Jan 14, 2022
Economic protests flare in Lebanon
Drivers of truck, buses and other protestors blocked main roads in Beirut and additional areas in a show of anger at government failure to resolve the country’s devastating economic crisis.…
Jan 14, 2022
Erdoğan: EU ignoring Turkish overtures
The European Union has failed to reciprocate for his nation’s effort to improve relations, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told ambassadors from the bloc. By Erin Viner Ties between the…
Jan 13, 2022
2 IDF officers killed in friendly fire incident
Major Ofek Aharon and Major Itamar Elharar after they fired warning shots at a suspect in pursuit, causing a nearby soldier to believe he was under attack and open fire…
Jan 13, 2022
ISA exposes Iranian espionage network
It has been released for publication that as part of a joint investigation, the Israeli Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet) and the Israel Police Lahav 433's Unit of International Crime…
Jan 13, 2022
Israeli Defense Minister assesses naval readiness
Defense Minister Benny Gantz joined IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi and Commander of the Israeli Navy Major General David Sa’ar Salama for a security situation assessment…
Jan 12, 2022
NAVCENT head visits Israel amid Iran tensions
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel amid mounting tensions with Iran and its regional proxies. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner During his…
Jan 12, 2022
Iran: no compromise on nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that his nation has excluded any prospect of reaching an intermediate nuclear agreement with world powers. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Speaking…
Jan 12, 2022
Lapid tests positive for COVID
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, but said he was otherwise in good health. By Erin Viner "I feel great…
Jan 11, 2022
Israel to proactively confront Iran threat
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has reiterated that Jerusalem will not be bound by a future nuclear deal with Iran and will continue to regard itself as free to act "without…
Jan 11, 2022
Former Israeli PMs face off in court
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court yesterday, where he is suing his predecessor Ehud Olmert for defamation. By Erin Viner The current political opposition leader filed the…