arab states feel alliance with Washington is weaker, says Elliot Abrams. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News A ... May 28, 2023
Top Israeli general says ‘action’ is on horizon over Iran nuclear work IDF chief of staff hints at 'action' against Tehran amid reports Iran is building new underground nuclear facility. May 24, 2023
Report: Turkish authorities arrest 11 members of alleged Mossad spy ring Turkish media outlets report that 11 spies who worked on behalf of Israel's Mossad have been arrested for operations targeting company with ties to Iran. May 23, 2023
VICTORY FOR SYRIA: Assad embraced by Saudi Crown Prince Syrian President Bashar al-Assad strode into the Arab League summit in Jeddah, relishing the clearest recognition yet that he has won his war for Syria. May 22, 2023
Iran claims it has arrested Israeli-linked ‘terrorist group’ at western border 'A terrorist group associated with the Zionist regime which entered the country from the western borders was arrested,' Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said. May 21, 2023
US envoy: Riyadh-Tehran détente won’t hurt Saudi-Israel prospects If the Saudis can 'calm the Yemeni situation down, I think that’s great,' Nides said. May 18, 2023
WATCH: Iraqi militia leader accuses Mossad of using prostitute to assassinate 7th century imam Iraqi Shiite militia leader says the Mossad, the modern State of Israel's renowned intelligence agency, used a prostitute to assassinate a 7th-century imam. May 15, 2023
Israeli official: Chances of breakthrough with Riyadh slim this year The consensus is that an agreement on normalization would take at least several months. May 14, 2023
Iran hangs Swedish man accused of masterminding deadly attack, having ties with Israeli intelligence Dual Iranian-Swedish national executed in Iran, after being convicted by local court of masterminding attack on military parade. May 7, 2023
Top Iranian cleric gunned down in broad daylight Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani was a member of the Assembly of Experts, a group of 88 clerics that selects the country’s supreme leader. April 27, 2023
Egyptian schools are eliminating antisemitism from curriculum – report Egypt reportedly working to finally purge its education system of antisemitism. April 26, 2023
A new Middle East? Jordan, Iran set to mend relations Iran and its terror proxy Hamas have been strengthening their regional influence in recent months, apparently as a result of a weakening U.S. prestige in the region. April 21, 2023
Stampede in Yemen at Ramadan charity event kills at least 85 85 dead and over 320 injured after gunfire sparks panic during Ramadan event in Yemen's capital, leading to stampede. April 20, 2023
Ties with Iran lead to catastrophe, Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia '95 percent of the problems in the Middle East emanate from Iran,' Netanyahu says. April 20, 2023
PA chief Abbas, senior Hamas officials visit Saudi Arabia, meet with crown prince Hamas-Riyadh rapprochement talks look to be in the cards. April 19, 2023
Syria, Tunisia move to restore diplomatic relations The bid by the two countries to move toward a new chapter is a glaring example of how things have changed in the region over the past decade. April 18, 2023
HAMAS v. FATAH: Violence on the Temple Mount despite no Jews present A Palestinian attempted to wave a flag of Fatah's al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades in the Temple Mount Plaza Tuesday and was met with a barrage of water bottles, chairs, and other objects from Hamas supporters April 18, 2023
Son of Shah in historic visit to Jerusalem: ‘Iran, Israel, will build peace’ 'Millions of my countrymen reject the murderous anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic policies of the regime and call for cultural, scientific and economic exchanges with Israel.' April 17, 2023
Likely killed: US helicopter raid in Syria targets Islamic State leader According to the U.S. Central Command, the IS leader was 'responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe.' April 17, 2023
A NEW MIDDLE EAST: Why is China suddenly involved? 'What we’re witnessing now is the natural dynamics of a Middle East that no longer has an American military presence,' says Joel Rubin, former State Department deputy assistant. April 16, 2023
Iranian Jewish MP denounces Israel at annual Al Quds march The Jewish community in Iran is under pressure to show their anti-Israel credentials. April 16, 2023
WATCH: Morocco’s embassy in Israel holds post-Passover ‘Mimouna’ celebration Morocco's liaison office in Israel - set to expand to full-fledged embassy - marks Moroccan Jewish tradition of ending Passover festival with a Mimouna gathering. April 14, 2023
‘Israel must prepare to confront Iran’ – without the US, says former security chief 'We must prepare for war, and it is possible that Israel will arrive at a juncture whereby it will have to attack Iran without America’s help,' said Yaakov Amidror. April 13, 2023
Syria, Saudi Arabia move toward restoring embassies, flights Landmark summit held in Riyadh, bringing together delegations from Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. April 13, 2023
130 US lawmakers urge EU to give terrorist stamp to IRGC The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 'has freely and openly carried out plots targeting citizens across the EU,' say the Congress members. April 13, 2023
UAE President wishes Israel a happy Passover as free trade agreement kicks in A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the countries entered into effect this week, removing or reducing tariffs on more than 96% of products. April 4, 2023
Senior Islamic State commander killed in Syria, US military says Al-Jabouri's death death 'will temporarily disrupt the organization's ability to plot external attacks,' the U.S. military stated. April 4, 2023
Iran blasts Azerbaijan’s silence following Israeli foreign minister’s call for ‘united front’ “Is the continuation of [Azerbaijan's] silence not an implicit affirmation of statements made by Baku's strategic partner?” says Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman. April 2, 2023
Syria claims Israel carried out third airstrike in four days; 2nd Iranian military adviser dies Five soldiers injured in airstrike attributed to Israel Sunday, as second Iranian military adviser dies of injuries sustained in Friday's Damascus airstrike. April 2, 2023
WATCH: Iranian pours yogurt on 2 women in shop for not wearing hijab The women were later arrested and the supermarket was shut down after its owner defended them. April 1, 2023
Saudi journalist visiting Israel hints Riyadh wants role in administering Jerusalem holy sites Amid hopes of expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia, Saudi journalist visiting Israel hints that Riyadh may demand influence over Jerusalem holy sites. March 30, 2023
Israel, UAE pave way for free-trade pact to take effect In 2022, bilateral trade surpassed $2.5 billion (not including software and services). March 27, 2023
Israel sets red line for strike on Iranian nuclear facilities: report Jerusalem reportedly warned the U.S. and European allies that Tehran’s stockpiling of the product beyond this level could trigger military action. March 26, 2023
Former US generals urge Biden Admin to arm Israel heavily against Iran 'The United States cannot pursue a deal while the Tehran regime brutalizes its own people and provides Russia with arms to target civilians in Ukraine.' March 22, 2023
‘CHICKENS’: Iranian comedy skit mocks the West Comedy skit aired on official Iranian channel portrays Western countries as chickens; mocks American school shootings, death of Queen Elizabeth and West's silencing of Holocaust denial. March 22, 2023
