Post-Assad era opens door for recovery of body of legendary Israeli spyBeyond the search for Cohen’s remains, Israeli negotiators are also reportedly pursuing a broader agenda that includes locating missing soldiers from the First Lebanon War. December 15, 2024
What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damageBy 2020, nearly half of Syria’s Jewish sites were destroyed, according to a report from the Foundation for Jewish Heritage. December 15, 2024
Fearing Hamas coup, PA battles terror groups in JeninPalestinian Authority forces kill Jenin Brigades terrorist, sparking condemnation from Hamas. December 15, 2024
Israel fears Islamist rebels may topple Jordan’s King AbdullahJordan-based terror groups have used the long land border between the two countries to infiltrate Israel and carry out attacks. December 15, 2024
Inside Assad’s deserted palace: Anxiety pills and shattered powerDesigned by a Japanese architect and completed in 1990 during Hafez Assad’s rule, the palace remains a relic of authoritarian architecture. December 13, 2024
Syrian dissident leaders call for ‘Abrahamic peace’ with Israel'Syrian Government in Exile' calls for 'mutual understanding' and peace with Israel in virtual meeting with Israeli lawmaker. December 12, 2024
Israel colluded with US to depose Assad, claims AyatollahIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei claims Tehran has evidence that Assad's ouster was part of a coup orchestrated by Israel and the US. December 11, 2024
Iranian leaders ‘punching each other’ over Syria collapse – reportIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in disarray after Assad’s stunning defeat in Syria. December 10, 2024
Jewish family ‘relieved’ after Assad regime’s downfallWoman whose grandfather was tortured by Hafez al-Assad's regime said her family was 'very happy' to see the dynasty toppled. December 10, 2024
After losing Syria, Iran ponders next stepsIran is also concerned about the effect that the successful Syrian revolution could have domestically. December 9, 2024
Anti-Netanyahu vandal directed by Iranian agents, say policeIsraeli man from Galilee arrested after torching car, spray painting graffiti against the Netanyahu government - all on behalf of the Iranian government. December 9, 2024
Fearing new hostile regime, Iran attempts to woo Syrian rebelsTehran opens direct line of communication with Syria's new leadership - amid fears the Islamist-led rebels who toppled the pro-Iranian Assad regime could take a 'hostile trajectory' vis-a-vis Iran. December 9, 2024
Israel reaching out to Syrian Druze communitiesAn estimated 700,000-800,000 Druze live in Syria, mostly in southwestern areas near Israel and Jordan. December 9, 2024
The Qatar Foundation’s hidden hand, from Hamas to US universitiesAn ISGAP report labeled Qatar as the largest foreign donor to US universities. December 9, 2024
Assad ‘peacefully’ left Syria, Russia claims, amid rumors of his deathRussian government claims deposed Syrian president negotiated transfer of power with rebels before departing, while Syrian army officers suggest Assad may have died in a plane crash. December 8, 2024
Saudi prince accuses Israel of ‘genocide’, calls for Netanyahu’s arrestSenior member of the Saudi royal family, who led the kingdom's intelligence agency for over 20 years, backs International Criminal Court's effort to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. December 8, 2024
IAEA: Iran ‘dramatically’ accelerates uranium enrichmentThis development was 'very worrisome,' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Grossi was quoted as saying. December 8, 2024
Assad flees as Syrian rebels seize DamascusSyrian President Bashar Assad ousted from power after 24 years in office, as rebel forces seize Damascus in blitz campaign. December 8, 2024
Senior Iranian official warns that Israel’s military might is ‘not a joke’Afraaz: 'Our friends think that military action against Israel is a PlayStation game.' December 6, 2024
‘We respect Israel and Trump,’ says Syrian rebel commanderAbu Obdo, a commander of the Free Syrian Army's forces in Aleppo, says rebels and Israel are fighting a 'common enemy.' December 6, 2024
Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama in fresh blow to AssadThe fall of Hama, which was in government hands throughout the civil war triggered by a 2011 rebellion against Assad, will send shockwaves through Damascus and fears of a continued rebel march south. December 5, 2024
Qatar rejoins hostage talks as broker – reportNegotiations for hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire reportedly set to return to Doha, as Qatar resumes its role as broker between Israel and Hamas. December 5, 2024
‘This could redraw the map of the Middle East’: How Assad’s struggles in Syria reflect a weakened IranThe dictator's struggles could, however, provide further opening for Israel to deliver a crushing blow on Tehran. December 4, 2024
Hamas, PA officials leave Cairo without agreement on ‘day after’ in GazaSenior P.A. official Jibril Rajoub told reporters in Ramallah on Tuesday that he did not favor any agreement to create separate political systems in the Gaza Strip, Judea, and Samaria. December 4, 2024
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
