Jan 13, 2021
US: al Qaeda’s new home is Iran
“Al Qaeda has a new home base: it is the Islamic Republic of Iran,” United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared, insisting it is time “for America and all…
Jan 12, 2021
Palestinians endorse Russian vaccine
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has approved Russia’s coronavirus vaccine for use. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh informed his cabinet during a session in Ramallah that, "The Health ministry signed an…
Jan 12, 2021
Gantz tries to unite front against Netanyahu
Israeli Defense Minister and Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz is gearing up for the country’s 23 March elections by trying to form a broad alliance of political factions aimed…
Jan 12, 2021
US to declare Houthis terrorists
The United States is set to designate Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement as a foreign terrorist organization. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in an official statement his “intent to designate…
Jan 11, 2021
Israel helps end 54-year wait for Epiphany
After a years-long effort to remove landmines near the site revered by Christians as where Jesus was baptized, Israel facilitated the marking of the Epiphany holiday on Sunday (January 10)…
Jan 11, 2021
Israel starts 2nd vaccine phase
Israel is continuing to maintain its momentum with the world's fastest per capita coronavirus vaccination campaign. The country’s bid to protect the most vulnerable citizens by next month and ease…
Jan 11, 2021
Lebanon’s Christians won’t join new government
Lebanon’s largest Christian political bloc has ruled out joining the next government led by Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri. Gebran Bassil, who leads the Free Patriotic Movement and is the son-in-law…
Jan 08, 2021
Riyadh My Lips (2): Netanyahu’s Nuclear Nightmare
Israel’s no-nukes doctrine at stake if the Saudis follow Mideast Atomic pioneers. Peace for Proliferation? By Amir Oren Israel’s determination to deny Iran nuclear weapons, should the…
Jan 08, 2021
Study shows major earthquake in Israel likely soon
New research from the Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals that a significant earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.5 could potentially hit Israel and the nearby region in the…
Jan 07, 2021
Israel ramps up national lockdown
Israel is set to impose new restrictions at midnight tonight, in a tightening of an ongoing lockdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus. 466,916 Israelis have tested positive for…