Shi’ite cleric Sadr wins Iraqi election

The biggest winner in an Iraqi election on Monday is Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. By Erin Viner The 47-year-old leader of the Sadrist political party, which has steadily increased…

Turkey blames US, Russia for Syria attacks

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that "both Russia and the United States have a responsibility” for the rise in cross-border attacks for failing to “keep their promises" to ensure…

Israel marks Aliyah Day

The annual celebration is held to commemorate immigration as a core value of the Jewish State by honoring ongoing contributions of those who chose to come live in Israel. By…

Iran holds annual defense drill

The massive 2-day “Defenders of Skies under Guardianship of Supreme Jurisprudence” exercise is being conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense…

4 killed in Syria-Iraq border strike

The deceased fighters were members of Iran-backed factions who died during air strikes conducted by jets of unknown origin in al-Bukamal region in east Deir Ez-Zor Governorate late Monday. By…

Bennett reaffirms Israeli sovereignty over Golan

The Israeli Cabinet is to approve the establishment of two new communities on the strategic plateau within the next 6 weeks, said the Israeli Prime Minister. By Erin Viner "Generations…

Knesset honors Abraham Accords

The special ‘Advancement of the Abraham Accords’ event celebrated the first anniversary of Israel’s peace treaties with 4 Arab nations at the nation’s parliament in Jerusalem. Invited guests included Moroccan…

Ronen Bar named as new ISA Director

Bar’s Cabinet-approved appointment becomes effective as of 14 October. By Erin Viner The new head of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA, also known by its Hebrew acronym – the Shin…

Deadly IDF strike alleged in Syria

Damascus  has accused Jerusalem of launching missile strikes on the Syrian Armed Forces (SAF) Tiyas military airport in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. By Erin Viner The London-based Syrian…

Merkel affirms German commitment to Israel

"Every government in Germany will have to side with Israel, and I believe that every government will indeed feel a commitment to your security," vowed outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel…