US official confirms Iran used part of $10b given under sanctions waiversIt’s not clear how much of that money Iran might have spent in the two transactions. December 14, 2023
Cruise missile fired by Houthis strikes tanker at southern gate of Red SeaThe Houthis announced that they would target every Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea. December 12, 2023
Moroccans urge end of diplomatic normalization with IsraelIslamist and leftist parties in Morocco have increasingly spoken out against the normalization policy with Israel. December 11, 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Netanyahu a ‘butcher,’ threatens to have him tried as ‘war criminal’President Erdogan previously called Israel a terror state and accused it of committing war crimes in Gaza. December 5, 2023
US Navy ship and multiple commercial vessels attacked in Red SeaA Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier Unity Explorer and the Panama-flagged container ship Number 9 as two of the ships that were attacked with missiles and UAVs. December 3, 2023
Congress mulls plan to press Muslim nations to take in Gaza refugeesThe plan urges Iraq, Yemen, and Turkey, with sizable U.S. aid and populations, to share the refugee burden, staying below 1% of their populace. December 3, 2023
House votes for bill to freeze $6 billion in Iranian fundsCongress moves forward with legislation to refreeze billions in Iranian assets unfrozen in prisoner exchange deal earlier this year. December 1, 2023
Sinwar: ‘Oct. 7th was just a rehearsal’After his release from prison, Sinwar gained power and popularity within Hamas, becoming its Gaza leader in February 2017 by defeating Ismail Haniyeh in an internal vote. November 30, 2023
Hijacked Israeli-linked ship Central Park rescued by US NavyFive armed hijackers attempted to flee the ship but were arrested by the U.S. Navy and two ballistic missiles were fired by Houthis but fell in open seas causing no harm. November 27, 2023
3rd Israel-linked tanker seized off the coast of YemenIt's still unclear which group attacked the tanker, but there are reports that U.S. naval ships are in the area and assessing the situation. November 26, 2023
Arab countries promote ‘Neither Abbas nor Hamas’ in new rulership of GazaThe new Palestinian body would be tasked with rebuilding Gaza under the auspices of significant economic aid from the Arab and Gulf countries, with Qatar playing a possible leading role. November 26, 2023
WATCH: Once Israel is finished the Americans will be nextFormer Grand Mufti of Egypt Sheikh Dr. Ali Gomaa says that once Israel is defeated the US and Russia will be defeated by Jesus and the Muslims. November 22, 2023
Jordanian coffee shop mocks Holocaust with burning Star of David marshmallow drinkThe hashtag slogan was 'Feel the Arabic taste.' November 21, 2023
2 Israeli Arabs arrested in Turkey on terror chargesThe two men were detained before they were able to cross the border into Syria. November 21, 2023
WATCH: Footage of Israeli-linked ship being hijacked by Yemenite terroristsFootage has been released of the hijacking by Yemenite Houthis of the Galaxy Star which was a supposed Israeli ship. November 21, 2023
Erdogan: Israel is ‘terrorist state,’ will soon be destroyedTurkish lawmakers responded to Erdoğan's message of Israel's annihilation with a thunderous standing ovation. November 21, 2023
Bahrain ‘unequivocally’ condemns Hamas massacre, demands hostage release'I don’t think any Arab leader has called on Hamas to release the hostages,' Al Khalifa said. 'So it is a time for straight talking.' November 20, 2023
Israeli cargo ship hijacked by Iran-backed terroristsIranian-backed Houthi rebels seize Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea. November 19, 2023
WATCH: ‘Iran’s war of attrition will destroy the West’Iranian scholar and strategist Alireza Panahian reveals what the actual goals and future of this war are, to root out Zionism in the Western world through a 'war of attrition.' November 19, 2023
Iranian IRGC commander warns Israel to expect further pogroms like Oct. 7Iran is the main international sponsor of Hamas, providing the Palestinian terror group with funds, arms, and training. November 17, 2023
Israel doing ‘dirty work’ for Arab countries that might govern Gaza, says envoyIsrael will not accept an international force under the auspices of the United Nations taking security control over Gaza, even on an interim basis. November 17, 2023
Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truceQatar, where Hamas operates a political office and the top leadership of the terror group lives in luxury, has been leading mediation between the militant group and Israeli officials for the release of more than 240 hostages. November 16, 2023
UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcryIsrael and the UAE have developed close economic and security ties in the three years since normalization, including defense cooperation. November 12, 2023
Iranian president will travel to Saudi Arabia for Islamic summit on GazaPresident Ebrahim Raisi will fly to Saudi Arabia for Sunday’s meeting, which will address 'ways to stop Israel’s savage war machine against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.' November 12, 2023
US, Israel bomb pro-Iran groups in Syria13 reported killed in American and Israeli airstrikes against pro-Iran groups - including Hezbollah - in Syria. November 9, 2023
Israel slams Turkey for recalling envoy, ‘siding with Hamas’Turkey's President Erdoğan has long been a champion of the Palestinians, and his government harbors members of Hamas. November 5, 2023
As war against Hamas continues, Saudi Arabia says it is still interested in peace deal with IsraelSenior Saudi officials speak with Biden administration to discuss possible peace deal with Israel, US support against Iran. November 2, 2023
Egypt opens Gaza border to fleeing foreign nationalsForeign nationals began exiting the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing into Egypt on Wednesday for the first time since Hamas launched a war against Israel on Oct. 7. November 1, 2023
Jordan recalls ambassador over war with GazaJordan on Wednesday recalled its ambassador to Israel and told Jerusalem not to return its ambassador to Amman. November 1, 2023
Hezbollah touts Lebanese public opinion polls against joining warA recent poll from Lebanon shows more than 65% of Lebanese civilians are opposed to Hezbollah's intervention. November 1, 2023
Israeli officials step up discussions on who will rule GazaThe suggestion that the Palestinian Authority would return to Gaza has been met with fierce opposition from most of the senior ministers. November 1, 2023
Israeli ministry drafts plan to transfer Gaza’s population – but Egypt refuses to cooperateThe U.S. and EU have so far not been successful either in tempting Egypt with debt relief in exchange for opening the Rafah crossing. October 31, 2023
Wearing a yellow star, Israel’s UN ambassador compares Iran to Nazi Germany'The Ayatollah's regime is the Nazi regime of our time,' says Ambassador Gilad Erdan at the UN. October 31, 2023
Israel pulls diplomats from Turkey over Hamas supportWith President Erdogan calling Israel 'war criminals' and saying Hamas are 'freedom fighters', recently renewed ties are fraying fast. October 29, 2023
US strikes Iranian assets in Syria after attacks on American troopsU.S. military forces struck two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated terror proxies. October 29, 2023
‘Jews not allowed’: Nazi-esque sign at Istanbul store signals rising anti-Semitism in TurkeyA bookshop in Istanbul is displaying a Nazi-like sign over its entrance declaring “Jews Not Allowed” in English and Turkish alongside a crossed-out Israeli flag. October 29, 2023
Hamas traps Gazans in war zone, opening fire at civilians fleeing to safetyIDF releases recording of Gazan describing Hamas violence against civilians trying to flee the warzone in northern Gaza. October 26, 2023
‘Hamas aren’t terrorists’ – Turkish PresidentIsrael condemns Erdogan after he called Hamas a 'liberation group,' claimed airstrikes on Gaza 'amount to murder and mental illness.' October 26, 2023
Iran trained hundreds of Hamas terrorists for invasion of IsraelWSJ reports that 500 Hamas terrorists were trained by Iranian special forces prior to the attack in Israel. October 25, 2023
