12/31/15

* New Year: Celebrations mark start of 2016  Countries around the world are marking the New Year, with festivities currently under way across Asia. 

* Egyptian Air Force jets enter Gaza airspace in bombing raids  Egpytian Air Force jets bombed ISIS targets near the Egyptian town of Rafah and veered into Gaza. 

* ISIS plotting 'to slaughter THOUSANDS' in 2016 in bid to spark huge FINAL BATTLE with West  ISIS is planning to massacre thousands of civilians in public places around the world in 2016 as it desperately seeks to draw the west into a titanic "final battle". 

* Abbas's Fatah celebrates 51 years of terrorism  PA head's faction jubilantly marks a half-century of 'sowing terror among sons of Zion' since it's first attack on Jan. 1, 1965. 

* Analysis: After Islamic State is defeated, Shi'ite forces to take over  From contiguous territory stretching from Afghanistan to Iran and through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, Shi'ite influence would increase. 

* Syrian army launches assault against rebels near border with Israel  Regime forces storm village of Samdaniya al Gharbiya in the Syrian Golan Heights. 

* Time to move on from the two state solution  2015 may have spelled the end to the two-state solution; it's time to look at the alternatives. 

* Iran: US lying about Straits of Hormuz rocket tests  Iran has accused the US of lying by claiming Iran test-fired rockets near American warships and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz last week. 

* What next for President Putin?  For the past two years the story of Vladimir Putin's Russia has been a tale of two halves. 

* Statistics show Jewish, Arab fertility rates now even  Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics says Israel's population rose 2% in 2015 thanks to birth of 176,700 babies and 28,000 new olim.

12/29/15

* Comment: The real threat to Palestinian Christians is radical Islam  The PA's decision to cancel Christmas celebrations had nothing to do with Israel or the intifada. 

* Intelligence Report Warns of Russian Naval Buildup  Nuclear submarines key element of Moscow 'threat' to region, ONI says. 

* Europe in 2015: Right-wing forces rise on back of worst refugee crisis since WWII  Recently, three in five EU citizens told pollsters that they do not approve of migrants coming from outside the continent. 

* Netanyahu: Israel in 'world war' with Islamic extremists  Following Hezbollah threat to avenge Kuntar assassination, PM warns Jewish state will react forcefully to any attack. 

* Ramadi: Abadi visits after capture from IS  Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has visited Ramadi, a day after the city's liberation from the Islamic State (IS) group. 

* Palestinian Authority rejects possibility of Turkish rule in Gaza  "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan knows very well that the Gaza Strip is part of the Palestinian territories and not an independent republic," says senior Fatah official close to Abbas. 

* Is the Bank of ISIS opening a branch in Israel?  Mock ISIS bills found in town in northern Israel. 

* Holocaust denial on the rise in Eastern Europe  After Lithuania changed the definition of 'genocide' and Baltic countries have turned murderers of Jews into national heroes, Holocaust researchers are accusing the State of Israel of standing idly by as history is being re-written. 

* Abbas's Fatah urges children to 'water the ground with blood'  New wave of incitement on social media from Fatah, PA Security Force spokesperson and more demands more bloodshed. 

* ISIS leader behind Paris attack mastermind killed  Pentagon reveals Charaffe al Mouadan, who had 'direct' links with head of lethal Paris attacks, was killed in airstrike.

12-28-15

* Fatah could return to armed attacks on Israelis, PA source warns - Palestinian Authority source says current wave of unorganized violence is hard to stop, youth disillusioned over prospects for a state.

* "The only country ISIS fears in the Middle East is Israel" - German journalist who spent days with ISIS told the 'Jewish News' that the jihadist group "knows the Israeli army is too strong for them."

* Captured ISIS fighter says "trained in Turkey, ISIS thinks it’s safer here than Syria" - Turkey is training Islamic State terrorists in a camp disguised as a training ground for the Free Syrian Army, a 20-year-old jihadist captured by the Kurdish YPG told Sputnik.

* Syrian official pledges attacks from inside Golan - Provincial official tells Iranian media of cooperation between 'resistance' terror against Israel, from both sides of the Golan Heights.

* Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from Islamic State - The Iraqi city of Ramadi has been "liberated" from so-called Islamic State, the Iraqi military has declared.

* Palestinian Authority leaders to discuss cutting ties with Israel - “There will be decisive and important decisions regarding all forms of ties with the occupation, including security and political relations,” says senior PLO official Saeb Erekat.

* "Department of Slaves" and other ISIS horrors revealed in documents seized by US - In the self-made bureaucracy, the seized documents show how ISIS deals with "war spoils" such as slaves and natural resources.

* Syria war: Zabadani rebels evacuated in besieged villages deal - Hundreds of fighters and civilians in three besieged parts of Syria have been evacuated under a truce deal brokered by the United Nations.

* Saudi Grand Mufti says ISIS are "Israeli soldiers" - Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh calls ISIS threats against Israel a 'lie,' claiming the jihadists are 'part of the Israeli soldiers.'

* Breitbart Jerusalem Exclusive Q&A with Gaza’s Latest Iran-Backed Terrorist Group - Breitbart Jerusalem conducted an exclusive interview with a leader of the up-and-coming Iran-backed militia in the Gaza Strip, calling itself Al-Sabireen.

12/26/15

* Head of powerful Syrian rebel group killed in airstrike  Zahran Alloush, head of the Jaish al-Islam Syrian rebel group, killed in airstrike on Eastern Ghouta region. 

* Turkey to Israel: No renewal of ties without unlimited access to Gaza  'Hurriyet Daily News' reports that Erdogan will not accept any Israeli restrictions on the flow of Turkish aid to the Palestinian coastal enclave. 

* Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against Islamist militant atrocities  Pontiff refers to Islamic State in traditional Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" address. 

* Mideast Christians face 'apocalypse' at hands of Islamic State, top UK cleric says  'Elimination' looms, warns archbishop of Canterbury; Pope denounces 'monstrous evil' inflicted upon Syria and Libya. 

* Russia to start delivering S-300 to Iran in January  Russian military source says the country will start delivering air defense system in the first month of 2016. 

* Egyptian paper claims Jewish Temple was never in Jerusalem  Article seeks to deny Jewish connection to 'Al-Quds', says Jews' place of worship was actually a converted Egyptian building in the Galilee. 

* Security forces: Terror wave likely to last 'months'  Officials release figures from last 100 days of terror, showing over a third of the attacks have taken place within 'Green Lines.' 

* Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections  Women account for 11 percent of entrants vying for 290 available seats in parliament, as February polling draws near. 

* Nearly 30,000 Jews immigrated to Israel in 2015  Aliya has been on the rise in recent years, driven largely by the flow of immigrants from France and Ukraine; IFCJ to double size of its aliya program. 

* The final redemption is hidden for a reason  This week's Torah portion: What does Yaakov's vision of the 'End of Days' tell us about the Messianic era we live in?

12/25/15

* Christmas marked around the world  Across the world, billions of Christians are marking Christmas, the traditional birthday of Jesus Christ. 

* 'Price tag'? Palestinians burn down Christmas tree  Suspected Islamists arrested for burning down Christmas tree in Samaria, highlighting silent assault on Christians under PA. 

* A Museum of the Bible forms in very secular Washington  The National Mall may be the nation's front lawn, but even at holiday time the museums that line it are only lightly decorated with Christmas trees and lights and not with any religious displays. 

* Archbishop gives warning over IS threat to Christianity  Christianity faces "elimination" in the Middle East, the region where it began, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned in his Christmas Day sermon. 

* PA security forces on high alert in Bethlehem over threat of ISIS attack  Palestinians arrest 16 radical Salafists from the birthplace of Jesus, fearing attacks against Christian targets on Christmas. 

* Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against Islamist militant atrocities  Pontiff refers to Islamic State in traditional Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" address. 

* Nearly 30,000 Jews immigrated to Israel in 2015  Aliya has been on the rise in recent years, driven largely by the flow of immigrants from France and Ukraine; IFCJ to double size of its aliya program. 

* 'UK gets Muslim Brotherhood threat - why doesn't Obama?'  Experts respond to UK report declaring Brotherhood as a terror backer, say it shows how Obama turns a blind eye to radical Islam. 

* Egyptian paper claims Jewish Temple was never in Jerusalem  Article seeks to deny Jewish connection to 'Al-Quds', says Jews' place of worship was actually a converted Egyptian building in the Galilee. 

* The final redemption is hidden for a reason  This week's Torah portion: What does Yaakov's vision of the 'End of Days' tell us about the Messianic era we live in?

12/24/15

* The scandal of official silence as Christianity emerges as world's most persecuted religion  The lack of public outcry over the continued persecution and murder of Christians in the Middle East is a scandal of enormous proportions. 

* IN PICTURES: Christmas preparations in full swing in the Holy Land  The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Fuad Twal, sent greetings to the Catholic world and called for peace in the region. 

* Analysis: How to stop ISIS, the most dangerous movement since Nazism  The world must wake up and mobilize all its forces to confront the global terrorist threat. 

* Shin Bet: Jewish extremists seek to overthrow Israel's gov't and crown a king  Intelligence agency: Claims by fanatical detainees of torture are baseless, aimed at distracting from their acts. 

* Temple Mount in Jewish hands? The Egyptian intellectual who handed over al-Aksa  Egyptian philosopher, expert on Arabic and Islamic studies, says Muslim claims over al-Aksa mosque are baseless. 

* Christians arrive in Bethlehem to mark Christmas Eve  Marching bands play festive music in Manger Square but mood dampened by three-month wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence. 

* Orthodox Rabbis Bring Jesus Home for Christmas  More than 25 prominent rabbis from Israel and abroad recently issued a statement calling for a renewed look at Jesus, Christians and the New Testament faith. 

* Russia, India expected to agree deals worth up to $150bn  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Moscow, has announced a large-scale development program for the country's armed forces, which could be worth $150 billion. 

* Russian Missile System in Syria Threatens U.S. Pilots  S-400 system has a wide range that includes regional bases with a U.S. presence. 

* Video: PM Netanyahu wishes Christians a merry Christmas  Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to Christians in Israel and across the world.

12-22-15

* A Christmas Tree for the Devil - Earlier this month, the annual Christmas tree was adorned once again in Bethlehem as Palestinians gathered under the starlit pine in Manger Square, a reminder of the peace and light that Jesus brought to the world.

