Mar 03, 2021
US sanctions 2 Houthi leaders
The United States has blacklisted two leaders of the Houthi movement in Yemen, on charges that they procured procuring weapons from Iran and organized attacks. The sanctions contradict the State…
Mar 02, 2021
Israel welcomes UAE Ambassador
The arrival of the first-ever United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Israel is being celebrated with great fanfare. Mohamed Mahmoud Fateh Ali Al Khaja presented his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President…
Mar 01, 2021
Gantz reportedly holds secret talks with Jordanian King
Israeli Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz recently travelled to Jordan for secret talks with King Abdullah II. This, according to unnamed sources cited by Israel’s Ynet news agency,…
Feb 26, 2021
Iran tops Israel-Bahrain talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain’s Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa held talks over the telephone, according to statements from both Jerusalem and Manama. Bahrain and…
Feb 25, 2021
UN: urgent help needed to avert Yemen crisis
The United Nations describes Yemen as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 80% of the people in need. Sir Mark Andrew Lowcock, a British economist who serves as the Under-Secretary-General…
Feb 17, 2021
Israel to expand aerial fleet
Israel is reportedly hoping to bolster national aerial defense with the acquisition of new aircraft and munitions from the United States. “A ministerial procurement committee has approved the purchase of…
Feb 16, 2021
Saudi-Houthi conflict deepens
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group says it launched 2 more attacks on southern Saudi airfields or bases, marking the 9th consecutive day of such assaults. On Monday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya…
Feb 09, 2021
UAE halts funding to UNRWA
The United Arab Emirates does not plan to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees, which it suspended last year. According to statements…
Feb 09, 2021
Israel, Greece sign tourism pact
Israel and Greece are hoping to spearhead a “green passport” program to enable the resumption of international travel for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Israeli Prime Minister…
Feb 03, 2021
Netanyahu to visit UAE
[This article has been updated to reflect the postponement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to the UAE, due to Israel's coronavirus national lockdown]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans…