Jerusalem’s on fire, and it’s poised to spread in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank

The Israel Police have failed to contain the violence in the capital — the worst in at least 4 years — and the country’s political leadership is nowhere to be found. Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli security forces amid … Read More

Top Iranian General Says Israel Could Be Defeated With ‘a Single Operation’

The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard said recent events across the Middle East have exposed vulnerabilities in Israel, which he argued could be defeated with just one, decisive blow should a conflict break out between the two top foes. … Read More

Dozens Crushed To Death, Scores Injured In Stampede At Israeli Religious Festival

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews look at the scene where dozens of people were killed and some 150 injured in a stampede during the Lag BaOmer festival at Mount Meron in northern Israel on Friday. Sebastian Scheiner/AP JERUSALEM — At least 45 people … Read More

White House says Israeli delegation will not change US position on Iran deal

Mossad chief, national security adviser head to DC Monday to lobby against US return to nuke deal; IDF chief backs out and delegation delays trip due to security flare-up. US President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks … Read More

After defeat in key vote, Likud whip concedes Netanyahu won’t form government

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In inaugural session of Arrangements Committee, Miki Zohar says Likud leader will lead right-wing parties into opposition. Screen capture from video of Likud MK Miki Zohar chairing a meeting of the Knesset Arrangements Committee, April 19, 2021. (Knesset Channel) Hours … Read More

US and Iran to join talks aimed at rejoining nuclear deal

Iran and the United States will join talks in Vienna next week that aim to return all parties to the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There will not be direct contact between Iran and the United States at … Read More

Israel straddles the divide as Saudis vie for influence over Temple Mount

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The cancellation of Netanyahu’s flight to the UAE exposed Israel’s role in Amman’s and Riyadh’s battle for a foothold on Islam’s third holiest site. (March 14, 2021 / JNS) Two events of religious and historical significance that very nearly took place last week … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 5 March 2021

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Greetings from Tyler, Everybody’s supposed to feel a lot better, now that thousands of unaccompanied minors are flooding across the border.  Apparently they’re given money (Bill O’Reilly said eleven hundred dollars) and allowed to travel wherever they see fit in … Read More

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