Free Webinar Thursday: ‘Israel and Azerbaijan Against Iranian-Backed Radical Religious Terrorism’
I will discuss the parallels between the Khojaly genocide and October 7, and how this led to Azerbaijan’s support for Israel in this war.
Arrow Defense System Thwarts Missile Attack on Eilat
"The target did not cross into Israeli territory, and was intercepted according to protocol," the IDF said.
Reports: US Planning to Unfreeze Another $10 Billion in Iranian Deposits
After sustaining 38 Iran-directed rocket attacks on its bases in the Middle East, the Biden administration is mulling releasing $10 billion of frozen Iranian funds.
Israeli Killed in Lebanese Rocket Attack Identified
Fourteen other Israeli civilians were injured in the attack. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing a guided anti-tank missile at the repair crew.
Netanyahu Warns Nasrallah ‘Playing with Fire’ as IDF Ramps Up Response
"We will restore security to the north and we will restore security to the south," the prime minister pledged.
Winds of Nakba 2: PA Premier Wants Humanitarian Corridor from Gaza to Cyprus
The idea of shipping thousands of Arabs from Gaza to anywhere else in the world has been suggested by many on the right in Israel.
Israel Bans Hezbollah-Affiliated TV Station
Like Qatar’s Al Jazeera network, the Lebanese Al Mayadeen has been accused of serving as a propaganda channel for Hamas.
Report: 700 Iranian ‘Elite Force’ Members Completely Control Areas Surrounding Israel’s Golan
These forces have undergone training provided by Lebanese Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
23 Wounded as Northern Border Conflict with Hezbollah Escalate
Seven IDF soldiers were wounded during Hezbollah shelling towards the town of Manara earlier in the day.
6 Israelis Seriously Wounded in Rocket Fire from Lebanon
Iran's Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it "support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip."
Rockets Fired at Israel from Syria, No Injuries
Two rockets were fired at Israel from Syria on Saturday evening, the IDF said in a brief announcement.
"A short while ago, following the sirens...
Nasrallah Stops Short of Declaring War on Israel, Gallant Warns: We’ll Do to Lebanon...
If Hezbollah decides to launch a full-scale war against Israel, this may be its worst possible opportunity.
Gallant Warns that Hezbollah Has Moved from Provocations to Aggression Against Israel
"If [Hezbollah] will make such mistakes here, the first to pay the price will be the citizens of Lebanon. What we can do in Gaza, we can also do in Beirut,”
Israel, US Strike Iranian Proxies in Syria
A Pentagon official told reporters that US aircraft struck a weapons warehouse belonging to the IRGC in eastern Syria.
Mossad Aids Brazil in Arresting Hezbollah Operatives, Thwarting Attack
"Hezbollah and the Iranian regime are continuing to operate around the world in order to attack Israeli, Jewish and Western targets."
Normalization ‘Remains on the Table,’ Saudi Minister Says
Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih also announced that Riyadh will host three summits on the Hamas war.
Israel Responds to Jordan’s Decision to Recall Ambassador
"Israel's relations with Jordan are of strategic importance to both countries and we regret the inflammatory statements from Jordan's leadership."
30+ Rockets Launched from Lebanon at Israel
Earlier in the day, all the remaining residents of Israel's northernmost border city, Kiryat Shmona, were urged to evacuate in light of the deteriorating security situation.
Israeli Civilian Murdered by Hezbollah, Repeated Rocket Barrages Aimed Kiryat Shmona
In the early evening hours, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets at Israel’s northernmost city, Kiryat Shmona, while several others were headed towards Metula and other towns.
Disappointed Arab World Ridicules Nasrallah’s ‘What Me Worry’ Speech
Needless to say, most Arabs reacted with disappointment mixed with ridicule to Nasrallah's show of belligerent standoffishness.
Turkey (Again) Recalls Ambassador from Israel, This Time Over War Launched by Hamas
Israel: "The Turkish government's decision . . . is another step by the Turkish president who sides with the Hamas terrorist organization."
Northern, Central Israel Struck by Simultaneous Rocket Barrages from Lebanon, Gaza
Multiple coordinated rocket barrages from across Israel's northern and southern borders clarified that a second front indeed appears to have been opened in the north.
Abraham Accords Partner Bahrain Announces ‘Ceased Economic Relations’ with Israel
“The House of Representatives confirms that the Israeli ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain has left Bahrain, and the Kingdom of Bahrain decided to return the Bahraini ambassador from Israel to the country.”
Jordan Recalls Ambassador from Israel Over War with Hamas
In addition, said Jordan's Foreign Ministry, “We informed Israel that its ambassador to Jordan, who had already left earlier, will not return to Jordan until the war in Gaza ends."
Communications Minister: Shutting Down Al Jazeera Is Now Up to Bibi
"The closure of the Al Jazeera network in Israel comes after the presentation of evidence that it assists the enemy."
40 Egyptian Ambulances Transport Gaza Wounded through Rafah Crossing
The total capacity of area hospitals on the Egyptian side is 350 beds.
IDF Deploys Missile Boats in Red Sea following Houthi Attacks
The Sa’ar 5 boats are armed with Barak-1 and/or Barak-8 missiles, made by IAI and Rafael, and two four-cell Boeing Harpoon missile launchers.
Yemen, an Iranian Vassal State, Declares War on Israel
Yemen has no diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, and never has. Yemen is a designated "enemy state" under Israeli law.
Egypt Fighting Pressure to Accept Gaza Refugees
There was no agreement among European Union leaders on whether or not to increase pressure on Egypt to accept Gazans fleeing the fighting.
IDF Foils Houthi Aerial Attacks on Eilat, First Use of Arrow System
“IAF detection systems tracked the trajectory of the missile, which was successfully intercepted by the “Arrow” Aerial Defense System at the optimal moment."