Hamas leader tests positive for coronavirus

The leader of the Islamist Hamas organization, Yahya Al-Sinwar, has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the terror group’s spokesman Hazem Qassem, the 58-year-old Sinwar is “following the advice of…

COVID-19 and National Security: A Global View

Dr. A. T. Symeonidis (RIEAS Academic Advisor) Brief Q & A As the world reels under the raging pandemic, governments face critical questions of stability and, even, survival. National security…

Is Israel vulnerable to earthquakes?

By 4 PM today local time, there had already been 135 earthquakes worldwide according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center. The last earthquake to occur in Israel was an M3.3…

Iran accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist

Iran’s clerical and military rulers have been quick to accuse Israel of assassinating one of the Islamic Republic’s top nuclear scientists and are vowing to avenge his death “at the…

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…

COGAT helps start of Christmas celebration

Christmastime is an important and festive season in the Holy Land, where traditional holiday events attract significant tourism and help bolster local economies. Sadly, this year’s celebrations take place under…

Thai, Iran prisoner deal linked to Israel

A British-Australian academic accused of being an Israeli spy was freed from an Iranian prison in exchange for the release of 3 Iranian convicts in Thailand, who allegedly targeted Israeli…

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…