3/31/16

* 'Terrorism threat' main focus of Obama's final nuclear security summit  While President Barack Obama's final nuclear security summit focuses on the threat of atomic terror in a major western city by non-state actors, activists argue that aging nuclear power plants and weapons proliferation are issues of greater concern. 

* Assad says Erdogan's army fighting in Syria  The army of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is currently fighting in Syria, but the country is ready to respond to the aggression, Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an exclusive interview with Sputnik. 

* ISIS may be on brink of using nuclear weapons  A top researcher has warned ISIS could be on the brink of using nuclear weapons against Western targets. 

* Exorcism is making a comeback - and big news - worldwide  EXORCISM. It's back. From the courtrooms of South Africa to the cornfields of heartland America, the battle for your soul has taken a decidedly physical turn. 

* Palestinian official: US is 'enemy no. 1' of Palestinians, entire region  "In the past the US partitioned the region in order to help establish Israel, and now they are doing it so that Israel will control the region." 

* Quartet envoys in Jerusalem to work toward restarting peace talks  Group expected to release report in coming months. 

* Why should Turkish cleric Fethullah G√ºlen operate charter schools on U.S. Military bases?  A secretive Islamic movement is trying to infiltrate the U.S. military by establishing and operating publicly-funded charter schools targeted toward children of American service personnel. 

* France: Exodus of 10,000 millionaires amid rising Muslim tensions  Rising tensions in France, especially in Paris following a series of Islamist terrorist attacks in 2015, have spurred an exodus of its super-wealthy citizens, a new report on migration trends of millionaires and high-net worth individuals across the world reveals. 

* Watch: Major naval exercise prepares for ISIS attacks  With one eye on Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula, Israeli Navy completes massive Red Sea simulation; plans to build Red Sea border fence. 

* US military plans for Europe prompt Russian warning  The US has unveiled fresh details of its plan to create a Russia-deterrent force in eastern Europe, prompting Russia to warn of an 'asymmetric response' and of a potential 'crisis'.

3/30/16

* Putin withdrawing from Syria? Au contraire  Reuters analysis reveals Russia is shipping even more equipment to Syria after Putin announced withdrawal of 'main force.' 

* Libya's unity government leaders in Tripoli power bid  Leaders of Libya's new unity government have arrived in the capital, Tripoli, by boat in an attempt to take control. 

* Brussels airport delays reopening as death toll lowered to 32  94 still hospitalized from March 22 suicide bombings of arrivals hall, metro station by IS-linked jihadists. 

* Khamenei says missiles, not just talks, key to Iran's future  Iran's top leader on Wednesday said missiles were key to the Islamic Republic's future, offering support to the hardline Revolutionary Guards that have drawn criticism from the West for testing ballistic missiles. 

* Hamas on 'Land Day': Saturate the ground in blood  In ceremony marking 40th annual 'Land Day' protesting Israeli law enforcement, Hamas demonstrates while Arab citizens strike. 

* Saudi Judiciary Demands Capital Punishment to Curb Homosexuality  The Saudi judiciary has demanded stricter punishments, including death sentences, against homosexuals who display their sexuality in public and on social media, Okaz newspaper reported. 

* North Korea: We Are Ready for 'Pre-Emptive Nuclear Strike' on U.S.  North Korea has once again asserted that it will use its nuclear weapons arsenal against the United States. 

* "Excuses" for Terrorists  The day after the Brussels terror attack, landmarks in the UK were lit up in the colors of the Belgian flag. 

* Russia says Iran missile tests 'don't violate' UN resolution  No country has provided evidence that missiles Iran is testing are designed to carry a nuclear warhead, a senior Russian diplomat says, adding that the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile tests 'don't violate a UN Security Council resolution' in any way. 

* Associated Press collaborated with Nazi regime  Explosive revelations show how AP cooperated with Nazis in return for access to Germany; agency scrambles to respond.

3/29/16

* Iran: Nothing will stop our missile program  General declares Islamic Republic will continue developing ballistic missiles, despite UN resolutions and US sanctions. 

* Egypt plane drama ends with hijacker arrested, passengers freed  'It's over,' tweets Cypriot Foreign Ministry after seven-hour standoff at Larnaca airport; officials say no explosives found. 

* Celestial nursery: Spectacular Milky Way 'space ribbon' image shows origins of stars (PHOTO)  The European Space Agency has shared an incredible image from deep inside the Milky Way's abundance of clouds, showing the fascinating formation of new stars. 

* 'Somalia-bound' ship of weapons seized by French navy  French naval forces patrolling the northern Indian Ocean have seized a ship full of weapons they say was heading towards Somalia. 

* Report: ISIS planning 'imminent' attacks on Jewish children in Turkey  Report cites information allegedly obtained by intelligence officials from arrested ISIS operatives regarding "an imminent" attack. 

* Watch: Islamic Jihad vows to avenge the blood of Palestinians 'executed' by Israel  The video appears to be an attempt by Islamic Jihad to ride the wave of Palestinian outrage toward Israel following the "execution" of a Palestinian terrorist by an IDF soldier in Hebron Thursday. 

* Non-Jews are forbidden by Jewish law to live in Israel, chief rabbi says  Audio from the sermon by Yitzhak Yosef was obtained by Channel 10, which was the first to air its contents. 

* Pakistan on the Mediterranean  Analysis: Turkey aids ISIS while benefiting from havoc the terrorists create. 

* Italy reports upsurge in migrants crossing from Libya  The Italian coastguard reported on Monday (28 March) it had rescued 1,482 migrants off the Libyan coast in two days, a new indication that the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Italy is on the rise. 

* Libya Could 'Open the Floodgate' For Thousands Of Migrants Into Europe  Libyan asylum centres will 'open the floodgates' and let thousands of migrants pour across the Mediterranean into Europe if the West does not offer them support, officials have said.

3/28/16

* Eligible kohanim wanted  Temple Institute launches historic new program to register eligible members of priesthood, to prepare for return of service in Holy Temple. 

* Abbas, Fatah openly support stabbing attacks  Fatah launches internet blitz to incite against Israel, legitimizes violence against Jews as terror wave continues. 

* Thugs disrupt Brussels memorial service  Hundreds of thugs, some wearing balaclavas or plastic masks, pushed their way through crowds of mourners in Brussels city centre on Sunday (27 March). 

* U.S. at Easter: When Christians Are Slaughtered, Look the Other Way  Boko Haram, the Nigerian Islamic extremist group, has killed more people in the name of jihad than the Islamic State (ISIS), according to the findings of a new report. 

* New online Bible explains Israel's right to the Land of Israel  Founder of project Rabbi Tuly Weisz: We're certainly living in critical times where support for Israel is more divisive than ever and solidifying Biblical support for Israel among the Christian Zionist community is more important than ever at this moment. 

* Syria civil war: Army 'steps up offensive from Palmyra'  The Syrian army, backed by Russian warplanes, is reported to be continuing its offensive against so-called Islamic State (IS) after recapturing the ancient city of Palmyra on Sunday. 

* ISIS 'crucifies Catholic priest on Good Friday' after kidnapping him from old people's home where four nuns were shot dead  The Indian Catholic priest kidnapped by ISIS-linked terrorists in Yemen earlier this month was crucified on Good Friday, it has been claimed. 

* Israel recruiting new nuclear scientists for 'national needs'  Gov offers scholarships for promising grad students. Bennett: 'They will help developments in numerous fields that are better left unsaid.' 

* Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey  Threat level now at "high concrete threat." Israelis advised to stay away from Turkey, those inside should leave as soon as possible. 

* Turkish Hatred: When the Truth Slips Out  The bomb attack in Istanbul on the morning of March 19 was the fifth similar act of terror targeting two of Turkey's biggest -- Istanbul and Ankara -- since October.

3/26/16

* North Korean video shows nuke attack on Washington  Pyongyang ramps up threats over tensions with US and South, which it warns of a 'merciless military strike'. 

* Belgian prosecutor files terror charges against 3 men  Three men have been charged with terrorist activities, the Belgian prosecutor said, adding that one of them identified only as Faycal C, was seen in security footage in Brussels' Zaventem Airport, along with Brussels attackers shortly before the blasts. 

* Foreign Affairs: The war ahead of Europe  The social and political predicaments underpinning Europe's Islamist challenge ominously resemble those that caused the decline of ancient Rome. 

* The Iranian connection  Questions about Iran's involvement in the Benghazi attacks persist. 

* Radical sheikh: We'll sacrifice our souls for Al-Aqsa  Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement, calls on Muslims to sacrifice themselves for the Al-Aqsa Mosque. 

* Islamic State explains why it doesn't attack Israel (yet)  Palestine is not the Muslims' 'primary cause,' IS article argues; ending Saudi control of Mecca and Medina takes precedence. 

* 'Terrorist flow to Europe is Turkish policy' & 'SAS in Libya' ‚'Jordanian kings' US briefing leaked  'The UK has covertly deployed special forces in Libya, Israel is turning a blind eye to Al-Nusra, and Turkey wants radical Islamists to prevail in the Middle East and go to Europe, are the shocking insights King Abdullah of Jordan confidentially shared with US lawmakers. 

* Jordanian FM to Abbas: Cameras to be installed on Temple in coming days  The foreign minister said after the meeting that the installation of the cameras was a Jordanian initiative, and that the goal was to "expose all trespasses or assaults on holy sites." 

* UN nuclear chief: Terrorists have means, knowledge to build the bomb  IAEA head Yukiya Amano says world leaders must do more to ensure extremists cannot get hands on material for atomic weapons. 

* Israel ranked 24th in 'Global Terrorism Index'  Iraq tops list with nearly 10,000 terror fatalities in single year; France in 36th place after wave of deadly terror attacks.

3/24/16

* IN PHOTOS: Israelis celebrate Purim  Countless of Elsas, Fireman Sams, and a whole slew of superheroes take over the streets of Israel for the Adloyada - the annual Purim carnival. 

* Purim In Maps: Yesterday & Today  The scroll of Esther describes historical events that happened over 2,500 years ago. 

* Jihad in Brussels  Federica Mogherini, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on June 24, 2015, at a conference aptly named "Call to Europe V: Islam in Europe". 

* Brussels bombers planned nuclear explosion  Video reveales suicide bomber brothers from Brussels massacre spied on Belgian nuclear chief, evidently in advance of nuclear strike. 

* Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces launch operation to retake Mosul  Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake the northern city of Mosul from so-called Islamic State (IS), officials say. 

* Jordanian FM to Abbas: Cameras to be installed on Temple in coming days  The foreign minister said after the meeting that the installation of the cameras was a Jordanian initiative, and that the goal was to "expose all trespasses or assaults on holy sites." 

* From Russia with love: Why the Kremlin backs Trump  "The Kremlin can't believe its luck," said an independent Moscow-based political analyst. 

