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Palestinian Authority backs Israel’s claims Hamas using Gaza hospitals for terror operations

Israel has long accused Hamas of using Gaza hospitals as command and control centers. Now the Palestinian Authority's paramilitary security force is backing up Israel's claims.

December 31, 2024

Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

Drafting a new constitution could take up to three years, the Syrian leader said.

December 29, 2024

Hezbollah newspaper agitates for return to war against Israel

Hezbollah is the only party that can 'confront the arrogance of the Israeli enemy,' claims outlet affiliated with the terror group.

December 29, 2024

How the international community funds the Hamas war machine

Hamas exploits its power to plunder the international resources delivered into Gaza, which it uses to sustain its dictatorship.

December 27, 2024

Arab leaders urging Trump to replace Mahmoud Abbas

The Arab leaders revealed that not only is Abbas preventing an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, but he is also obstructing efforts to resolve the situation in Gaza due to his political weakness and low popularity.

December 26, 2024

Gaza famine report withdrawn after ‘irresponsible’ exaggerations

'It is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' says outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew.

December 26, 2024

Marwan Barghouti tops Palestinian polls for PA leadership as family lobbies for his release

The AWRAD survey also found 71% of Palestinians were dissatisfied with the leadership of PA President Mahmoud Abbas.

December 25, 2024

Iran: Ballistic missile attack was ‘self-defense’ after Haniyeh killing

Iran calls Israel's killing of Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh a 'heinous crime,' says it justifies October missile barrage.

December 25, 2024

Study reveals $10B theft from Syria’s vanished Jewish community

From a population of approximately 50,000 Jews at the century’s start, numbers fell to roughly 30,000 by Israel’s establishment, and within a decade, only 5,000 remained.

December 24, 2024

Israel to lobby EU, UK to designate Houthis as terrorists

“The Houthis pose a threat not only to Israel but to the region and the entire world,” Sa’ar said in a statement.

December 24, 2024

Palestinian Authority joins Israel in banning Al Jazeera

The PA's ruling Fatah party banned the Qatar-based media outlet from Judea and Samaria, accusing it of incitement, months after Israel did the same.

December 24, 2024

‘They stole everything’ – Looting gangs terrorize Gaza aid convoys

'I asked one of them for a sack of flour to feed my children, and he pointed a a pistol at me,' says Gazan.

December 24, 2024

Trump will have ‘almost zero time’ to prevent a nuclear Iran

The report argues that U.S. support for a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program is the best way to 'build leverage and halt Tehran’s nuclear clock.'

December 23, 2024

‘We won’t accept jihadists on our border,’ Israel tells Syrian rebels

The IDF has deployed troops in a region of southern Syria that was previously designated as a demilitarized zone.

December 23, 2024

Iran looking to create airborne supply line to Hezbollah – report

After fall of Assad regime, Tehran scrambling to find alternative route to supply Hezbollah, including possible build-up of Beirut airport as major terror hub – even if it means violating the ceasefire in Lebanon.

December 23, 2024

After Houthi attacks, will Israel directly strike Iran?

Israel may wait until President-elect Donald Trump returns to office before launching a strike on Iranian soil.

December 23, 2024

Syria’s new rulers name HTS commander as defense minister

Earlier on Saturday, the ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said.

December 22, 2024

Iran in midst of energy crisis, despite wealth of gas, crude

Iran needs about 350 million cubic meters of natural gas a day to function, and with overnight winter temperatures in the 30s and 40s Fahrenheit, demand has spiked.

December 22, 2024

Kurds to Netanyahu and Trump: The clock is ticking

Despite decades of oppression, the Kurds have emerged as a vital democratic force in one of the world’s most volatile regions.

December 22, 2024

IDF introduces new security measures to protect Gaza aid trucks

By utilizing alternative routes, as well as Gate 96 near Netzarim in northern Gaza, the IDF has created safer pathways for aid deliveries, decreasing exposure to looters.

December 22, 2024

US meets with terrorist who became Syrian leader, cancels $10 million reward for his capture

'We haven’t committed any crimes that justify calling us a terrorist group,' Julani said in an interview with the BBC on Wednesday.

December 21, 2024

Iran eyes Sudan to choke Israel’s economy with Russian backing

Both Russia and Iran have held high-level talks in recent months to establish military bases in Port Sudan.

December 19, 2024

‘Until Gaza is free’ – Defiant Houthis pledge more attacks on Israel

Houthi-launched ballistic missile sends 2 million Israelis into bomb shelters, destroys elementary school near Tel Aviv.

December 19, 2024

Syrian rebel opponents say leader ‘al-Jewlani’ is Jewish, linked to Mossad

Critics of the Syrian rebel alliance that toppled Assad this month push conspiracy theories link Islamist chief to Israel's Mossad, promote rumors that the Sunni fundamentalist with ties to Al Qaeda is Jewish.

December 18, 2024

‘Israelis are gravely mistaken’ to think war against them is over – Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader tweets in Hebrew that regional 'uprising' against Israel is far from over, even after ouster of Assad in Syria.

December 18, 2024

After Hezbollah supply lines cut in Syria, Tehran will ‘reexamine options’

The Iranians could try to establish connections with rebel factions by buying them out, thereby attempting to rebuild the weapons corridor.

December 17, 2024

Syrian prisoner highlighted in CNN report is actually Assad intelligence agent linked to civilian killings, Syrian watchdog says

Verify-Sy, a Syrian fact-checking group, identified the man as Salama Mohammad Salama, a first lieutenant in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence, an agency that served the Assad regime.

December 17, 2024

US targets terror base in Yemen as IDF prepares to attack

The IDF is preparing for the potential need to conduct another operation in Yemen, following the air force’s bombing of the Houthi-controlled port in Hodeidah on July 20.

December 17, 2024

Israel, Jordan hold secret talks over Assad’s chemical weapons stockpile

Intelligence officials also raised concerns about Iran exploiting Syria’s instability to smuggle weapons to terrorist factions in Judea and Samaria.

December 16, 2024

Sword linked to Pharaoh of Passover story discovered in Egypt

According to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, besides the sword, researchers found what were essentially ancient mess halls and kitchens.

December 16, 2024

Assad makes first public statement since fleeing Syria

Exiled former Syrian President Bashar Assad details his departure from the country after rebels seized control, claims he 'fought on until the end.'

December 16, 2024

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was Islamic Jihad terror operative

Slain Gazan 'journalists' are often revealed to be members of the Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups

December 16, 2024

Palestinian Authority cracks down on Jenin terror groups

During the operation, PA forces killed Yazid Ja’isa, a commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group.

December 15, 2024

Post-Assad era opens door for recovery of body of legendary Israeli spy

Beyond 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 damage

By 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 Jenin

Palestinian Authority forces kill Jenin Brigades terrorist, sparking condemnation from Hamas.

December 15, 2024

Israel fears Islamist rebels may topple Jordan’s King Abdullah

Jordan-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 power

Designed 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 Ayatollah

Iran'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 – report

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in disarray after Assad’s stunning defeat in Syria.

December 10, 2024

Jewish family ‘relieved’ after Assad regime’s downfall

Woman 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 steps

Iran 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 police

Israeli 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 rebels

Tehran 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 communities

An 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 universities

An 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 death

Russian 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 arrest

Senior 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 enrichment

This 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 Damascus

Syrian 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 commander

Abu 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 Assad

The 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

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Qatar rejoins hostage talks as broker – report

Negotiations 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 Iran

The 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 Gaza

Senior 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 say

If 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 forces

IDF 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 aid

White 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

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