IRGC Col. ‘assassinated’ in Tehran

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that one of its senior officers, Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodaei, of its Quds Force military wing was killed in a rare assassination in…

Syria accuses Israel of deadly airstrike

“Three people were martyred in an Israeli aggression” in areas south of Damascus, reported the state-run SANA media outlet citing an unnamed military source. By Erin Viner According to the…

Israeli opposition gains majority

Israel's ruling coalition became a minority in the Knesset following the resignation of Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi of the left-wing Meretz party. By Erin Viner The defection by Member of Knesset…

Israeli, US defense leaders hold talks

Iran topped the agenda during meetings in Washington between Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz with his United States counterpart Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan. By Erin…

Thousands return to Mt. Meron for Lag B’Omer

The annual Jewish holiday is marked with gatherings at the tomb of the 2nd-century sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron for commemorations by predominantly ultra-Orthodox worshippers that include…

Israel ups gas output to help Europe

Jerusalem is increasing offshore natural gas output to provide an alternative source to assist the continent as it seeks  to replace fuel imports from Russia. By Erin Viner "The hope…

Finland, Sweden apply for NATO membership

The decision by the Nordic countries was sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  By Erin Viner "I warmly welcome requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our…

Hezbollah, allies lose Lebanese elections

The powerful Iran-backed terror group and the Shi'ite Muslim movement at large unexpectedly suffered a major blow, according to final results of Sunday’s election. By Erin Viner The Shi'ite Muslim…