* Syrian army enters Palmyra seeking to recapture historic city from ISIS  A monitoring group said the fighting was still outside the city, after a rapid advance the day before brought the army and its allies right up to its outskirts. 

* Pope more popular than world leaders - poll  Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, an opinion poll has suggested. 

* ISIS, oil & Turkey: RT films trove of jihadist docs detailing illegal trade with Ankara (EXCLUSIVE)  An RT Documentary crew filming in northern Syria has seen Islamic State (IS, ISIS/ISIL) documents abandoned by retreating terrorists and found by the Kurds that, along with captured IS recruits, provide a stunning insight into the alleged Turkey-IS oil trade links.

3/23/16

* Purim by UN Standards  Were the United Nations around at the time, the festival of Purim that commemorates the events of the Book of Esther would never have made it into the Bible, and here's why. 

* Belgian intelligence had advance warning about attack  Belgian intelligence services had specific warnings about ISIS attack on airport, but didn't take it seriously enough. 

* Grand Mufti urges Muslims to defy 'Israel violations,' visit al-Aksa  Speaking at a press conference, the Grand Mufti emphasized the importance of visiting al-Aksa these days, in light of "the Israeli measures against the pilgrims arriving to the mosque." 

* ISIS takes responsibility for Brussels slaughter  Islamic State terrorists claim bombings that left at least 34 murdered, adding to their high profile assaults in Europe. 

* Defense Minister: This is World War III  Ya'alon says Brussels bombings part of total terror war, calls for free world to unite and win 'because we have no other choice.' 

* Hamas holds massive war drills  Terror group says drills aren't 'announcement of war,' but state of emergency declared in Gaza towns near border, loud explosions heard. 

* Europe must confront its reality  Op-ed: If Europe and particularly Belgium want to overcome the current crisis and thwart future attacks, it ought to reform their education system and end incitement against the Jewish state. 

* US and Europe created terror in Brussels, says spokesman for PA Security Forces  Following Brussels terror attacks:PA Security Forces spokesman claims the US and Europe brought the terror on themselve. 

* Police Report: 90 More Suicide Bombers Ready to Explode in Europe  The mastermind of the November 2015 Paris attacks told an acquaintance that he was the commander of 90 'kamikazes-in-waiting' who infiltrated Europe to carry out terrorist attacks, according to information contained in a 55-page report compiled by French anti-terrorism officials. 

* Why Belgium is Ground Zero for European Jihadis  The terrorist attacks on the airport and metro in Brussels are casting a spotlight, once again, on Belgium's ignominious role as a European haven for jihadists.

3/22/16

* Brussels attacks: Zaventem and Maelbeek bombs kill 31  At least 31 people have been killed and dozens injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station. 

* The Iranian connection  Questions about Iran's involvement in the Benghazi attacks persist. 

* Netanyahu to AIPAC: Brussels attack and terror in Israel part of same assault  "In all these cases the terrorists have no resolvable differences," Netanyahu tells conference. 

* Syria: Assad's fate has 'nothing to do' with peace talks Syria's regime reiterates its stance that peace talks in Geneva will not address the future of President Bashar Al-Assad. 

* Nasrallah: Hezbollah will strike Israel's nuclear facilities if war breaks out  Hezbollah leader threatens that if a future war breaks out with Israel, his terrorist group won't refrain from striking nuclear facilities. 

* Dubai security chief: Independent Palestinian state would be another failed Arab state  "Today, the Jews are heading the world's economy, without the Jews you Arabs would not have known how to deposit your money in the bank," says Tamim. 

* Poll: Most Palestinians support return to an armed intifada  The poll's findings indicate significant changes in attitudes since the second half of 2015. 

* Purim's Passover Lamb!  I've been telling the story of Passover, and of its link with the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples, to classes of young schoolchildren in the UK. 

* Brussels attack hits all of Europe, EU leaders say  EU leaders said the bomb attacks in Brussels Tuesday (22 March), which killed at least 34 people and injured dozens of others, were "an attack on our open democratic society". 

* Dem says Russian subs 'dangerously close' to U.S.  Russian President Vladimir Putin is deploying nuclear-armed submarines "dangerously close" to the United States and European allies, a Senate Democrat said following a trip to the Arctic Circle.

3/21/16

* Yemeni Jews brought to Israel in secret mission  Some of the last remaining Jews in war-torn Yemen have been brought to Israel in a secret mission. 

* Well protected military bases to remain in Syria - Kremlin spokesman  President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, but the Khmeimim and Tartus bases are to stay, properly protected, the president's spokesman said. 

* Human Rights Council: Israel is worse than ISIS, Syria, N. Korea  Human Rights Council discusses five resolutions against Israel, nothing on ISIS, Syria, North Korea, Iran, Yemen. 

* Syria conflict: Russia warns US over truce violations  Russia says it will unilaterally start using force against those violating the partial truce in Syria, if the US does not agree to joint rules by Tuesday. 

* Turkey becoming 'semi-failed state,' former lawmaker tells 'Post'  'I can't see how there can be an end to violence in the country'. 

* Hezbollah Brigades vows to attack US forces 'defending ISIS' in Iraq  In a statement released Sunday, the organization claimed: "the United States increasingly intervenes in Iraq's issues with its presence in the Iraqi joint operations command." 

* Making Israel's forests thrive-even in the desert  "To grow a forest in an area with annual rainfall of 270 mm. is magic," he said. "It's really a miracle." 

* Report: Saudi King suffering from dementia  Lebanese sources claim 80-year-old Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz was ill upon his ascension to the throne. 