* Officials warn: Turkey not serious about warming Israel ties - Senior Israeli sources question Ankara's talk of Israeli rapprochement, as Turkey continues to host active Hamas terrorists.

* Iran's growing clout spurs Saudi action on Syria - Wary of an emboldened, aggressive Iran, Middle East's leading Sunni Arab power taking matters into its own hands in Syria.

* Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces "move into Ramadi" - Iraqi forces are advancing into the centre of Ramadi, after launching a major assault to drive Islamic State militants from the city, officials say.

* US congresswoman: Jerusalem's archaeological discoveries prove historic Jewish ties - "Denying the historic connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem is false," says Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East & North Africa.

* Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu agree to coordinate efforts against terrorism - PM and Russian president in phone call discuss Syrian crisis, extremists.

* Ankara will never abandon Palestinians, Turkish PM says - One Israeli official sought Tuesday to tamp down some of the initial optimism over reaching a deal.

* Shari'a law takes flight? Malaysian airline institutes Islamic law - Strict adherence to the tenets of Islamic law guide newly launched Asian airline.

* Newly crowned Miss Iraq receives threatening phone call: Join ISIS or else - Shayma Qassim, 20, receives threatening phone call after winning the first beauty pageant to be held in Iraq in 40 years.

* Migrant crisis: One million enter Europe in 2015 - The number of migrants and refugees crossing into Europe by land and sea this year illegally has passed one million, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.

12/21/15

* The scandal of official silence as Christianity emerges as world's most persecuted religion  The lack of public outcry over the continued persecution and murder of Christians in the Middle East is a scandal of enormous proportions. 

* Hagel: Obama hurt his credibility by failing to act in Syria  Former Defense Secretary criticizes President Obama for his failure to follow up on a warning to Syria about using chemical weapons. 

* Fatah libel: Israel executes Palestinian children - and the US supports it  According to this cartoon, posted on the website of Fatah's Information and Culture Commission this week, both the US and Israel behave like terror organizations, executing the innocent. 

* Abbas says PA to start issuing 'State of Palestine' passports in 2016  Abbas says he will "no longer accept from anybody to use the name Palestinian Authority." 

* Evangelical Beliefs on Israel Match Prophetic Doomsday Scenarios  A recent survey of Christian Evangelicals has them echoing Jewish prophecies, associating trouble in Israel and the rest of the Middle East with End Times. 

* Shortest day of year marks astronomical winter  Monday's winter solstice marks the longest night as days due to finally grow longer again. 

* Watch: Israel's Magic Wand 'unparalleled' in the world  Experts behind the successful final test of 'agile, lethal' defense system tout its 'next-gen' technology 'that doesn't exist elsewhere.' 

* Turkish official: Israel is Turkey's friend  Deputy chairman of Turkey's ruling party says normalization has not yet been agreed upon, but stresses that Israeli people are 'friends'. 

* Senate Introduces Resolution To Make Federal Holiday Celebrating Evolution  Democrats in Congress are pushing for a federal holiday to commemorate Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. 

* The 'secret Jews' of Ethiopia emerge from the shadows  For thousands of years, the Bal Ej practiced Judaism in secret - now they are reemerging, and they want to come home to Israel.

12/19/15

* On its anniversary, Hamas vows to 'keep its weapon directed at the Israeli occupation only'  Marking the 28th anniversary of its founding, Hamas vows to "continue resistance and steadfastness until almighty Allah grants us triumph." 

* Iran Taking Over Latin America  During the last couple months, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been playing a political tug of war over Latin America. 

* Islamic State declares war against Saudi Arabia  After formation of 34-state coalition against ISIS led by Saudi, the terror organization releases video purporting to show execution of 'Saudi collaborator,' warning the kingdom of cooperating with the 'Crusaders.' 

* Islamic State expands Afghan footprint with terror campaign  Head of US troops in Afghanistan says IS loyalists are trying to consolidate links to the 'caliphate' in Syria, Iraq. 

* Israel and Turkey move closer to reconciliation, normalized relations  Earlier this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country stood to benefit from restored relations with Israel. 

* Iran's military chief attacks idea of council to replace supreme leader  Registration opened on Thursday for February's election of the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body that appoints the supreme leader. 

* Syria war: US welcomes 'milestone' as UN endorses peace plan  A UN plan for Syria is a "milestone" in the efforts to end the conflict there, says US Secretary of State John Kerry. 

* UN recognizes Yom Kippur as an official holiday  Long Israeli diplomatic effort results in UN decision to recognize Day of Atonement as an official holiday. 

* Assad: With terrorist support cut, Syrian war would be over in year  The four-year armed conflict in Syria could be wrapped up in less than a year, if foreign aid to terrorist groups were cut in earnest, Syrian President Bashar Assad told the Dutch media ahead of peace talks in New York. 

* "One Christian Slaughtered Every Five Minutes"  Throughout September, as more Christians were slaughtered and persecuted for their religion -- not just by the Islamic State but by "everyday" Muslims from all around the world -- increasing numbers of people and organizations called for action. 

12-17-15

* Demise of the Palestinian Authority is only a matter of time - The fact that hundreds of Palestinians are willing to die in order to kill Jews can’t be fully explained by either Abbas’s narrative (occupation) or Netanyahu’s (incitement).

* In new 'Star Wars,' echoes of famous films, including Nazi propaganda - Director JJ Abrams ‘doubles down on the latent Nazi imagery awarded to the Empire,’ notes one critic.

* Jordanian air force pilots pay "working visit" to Israel - Amman’s military ties with Israel come under scrutiny after one airman refuses to join delegation, is booted from the service.

* Saudi Arabia's war of independence - Their disappointment with Obama has led the Saudis to adopt a sophisticated and aggressive strategy.

* Defense experts: Israel blameless in Gaza War - High Level Military Group says IDF "exceeded the highest standards we set for our own nations' armies."

* Sovereignty fears cloud EU refugee crisis debate over new border guard plan - European Union leaders were gathering Thursday for a potentially divisive debate amid a migration crisis on whether to create a new border guard with powers to unilaterally deploy to countries unable to manage their borders.

* Putin pours fresh scorn on Turkey for downing Russian jet - Russian President Vladimir Putin has used crude language in a furious new attack on Turkey over the shooting down of a Russian combat jet last month.

* Fatah students celebrate Christmas - and murder - Fatah student movement unveils "martyrs tree" decorated with picture of terrorist murderer of 2, together with senior arch-terrorists.

* Israel ranked 18th best country in the world - The UN's Human Development Index has ranked Israel in 18th place for its list of the best countries in the world to live.

* Migrant crisis dominates as EU holds final summit of 2015 - EU leaders are gathering in Brussels for an end-of-year summit focused on tackling Europe's migrant crisis.

12/16/15

* US missile shield unable to repel massive Russian ICBM attack - chief of strategic missile forces  The existing US missile shield is incapable of withstanding a massive strike of Russian nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the commander of Russia's Strategic Missile Troops told a press conference. 

* Israel unfazed as Egyptian fighter jets penetrate its airspace  For first time since 1973 war, aircraft briefly cross border during several sorties against Islamic State; Israeli officials call violations "minor".

* Israel readying for ISIS attack in 2016?  Report cites Israeli sources saying ISIS may start focusing on attacking Israel, given pressure being placed on it in Syria and Iraq. 

* Aliyah to reach 'record high' of 30,000 in 2015  More Jews immigrated to Israel from France than any other country, with Ukraine as a close second. 

* Following ISIS terror attacks Israeli travelers cautioned before holiday season  Public warned to be on heightened alert; warning not based on specific intelligence of terror activity. 

* UN index ranks Israel as one of world's most developed countries  Using the UN's index, Israel ranks 18 out of a 188 countries in human development, earning the classification of one of 49 countries with "Very High Human Development." 

* 'ISIS-inspired terror plot sought to target Israel's embassy in Berlin'  Two charged in Berlin with "planning a massive act of violence." 

* Jerusalem furthers plans for 891 housing units approved in contested Gilo neighborhood  Construction intended to block the contiguity of a Palestinian state, critics say. 

* Loving to hate: Social media incitement on the rise  From hatred of Arabs to cursing LGBTs and despising leftists, a new investigation shows a worrying increase in incitement and racism on social media - and in calls for severe physical violence. 

* EU opens economic talks with Turkey to revive membership bid  As part of the EU's move to seek Turkish help in tackling the continent's migration crisis, Brussels has opened further talks on Ankara's long-standing bid to join the 28-member bloc.

12/15/15

* On its anniversary, Hamas vows to "keep its weapon directed at the Israeli occupation only" - Marking the 28th anniversary of its founding, Hamas vows to "continue resistance and steadfastness until almighty Allah grants us triumph."

* Saudis announce Islamic anti-terrorism coalition - Saudi Arabia has said 34 mainly Muslim nations have joined a new military alliance to fight terrorism.

* Syria conflict: Kerry seeks to narrow divisions with Russia - US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Moscow for talks on ways to bridge gaps over how to end the conflict in Syria.

* Next generation supersonic "Air Dominance" jet to have laser weapons - The stealth superwing: Next generation 'Air Dominance' fighter jet that will have built in laser weapons and could even travel at supersonic speeds revealed.

* UN watchdog set to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran - Despite Israel's objections, the International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to close its 12-year-old investigation into whether Iran has a secret plan to build a nuclear weapon.

* Access vs. anti-access: China, US posture in anti-ship missile face off - The People’s Liberation Army last month disclosed new details about its new intermediate-range anti-ship ballistic missile known as the DF-26.

* Palin on Fatwa Against Down Syndrome: "Over My Dead Body!" - Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took to Facebook and Twitter Monday to assert her message to the Islamic State, which issued a fatwa – or religious decree – that authorizes its members to kill newborn babies with Down Syndrome, congenital deformities, and disabled children.

* Iran: We infiltrated the Mossad - Khamenei's "Ideology Office" chief claims Tehran has gotten in the Mossad, CIA and MI6, weeks after claims that ISIS's 'IDF colonel' caught.

* Hezbollah has lost 1/3 of its fighters in Syria - Israeli officials believe Hezbollah has suffered major losses fighting ISIS, Syrian rebels.

* US army chief says efforts to counter jihadi propaganda failing - Joint Chiefs chairman Joseph Dunford accuses West of overlooking Islamic State’s reach on social media.

12/14/15

* "The light of Israel will overcome the darkness terror spreads"  President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials. 

* Arabs aren't fighting ISIL and here's why  Arab states are mostly 'laying low" in the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) for a few main reasons, analysts say. 

