Saudi Zionist aims to change Jewish State’s image in Arab world
Influencers from the Arab world have emerged as strong voices advocating for Israel and attempting to change perceptions in the region about the Jewish State.
January 9, 2022Middle East
Israeli Defense Minister, Jordan’s King Abdullah II discuss security
Defense Minister Gantz thanked King Abdullah for his leadership and for the Kingdom’s critical role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
January 5, 2022
Iran vows revenge if Donald Trump is not put on trial
The Islamic Republic repeated its vow of revenge on the anniversary of the 2020 American drone strike that killed the long-time head of its deadly Quds Force.
January 4, 2022
Israel tried to stop Swiss, German firms from supplying Pakistan’s nascent nuclear program – report
A Swiss paper says the Mossad’s 1981 effort failed. One far-reaching result was that Islamabad jump-started Iran’s race to the bomb.
January 4, 2022
Israeli newspaper hacked, Emirati vessel seized on anniversary of Soleimani killing
Three strategic strikes were made by Iranian-backed forces in the early hours of Monday morning.
January 3, 2022
‘Suicide drones’ targeting US troops shot down by coalition forces
No specific group has claimed responsibility for the attempted attack, which occurred on the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
January 3, 2022
Lebanese Christian leader: alliance with Hezbollah imperiled
The Lebanese government and parliament have been paralyzed as political disagreements deepen and as Lebanon faces an unprecedented economic crisis.
January 3, 2022
Iranian athlete defects after being pressured to wear Soleimani t-shirt
An Iranian powerlifter is seeking asylum in Norway after being told to prove his allegiance to the Iranian regime by wearing a shirt featuring Quds Force leader Soleimani during competition.
January 2, 2022
WATCH: Jordanian Parliament debate on women’s rights turns into brawl
A parliamentary debate about constitutional reforms that would advance women's rights in Jordan that took place last week quickly turned violent.
January 2, 2022
Hundreds rally against US, Israel in Baghdad on anniversary of Iranian general’s assassination
American and Israeli flags were strewn on the ground, with people trampling on them. By Associated Press Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds rallied in the Iraqi capital Saturday to mark the annivers...
January 1, 2022
Tsunami victims found 3,500 years later by Israeli, Turkish scientists
Israeli and Turkish researchers dug up remnants of massive natural disaster set off by a volcano.
January 1, 2022
Israeli strike on Syrian port was ‘astonishingly precise’
'The attack looks like it was astonishingly precise, striking individual or small groups of containers only.'
December 31, 2021
US and Russia ‘coordinating closely’ in Iran talks
Government officials on both sides say they are cooperating in an attempt to renew the nuclear deal.
December 30, 2021
WATCH: Animated Hezbollah video shows US troops fleeing Iraq
A 17-second long animated video released by the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades depicts a giant Hezbollah fighter standing on a damaged U.S. flag.
December 30, 2021
Iranian soccer federation defends star who played with Israel flag on shirt
Hardliners had also slammed Mehdi Mahdavikia for playing in the FIFA friendly match because the opposing coach was an Israeli.
December 30, 2021
Israel ready to attack Iran regardless of new agreements, says Israeli PM
'The [current round of] negotiations are unlikely to achieve what Israel considers to be a good agreement' with Iran, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.
December 28, 2021
Prominent Iranian daily again publishes ‘stark warning’ against Israel
Foreign Ministry mouthpiece warns Israel on front page yet again following military exercise.
December 28, 2021
Syria says it will ‘use all legally available means to retake’ Golan
Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed the territory.
December 28, 2021
WATCH: Syrian port on fire following alleged Israeli airstrike
Syrian media reported an airstrike on the port of Latakia attributed to Israel on Monday night that caused a large fire.
December 28, 2021
One in two young Iranians are ready to leave the country for good
Khamenei called the emigration phenomenon a "case of betrayal and hostility towards the country." By World Israel News staff Just over 33% of Iranians want to emigrate from Iran, Keyou Polling Agency foun...
December 27, 2021
WATCH: Stunning admission by Iranian politician, here’s what he said
'If the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran does not change ... in the next year or two the people may become seriously concerned about our security,' said Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh.
