Oct 20, 2020
Israeli vaccine set to begin human trials
The Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) has announced that human trials of its coronavirus vaccine are set to get underway later this month. The name of the Israeli vaccine…
Oct 20, 2020
US to declassify Sudan as terror sponsor
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to remove Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism once it has compensated American victims of militant attacks and their families. “GREAT…
Oct 20, 2020
The Lebanese-Israeli Maritime Border Talks: An Important Step Forward
By Dr. Joshua Krasna The talks suggest that when common interests exist, Israel can engage beneficially and pragmatically even with enemies, resulting in de-escalation and mutual benefit. Background On October…
Oct 20, 2020
The Beirut Disaster: A Chance for a Systemic Change in Lebanon?
By Dr. Aiman Mansour and Colonel (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman The current political situation in Lebanon is very problematic. Hizbullah enjoys full freedom of action in a country which long…
Oct 19, 2020
Ultra-Orthodox defy Israel’s COVID plan
Several prominent Israeli politicians are advocating the enactment of stern measures against Jewish religious seminaries and schools that fail to comply with government directives to curb the coronavirus pandemic, primarily…
Oct 19, 2020
Israel, Bahrain officiate peace amid ISIS call for revenge
The Islamic State (ISIS) terror group issued a call on its followers to attack Westerners, oil pipelines and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia for supporting Gulf state agreements with Israel.…
Oct 19, 2020
UN sanctions on Iran expire
The 2007 United Nations Security Council arms embargo on Iran expired as slated on Sunday, in accordance with terms of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal…
Oct 16, 2020
Israel eases 2nd lockdown
Israel's Coronavirus Cabinet has approved the lifting of restrictions imposed as part of a nationwide lockdown to curb the pandemic. Starting Sunday, which is the first business day of the…
Oct 16, 2020
Knesset approves Israel-UAE deal
Israel’s Knesset has officially approved the agreement to establish formal relations with the United Arab Emirates. The U.S.-brokered deal known as the “Abraham Accords” was signed between the Middle East…
Oct 16, 2020
Sudan to recognize Israel?
Speculation is rising over whether Sudan will be the next country to normalize ties with Israel. The United States, which recently brokered the historic Abraham Accords between Israel with the…