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
Top US general makes unannounced Middle East trip as Iran threat loomsUS President Joe Biden’s administration has been seeking to limit the fallout from the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, now in its 11th month. August 25, 2024
Khamenei ups the anteThe Supreme Leader seems determined to challenge not only Israel, but also the United States. August 23, 2024
Qatar Prime Minister to visit Iran in the coming days – reportQatar, alongside Egypt and the United States, has acted as a mediator to secure a ceasefire to end a 10-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. August 23, 2024
Hamas leader Sinwar is low on supplies, stalling hostage deal until Iran attacks Israel – reportSinwar is stuck within Gaza's tunnel system and is running low on ammunition and supplies. August 23, 2024
Turkish ambassador says Iran should make Israel ‘fall to its knees’ with response to Hamas chief killingTurkey has been one of the fiercest critics of Israel and defenders of Hamas since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October. August 22, 2024
Poll: Do Israelis like Harris better than Biden?Harris has virtually no support among Israelis aged 18-29; 93% support Trump, compared to 7% for the vice president. August 22, 2024
Ceasefire talks heading towards total collapse, say US and Israeli officials'We don't know if Sinwar wants this deal' - After optimism on prospects of a breakthrough in talks, US and Israeli officials fret that ceasefire negotiations are on the verge of collapse, with no alternative diplomatic route open. August 21, 2024
Iran cannot maintain a full-blown war with Israel, says founder of Iran’s Revolutionary GuardIRGC founder said military officials told Khameini Iran was in 'no position to fight Israel.' August 20, 2024
‘Cataclysmic consequences’ if Iran strikes Israel, warns US officialUS official warns Iran against striking Israel, hints Biden administration 'encouraging' Tehran to avoid 'cataclysmic' consequences of an attack. August 18, 2024
FM Katz urged UK and France to strike back at Iran if it attacks IsraelKatz's request implies the formation of a military defense similar the US-led coalition of five armies that fended of Iran's attack on Israel in April. August 16, 2024
Abbas prays for Hamas terrorist leader in address to Turkish parliamentIn his remarks, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, Abbas called on all to help 'liberate the more than 10,000 Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails.' August 16, 2024
World Bank warns Iran that war with Israel will crash its economyIran's economy prior to the war would already be in a bad place since real income per capita in 2024 is lower than it was in 2014. August 16, 2024
Iran’s banks hit by huge cyberattack – reportService was reportedly disrupted at several financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Iran. August 15, 2024
Holocaust museum symposium crashed by ISISHackers aligned with radical Islamic terror group bring Israeli Holocaust memorial museum's seminar on Jewish fast day to a halt. August 15, 2024
Saudi leader fears assassination for pursuing normalization with IsraelThe normalization deal would also involve a treaty with the United States that would include security guarantees. August 14, 2024
Iran forging ahead with nuclear arms programAccording to the report, both Israeli and American officials have detected suspicious activities by Iranian scientists in recent months. August 14, 2024
China is now goading Iran into attacking IsraelChina, from all indications, wants more war in the world's most war-torn region. August 14, 2024
Iran willing to cancel attack on Israel if hostage deal reached, say Iranian officialsThree senior Iranian officials say Tehran will nix its planned attack on Israel if a deal can be reached for a ceasefire and release of hostages in exchange for jailed Palestinian terrorists. August 13, 2024
Iran to attack Israel this week, White House saysIran appears 'increasingly likely' to attack Israel in the next few days, warns White House, with an attack expected before resumption of hostage deal talks on Thursday. August 13, 2024
Saudi analyst says Iran lost the ‘element of surprise’ by delaying revenge attack against Israel'Any target that strikes Israel will affect the current rules of the game.' August 12, 2024
Austin orders guided missile submarine to Middle East regionSecDef Lloyd Austin also ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group 'to accelerate its transit to the Central Command area of responsibility.' August 12, 2024
Iranian official reveals why Iran has held back on attacking IsraelAccording to one report, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a bomb that was planted by Mossad-recruited IRGC agents in May. August 11, 2024
US sending F-22 stealth fighter jets to ‘defend Israel and protect US interests’Washington has expressed concern that Israel may launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran or Hezbollah.wh August 9, 2024
US warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’ if it attacks IsraelThe US has sent a US aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, to the Gulf of Oman. August 8, 2024
Accusing Israel of ‘genocide,’ Turkey petitions UN court to intervene in GazaAnkara submits petition to International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and demanding the international community intervene against Israel. August 8, 2024
Shin Bet readies Jerusalem bunker for Netanyahu family amid Iranian threatThe National Management Center is in an undisclosed location in Jerusalem and was constructed after the Second Lebanon War in 2006. August 7, 2024
US forces shoot down Houthi drone, missiles over Red SeaSky News Arabia reported on Wednesday that Houthi military posts from which the two ballistic missiles were launched had been attacked. August 7, 2024
How did Mossad entice IRGC agents to kill Haniyeh?Iranians were lured by Mossad promises of generous cash reward, relocation to northern Europe. August 7, 2024
Russia is sending air defense and radar equipment to IranRussian Security Council Secretary: 'We are ready to cooperate fully with Iran in various areas.' August 6, 2024
Pakistan says it will supply arms to Iran in war against IsraelAt a meeting of Muslim nations, Pakistan announced that it is willing to send weapons to Iran if it goes to war with Israel, according to Arab Sources. Iran and Pakistan called an emergency meeting on Monda... August 6, 2024
Hamas leadership crisis drawing in Iran, Qatar, Turkey and Muslim BrotherhoodArab sources suggest that the global Muslim Brotherhood movement, headquartered in Britain, also supports Khaled Mashaal’s candidacy. August 6, 2024
‘Dangerous escalation’ – 7 US soldiers wounded in missile attackAn Iran-linked militia fired at least two Katyusha rockets on American military base in Iraq, wounding at least seven. August 6, 2024
CENTCOM general’s visit shows how Trump policy continues to protect IsraelTrump decided to move Israel from EUCOM to CENTCOM, giving the Jewish State equal standing among Middle Eastern nations. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News The arrival of CENTCOM general Michael Kurilla to... August 5, 2024
Iran warns pilots to clear airspace before potential attack on IsraelUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken alerted the G7 that Iran was likely to launch an attack against Israel on Monday. August 5, 2024
Israeli Defense Minister says IAF is ready for ‘quick transition to offense’Israel is bracing for an attack by Iran and Hezbollah as a retaliation for two assassinations of terror leaders. August 5, 2024
Blinken Tells G7 Iran and Hezbollah Could Attack Israel within 24 HoursBlinken convened the meeting with the G7 allies to coordinate ahead of the expected offensive by Iran and its terror proxies against Israel. August 5, 2024
Iran says it must ‘punish’ Israel but claims it does not seek to escalate conflictAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Iranian officials said they will strike Israel even if it means all-out war. August 5, 2024
Iran rejects world leaders’ calls for restraint, expected to strike Israel on MondayIranian officials said they will strike Israel even if it means all-out war. August 5, 2024
CENTCOM chief in Mideast to mobilize against Iranian attackDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group. August 4, 2024
Mossad enlisted Iranian agents to plant bomb that killed Haniyeh – reportTwo agents were involved in the planting of explosives in three rooms within the IRGC guesthouse in north Tehran. August 3, 2024
Iran says Hezbollah will strike civilian targets deeper within IsraelNasrallah: 'The response will come, whether spread out or simultaneously.' August 3, 2024
US to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East to bolster defensesThe Pentagon statement added it would increase readiness to deploy more land-based ballistic missile defenses. August 3, 2024
Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza warThe anonymous sources said Turkey had vetoed all NATO engagement with Israel since October, including joint meetings and exercises. August 2, 2024
Erdogan declares Aug. 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief as Turkey continues anti-Israel stanceErdoğan’s tweets came after he made an explicit threat to invade Israel on Sunday, leading Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz to call on NATO to expel Turkey. August 2, 2024
‘NYT’: Iran ‘embarrassed’ Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months earlier, detonated remotelyThe planning of the Haniyeh's killing likely took months and required extensive surveillance. August 1, 2024
Biden administration still negotiating ceasefire deal, doesn’t assess Haniyeh killing'Our team is continuing to work very hard to narrow and close gaps. We continue to believe a deal is possible,' said Vedant Patel, principal State Department deputy spokesman. August 1, 2024
