Israel, US to Hold Joint Military Exercise

Posted on: January 6th, 2012

The Israeli military will take part in a major missile defense drill in partnership with the United States, following a 10-day Iranian naval exercise near the Strait of Hormuz. The Israel-US Drill is called “Austere Challenge 12”, and will work to improve defense systems.  No date has been announced. On Wednesday, Iran announced that the [...]

Iran Rattles Saber At US in Strait of Hormuz

Posted on: January 5th, 2012

Following imposition of new sanctions regime, Islamic Republic threatens American navy.

Massive US Defense Bill Includes Biggest-Ever Iran Sanctions

Posted on: January 1st, 2012

After months of threatening to impose harsh sanctions on Iran, US President Barack Obama signed into law tough embargos aimed at Iran’s central bank and financial sector.

Middle East Wrap-Up: No Deals with Hamas, Attack on Sudan Convoy

Posted on: December 30th, 2011

Netanyahu said: “If Hamas joins the Palestinian government, I will not hold peace negotiations."

U.S. to Sell Dozens of Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia

Posted on: December 29th, 2011

The Obama administration is planning to sell billions of dollars of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Israel is not protesting the deal.

Syrians Bury Dozens of Suicide Bombing Victims

Posted on: December 25th, 2011

Thousands of mourners took part in a mass funeral for 45 people killed in twin intelligence agency compound bombings in Syria’ capital city of Damascus on Saturday.

Explosions Hit Syrian Security Bases

Posted on: December 23rd, 2011

Two explosions, possibly suicide bombers rock Damascus on Friday morning,

Soldiers Defecting En Masse in Syria

Posted on: December 22nd, 2011

Syrian President Bashar Assad’s popularity continues to slide, with at least 10,000 soldiers in the army defecting.

Nine Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Egyptian Protests

Posted on: December 17th, 2011

At least nine people have been killed and over 300 wounded in two days of violent clashes between Egyptian security forces and protestors.

Egyptian Islamists win first round

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

Islamic fundamentalists win first round of Egyptian elections.

EU Surge in Aid to PA Despite Economic Crisis

Posted on: November 29th, 2011

Despite a dire economic crisis throughout Europe, the European Parliament (EP) has just decided to increase the budget for aid given to the Palestinian Authority (PA) by €100 million – a 30 percent increase over previous years.

Egyptian Elections Draw Crowds, Support for Islamist Parties

Posted on: November 28th, 2011

The first day of a historic democratic election in Egypt has come to a close, with a higher than expected turnout and a strong showing for Islamist parties.

Multiple explosions in Iran

Posted on: November 28th, 2011

Large explosions rock yet another Iranian city with nuclear ties. Israel Channel 10 news says one explosion occurred at ballistic missile facility.

Iranian Officials Threaten Counterattacks in Israel, Turkey

Posted on: November 27th, 2011

Regional tension over Iran’s nuclear capability is escalating, with Iranian officials threatening that their country will attack Israel and NATO missile defense installations in Turkey if Iran is attacked by Israel or the United States.

Jordan’s million man march on Jerusalem

Posted on: November 25th, 2011

Arab sources are reporting several injured after some members of the Jordanian ‘Million Man March’ to “liberate Jerusalem” tried to cross the Jordan-Israel border. Jordanian authorities shot tear gas at the protesters. Arab sources are claiming 1000 buses and 100,000 protesters arrived at the Jordan Valley town of Sweimeh 50 kilometers south of Amman and [...]

Protests Erupt in Egypt, 37 Dead

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, Egypt’s de facto head of state since the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, has failed to quiet raging protests which have now claimed 37 lives across the country.

100,000 gather in Tahrir Square

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

As the Muslim Brotherhood and other Egyptian Islamic parties met with Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) today demanding the military steps down by June, 100,000 protesters gathered in Tahrir Square. The largest gathering this week. In a scene reminiscent of Hosni Mubarak’s last speech, Field Marshall Mohamed Hussein Tantawi said in a televised broadcast [...]

Jordan tries to revive PA negotiations

Posted on: November 22nd, 2011

In a rare visit to the Palestinian Authority, Jordanian King Abdullah tries to strengthen Abbas while fearing the expanding influence of Hamas.

CIA Spy Ring Exposed in Iran, Lebanon, Believed Executed

Posted on: November 22nd, 2011

A group of at least a dozen CIA spies working in Iran and Lebanon have been captured, leading US government officials to surmise that the intelligence failure has – or will – lead to their deaths and the debilitation of intelligence in the two countries.

Egyptian cabinet resigns

Posted on: November 21st, 2011

Violence and resignations rock Cairo as protesters demand the transition away from military rule.