Jordan calls for Palestinian state

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has reiterated the Hashemite Kingdom’s support for the Palestinian quest of statehood. “His Majesty stressed Jordan stood with all its resources alongside Palestinians in achieving their…

Rouhani: ‘Trump Curse’ has ended

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed deep satisfaction over the projected shift of power in the United States in a tirade against President Donald Trump. "Thank God that this curse…

COGAT: Israel ensures aid to Gaza

The IDF Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) has rejected allegations that Israel is doing anything other than its utmost to enable international assistance of medical and health…

COVID-19 spikes as Israel lifts lockdown

The Israeli Ministry of Health reported this morning that 1,069 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. The latest data reflects the first time daily virus cases…

IDF stops car-ramming attack near Jerusalem

Israeli security forces prevented an attempted Palestinian car-ramming attack at the a-Za'im checkpoint near Ma’ale Adumim just outside Jerusalem yesterday. IDF Border Police were suspicious of the driver after he…

Syria claims IDF struck 2nd time in a week

The Syrian Armed Forces (SAF) accused Israel of launching another barrage of air strikes for the second time in 7 days. According to the military statement published by the official…

Israel-Lebanon border talks mired down

Negotiations between representatives of Israel and Lebanon on maritime demarcation in the Mediterranean Sea have been seemingly challenged by emerging disagreement. Delegations from the long-time foes have convened several times…

Iran rejects E3 call to curb nuclear ambition

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned a joint statement by Germany, France and Britain in which they "strongly call on Iran to stop violating the (nuclear) deal and…

Gaza health sector near collapse by COVID-19

Gaza public health officials are warning that a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the Palestinian enclave could soon overwhelm its limited medical system as soon as next week. The…

Germany warns Turkey: Stop EastMed drilling

Tensions are flaring between Europe and Turkey over Ankara’s activity in the east Mediterranean Sea, as well as its involvement in Libya. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas proclaimed in no…