As ceasefire’s end approaches, Israeli officials doubt Lebanon’s long-term stability
Jerusalem remains concerned about the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to fill the vacuum left by Hezbollah.
January 7, 2025Middle East
Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women, says UN
One of the women executed for murder had killed her husband to prevent him from raping her daughter, stated UN rights office spokesperson Liz Throssell.
January 7, 2025
UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for postwar Gaza
'These have been deliberative discussions that continue, as we seek the best way forward.'
January 7, 2025
Israel-Turkey war a possibility, warns state commission
Nagel Committee, commissioned by Netanyahu government to assess military preparedness in face of looming threats, warns that Israel could face direct confrontation with Turkey, and must prepare for a possible war.
January 7, 2025
Iran’s illegal oil exports quadruple under Biden’s watch
Conservative estimates place the value of crude oil and condensate exports at $135 billion during Biden’s term, with an additional $25 billion from fuel oil exports.
January 6, 2025
‘Jews are damned, have gone astray’ – Syrian school curriculum
The changes, which were posted on the Education Ministry's Facebook page, sparked near-instant backlash.
January 6, 2025
Lebanon: IDF troops on territory are ‘danger to regional stability”
If the IDF remains in Lebanon past the 60-day deadline, there will be 'serious problems,' warns Lebanese official.
January 6, 2025
Iran armed the Houthis for ‘years’ of attacks against Israel
Some experts suggest the only path to neutralizing the Houthi threat lies in eliminating its leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
January 5, 2025
Israeli military preparing for ‘extreme’ Iranian attack – report
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reportedly placing Israeli military on high alert, amid intelligence suggesting Iran planning 'extreme' attack on Israel ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month.
January 5, 2025
‘An Israeli attack could spark full-scale war’ – Iranian official
After ongoing Iranian aggression, official says he hopes that 'Israel will refrain from taking reckless action.'
January 5, 2025
Israeli minister: ‘Turkey is becoming the new Iran in Syria’
Since the beginning of the Gaza war, Turkey has become increasingly hostile towards Israel.
January 2, 2025
Khamenei meets wounded Hezbollah terrorists in Tehran
Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah’s pagers and radios put at least 1,500 terrorists out of commission, with many blinded or losing hands.
January 2, 2025
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, 2024IDF 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, 2024Syrian 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, 2024Assad ‘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