Iran: attack on nuclear center foiled

A reported attack on the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) complex was prevented yesterday morning, according to state media. “Thanks to the tight security measures predicted for AEOI premises,…

Delta variant reaches Israel

Israel is now recommending that all 12-15 year-olds be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new outbreaks attributed to the more infectious Delta variant. Israel expanded vaccine eligibility to include adolescents last…

Hamas: more violence if Qatari funds not transferred

The Islamist Hamas organization is threatening to escalate violence against Israel unless it immediately transfers funds donated by Qatar to the Gaza Strip, declaratively earmarked for humanitarian purposes. A Hamas…

EU: Turkey needs more help with Syrian refugees

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling for the European Union to update its migration pact with Turkey. "We won't need as much acute humanitarian aid as in…

Kochavi holds Pentagon talks with Milley

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi held talks with the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff Four-Star General Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the…

New Israeli laser downs UAVs

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) has announced the successful completion of its first-ever series of interception tests using a new airborne, High-Power Laser Weapon System (HPL-WS). According to statement…

Raisi demands US lift sanctions

Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi accused the United States of violating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, while demanding that "all US sanctions must be lifted and…

Israel warns against Raisi win

Israel has condemned Iran's election of Ebrahim Raisi, saying he will be the Islamic Republic’s most extreme president yet who has committed to quickly advancing its disputed nuclear program. As…

EU: power struggle causing Lebanon crisis

A battle between Lebanese leaders to secure power is at the heart of its government crisis. This, according to the High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell yesterday, as…

PA rejects Israeli vaccine donation

An initial shipment of around 90,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine donated by Israel to the Palestinian Authority (PA) have been returned after Ramallah refused to accept it. Israel and…