Middle East

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

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani

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

Foreign policy expert says rebel attacks in Aleppo may benefit Israel

Daniel 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 offensive

Damascus 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 – report

Uzbeki 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 – report

After 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 waitlists

The 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 – report

Chabad 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 hospitality

The 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 Gaza

The 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

Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest march calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2024.

US seeking to leverage Lebanon ceasefire for Gaza deal

Fifty-one of the hostages are still alive, according to the latest Israeli intelligence assessments.

November 26, 2024

Turkey stands with Palestinians until ‘liberation’ – Erdogan

Turkish 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 identified

United 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 espionage

They've been targeting an international mix of suspects, including Lebanese citizens, multiple Western passport holders, and dozens of Syrian nationals.

November 25, 2024

UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef Al Otaiba

Rabbi’s murder was a ‘crime against the UAE,’ says Emirati ambassador

UAE'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

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