* IS conflict: Turkey withdraws some troops from Iraq camp  Turkey is withdrawing some of its troops stationed at a base in Iraq, the country's state-run news agency says.  

* ISIS and Muslim Brotherhood share 'same ideology with different actions'  "I believe that political Islam carries the religion of Islam towards the inferno of conflict," said Fehmi Jadaane, a Jordanian researcher. 

* 'Our relations with Turkey are at the point of their deepest crisis in history'  Planned Putin-Erdogan summit canceled, a Kremlin spokesman said on Monday. 

* Survey: 60% of Palestinians support violent intifada against Israel  Support for a two-state solution is on the decline; 40% of Gazans are looking to emigrate to places such as Europe. 

* Report: ISIS has started murdering babies with Down's Syndrome  According to unconfirmed reports from Mosul, at least 38 babies have allegedly been killed by lethal injection or asphyxiation. 

* Merkel: Migrant crisis 'historic test' for Europe  The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has described the migrant crisis as a "historic test" for Europe. 

* "One Christian Slaughtered Every Five Minutes"  Throughout September, as more Christians were slaughtered and persecuted for their religion -- not just by the Islamic State but by "everyday" Muslims from all around the world -- increasing numbers of people and organizations called for action. 

* What our Founding Fathers' had to say about indiscriminate immigration  President Obama claims that restricting immigration in order to protect national security is "offensive and contrary to American values." 

12/12/15

* Putin orders military to be 'extremely tough' to protect Russian forces in Syria  Russian president says that, by being in Syria, troops prevent threats posed to their country by Islamists and protect its citizens. 

* Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in Africa  A coalition of Libyan ISIS rebels and Boko Haram could be a game-changer on the continent, with ISIS know-how already revamping Boko Haram. 

* Coloring book highlights brutality of Islamic State  Grisly images in comic for adults include depictions of beheadings and mutilations by the jihadist group. 

* Top Iraqi Shi'ite cleric demands Turkey withdraw  Iraq's Grand Ayatollah lashes out at Turkey for deploying troops without approval, after Erdogan says withdrawal 'out of the question.' 

* COP21: World awaits landmark climate deal  Organisers of climate talks in Paris have released details of a proposed landmark deal to curb climate change. 

* ISIS release chilling new 'end of the world' video showing final battle with 'crusaders'  The terror group have released footage showing an ISIS 'armoured vehicle advancing towards Colosseum in reference to the 'armies of Rome'. 

* Islamic State oil trade 'worth more than $500m'  The so-called Islamic State (IS) has made more than $500m (¬£330m) trading oil, a US treasury official has said. 

* Catholics should not try to convert Jews, Vatican says in landmark document  Christianity and Judaism are intertwined and God never annulled his covenant with the Jewish people, document reads. 

* Hanukkah worldwide, lifeline to a shared Jewish heritage  A celebration of the festival of lights in photographs, some from unexpected places. 

* Pew: Muslims 'fastest-growing religious group in the world,' 70% Democrat  Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world, with 23 percent of the global population, and will take over Christianity as the top religion by the end of the century, according to the Pew Research Center.

12-11-15

* ISIS release chilling new 'end of the world' video showing final battle with 'crusaders'  The terror group have released footage showing an ISIS 'armoured vehicle advancing towards Colosseum in reference to the 'armies of Rome'. 

* Why Has the Church Abandoned the Christians of the Middle East?  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, was interviewed recently about the Paris attacks and asked about his reaction. "Like everyone else... first shock and horror and then a profound sadness..." he replied. "Saturday morning, I was out and as I was walking I was praying and saying: 'God, why -- why is this happening?'". 

* China Flight Tests Multi-Warhead Missile  China conducted a flight test of a new multi-warhead ballistic missile capable of reaching targets throughout the United States, Pentagon officials said. 

* Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in Africa  A coalition of Libyan ISIS rebels and Boko Haram could be a game-changer on the continent, with ISIS know-how already revamping Boko Haram. 

* Putin orders military to be 'extremely tough' to protect Russian forces in Syria  Russian president says that, by being in Syria, troops prevent threats posed to their country by Islamists and protect its citizens. 

* Islamic State oil trade 'worth more than $500m'  The so-called Islamic State (IS) has made more than $500m (£330m) trading oil, a US treasury official has said. 

* Tony Blair defends advice to Colonel Gaddafi during Libya conflict  Tony Blair was not trying to "save" Colonel Gaddafi when he spoke to the dictator at the height of the Libyan conflict in 2011, he has told MPs. 

* Catholics should not try to convert Jews, Vatican says in landmark document  Christianity and Judaism are intertwined and God never annulled his covenant with the Jewish people, document reads. 

* EU plans fully-fledged external border force  The European Union is considering a plan to introduce a permanent external border control force that could be deployed if it deems that a member state is in need of help to police its frontiers even without the EU country's consent, the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. 

* Hanukkah worldwide, lifeline to a shared Jewish heritage  A celebration of the festival of lights in photographs, some from unexpected places.

12/10/15

* "Arab Spring and Iranian threat have opened way for improved Arab-Israel relations" - Jordanian think tank: No fear of Islamic State in kingdom.

* 100,000 foreign troops incl. Americans to be deployed in Iraq, MP claims -The US is to send some 10,000 troops to Iraq to provide support for a 90,000-strong force from the Gulf states.

