Israel reenacts partial closure over virus resurgence

Jerusalem is dealing with mounting public anger over government enacted restrictions that consequently devastates the economy. While Israeli authorities are struggling to combat the spread of the coronavirus, economic consequences…

Tensions rife on Israel-Lebanon border

The IDF is preparing to mount a significant retaliatory response should the Iranian-proxy Hezbollah carry out an attack, amid ongoing high tensions along Israel’s northern front with Lebanon. As it…

Locusts continue to plague nations on 3 continents

Nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America are relentlessly combatting the worst infestation of desert locusts in decades. Israeli authorities remain vigilant against the threat posed by the pests, while…

UN works to defuse Israel-Lebanon tensions

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) launched an investigation into the latest escalation along the border of Lebanon and Israel. At a press briefing, UN Secretary-General Deputy Spokesman…

Russia holds naval parade in Mediterranean

The Russian Navy held a parade in its Mediterranean base in Tartus as part of Moscow’s celebration of its designated Navy Day. Among others, vessels and aircraft under review were…

Israel threatens Iran over Tensions with Lebanon

The heightened state of alert along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon persists. The Israeli security establishment’s working assessment is that Hezbollah is still planning a cross-border attack against the Jewish…

US Democrats stand by Israel

The United States Democratic Party Platform Committee rejected a motion to revise its standing-policy vis-à-vis support for Israel. Despite reported efforts by Senator Bernie Sanders (D, Vermont) to condition military…