* Turkey has no place in EU says Sarkozy  Ankara has no place in the European Union: Both historically and economically speaking, Turkey is less European a country than Russia, ex-president and head of France's main opposition party Nicolas Sarkozy stated in an exclusive interview with the iTele channel. 

* Greece struggles to launch EU-Turkey plan  Would-be asylum seekers have continued to arrive on the Greek islands from Turkey as the EU promises to support Greece in its efforts to send them back.

3/19/16

* Islamic Jihad calls for mass murder of Jews 'inside their towns'  Islamic Jihad chief Ahmed al-Modallal leads mass demonstration, calls for more terrorist infiltrations. 

* Dinosaur find resolves T. rex mystery  A newly discovered species of Tyrannosaur - the group of meat-eating dinosaurs to which the infamous T. rex belongs - could hold the key to how these creatures grew so huge. 

* 'Israeli sovereignty to the Tigris and the Euphrates'  Jewish Home MK protests government and slams Herzog for his 'policy of withdrawal,' calls for annexation of Judea-Samaria. 

* Jordanian parliament passes law banning the sale of real estate in Petra to Israelis  The law differentiates between Israeli and other foreign investors, banning Israelis from renting or buying real estate in the entire Petra region. 

* Islamic State committed genocide, says US  The US says the Islamic State (IS) group has committed genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims. 

* Syria conflict: Russia 'steps up strikes on IS at Palmyra'  Russia says its warplanes are carrying out up to 25 air strikes a day around the Syrian city of Palmyra in support of Syrian forces trying to oust so-called Islamic State (IS). 

* Kurds: One people across four countries  Kurds declare a federal region in Syria raising an uproar - but who are they? Meet a scattered people with tense relations in host states. 

* Why Russia's Syria pullout is not what it seems  Russia's withdrawal from Syria 'should not be taken at face value,' a former senior Israeli military official said. 

* Putin visits Crimea to mark 2 years since annexation  President Vladimir Putin heads to Crimea Friday as Russia marks two years since annexing the peninsula from Ukraine in a move that dramatically impacted its ties with the West. 

* U.S. Says North Korea Rhetoric a Prelude to Attack  Escalating threats from North Korea's communist regime are indicators of a future military attack or another nuclear test in the coming days, according to a recent U.S. intelligence assessment.

3/18/16

* 'Apartheid Week' really does threaten Israel, some experts warn  Going against prevailing wisdom, pro-Israel voices sound the alarm on Students for Justice in Palestine's flagship project, saying the annual campus onslaught fuels attacks on Jewish students, erodes support for Israel. 

* Top Israeli general: 'Expect problems' so long as Erdogan in power  In unusually candid remarks, Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan dismisses prospects of reconciliation, calls Turkey 'a problematic entity'. 

* The failed effort to halt Palestinian incitement  Analysis: Israel tried and failed to interfere with Hamas TV's signal and is now focusing on social media; we can certainly expect this violence to continue for many months. 

* America's European shield  A rare inside look at US forces leading multi-nation drills, as they prepare for the possibility of a fierce air war in European skies. 

* Putin visits Crimea to mark 2 years since annexation  President Vladimir Putin heads to Crimea Friday as Russia marks two years since annexing the peninsula from Ukraine in a move that dramatically impacted its ties with the West. 

* Amid Russia's withdrawal, ISIS announces the killing of Russian military adviser in Syria  The ISIS announcement came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Monday that Russia will start withdrawing a main part of its forces in Syria. 

* Migrant crisis: Turkey and EU reach deal on returns  European Union leaders and Turkey have finalised a deal to try to halt the mass movement of migrants into Europe. 

* Kurds: One people across four countries  Kurds declare a federal region in Syria raising an uproar - but who are they? Meet a scattered people with tense relations in host states. 

* Will there be animal sacrifices in the Third Temple?  This week's Torah portion: What will the offerings in the Third Temple look like? 

* Purim in the shadow of terror  Holiday celebrations in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to continue as planned, with police preparing reinforcements and the Economy Ministry campaigning against firecrackers that could cause false terror reports.

3/17/16

* Putin: Russia may deploy forces back to Syria 'in mere hours' if necessary  While Russia is withdrawing most of its forces from Syria, they could be deployed there again in a matter of hours if such a need arises, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated. 

* Hungarian Leader Orban Blames EU For Migrant Crisis, Foresees The 'Destruction Of Europe'  In speeches on Hungary's National Day, prime minister Viktor Orban has lashed out at European leaders for inviting the 'destruction of Europe' by causing the migrant crisis and has rejected European Union (EU) plans to resolve the situation. 

* Anonymous launches cyber war against Trump  Anonymous launches #OpTrump, calls for April 1 cyber attacks on the billionaire's websites. 

* Israel presents red lines to Russia on Golan, Iran  President Rivlin met with Putin on Wednesday, outlining Israel's concerns as Russia prepares to remove its forces from Syria. 

* Russia to complete Syria withdrawal within days  Russia's recently announced withdrawal from Syria will be completed in 2-3 days. Russia will retain air and naval bases. 

* Lebanese minister: Israel spies on Lebanon using illegal Internet networks  Lebanese telecommunications minister stated that by providing illegal internet services to Lebanese websites, Israel might spy on Lebanon's official institutions. 

* Islamic State 'committed genocide', says US  The US says the Islamic State (IS) group has committed genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims. 

* Syria conflict: Kurds declare federal system  Kurdish parties have declared the establishment of a federal system in areas they control in northern Syria. 

* GOP leaders meet over possible third party run against Trump  As Trump continues to dominate primaries, GOP leaders mull third party run. 