December 27, 2021
WATCH: Iran fires long-range missiles in warning to arch-enemy Israel
Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles Friday at the close of five days of military drills that generals said were a warning to arch-enemy Israel.
December 27, 2021
Iranian commander: We will cut off Israel’s hands if they make a wrong move
Five-day military exercise included ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel.
December 27, 2021
Iran threatens to ‘liberate’ Jerusalem, blow up nuclear reactor
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tweets that it will level Tel Aviv and Dimona, return control of Jerusalem to Muslim hands.
December 26, 2021
Marking Christmas, Israeli Christians are ‘thriving’ while Middle Eastern brethren face persecution
'Many Christian families living in Iraq and Syria are in poverty, and cannot afford proper celebrations,' said Capt. (res.) Shadi Khalloul, the head of the Israeli Christian Aramaic NGO and spokesman of the Christian Israel Defense Forces Officers Forum.
December 26, 2021
Israel warns Lebanon against unilateral development of off-shore gas fields
Lebanon is reportedly demanding additional 1,460 square kilometers from Israel’s economic water.
December 26, 2021
US Senator: Israel will ‘resolve’ the Iranian nuclear issue
'The Israelis have sat across the table from me for years, looked me in the eye, and said, ‘Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.’ And I believe them,' U.S. Sen. James Risch says.
December 24, 2021Iran’s ballistic-missile arsenal still growing in size, reach and accuracy – report
Iran has 'doubled down on the strategic importance of missile systems that can threaten U.S. forces and allies.'
December 23, 2021
Lebanese attorneys file lawsuit against Hezbollah leader Nasrallah over Beirut clashes
The lawsuit 'has nothing to do with politics' and is all about 'finding justice for the affected families,' the attorneys said.
December 23, 2021
WATCH: Erdogan hosts rabbis in his palace, promotes normalization with Jewish state
'Relations between Turkey and Israel will always be strong - and will continue to grow. Normalizing relations with Israel is important. It will happen soon,' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the delegation of rabbis.
December 23, 2021
Herzog warns Iran is a ‘ticking time bomb – must be stopped, with or without deal’
The comments were made the same day U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Bennett on Iran as Vienna talks come to critical point.
December 22, 2021
Iranian mall blasted for decorations resembling ‘Jewish holiday’ celebration
Hanging fruit display in shopping center too similar to Jewish holiday decorations to be a coincidence, Iranian journalist charges.
December 22, 2021
Leader of Muslim Brotherhood arrested in Egypt
Mahmoud Ezzat had been at large since the summer of 2013, after the military removed Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, who hailed from the ranks of the Muslim Brotherhood.
December 20, 2021
Hamas smells blood: ‘This could be the beginning of the end for the PA’
'Hamas is well-coordinated with Islamic Jihad, but the more worrying phenomenon is the growing relationship between Hamas and the Popular Front.'
December 20, 2021
WATCH: Can Israel truly cripple Iran’s nuclear program?
Israel's Air Force Combat Pilot, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Israel 'Relik' Shafir, analyzes the chances of Israel successfully crippling Iran's nuclear program.
December 20, 2021
Iranian law proposed to ban all pets
The mocking reaction may give the legislators pause, although the hardliners consider owning such animals as anti-Muslim.
December 19, 2021
Algerian players withdraw from game due to Israeli coach on opposing team
Three Algerian players withdraw from game, citing presence of Israeli soccer legend coaching the opposing team.
December 19, 2021
WATCH: Lebanese minister admits his gov’t cannot control Hezbollah
Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdallah Bou Habib said on Lebanese television that the Lebanese government does not know whether or not Hezbollah has intervened in Syria and Yemen.
December 19, 2021
MAJOR INSULT: Hezbollah and Lebanese figures boycott visit of Hamas leader
'You are not welcome in Beirut, go back to the Arab spring, you wreaked havoc on the Arab homeland,' a former Lebanese minister tweeted against Hamas leader abroad Khaled Mash’al.
December 19, 2021
Syrian soldier killed in Israeli strike – report
The attack caused the 'martyrdom of a soldier' and the infliction of some material damage.
December 16, 2021
IDF warns of ‘Lebanon’s transformation into a weapons depot for terrorist organizations’
Hamas is building a military presence in Lebanon, an attempt to establish another front against Israel on its northern border.
