Apr 15, 2021
Israel’s 73rd Independence Day
Israelis today celebrated 73 years since the Jewish State was re-established in 1948. A state ceremony was televised live from Mount Herzl in Jerusalem to mark the start of the…
Apr 15, 2021
In’tl concern over Iran’s nuclear move
Iran’s declaration that it will enrich uranium to 60% purity and activate 1,000 advanced centrifuge machines at its underground Natanz plant is evoking widespread concern worldwide. “We take very seriously…
Apr 14, 2021
US concerned by Israel-Iran tensions
The White House is “concerned” about Iran’s “provocative” announcement that it would begin enriching uranium to 60% purity, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. Iran made the announcement after…
Apr 14, 2021
Iran to enrich uranium at 60%
Iran has declared that it will start enriching uranium to 60% purity - a move bringing the fissile material closer to levels suitable for a bomb. Political Deputy at Iran's…
Apr 13, 2021
Netanyahu: Israel will never allow nuclear-armed Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Iran has never given up efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, and pledged once again that Jerusalem will never permit Tehran to acquire…
Apr 13, 2021
Lebanon expands claim in Israeli sea dispute
Lebanon has further enlarged maritime territory it maintains is part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Mediterranean Sea, amid stalled talks with Israel to resolve a dispute over…
Apr 13, 2021
Mashaal elected as int’l Hamas head
Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has been elected as the next head of the Palestinian Islamist group’s office abroad, announced a spokesman. The 64-year-old Mashaal was chief of the Hamas…
Apr 12, 2021
Israel partially open skies
As Israel further relaxes curbs against the coronavirus pandemic, non-citizens may again visit the country under limited circumstances. Conditions on entry include the presence of “first degree” relatives such as…
Apr 12, 2021
Israel’s security a must under any new Iran deal
Israeli Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny hosted visiting-United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on a visit to ‘Nevatim’ Air Force Base southeast of Be’er Sheva this…
Apr 12, 2021
Iran blames Israel for sabotage at nuclear site
Iran is accusing Israel of committing “nuclear terrorism” at the Islamic Republic’s main Natanz atomic site, and vowing strong retaliation. “The Zionists want to take revenge because of our progress…