* Migrant crisis: 'Many issues' in way of EU-Turkey deal  EU leaders are beginning a Brussels summit aimed at finalising a deal with Turkey to ease the migrant crisis.

3/16/16

* On Golan Heights, IDF fights to keep Israel safe and out of Syria  Syrian rebels, Hezbollah, IS and other extremist terror groups threaten the tense quiet on the northern border, senior officer says. 

* Putin's Hand Grows Stronger as Right-Wing Parties Advance in Europe  Nazi-style immigrant and EU bashing is in hot demand. Russia's Syria move will make it hotter. 

* China, Russia Planning Space Attacks on U.S. Satellites  Critical space infrastructure faces crippling missile strikes, small satellites, lasers.

* Op-Ed: Iraq's coming Apocalypse  We may be about to witness an unbelievable catastrophe in Iraq. 

* Jordanian parliament passes law banning the sale of real estate in Petra to Israelis  The law differentiates between Israeli and other foreign investors, banning Israelis from renting or buying real estate in the entire Petra region. 

* Hundreds march on bloody West Bank route, demanding more deterrence  Protesters march along Route 60, demanding security forces close roads for Palestinian movement during and after terror attacks. 

* Anonymous declares 'total war' on Trump, plans April attack (VIDEO)  Hacking collective Anonymous has vowed 'total war' against Donald Trump, making a 'call to arms' by summoning fellow hacktivists to unite with them in an attack against all of his websites on April Fool's Day. 

* Syria conflict: Government rejects direct peace talks  Syrian government representatives have ruled out starting direct negotiations with the opposition, as UN-backed peace talks entered a third day in Geneva. 

* 'Israeli sovereignty to the Tigris and the Euphrates'  Jewish Home MK protests government and slams Herzog for his 'policy of withdrawal,' calls for annexation of Judea-Samaria. 

* Rivlin in Moscow, set to warn Putin of Iranian gains in Syria  Two leaders to discuss regional implications of Russia's sudden military disengagement from the war-torn country.

3/15/16

* Syria conflict: Russia 'to continue air strikes' after withdrawal  Russia will continue air strikes in Syria despite the withdrawal of most of its forces, a senior official has said. 

* Russia seeks to reassure Israel over Syria withdrawal plan  Top Israeli lawmaker says ramifications of Moscow's pullout could not yet be gauged. 

* Christian genocide: The U.S. White House and State Department remain stubbornly silent  Among the many anomalies of the Obama Administration's foreign policy, none appear so anachronistic as its refusal to label the persecution and annihilation of Christians in the Middle East as genocide. 

* Iranian FM: 'Russia's withdrawal from Syria indicates that the ceasefire is holding'  Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised Russia's withdrawal from Syria after nearly half a year of military engagement in the country's conflict, claiming that this is "a good sign" that signals that the ceasefire is durable. 

* Report: Anti-Semitism Spikes at Top U.S. Colleges  Top colleges throughout the United States are experiencing an unprecedented rise in anti-Semitic incidents and anti-Jewish behavior, according to a study that determined the behavior is being fueled by a rise in the number of campus organizations promoting inflammatory anti-Israel propaganda. 

* Dinosaur find resolves T. rex mystery  A newly discovered species of Tyrannosaur - the group of meat-eating dinosaurs to which the infamous T. rex belongs - could hold the key to how these creatures grew so huge. 

* Abdullah rules Jordan 'by remote control,' says ex-MP  Assad believed anti-Israel foreign policy would ensure Syrian stability. 

* Muslim preacher jailed over inciting speeches at al-Aqsa  Sheikh Khaled Mughrabi is sentenced to 11 months in prison after saying Holocaust happened because Jews made 'special bread' for Passover from children's blood. 

* Palestinians: Laughing Their Heads Off  U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Ramallah last week, and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas and his top officials are laughing their heads off. 

* 'Rhetoric could derail Syria talks' warns UN after opening session  UN sponsored talks are due to resume today in Geneva aimed at creating a roadmap to end the conflict in Syria. 

3/14/16

* Ankara bombing: Turkey strikes against Kurdish rebel PKK  Turkey has begun security operations against Kurdish rebels in the country's south-east and in Iraq. 

* Islamic Jihad calls for mass murder of Jews 'inside their towns'  Islamic Jihad chief Ahmed al-Modallal leads mass demonstration, calls for more terrorist infiltrations. 

* Syria conflict: New talks are 'moment of truth' says UN  The UN envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has described fresh peace talks in Geneva as a "moment of truth". 

* Netanyahu: Peace will come through Arab world  Netanyahu praised Begin for making peace with Egypt and said it was time for the international community to realize that the paradigm for peacemaking had changed. 

* Six months of terror: Former defense officials explain why the wave has not faded  Former senior defense officials explain the differences between past events and what is happening today, talk about moves which could bring calm, and on the difficulty to remain optimistic. 

* Living in fear: Iraq's last Jews  Iraq's remaining Jews live in the shadow of rising Islamic extremism and daily terror attacks. 

* Chinese general says bond with Jews is ancient  General Zhao Keshi meets IDF logistics delegation, says military relations between the two countries are developing smoothly. 

* Saudi Daily: Iran Has Replaced Israel as the Gulf States' No. 1 Enemy  The Saudi daily Al-Jazirah published an article Tuesday saying that Iran has replaced Israel as the number one enemy of the Gulf states, and anyone who disagrees is a traitor. 

