Israel mulls defense ties with Gulf allies

Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the Jerusalem is working to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran. In…

Israel, US reach deal on Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi began the start of the 3-day virtual conference with the heads of Israeli missions in Asia and the Pacific on Zoom, with his Indian counterpart…

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…

New Israeli quarantine option: tracking bracelets

Israel has already been a world leader in its vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, and now it may set a new standard in monitoring mandatory quarantines against further spread of…

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…

Major powers vie for influence in Sudan

A United States naval destroyer docked on Sudan’s Red Sea coast yesterday, just one day after the arrival of a Russian frigate. The visits are a visible demonstration of rising…

IDF allegedly hits Iran targets in Syria

Unidentified aircraft launched a salvo of missiles towards the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus, causing extensive damage to a number of installations said to belong to Iran. Syria’s…

Iran accused of attacking Israeli ship

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of responsibility for an explosion aboard an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week. The MV Helios Ray was hit…

Masks & Costumes: Purim 2021

Israelis today donned costumes for the Purim holiday, this year with the required addition of face masks amid coronavirus fears. Purim, which is marked between yesterday and this coming Sunday…