Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq U.S. troops in Syria are heading to western Iraq. October 20, 2019
WATCH: Beirut burns as fiery riots erupt in Lebanon Tens of thousands of furious Lebanese rioters took part in nationwide protests, including fiery Beirut demonstrations. October 19, 2019
11,000 ISIS fighters ready to break out of Kurdish prisons ISIS terrorists will make their escape from prisons that can no longer be protected, Syrian Democratic Forces warn. October 19, 2019
Pompeo meets Netanyahu, calls for renewal of arms embargo on Iran 'Netanyahu and I had a productive meeting on efforts to counter the Iranian regime’s malign influence,' said Pompeo. October 18, 2019
Violent Beirut riots and protests bring chaos, injuries and death The protests erupted over the government’s plan to impose new taxes during a severe economic crisis. October 18, 2019
Trump says ‘tough love’ got Turkey to agree to 5-day ceasefire with Kurds Trump is crediting his threat of sanctions on Turkey as 'tough love' that led the country to agree to a five-day ceasefire in its battle with Kurds in northern Syria. October 17, 2019
Pompeo will meet Netanyahu in effort to calm Israeli nerves over Kurdish crisis The State Department says Pompeo will discuss the 'need to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing behavior in the region.' October 17, 2019
Erdogan throws Trump’s peculiar letter about Syria invasion into trash Erdogan reportedly threw Trump's letter calling for him to make a deal into the trash. October 17, 2019
US delegation to seek a cease-fire with Turkey and Kurds A U.S. delegation headed to Turkey to convince Erdogan to agree to a cease-fire. October 17, 2019
Trump receives bipartisan rebuke from US House over abandonment of Kurds “I’m sorry that we are where we are. I hope the vice president and the secretary of state can somehow repair the damage,” McConnell said Wednesday. October 17, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez, Omar and Tlaib endorse Bernie Sanders for president Three of the four members of the 'Squad' announced they would back Sanders. October 16, 2019
Iran blames ‘Zionist regime,’ Saudi Arabia, US for oil tanker attack Iran blamed Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for the attack and says there will be consequences. October 16, 2019
Iran’s president threatens to continue violating nuclear deal Such work would advance the Iranians toward the capability to construct a nuclear bomb. October 15, 2019
Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, threatens its economy 'I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy if Turkish leaders continue down this dangerous and destructive path,' Trump said. October 15, 2019
Germany’s far-right infiltrates its security services Germany is concerned that its security agencies contain far-right sympathizers, a fact which has taken on new meaning after the Halle synagogue attack. October 13, 2019
Iran’s new crop of revolutionary guards insult Israel in graduation ceremony Iranian Revolutionary Guard cadets put Israeli flags on the soles of their boots at a recent graduation ceremony. October 13, 2019
Trump says he’s ‘island of one’ on Syria Trump stood by his decision to step aside, paving the way for a Turkish assault on Syrian Kurdish forces. October 13, 2019
Turkish forces say they’ve captured key Syrian town amid reports of brutality Turkish forces claim they captured Syrian border town in effort to clear area of Kurds. October 13, 2019
Top Jewish group blasts NBA team for ‘bowing to BDS pressure’ B’nai B’rith accused the Portland Trail Blazers of “bowing to pressure” from anti-Israel activists in its decision to cut ties with an advertising partner. The team firmly denied it. October 13, 2019
WATCH: Turkish forces ‘accidentally’ fire on US troops in Syria The Pentagon confirmed that U.S. troops in Syria were attacked by Turkish forces, with Ankara claiming American personnel were not the attack's target. October 12, 2019
US to deploy Large number of forces to Saudi Arabia The United States announced on Friday a new, large deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia to help bolster the kingdom’s defenses following the Sept. 14 attack on its oil facilities, a strike which Iran is widely believed to have launched. October 12, 2019
Tens of thousands flee as Turkey’s attack on Kurds in Syria continues In Syria, residents fled with their belongings loaded into cars, pickup trucks and motorcycle rickshaws, while others escaped on foot. October 11, 2019
Opinion: France suffers from ‘dénislamisme’ – denial of radical Islam The problem is that France has, for years, been in a state of denial about the proliferation of radical Islam. October 11, 2019
Trump blasts Omar on her home turf: ‘She is a disgrace to our country’ Trump bashed Omar during a rally in her home district on Thursday, calling her an 'America-hating socialist.' October 11, 2019
Iran: Oil tanker struck by missiles in Red Sea, heavy damage reported A Iranian oil tanker was attacked off the coast of of Saudi Arabia near Jidda, Iranian media reports. October 11, 2019
Netanyahu condemns Turkish invasion: We are prepared to assist ‘gallant Kurdish people’ 'Israel is prepared to extend humanitarian assistance to the gallant Kurdish people,' said the prime minister in a statement. October 10, 2019
Israeli woman faces 8 year sentence in Russian prison Issachar holds dual U.S.-Israel citizenship, and her family has been continually asking the U.S. and Israeli governments to intervene. October 10, 2019
Analysis: The dark side of ‘America First’ should worry Israel Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds to the Turks doesn’t mean that he will also abandon the region to Iran. But Netanyahu and the Arab states have to be alarmed. October 10, 2019
Turkey attacks 181 targets in Syria as Trump defends decision to abandon Kurdish allies Turkey advances against Kurds as Trump administration defends move to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. October 10, 2019
WATCH: Congresswoman Omar files for divorce amid affair allegations The MInnesota congresswoman recently denied accusations that she was having an extramarital affair with Democratic strategist Tim Mynett. October 9, 2019
Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria Turkey began its onslaught on U.S.-allied Kurdish forces following a widely publicized retreat by American troops on Wednesday. October 9, 2019
Macron pays homage to ‘victims of Islamic terrorism’ A solemn Macron paid homage to the three police officers and one police administrator killed by their own colleague, a 45-year-old deaf technology administrator and Muslim convert. October 8, 2019
Iran to rev up 30 advanced centrifuges in weeks An array of 30 IR-6 centrifuges will be inaugurated in the coming weeks. October 8, 2019
Trump defends decision to pull US troops from Syria Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria came after a conversation Trump had with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday October 7, 2019
Despite Demi Lovato’s regret, her mom will ‘undoubtedly, unapologetically’ return to Israel Although singer Demi Lovato apologized for her Israel trip after receiving backlash from fans, her mother refuses to do so. October 7, 2019
UNRWA must evolve or dissolve, says senior agency official at end of General Assembly The agency’s failure to resolve the Palestinian refugee problem “'is really the failure of its donors,' says former general counsel James Lindsay, and stems from its definition of who is a refugee. October 7, 2019
US set to abandon Kurdish allies ahead of Turkish assault in Syria U.S. troops 'will not support or be involved in the operation' and 'will no longer be in the immediate area,' in northern Syria, the White House press secretary said. October 7, 2019
The secret lives of Hamas’ princes – cars, alcohol, and belly-dancers While the Gazans are often depicted as suffering in harsh economic conditions, the sons of the senior Hamas leaders lead a life of luxury. October 6, 2019
Satellite images show activity around Iranian-flagged tanker Images released by Maxar Technologies show the Jasmine alongside the Adrian Darya 1 with mooring lines between them and a crane deployed on the larger vessel. October 3, 2019
NY synagogue invites Rev. Al Sharpton to speak during Rosh Hashana Sharpton is widely blamed for inciting the violent 1991 Crown Heights riots. October 3, 2019
Report: Rouhani backed out of meeting with Trump Both Trump and Rouhani agreed on a four-point document designed to get Iran and the U.S. back to the negotiating table October 2, 2019
Khamenei adviser says Iran will ‘catch Trump and place him on trial’ He also warned that the additional U.S. military troops deployed to the Gulf region will not be safe until they leave September 29, 2019
US accuses Syria of chlorine attack, pledges to not let it go ‘unchallenged’ 'The Assad regime is responsible for innumerable atrocities some of which rise to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity,' said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. September 28, 2019
Iran transferred ballistic missiles to Shiite militias in Iraq, report says Iran replenished the arsenals that Shi'ite militias in Iraq lost due to recent airstrikes, an Arabic news outlet reports. September 28, 2019
‘If you can’t be anti-Semitic, there’s no free speech,’ Malaysian PM tells appreciative crowd at Columbia ‘If You Can’t Be Antisemitic, There’s No Free Speech,’ Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Tells Appreciative Crowd at Columbia University. September 26, 2019
Arab and Jewish astronauts to make history together on space mission He will be the first Arab to ever set foot on the International Space Station September 25, 2019
Palestinian refugees are leaving Lebanon, claims Hamas spokesman In Lebanon, refugees are not eligible for citizenship, nor are they privileged to any political, social or civil rights September 25, 2019
Trump accuses Iran of ‘blood lust’ in UN speech, but says there is path to peace 'We want partners, not adversaries,' Trump said at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. September 24, 2019
Trump to concentrate on Iran threat at UN Tuesday’s speech at the annual opening of the international body will again sound the call for a united global approach to contain Iran. September 24, 2019
Hezbollah Hijacker of TWA flight 847 captured 34 years later Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. September 22, 2019
Trump administration targets Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill for biased, pro-Islamic Middle East studies program A pro-Muslim bias in the joint Middle East studies program of Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill may cost it a government grant, the Trump administration warns. September 22, 2019
Kelly Craft promises: Israel will have no better friend at UN Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. September 22, 2019
Rare protests in Egypt call for president to step down Dozens of people were arrested, including at least two journalists, according to the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights. September 22, 2019
Did Israel attack pro-Iranian militia in Iraq? A pro-Iranian militia base in western Iraq was attacked from the air on Sunday. September 22, 2019
Iran vows to protect Persian Gulf as US beefs up troop presence President Hassan Rouhani said that the presence of foreign forces in the Gulf could cause problems for the world’s 'energy security.' September 22, 2019
Anti-Semite Billoo lashes out after being dumped by Women’s March Zahra Billoo, ejected from board of the Women's March, said she was the victim of 'an Islamophobic smear campaign.' September 22, 2019
WATCH: US citizen arrested for scouting Empire State Building, other NY sites for Hezbollah terror attacks Alexei Saab, a naturalized U.S. citizen and member of the Hezbollah, was arrested for scouting sites for attacks, including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. September 21, 2019
Netanyahu cancels UN address to oversee efforts to form new government Netanyahu was also to have met with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the U.N. proceedings. September 19, 2019
CBS news: Khamenei ‘approved’ attack on Saudi oil facilities, but only if Iran could plausibly deny it 'U.S. officials said the most damning evidence is still unreleased satellite photos showing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard making preparations,' says CBS. September 19, 2019
Trump names Bolton’s replacement, hostage negotiator Robert C. O’Brien Trump named John Bolton's replacement on Wednesday. September 18, 2019