* ExoMars: Joint Russia/Europe rocket successfully sets off on long journey to Red Planet  A rocket has blasted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying a pair of spacecraft which hope to find if there really is life on Mars.

* U.S. Says North Korea Rhetoric a Prelude to Attack  Escalating threats from North Korea's communist regime are indicators of a future military attack or another nuclear test in the coming days, according to a recent U.S. intelligence assessment.

3/12/16

* Abdullah: 'Israeli violations on Temple Mount dangerously increased lately'  The king stated: "As the defender of Jerusalem's holy places, Jordan acted and will keep acting against Israeli violations until east Jerusalem will be liberated from Israeli occupation." 

* Iran fires 2 missiles marked with 'Israel must be wiped out'  Iran test-launched two ballistic missiles Wednesday emblazoned with the phrase "Israel must be wiped out" in Hebrew, Iranian media reported, in a show of power by the Shiite nation as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visited Jerusalem. 

* Iran: Our Missiles are Pointed at Israel  Senior Iranian military officials this week boasted that they had stockpiled a huge quantity of long-range ballistic missiles that are pointed directly at Israel. 

* Damascus rules out talks on presidency at peace talks  The government delegation would reject any attempt to include presidential elections on the agenda, he said. 

* SECURITY AND DEFENSE: The North Korean connection  Former US intelligence officer Bruce Bechtol sheds light on North Korea's pervasive involvement in the military buildups of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas. 

* UN report: ISIL attracting fighters, expanding control in Libya  Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has capitalized on the chaos in Libya to recruit a large number of jihadists and expand its area of control, according to a United Nations report. 

* Biden visit lightens the mood, can't heal dysfunctional ties  VP reaffirmed his 'love' for Netanyahu, scolded the Palestinians, but the White House was spot on with its advance word that the trip would bring no breakthrough. 

* 10,000 civilians evacuated as Iraqi army advances on ISIS  Iraqi government forces make fresh gains against Islamic State in Ramadi, retaking key town and setting their sights on another. 

* 'Thunder' in Saudi desert as huge military drill ends  20 nations from the Middle East, Africa and Asia participate in what is described as a 'show of regional unity'. 

* UK police: Islamic State seeking 'spectacular attacks' on West  "What we are now seeing in recent months...is the broadening of the threat...going from that narrow focus on police and military and symbols of the state to something much broader," says UK police.

3/11/16

* Arab League declares Hezbollah a terrorist organization Decision near unanimous, save for 'reservations' from Lebanon and Iraq; comes days after similar move by Gulf states.

* Iraqi Newspaper: We Need a Hitler to Stop the Jews From Taking Over The Iraqi daily Al-Zaman published an article Sunday titled, 'Iraq Needs Hitler' claiming that the country must heed the German Fuhrer's warnings about Jews in order to prevent the remaining Iraqi Jews from carrying out their plan to take over the country.

* Obama 'proud' of decision not to attack Syria President says he does not regret not attacking Syria despite warning that its using chemical weapons would be crossing a red line.

* Revealed: How Hamas exploits Gaza to harm Israel From 'free' homes with strings attached to taxes for police calls - Hamas' tricks for fleecing Gaza, fooling world about 'Israeli blockade.'

* Syrian opposition says not optimistic about peace talks Fighting has slowed considerably since a fragile "cessation of hostilities agreement" brokered by the United States and Russia came into force almost two weeks ago.

* Saudis bolt Arab League meeting after Iraqi minister hails Hezbollah Iraqi foreign minister praised Lebanese Shi'ite group for 'preserving the dignity of the Arabs.'

* Israel shutters Palestinian radio station for incitement in overnight raid Islamic Jihad's Falastin Al-Yom taken off air and offline; channel's manager under arrest.

* Dubai official warns of 'clash of civilizations' over Trump A top security official in Dubai warned Friday of a "clash of civilizations" if U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump becomes president, the latest sign of disquiet across the Middle East over the businessman's comments about Muslims.

* As refugees pour into Europe, far-right populists gain ground Anti-migrant parties are surging from Hungary to Germany to Slovakia.

* 'S**t show': Obama blames UK & other European states for post-Gaddafi Libya 'mess' US President Barack Obama has blamed UK Prime Minister David Cameron and other European leaders for the current chaos in Libya, saying he had 'more faith' in them being invested in the follow-up, given Libya's proximity.

3/10/16

* Biden visit lightens the mood, can't heal dysfunctional ties  VP reaffirmed his 'love‚' for Netanyahu, scolded the Palestinians, but the White House was spot on with its advance word that the trip would bring no breakthrough. 

* Movement calls for separating Palestinian villages from Jerusalem via fence  In the midst of the current wave of terror, the members of the Save Jewish Jerusalem movement went on tour from Qalandia to Jabel Mukaber. 

* Iran: Our Missiles are Pointed at Israel  Senior Iranian military officials this week boasted that they had stockpiled a huge quantity of long-range ballistic missiles that are pointed directly at Israel. 

* Iran touts plans to expand its naval power  Day after Kerry warns Iran over ballistic missile breach, Iran rolls out new speedboats, announces plans for 80 knot per hour missile boat. 

* 'Netanyahu nixed meeting with Obama because of defense package hold-up'  Netanyahu cited US election race in canceling visit; US military grants package expires in 2018. 

* 10,000 civilians evacuated as Iraqi army advances on ISIS  Iraqi government forces make fresh gains against Islamic State in Ramadi, retaking key town and setting their sights on another. 

* World media distorts terror reports as violence surges  As Israel recovers from string of terror attacks yesterday, foreign news agencies portray terrorists as victims. 

