Apr 19, 2021
Israel ends outdoor mask order
Israel has dropped its mask requirement for outdoor spaces and fully reopened all schools, as the nation edges nearer to total immunization of its adult population against the coronavirus. Around…
Apr 19, 2021
Regional foes Saudi Arabia, Iran hold talks
Saudi Arabia and Iran are reportedly holding direct talks aimed at resolving major regional disputes. Officials from both of the longtime rivals are believed to have held a first meeting…
Apr 16, 2021
Locust upsurge declines in Horn of Africa
Desert Locust swarms are continuing to decline in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia as a result of ongoing control operations by local governments and The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…
Apr 16, 2021
Man On Mission Meets Mid-East Mess
Anything but Sleepy, Joe By Amir Oren President Joseph R. Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11 has intriguing lessons for Israel, and not just…
Apr 15, 2021
Israel’s 73rd Independence Day
Israelis today celebrated 73 years since the Jewish State was re-established in 1948. A state ceremony was televised live from Mount Herzl in Jerusalem to mark the start of the…
Apr 15, 2021
“The Montreux Petition” and Creeping Islamization of the Turkish Military
By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak A storm over a petition by retired naval officers once again has revealed longstanding tensions between the civilian Turkish government and the Turkish military,…
Apr 15, 2021
In’tl concern over Iran’s nuclear move
Iran’s declaration that it will enrich uranium to 60% purity and activate 1,000 advanced centrifuge machines at its underground Natanz plant is evoking widespread concern worldwide. “We take very seriously…
Apr 15, 2021
Jerusalem permits entry of 10,000 Palestinians for Ramadan
Celebration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has began with cheer at Jerusalem’s Old City. Colorful lanterns and ornate decorations adorned the ancient cobblestone streets last night as Muslim…
Apr 14, 2021
Israel marks Memorial Day
A two-minute siren sounded across Israel at 11 AM today, as the country stood in silent mourning for total 23,928 fallen IDF soldiers and civilian victims of terror. Immediately afterward,…
Apr 14, 2021
US concerned by Israel-Iran tensions
The White House is “concerned” about Iran’s “provocative” announcement that it would begin enriching uranium to 60% purity, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. Iran made the announcement after…