* Rouhani: Trump's comments are "hypocritical" - Iranian President dismisses Trump's comments, says they are hypocritical because the Americans themselves support terrorism.

* ISIS Shifting Strategy, Putting Israel in the Crosshairs -The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. - Psalm 34:7

* ISIS show off TANKS and devastating hi-tech weapons looted from Iraqi army and bought from West - The militants showed off their military power as part of their slick PR campaign - but rarely use their armoured vehicles because they are an easy target

* Pew: Muslims "fastest-growing religious group in the world," 70% Democrat - Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world, with 23 percent of the global population, and will take over Christianity as the top religion by the end of the century, according to the Pew Research Center.

* Kotel and 'Al-Aqsa' top Facebook’s ‘check-in' list - In Other News... - Binyamin Netanyahu is 10th most talked about politician according to Facebook.

* Catholics should not try to convert Jews, Vatican says in landmark document - Christianity and Judaism are intertwined and God never annulled his covenant with the Jewish people, document reads.

* North Korean leader claims country developed hydrogen bomb - A hydrogen bomb, also known as a thermonuclear bomb, uses more advanced technology to produce a significantly more powerful blast than an atomic bomb.

* Putin initiates law against anti-Semitism - Russian president continues to surprise with his strong stance against anti-Semitism.

12-9-15

* Hopefully, no nukes will be needed against ISIS - Putin  Vladimir Putin has praised the Russian cruise missiles fired against terrorists in Syria from the sea. He expressed hope that these weapons would not have to be armed with nuclear warheads. 

* U.S. General "Concerned" About Russia, China's Development of Space Weapons  Both Moscow and Beijing tested anti-satellite weapons in the last two months. 

* EXCLUSIVE - Hamas Terrorists Complain About Trump's Immigration Policy  Palestinian terrorist organizations did not take kindly to Donald Trump's call for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on."

* The Palestinians' Window of Opportunity Is Closing  Before Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's trip to the United States to meet President Barack Obama, administration officials there said they had given up hope of establishing a Palestinian state during the president's term of office. 

* American official confirms Iranian ballistic missile test  American official tells AP Iran tested a ballistic missile last month, and other undeclared tests occurred earlier than that. 

* Barkat: 'Armed citizens' and 'smart profiling' helping keep Jerusalem safe  "When we have a terror threat, we ask people to carry their guns," Barkat told CNBC's " Squawk Box " during a trip to New York City this week. 

* CNN anchor: Jews carried out terror attacks, should they be barred from entering US?  Anchor asks Trump supporter the question in response to his recent controversial comments about banning Muslims. 

* Cyber jihad expert: Social media companies are unlikely to stem online propaganda   "Twitter, YouTube doing the minimum to deal with jihadi content online," says Steven Stalinsky. 

* Angela Merkel, German chancellor, is Time 'Person of the Year'  The magazine cited her role in Europe's crises over migration and Greek debt. 

* WATCH: Syria rebels fake execution of IS fighters, deliver lecture on peace  Opposition forces hold guns to the heads of Islamic State captives, only to drop the weapons and tell them, "Muslims are not criminals".

12/08/15

* Tribalization, or the end of globalization - What will be the consequences of the attacks on Paris?

* 67% of Israelis fear being hurt in wave of terror - Poll shows most Israelis believe Palestinian leadership planned the violence.

* Russian sub with cruise missiles reported near Syria - Vessel off coast in eastern Mediterranean would mean a step up in the arming of Putin’s forces in region.

* Most of Islamic State's arms were seized from Iraqi army - Amnesty International says ‘irresponsible’ transfer of arms helped enable jihadists’ ‘horrific campaign of abuse’ across Syria and Iraq.

* ISIS seized Hamas weapons cache - ISIS used cache against Egyptian army last summer, sources say - but told Hamas the supply had been destroyed.

* Climate Change – a gigantic hoax - Having backed off from further comment on the tired old subject of Climate Change some time ago, perhaps in the hope that it would eventually blow away with the wind, I feel obliged to make a return foray now that the issue is back at the top of the media’s agenda.

* Toy Story, Intifada Style: 4,000 anti-Israel dolls seized at customs - The dolls, seized at customs, were intended to be used as tools of incitement for Palestinian youth.

* Donald Trump's Muslim US ban call roundly condemned - Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has provoked condemnation from across the political spectrum, by saying Muslims should be banned from entering the US.

* Watch: Chief Rabbi at Kotel Hanukkah lighting - 'Here we want to build up the walls,' says Rabbi Lau, recalling how a handful of Jews defeated myriads 'bringing in a foreign outlook.'

* Islamic State Facts Every American Must Know - The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has been terrorizing the Middle East for almost three years.

12-7-2015

* Islamic State pulls in $80 mn a month  About half of Islamic State's revenues come from 'taxes' extracted from the population and businesses on its territories with illegal oil sales the second most profitable activity, a new report suggests. 

* Anonymous Declares 11 December "ISIS Trolling Day"  Anonymous has declared December 11th "ISIS Trolling Day." The hackers call on web users to spend the day antagonizing, mocking, and disrupting the online propaganda of the Islamic State. 

* War On Christmas Continues: Florist Threatened With Court For Playing Carols  A florist in Birmingham has been told by council killjoys that he faces a court appearance if he continues playing Christmas carols on his flower stall as the annual "War on Christmas" resumes. 