* 'Thunder' in Saudi desert as huge military drill ends  20 nations from the Middle East, Africa and Asia participate in what is described as a 'show of regional unity'. 

* Report: Abbas rejects US peace initiative  Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejects peace initiative proposed by US VP Joe Biden, fearing it will not lead a major breakthrough. 

* Fears grow on alternative migrant routes in Europe  Fears are growing that migrants and refugees will try to enter the EU via Albania and the Adriatic Sea after Europe on Wednesday (9 March) closed the Western Balkan corridor.

3/9/16

* Iran fires 2 missiles marked with 'Israel must be wiped out'  Iran test-fired two ballistic missiles Wednesday with the phrase "Israel must be wiped out" written in Hebrew on them, state media reported, a show of strength by the Islamic Republic as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Israel. 

* Iranian admiral says US ships 'cause of absolute evil'  Presence of American vessels in Persian Gulf is damaging to region, says Ali Fadavi. 

* Russia threatens to invade North Korea over nuclear threats  North Korea's provocative nuclear rhetoric has gotten so bad even the Kremlin has come out against the hermit kingdom, warning continued nuclear threats could justify an invasion. 

* Biden: US condemns international failure to denounce Palestinian terror attacks  "This can not be viewed by civilized leaders as an appropriate way to behave. 

* Revolutionary Guards: 'Iran has 10 times more missiles than Hezbollah's 100,000'  IRGC aerospace commander: Missiles belong to Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi nations, as well as all the oppressed people of the world. 

* 9 times Donald Trump has been compared to Hitler  It doesn't help that last week Trump wavered in disavowing former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, who is one of many racists and anti-Semites to voice support for the casino mogul. 

* Fatah celebrates terror attack that killed American tourist in Jaffa  The Palestinian faction posted a photo describing the murderer of Taylor Force as a "heroic martyr." 

* Migrant crisis: Macedonia shuts Balkans route  Macedonia has said it will no longer let any migrants through its border with Greece, effectively blocking the Balkan route north. 

* Iran tests more missiles in defiance of US warning  Iran fired two more long-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday as it continued military tests in defiance of US sanctions and fresh warnings from Washington. 

* Russia may be running out of oil  Oil production in Russia will inevitably decline by 2035 according to an Energy Ministry report seen by the Vedomosti business daily. The different scenarios predict an output drop from 1.2 percent up to 46 percent two decades from now.

3/7/16

* Israel conducts drills simulating a missile attack  Army officials claimed the training was a 'routine' check of air defense systems. 

* Netanyahu: Israel protects Europe from Middle East radicalism  PM tells visiting Romanian President Werner Iohannis that Israel is a "beacon of democracy" that protects the world from dangers such as Iran, ISIS. 

* YouTube restores Palestinian Media Watch's account  PMW's YouTube account opens again after being 'terminated' for exposing PA video calling for attacks on Israelis. 

* Indonesian president calls on Islamic states to unite for 'Palestine' "We must jointly face the situation; we have to fight it together." 

* UK police: Islamic State seeking 'spectacular attacks' on West  "What we are now seeing in recent months...is the broadening of the threat...going from that narrow focus on police and military and symbols of the state to something much broader," says UK police. 

* 'New strategy needed' for rehabilitating IS child soldiers  The international community must address the challenge of rehabilitating children indoctrinated by so-called Islamic State (IS), a new report says. 

* 2,500-year-old seal from First Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem  "Owner of seal was exceptional compared to other women of First Temple period: She had legal status allowing her to conduct business and possess property," says Antiquity Authority. 

* Abdullah: 'Israeli violations on Temple Mount dangerously increased lately'  The king stated: "As the defender of Jerusalem's holy places, Jordan acted and will keep acting against Israeli violations until east Jerusalem will be liberated from Israeli occupation." 

* Netanyahu: Biden visit reflects strength of ties between US and Israel  Romanian president arrives for six-day stay. 

* Erdogan, prince of Europe, took my newspaper Zaman  Zaman employees protesting against the takeover. 

3/5/16

* Report: Hezbollah Prepares for 'Biggest War Ever' with Israel  Hezbollah believes it can bring any future war into Israeli territory, according to a report published Thursday in Foreign Affairs that cites 'sources close to the party'. 

* Saudis increases oil exports to China by 36 percent in shot at Iran  In increasing its oil exports to China, Saudi Arabia has fired a 'shot across Iran's bow,' industry analysts say. 

* Prominent Rabbi Confirms Nibiru Possible  Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak, a prominent Haredi rabbi, confirmed that it is possible that the earth could be catastrophically bombarded by asteroids within the next few weeks as part of the Messianic process described in the Bible. 

* Turkish authorities seize newspaper close to cleric Gulen - state media  Zaman, the country's highest-selling paper, was taken over by the government on Friday. It is considered critical towards Turkish President Erdogan. 

* Migrant crisis: Greece urged to declare state of emergency  Greece has been urged to declare a state of emergency on its border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia where some 12,000 migrants and refugees are stuck, unable to continue their journey. 

* Intelligence Report: Israel's strategic position has improved  The IDF sees an outside possibility of war in 2016 against Hamas in the south or Hezbollah in the north, but all in all Israel's strategic position has improved. 

* Attack on Syria rebel group in Golan could pose headache for Israel  At least 18 people were killed, among them the leader of the Revolutionary Command Council in Quneitra and Golan, in a village near the town of Quneitra. 

* Iran and Turkey aim to triple trade to $30 billion  Turkish PM visits Tehran as Ankara seeks to benefit from lifting of sanctions on Islamic republic in wake of nuclear deal. 