Qatar pushing Hamas to free captives, says breakthrough is nearGulf state which has long funded Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip reportedly pressuring the terror group to free more captives, says a breakthrough is near. October 25, 2023
‘What planet do you live on?’: UN secretary-general blames Israel for Hamas massacreHamas massacre 'did not happen in a vacuum, they happened after 56 years of occupation.' October 24, 2023
Iran threatens to launch missiles at Haifa if Gaza airstrikes continueIslamic Revolutionary Guards Commander warns Tehran is ready to strike Israeli 'without hesitation.' October 23, 2023
Mysterious explosion at Iranian power plant kills one, injures 4Explosion reported in power plant near Tehran; Iran downplays incident, blaming it on 'negligence' of facility's workers. October 22, 2023
Egypt: Gazans should be given sanctuary in southern IsraelEgyptian president rejects calls for Gazans to be resettled in the Sinai, warning such a move would lead to war with Israel. October 18, 2023
‘Escalating terror risk’ – Israelis told to leave Turkey immediately'It's not advisable to openly identify as an Israeli abroad right now,' the official stressed. October 18, 2023
Jordanians try to storm Israeli embassy, ‘Middle East on edge of an abyss’ says kingJordanian king slams Israel for misfired terror rocket on hospital, says his country will not admit any Gazan refugees. October 18, 2023
Arab leaders cancel summit with Biden after Gaza hospital explosionAs Biden lands in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority all cancel planned meetings with the president, forcing Biden to nix trip to Jordan. October 18, 2023
Iran threatens ‘preemptive strike’ against Israelis ‘in their own home’'In the coming hours, any preemptive action against the Zionist regime is conceivable,' says Iranian Foreign Minister. October 17, 2023
Arab revulsion puts Hamas on the defensiveMassacres during invasion of Israel lead to growing disgust with Hamas among many in the Arab world. October 13, 2023
As death toll rises to 900, Netanyahu warns ‘we will defeat Hamas like ISIS’'We always knew who Hamas is, now the entire world sees them for who they truly are.' October 9, 2023
Netanyahu denies claims Egypt warned Israel of Hamas invasionEgyptian intelligence official says Cairo warned Netanyahu of upcoming Hamas attacks, but Israel ignored the warning. October 9, 2023
Two Israeli tourists murdered in EgyptEgyptian media outlets report that a police officer opened fire on a tourist bus, killing at least two Israelis. October 8, 2023
Iran likely behind Hamas invasion, analysts saySecurity experts say Iran appears to have been driving force behind Hamas decision to launch massive assault on Israel that killed over 300, injured over 1,600, and abducted dozens. October 8, 2023
Republicans introduce bill to maintain ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran while regime plots US assassinationsNew bill targets Iran's funding, linking sanctions relief to its assassination attempts and terrorist activities. October 6, 2023
Experts weigh in on advantages and risks of Israel-Saudi dealIDF assesses the possible ramifications - and benefits - of a peace deal with Saudi Arabia. October 6, 2023
Iranian girl in coma after hijab beating; Mother arrested by security forcesAfter 16-year-old Iranian girl allegedly beaten unconscious by morality police, authorities arrest her mother in Tehran. October 6, 2023
Saudis make clear they’re ignoring Palestinian demandsWhat this means for the chance of Palestinian statehood. October 6, 2023
WATCH: In historic first, Israeli minister gives speech in RiyadhCommunications Minister Shlomo Karhi becomes the first Israeli government minister to make public address on Saudi soil. October 5, 2023
WATCH: Iran showcases its arsenal, threatening to ‘raze Tel Aviv and Haifa’Iran holds military parade featuring war drones and missile arsenal, touting Iran's ability to destroy major Israeli cities. October 5, 2023
Iran’s ‘terrorist regime’ won’t prevent Israel from expanding Arab normalization – NetanyahuNetanyahu pushes back on Ayatollah Khamenei's claim that Arab states which make peace with Israel are 'betting on the wrong horse.' October 4, 2023