* ISIS attack in Israel is just a matter of time  The number of Israeli Arabs involved in Islamic State's activities has risen the past year; IDF General Staff carried out a massive drill dealing with the challenge posed by ISIS. 

* UN watchdog: Terrorists may seek nuclear material for "dirty" bomb  International Atomic Energy Agency chief urges countries to secure such substances as devices could pose "real threat".

* Turkey summons Russian ambassador over missile launcher  Turkey has summoned the Russian ambassador after a serviceman on a Russian naval ship allegedly brandished a rocket launcher while the vessel passed through Istanbul at the weekend.

* Hamas: Judea-Samaria the geographic key for 'freeing Palestine'  Hamas leader says current intifada will prepare the groundwork for 'liberation of Palestine,' as previous ones 'freed Gaza.'. 

* The Jewish World may actually be 5-10 million people bigger  Finding lost Jews has been one of the most tantalizing mysteries of Jewish history. Now the 'crypto-Jews' are beginning to reemerge.

* For Parisian Jews this holiday, celebrating Hanukkah is a miracle  Despite the ongoing state of emergency in France, the Festival of Lights is publicly feted in the City of Light.

* Rep. McCaul: "Make No Mistake: We Are a Nation at War"  FBI investigating 1,000 'homegrown terror cases'.

12/5/15

* Rivlin: Hanukkah message to be 'light among nations'  President connects upcoming holiday with Jewish independence, commitment to democracy in Hanukkah greeting. 

* Russia Devouring the Eastern Mediterranean?  At this year's G-20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said that the radical jihadist Islamic State (IS) was being financed by donors from at least 40 countries, including some G-20 member states -- clearly pointing his finger, without naming names, at Saudi Arabia and Turkey. 

* Ya'alon: US is ceding leadership in Mideast to Russia, Iran  America 'should play a more active role, DM says; IS can only be defeated by 'boots on the ground' but Western troops are 'last resort'. 

* Report: Israel bombed scud trucks in Syria  According to unconfirmed reports, Israel bombed northeast of Damascus, striking a group of ballistic missile trucks on their way to the Syrian Army's 155th brigade. 

* Syria air strikes: Conflict not like Iraq War - Blair  UK action in Syria to target so-called Islamic State (IS) is not like the Iraq invasion, Tony Blair has told the BBC. 

* Messianic San Bernardino victim was 'gentile' supporter of Israel, argued with killer on Islam  Nicholas Thalasinos was not Jewish, but ‚Äòfelt he was put on this earth to follow Hashem and God‚Äôs people‚Äô. 

* COP21: Climate delegates agree draft deal text  Delegates at a UN climate conference in Paris have approved a draft text they hope will form the basis of an agreement to curb global carbon emissions. 

* Iraq demands Turkish troops withdraw from near Mosul  The Iraqi government has demanded that Turkey withdraw troops it sent to an area near the northern city of Mosul. 

* Islamic State Video Shows Children Executing ‚ÄòSpies‚Äô in Syria  The latest atrocity from the Islamic State is a video showing children 'boys who look about ten years old, referred to by ISIS as the 'Cubs of the Caliphate'  - executing prisoners in Syria. 

* Islamic State-Linked Agency: Group Claims Responsibility for San Bernardino Attack  A news agency supportive of the Islamic State claimed on Friday that the San Bernardino terror attack was carried out by ISIS operatives.

12/4/15

* A war of evil vs. evil  Op-ed: The Islamic State poses a much smaller threat to Israel than the Iran-Syria-Hezbollah-Hamas axis. An ISIS defeat will strengthen the axis of evil's power of destruction - a disastrous outcome for Israel. 

* President Rivlin in pre-Hanukka message: Stay firm in commitment to democracy  Discussing the importance of democracy and unity, President Rivlin wishes the Jewish people a happy Hanukka. 

* California massacre shooter pledged allegiance to Islamic State, sources say  The two attackers, Tashfeen Malik and her husband Syed Rizwan Farook, who used to work at the facility, were killed in a shootout with police. 

* Netanyahu: We could destroy Al-Aqsa, but we don't want to  In leaked recording, PM heard saying smashing the mosque at contested holy site would contradict everything Israel stands for. 

* ISIS's Sinai commander in Gaza for Hamas talks  Sinai Province head holds secret talks to expand cooperation and weapons smuggling, as covert ties between terror groups become clear. 

* Analysis: Fighting ISIS from the inside-out  The deep hatred between Sunnis and Shi‚Äôites is preventing any real Arab action against the group. 

* China pledges $60bn to develop Africa  China has announced $60bn (¬£40bn) of assistance and loans for Africa to help with the development of the continent. 

* Watch: Hungary's northern front  Arutz Sheva visits with the Hungarian Air Force mission in Lithuania. 

* Germany approves joining ISIS war in Syria  Germany approves joining ISIS war in SyriaGermany approves joining ISIS war in Syria. 

* U.S. Granted 680,000 Green Cards to Immigrants From Muslim-Majority Nations in Past Five Years  Another 660,000 likely to be granted in next five years.

12/3/15

* San Bernardino: Police seek motive in mass shooting - US police are trying to establish why a man and woman opened fire at a social services centre in California, killing 14 people and wounding 17 more.