December 15, 2021
US and Palestinians renew economic dialogue
The senior-level dialogue brought together a wide range of agencies and ministries from the U.S. government and the PA to discuss areas of economic cooperation.
December 15, 2021
IAEA head: ‘There might be gaps’ in oversight of Iran’s nuclear program
Nuclear watchdog only has 'blurry picture' of what's happening in Iran's atomic facilities, IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi admits.
December 14, 2021
Israeli airstrikes targeted chemical weapons in Syria – report
The move was made as a after reports suggest Syria was rebuilding chemical weapons facilities.
December 13, 2021
Bennett describes ‘deep and solid’ ties in the Middle East upon historic visit to UAE
'Cooperation in the field of health and food security will constitute a major part of the mutual cooperation,' between Israel and the UAE, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.
December 13, 2021
WATCH: Bennett welcomed by UAE Crown Prince at his palace in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett became on Monday the first Israeli prime minster to set foot inside Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's private palace.
December 13, 2021
Hamas weapons depot causes massive explosion in Lebanon
A Lebanese security official has said that the explosion could not have been caused by anything else but ammunition.
December 12, 2021
Bennett departs on historic visit to United Arab Emirates
This is the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the UAE.
December 12, 2021
Palestinian scholar calls for overthrow of ‘decaying’ Jordanian regime
'We should start from scratch and introduce school curricula based on 'there is no God but Allah',' said Palestinian Islamic scholar Sheikh Nidhal Siam.
December 12, 2021
WATCH: Afghan girl continues education despite Taliban threat
'We are afraid of the Taliban, but we also know that Afghan women are really brave,' said an 18-year-old Afghan girl who translates books from English so Afghan.
December 10, 2021
Iran helping Syria develop nuclear reactor – report
Syria has long held nuclear ambitions, but a 2007 strike widely attributed to Israel likely set back their fledgling nuclear program by years.
December 9, 2021
US, Israel to discuss war plan against Iran, IDF to simulate massive attack
A wide-scale air drill carried out by the Israeli Air Force will simulate a comprehensive attack on Iranian territory.
December 9, 2021
WATCH: ‘If an enemy says they are going to destroy us, believe them’
American journalist Ellie Cohanim and chief of staff to former prime minister Yitzhak Shamir, Herzl Makov, go behind the scenes of Israel’s bombing of the Osirak Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981.
December 9, 2021
Iran rules out interim deal with US in nuclear talks
Western officials are worried about Iran's extreme demands, and fear that Tehran is not taking the negotiations seriously.
December 6, 2021
How Israeli intel has saved US troops in the Middle East and Biden’s ‘ingratitude’
Despite the proven efficiency of Israeli intelligence gathering in the Middle East, the Biden administration continues to undermine Israeli interests and actions in Syria and Iran.
December 3, 2021
WATCH: Hamas is a murderous political organization, says Saudi journalist
The Gaza-based terror organization Hamas claims to represent the Palestinians, Jerusalem and Islam, while actually advancing Iranian plots to destroy and occupy the Arab world, Saudi Journalist and researcher Abdullah bin Bijad said in a recent interview.
December 3, 2021
WATCH: Lebanese president defends Hezbollah terror
'Hezbollah hasn't done anything wrong on Lebanese soil,' argued Lebanese President Michel Aoun in an interview to Al-Jazeera.
December 2, 2021
‘REGIME CHANGE!’: Iranians blast regime crimes, call mullahs ‘terrorists’
A small group stood outside the Palais Coburg shouting for regime change and calling the mullahs ‘terrorists’.
December 1, 2021
Hezbollah has gone on the offensive in Syria, IDF warns
Deputy Intelligence Officer Maj. A of 36th Armored Division said in next war, Shi’ite terror army will look for rapid “victory picture.” By Yaakov Lappin, JNS The Israel Defense Forces are developing upgr...
November 30, 2021
On eve of nuclear talks, Iranian spokesperson says destruction of Israel is ‘our greatest goal’
Israel is also 'very concerned,' Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said, over the idea of an interim deal that would partially lift sanctions on Iran.
November 29, 2021