Abbas’s U.N. speech about his legacy not solving conflict, expert says
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas took to the international stage on Tuesday to call for a conference to advance peace efforts amid a falling out between the Palestinians and the Trump administration.
“We call for...
$15 billion of Israeli natural gas to be sold to Egypt in landmark deal
The operators of Israel’s Tamar and Leviathan offshore natural gas fields have announced a landmark $15 billion, 10-year deal to sell the gas to Egypt.
Israeli-based Delek Drilling and U.S.-based Noble Energy announced that it...
Syrian civilians targeted by Assad, 20 children killed
At least 100 civilians, including 20 children, were killed in massive fighting in Syria’s rebel-held Eastern Ghouta, evidence of major escalations on the part of dictator Bashar Assad’s regime.
The area has been held by...
Iranian official threatens Netanyahu: ‘We will level Tel Aviv’
An Iranian official has warned that Tel Aviv will be “leveled to the ground” if Israel attacks the Islamic republic, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be personally targeted.
The threats come following...
US National Security Adviser McMaster: ‘Time is now, we think, to act against Iran’
US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warned the international community that the time has come to act against Iranian proxies in the Middle East.
“What’s particularly concerning is that this network of proxies is becoming...
Delegation of American Jewish leaders finds budding ally in the Emirates
A large delegation of American Jewish leaders spent two days in United Arab Emirates this week in search of moderate Arab counterparts working to fight against the forces of radical Islamic extremism, and who...
Haley: Iran drone incursion into Israel a ‘wake-up call’ to the world
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told the Security Council on Wednesday that Iran’s drone incursion into Israel last weekend was a “wake-up call” to the world over the Islamic Republic’s intentions...
Gunfire from Syria targets Israeli drone, hits Druze house
Gunshots were fired from Syria at an Israeli drone Thursday night and missed their target, instead hitting a house in the town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
No injuries...
Syria warns Israel of ‘grave ramifications’ of alleged airstrike
The Syrian government has warned Israel of “grave ramifications” following a purported Israeli airstrike on a Syrian military position near Damascus early on Wednesday.
“Israel continues showing aggression and supporting armed terrorist groups. It’s state...
As economic crisis in Gaza deepens, Israel weighs how to react
The ongoing economic crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen and brings it with the threat of an escalation in the security situation. Funds are drying up for basic services and infrastructure for...