An Israeli settler stabbed and killed a young Palestinian man on Tuesday night in the city of Salfit in the northern West Bank. One of the Israelis stabbed Hassan Harb squarely in the heart, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said in a statement. This scenario is extremely perilous and constitutes an open war against the … Read more
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plan to dissolve parliament. Elections are likely to take place on Oct. 25, according to Israeli media. The move could set the stage for a fifth round of general elections in less than four years. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced … Read more
Israel has offered defence cooperation to Arab states affiliated with the United States. The archenemy of Israel, Iran, claims that any military actions it takes are defensive. Israeli minister did not identify partner nations or provide any information on the foiled plots. JERUSALEM: The defence minister of Israel announced on Monday that the regional air … Read more
Salleh Ra’fat: Biden administration provides military and financial support to Israel, and also provides it with political support and protection in the UN and other international forums. Calls for convening of international conference that lead to establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Ra’fat stated that Israel … Read more
Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed on May 11. She was covering an Israeli army operation in the Jenin refugee camp. Palestinian probe says she was killed using a Ruger Mini-14. The Palestinian Authority on Sunday called on Israel to hand over the gun that allegedly fired the shot which killed … Read more
Israeli aircraft attacked Hamas military positions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. This was in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave governed by the Islamist movement. Ballasts of flame erupted into the air, creating a trail of dark smoke over the land. Israeli airstrikes attacked Hamas military positions in the Gaza Strip on … Read more
Israel is “concerned” about two Iranian airlines’ activities in Latin America The Boeing 747 cargo plane has been held at an Argentine airport since last Wednesday. 14 Venezuelan and 5 Iranian crew members have been barred from leaving the country pending investigations. The Israel embassy in Buenos Aires said Thursday it was “concerned” about two … Read more
An Israeli army operation in Jenin, a hotbed of armed Palestinian factions, claimed the lives of three men and wounded ten others. The soldiers were fired upon as they arrived at the first place, and they replied before spotting a suspicious vehicle on the side of the road. JENIN, Palestinians: An Israeli army operation in … Read more
Israeli police conduct investigation into violence at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral. She was shot and killed while covering an Israeli army operation in Jenin camp. Palestinian probe said that an Israeli soldier shot her which is described as a war crime. Israeli police stated Thursday that an internal investigation into the violence at the funeral … Read more
Moroccan women’s basketball team play their Israeli counterparts for the first time. Friendly game takes place in a gymnasium in Sale, near Rabat. Ties between the two countries will normalise after normalisation of diplomatic ties. The Moroccan women’s basketball team hosted their Israeli counterparts for the first time on Wednesday in a quiet slice of … Read more
Israel announced the addition of 2,000 work permits for Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday. The increase brings the total number of work permits issued to 14,000. Thousands of Gazans rely on employment in Israel because they can earn more on farms and construction sites. Israel announced the addition of 2,000 work permits for Palestinians in … Read more
Bahrain’s Gulf monarchy issues a royal decree ordering 17 cabinet changes, including a new oil minister. The revamp comes ahead of lower-house elections in November and as Bahrain tries to reposition itself for a post-pandemic era. The last cabinet reshuffle was in 2002 when 10 new ministers were appointed. Bahrain, Gulf monarchy issued a royal … Read more
US President Joe Biden will visit Israel, the Palestinian West Bank, and S.Arabia. A priority for Biden will be maintaining the recently extended truce in Yemen. The most closely watched meeting will be between Biden and MBS. US President Joe Biden will make history next month, by flying directly between Israel and Saudi Arabia to … Read more
US President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Palestinian West Bank. It will be his first trip to the Middle East as president. He will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following efforts to isolate the oil kingdom’s de facto ruler after the killing of a journalist. WASHINGTON – US President … Read more
Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid asks Turkish citizens to evacuate “as quickly as possible”. There are fears that Iranian operatives are planning assaults on Israelis in Istanbul. Iran and Israel are bitter enemies, with Tehran accusing Israel of a series of killings aimed at senior Iranian officials. Yair Lapid, Israel’s Foreign Minister, asked Turkish citizens … Read more
Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid urges Israeli citizens in Turkey to leave. He cites reports of Iranian operatives planning attacks on Israelis in Istanbul. Tehran has accused Israel of carrying out a series of assassinations. Yair Lapid, Israel’s Foreign Minister, urged Israeli citizens in Turkey to leave “as soon as possible” amid reports that Iranian … Read more
Damascus Airport closed for second day for repairs following Israeli air strikes. Civil aviation and national companies repairing the damage at the airport. The airport is in a region south of Damascus where Iran-backed groups. Syria has confirmed significant damage, including runway damage at Damascus International Airport, which was closed for a second day Saturday … Read more
Israeli citizens will be allowed to travel to Qatar to watch football’s 2022 World Cup. FIFA confirms agreement, despite the absence of diplomatic relations. Israel’s national football team will not compete in the tournament. Israeli citizens will be allowed to travel to Qatar to watch football’s 2022 World Cup, despite the absence of diplomatic relations … Read more
All flights to and from Damascus International Airport halted after Israeli air strikes. Strikes reportedly hit arms depots near airport belonging to Hezbollah. An airport employee tells AFP that the strikes had “affected” the facility. Syria: According to the administration, all flights to and from Syria’s capital were halted on Friday after Israeli air strikes … Read more
An Israeli missile attack early Friday targeted numerous targets south of Damascus, hurting at least one civilian, as per state media. Strikes near Damascus airport targeted arms stockpiles connected to Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shiite outfit, as well as other Iran-backed forces. A number of individuals were injured. An Israeli missile attack early Friday targeted numerous … Read more
The Israeli army says it is investigating the circumstances of Mahmud Fayez Abu Ayhour’s death. The Red Crescent reports multiple injuries after clashes in Halhul, north of Hebron. The Israeli army has been conducting near-daily raids across the West Bank. Palestinian health ministry said, a Palestinian died in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after … Read more
Robert Habek Yad, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, seemed to hold back his tears as the flowers blossomed at the Holocaust Memorial in Israel. He knelt down, straightened his ribbon, and later wrote a poem in his guestbook in memory of the millions of Jews who died at the hands of the Nazis. … Read more
The Ukrainian envoy is pleading with Israel to sell its Iron Dome rocket interceptor system. It urges to deliver anti-tank missiles to protect people from Russian invasion. Israel turned down a US request for Germany to deliver Israeli-licensed “Spike” anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. The Ukrainian envoy is pleading with Israel to sell its Iron Dome … Read more
Israel has refused to cooperate with the Commission of Inquiry (COI). The report mainly focuses on evaluating a long line of past UN investigations. It was created last year following the 11-day Hamas-Israel war in May 2021. UN investigators On Tuesday, blamed Israel’s ongoing occupation and discrimination against Palestinians for the conflict’s never-ending cycle … Read more
Heirs of an author of Top Guns sued paramount Picture over copyright issues. Paramount representative said the allegations were without merit. The Movie earned $86 million at north America boxoffice. According to court filings, the heirs of an author whose article inspired the 1986 picture “Top Gun” have sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement. Three … Read more
Lebanon asks US for mediation after Israel pushes gas production into disputed field. Lebanon and Israel last fought a war in 2006, have no diplomatic relations. Israeli energy ministry says flow of gas from Karish should start in September. After Israel pushed a gas production vessel into an offshore field that Beirut claims, Lebanon requested … Read more
US President Joe Biden has postponed a possible trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia. The White House refused to comment on the possible delay. According to CNN and NBC, he has pushed back the visit to July. US President Joe Biden has postponed a possible trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, According to US media. … Read more
Israel arrested four Palestinian fishermen near Gaza’s Mediterranean shore on Saturday, as per the Palestinian and Israeli reports. One of the most important sectors in the coastal enclave, which is home to 2.3 million Palestinians, is fishing. The navy opened fire on the boats after they failed to obey orders to stop, according to the … Read more
