Desert Locust outbreak easing in Southwest Asia

The Desert Locust situation continues to improve in Southwest Asia and there are initial signs of improvement in parts of East Africa, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture…

Jordan, Egypt, France discuss Israel-Arab peace

The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany reaffirmed their joint commitment to the importance of reigniting negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians – in light of their apparent…

Israel to mark Yom Kippur in tight lockdown

Israel officially entered a nationwide shutdown aimed at curbing spread of the coronavirus, during which the population’s freedom-of-movement will significantly be restricted for a minimum of 16 days. Israeli Police…

Earthquake Myths and Facts

There is concern that the number of catastrophic earthquakes worldwide may be increasing not only in number, but also intensity. In fact, there are many unfounded beliefs circulating the phenomena.…

Israel to enter general shutdown over COVID-19 spike

Israel is heading into a second’ forced nation-wide shutdown, as part of what Jerusalem officials insist, is the only way to diminish the uncontrollable spread of the corona-contagion. According to…

Israel peace pacts hot topic at UNGA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa to discuss the recently signed treaties between their nations. Netanyahu later described…

Hezbollah arms depot explodes in Lebanon

A weapons cache belonging to the Iranian-proxy Hezbollah exploded in a populated area of Lebanon, at the pre-dominantly Shi’ite Muslim village of Ain-Qana. Security officials reported that at least 7…

World leaders display discord at UN

The 75th annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is being held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. World leaders sparred over national interests and incidence…

US: Israel will retain military superiority

The United States remains committed to the security of the State of Israel, which it considers as its “most important strategic partners in the Middle East.” In opening remarks his…

Israel signs regional EastMed deal

Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, together with his counterparts from Egypt, Italy, Greece, Jordan, Cyprus and the Palestinian Authority, signed a charter for the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, giving formal…