Iran could be planning a ‘surprise’ for Israel in Jerusalem – analysis

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Hamas and other extremist groups have encouraged Palestinian tensions with Israel in Jerusalem during Ramadan. Israel is concerned about an incident in Jerusalem, and it could be planning a “major operation in a sensitive area near al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied … Read More

US to warn Israel: China ties are a joint national security risk

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Remaining consistent with the administration’s message, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn of China’s investments in Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to warn Israel against continued Chinese investments in the country’s infrastructure and hi-tech industry … Read More

Palestinians slam Israeli ruling on Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa

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The Israeli court’s backing for Jews praying at Al-Aqsa sparked anger in the Muslim world, as Palestinians condemn the move, claiming that the prayers are a provocation and a violation of the sanctity of the mosque. A ruling by a … Read More

Is massive Hamas attack on Israel the assault Iran warned of? – analysis

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Iran’s IRGC head Hossein Salami warned last week that Israel was vulnerable to one large tactical operation because the country is so small. Burnt vehicles are seen at the scene where a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip hit, in … Read More

The Iran-China deal is cause for Israeli concern

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The 25-year agreement effectively neutralizes U.S. economic pressure, seriously bolsters Tehran’s bargaining position, and could herald the regime’s renewed effort to achieve regional hegemony. (March 30, 2021 / JNS) While Israel was busy with the domestic political imbroglio surrounding last week’s Knesset elections, a strategic … Read More

How Israel and the Arab World Are Making Peace Without a Peace Deal

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It turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that. Without much fanfare or notice, the first known commercial aircraft from the … Read More

11 European ambassadors warn Israel against West Bank annexation

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Envoys from UK, France, Germany, other states say move would violate international law, harm regional stability, Israel’s international standing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points at a map of the Jordan Valley as he gives a statement, promising to extend Israeli … Read More

UN Security Council rebukes US on Israeli settlements

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All members of the UN Security Council — except the US — rejected Washington’s decision to no longer consider settlements a violation of international law. Four European nations said the move hindered peace efforts. The UN Security Council on Wednesday … Read More

Any Israeli forces attack on Lebanon equals their annihilation: Nasrallah

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TEHRAN, May 02 – Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah warned that if forces of the Israeli regime dare to attack southern Lebanon, they will be destroyed. He made the remarks while addressing his supporters via a televised speech broadcast live from the … Read More

Nikki Haley in farewell talk: U.N. ‘hopelessly biased’ on Israel

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Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, spoke for the last time at the monthly Security Council meeting, saying Tuesday that the world body is “hopelessly biased” against Israel. U.N. sceenshot (UPI) — Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to … Read More

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