UAE Nixes Iron Dome, Decides to Purchase South Korean Aerial Defense System
The UAE-South Korean aerial defense systems contract is worth up to $3.5 billion, but has not yet been finalized.
Israel’s National Security Council Warns Citizens Against Travel to Turkey
Thousands of Israelis have set out to spend a holiday vacation recently in Turkey, which once was a favored destination for Israeli tourists.
Iran Detains 700 ‘Mossad Operatives,’ Executes 3, Blaming Them for Its Military Humiliation
Iran’s repressive paramilitary Basij forces has joined police at road checkpoints nationwide to locate suspected operatives.
Report: Turkey Eclipsing Jordan in Old City, Temple Mount
One hundred years after the last Turkish soldier was chased out of Jerusalem by the invading British Empire, Turkey's channeling of millions into eastern Jerusalem is gaining sympathy and support.
Netanyahu Speaks with Bahraini Crown Prince about Peace
"This was our second conversation; it was very friendly."
Hungarian Archaeologists Unearth Herod’s Fortress, Ritual Bath, East of Jordan River
The architecture of the Herodian bath is very similar to the baths and cisterns discovered in nearby Qumran (across the Dead Sea).
Israeli Politicians Call for Return of Obama’s Nobel Prize After Expose on Helping Hezbollah
Dep. Minister Michael Oren says it was “clear from the start” the Obama administration was “willing to do anything” to reach an agreement with Iran, even when it meant ignoring Iranian terror.
Burgeoning Saudi Boycott Driving Turks Crazy – Penalty for Opposing the Peace Agreements?
There has been an ongoing fierce conflict between the Saudis and the Turks due to the latter’s support of the Muslim Brotherhood and following the struggle for hegemony over the Sunni camp in the Middle East.
Financial Report: With Loss of Territory, ISIS Income Steadily Declining
Using the language and tone of a detached financial analysis, the report calmly details the decline of ISIS as if it were just another global conglomerate whose product happens to be murder, rape, torture and theft.
Israel Slams ‘Cairo Peace Summit’ Urging IDF to End War Started by Hamas
“Israel will do what it has to do and expects the international community to recognize its righteous battle.”
US Imposes More Sanctions, Adds Iranian Paramilitary Force to Global Terror List
Basij recruitment efforts include the training of Iranian children as fighters for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force, who then deploy to Syria to support the brutal Assad regime.
US Calls On EU to Join Fight Against Radical Islamic Terrorism [video]
"We call upon the European community to join with the United States in continuing to intensify our efforts to counter... radical Islamic terrorism here."
Egyptian Grand Mufti in Jerusalem
Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa, a top Egyptian Islamic cleric, came to Jerusalem to show support for Palestinian claims to eastern Jerusalem on Wednesday, breaking a long-standing taboo imposed by Muslim clerics, professional and private organizations against visiting Israel.
Rebel Leader: Israel Has No More ‘Excuses’ to Strike Syria
Israel does not yet agree with al-Julani's assessment.
Assad’s Forces Starve Village that Was Gassed
Assad’s army has surrounded a village near Damascus that the regime gassed with chemical weapons last month, and it is not letting basic food...
US Soldiers Killed in ISIS Suicide Bombing in Syria
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, there were also Americans among at least a dozen wounded as well.
White House Wants Saudi-Israel Deal by Year’s End
It’s in Riyadh’s interest to forge an agreement while Biden is in office, U.S. officials said.
Ill Winds Blowing in Turkey
Since taking office in 2003, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has moved to align Turkey with Islamist elements
Netanyahu’s Cease-Fire Agreement Leads the Country into Confusion
“The posts went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan…but the city…was perplexed.” – Book of Esther
Hamas PM: Qatar Emir Visit Breaks Gaza Siege
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was the first head of state to enter Gaza since Hams took over, back in 1999.
Former Human Shield: Palestinians Perfected Propaganda War [video]
Her critics have a problem with her because she is a Christian and not a Muslim.
Earthquake Damages Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Facility
It couldn’t happen to a more deserving country. Iran sits on seismic faults and experiences an earthquake almost every day. This time, tremors damaged the Bushehr nuke site. Iran, of course, denies it.
Hezbollah Fires at IDF Drone Flying over Lebanon
Hezbollah missed.
Not Playing by the Rules, Bill Thompson Builds Formidable Campaign
Many have questioned Mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson’s relatively low profile over the past few months.
Regional Foreign Ministers Land in Israel for Negev Summit
Several urgent issues are on the agenda, beginning with the impending JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran.
Photo Essay: The Iranian Weapons Unloaded
IDF releases photos of the weapons captured from the Iranian smuggling ship, Klos-C
Report: Algeria Enlisting African Union Members to Revoke Israel’s Observer’s Status
Israel was an observer in the Organization of African Unity, but in 2002, when it was replaced by the African Union, the Israeli membership was revoked.
US Says Freeing Prisoners a Security Risk – in Afghanistan
...but not for Israel.
Iran Fires Mid-Range Missiles at ISIS in Eastern Syria
The attack was a warning, Tehran said. ISIS would be engulfed by [IRGC’s] "revolutionary wrath and flames of the fire of its revenge, in case they repeat any such devilish and dirty move in future."
Argentina Wants Qatar to Arrest Visiting Iranian VP Wanted for 1994 Jewish Center Bombing
A van packed with explosives was driven into the AMIA building and detonated, killing 85 people and injuring more than 300.