* Russia begins delivering S-300 air defense system to Iran - Moscow arms adviser says advanced battery on the way to Tehran; worried Israel has long urged Putin to scrap deal.

* "We must be ready for the possibility of war with Iran in 10 - 15 years" - Once it receives approval, the Gideon plan will aim to transform the IDF and place war readiness at the heart of everything.

* Putin says Turkey "will regret" shooting down Russian bomber - Once it receives approval, the Gideon plan will aim to transform the IDF and place war readiness at the heart of everything.

* Ya'alon in Washington: Israel "very worried" about Iranian presence in Syria - "Attempts to transfer chemical or advanced weapons to Hezbollah will not be tolerated," says Defense Minister.

* ISIS beheads alleged Russian spy, releases video threatening Putin - Terrorist threatens leader along with entire Russian population: "You will not find peace in your homes."

* Russia Is Planning To Build A Permanent Manned Base On The Moon - Plans are being finalized.

* ISIS tightens its grip on Libya - With world attention battling 'ISIS central' in Iraq and Syria, UN report warns the jihadists are steadily growing in North Africa.

* American paratroopers train with IDF's Egoz unit in Israel - A large scale training exercise held in Israel this week saw 173 American paratroopers and hundreds of fighters from the IDF's elite Egoz unit, participating in joint invasion drills and getting to know each other.

* Moscow "welcomes any effort to fight ISIS" as UK joins US-led bombing campaign - The Kremlin said it welcomed any extra help in the fight against terrorist group Islamic State after Britain started combat sorties in Syria.

12/2/15

* Israel's air superiority clouded by new Russian missiles in Syria  Putin's deployment of advanced S-400 system impacts a mainstay of Israel's defense strategy, though coordination with Moscow mitigates the threat. 

* Syria conflict: Russia accuses Erdogan of trading oil with IS  Russia's defence ministry has accused the family of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being directly involved in the trade of petroleum with the Islamic State group. 

* Islamic Movement leader blames West for 'religious wars'  Deputy leader Kamal Khatib claims Paris attacks are 'nothing' compared to Protestant-Catholic conflicts, persecution of Muslims. 

* Iraqis think the U.S. is in cahoots with the Islamic State, and it is hurting the war  While testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Dec. 1, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that the United States is deploying a specialized expeditionary targeting force to help Iraq put additional pressure on Islamic State. 

* First ever seal impression of an Israelite or Judean king exposed near Temple Mount  Unprecedented King Hezekiah royal seal discovered in Ophel excavations brings to life Biblical narratives of Jerusalem's First Temple period. 

* UN Teachers Glorify Knife Attacks Against "Jewish Apes And Pigs"  Despite repeated promises to stop the incitement, United Nations teachers in the Palestinian territories are glorifying knife attacks against what they term "Jewish apes and pigs" the Geneva-based NGO UN Watch reported. 

* ISIS starts building an air force in Libya  Officials reveal ISIS using flight simulators to train pilots in Libya; UN report lists up to 3,000 ISIS jihadists in the strategic state. 

* Assad: Peace only when West ends support for "terrorists"  Damascus strongman accuses "France, UK, US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and some others" of perpetuating Syria's civil war. 

* IDF holds surprise drill in the Gaza region  General staff drill to take place in southern region, with residents likely to feel heavy presence of vehicles and jets. 

* Watch: How the West can learn from Israel to beat ISIS  Israeli Education Min. Naftali Bennett says western powers must first genuinely believe they can win - and then take tough action.

12/1/15

* Germany to send 1,200 military to Middle East - France and Germany have opened the door to a cooperation with the Syrian army in the fight against Islamic State (IS), while Germany is to send 1,200 military in the Middle East in a move away from its usual non-intervention stance.

* Netanyahu confirms Israel strikes Syria "from time to time" - Prime minister acknowledges air force targets weapon transfers en route to Lebanon; hails coordination with Russia.

* Ex-US intel chief: US "dumb" to let ISIS chief go - Former DIA head and Iraq intel director says US was "too dumb" when it caught ISIS head in 2004 and classified him as "harmless".

* "Jews kill Palestinian children for their blood" - Senior Hamas leader in Gaza revives ancient blood libel claim on live television, claims Israelis kill Palestinians to make matzah.

* US urges Turkey and Russia to end row over downed plane - US President Barack Obama has urged Turkey and Russia to reduce tensions, a week after Turkish jets shot down a Russian warplane.

* Israel, Jordan unveil $800m joint plan for "Red-Dead" canal - As well as rejuvenating the rapidly diminishing Dead Sea, the canal will bring drinking water to both countries.

* First since WWII: Mein Kampf printed in Germany - Annotated version of genocidal Nazi leader's book to go on sale in Germany for $62 starting in January.

* Putin: Turkey shot down plane to protect ISIS oil - Moscow reiterates stance that Ankara has vested interests in keeping ISIS oil stocks protected as tiff over downed plane continues.

* Joint Staff Warns Islamic State Terrorists Travel to Europe Unimpeded - Refugee flow overwhelms counterterrorism efforts.

* War of words over South China Sea militarization heats up - Days after US President Barack Obama urged China to halt the militarization of newly-created islands in the South China Sea, China continues military deployments, exercises and construction in the disputed waterway.