* Saudia Arabia arming Syrian rebels to push back Russians  Saudi Arabia will soon supply Syrian rebel groups with weapons to push back against the Russians, who have aided the Syrian government militarily since September. 

* B-52 Stratofortress may join air campaign against ISIS in April  The US is considering deploying its massive Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range strategic bomber against Islamic State, a report citing US Air Force officials says. 

3/4/16

* NATO: Russia in the way of solving Syrian conflict  NATO says Russia is complicating the search for a solution to the Syrian conflict by bombing moderate opposition groups. 

* Hamas: Infiltrations into Israeli settlements to manifest the next phase of the 'intifada'  "In the next days, the West Bank's settlers will witness additional surprises from Hamas," the Palestinian terror group declared Thursday. 

* Syrian ceasefire holds, paves way to transition - Putin, European leaders  During a conference call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Italy all agreed the Syrian ceasefire is a milestone achievement creating favorable conditions for inter-Syrian dialogue. 

* Is there a peace treaty with Egypt?  Ex-ambassador says huge majority that voted to dismiss MP who met Israeli shows 'the basic enmity in Arab states towards Israel.' 

* Hamas said to have fully restocked its missile arsenal  Israeli assessment says terror group back at rocket total from before Operation Protective Edge, just 1.5 years later. 

* Tattoo Culture in the Holy City: The stories behind Jerusalem's ink  Despite the fact that two out of the three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem ban tattoos, you don't have to look far to find someone with ink on their skin in the Holy City. 

* How widespread is the terrorist fringe among religious Jewish youth?  Leaders of the religious Zionist world say the price tag/hilltop youth phenomenon is a rebellion against their theology. 

* Hezbollah vows to invade Israel in the next war  Unique sneak peak into Iran-proxy terror group reveals its updated arsenal and experience, and its confidence next war will be different. 

* North Korean leader: Be ready to use nuclear weapons  Kim Jong Un orders his country to be ready to use nuclear weapons "at any time" in the face of a growing threat from "enemies". 

* EU plan to save Schengen unveiled ahead of crunch summit  It is a last-ditch attempt to save Schengen. 

3/3/16

* Iran: Hezbollah is the vanguard of resistance against the Zionist regime  The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) branded Hezbollah a terrorist organization on Wednesday, opening up the possibility of further sanctions against the group. 

* EU asking Turkey to take back migrants  In its effort to reduce the flow of migrants coming to Europe, the EU is now focusing on sending back economic migrants to Turkey. 

* Mitt Romney says 'phony' Trump unfit for presidency  Former republican nominee lambasts billionaire businessman as party leaders scramble to put an end to his winning streak. 

* Iran rages at Gulf states for outlawing terrorist Hezbollah  Iranian Deputy FM claims Gulf states 'harmed Lebanese security' by banning Iran-proxy terrorists, lauds group's attacks on Israel. 

* Surprise? Global war deaths doubled in Obama era  Was Obama's Nobel peace prize justified? Data indicates his hands-off approach did not bring less war but rather much more. 

* Report: Russia's military intelligence chief killed in secret operation in Lebanon  The Kremlin announced the death of Sergun on January 4, saying that he died in Moscow after a heart attack. 

* Lights out for Syria as electricity mysteriously cut nationwide  In the midst of a partial ceasefire, Syria's electric grid suddenly shut down, cutting off power nationwide. Internet services also cut. 

* ISIS making ground - in the Philippines  Jihadist groups fighting in the name of 'Islamic State' launch series of attacks, threatening to destabilize southern Philippines. 

* As Saudi-Iran tensions grow, Lebanon pays the price  Both powers are important players in small country, where foreigners have long backed a range of Sunni, Shiite and Christian groups. 

* US, Israeli military chiefs stress cooperation to tackle challenges  Dunford's second visit to the Jewish state in six months demonstrates the importance the relationship, he says.

3/2/16

* PA kids TV program: Destroy the Zionist's soul, seek vengeance  Children's program on official Palestinian Authority channel praises vengeance, calls on children to "destroy the Zionist's soul". 

* In the Syrian Ceasefire Shell Game, the Good Guys May Be Bad Guys  A close look at Ahrar al-Sham, the so-called moderate Salafist militia, backed by U.S. allies, that's actually allied with al Qaeda. 

* Top-level Israeli delegation 'visited Riyadh secretly'  Visit including senior Israeli figure took place several weeks ago, says TV report. Fear of Iran creating Sunni-Jewish bond. 

* Migrant crisis: Russia and Syria 'weaponising' migration  Russia and Syria are deliberately using migration as an aggressive strategy towards Europe, the senior Nato commander in Europe has said. 

* Hezbollah launches social media campaign against opposing Shi'ite site 'operated by Israel'  On Wednesday, the editors of the Shi'ite site Janubia announced that "the site has been witnessing threats from Hezbollah's activists on social media networks in the past few hours." 

* Jordan thwarts ISIS suicide bombing plot inside country  Seven militants were killed in clashes that began on Tuesday night and lasted till dawn, with one police officer also killed. 

* Gulf Arab states designate Hezbollah a terrorist group  GCC Secretary-General, Abdullatif al-Zayani, in a statement issued in Riyadh, says that the bloc had now taken a collective decision on the Lebanese Shi'ite organization. 

* UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions  The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea. 

* Gazan ISIS supporters angry at close relationship with Hamas  Gazan ISIS fighter's letter reveals just how deep ties between Hamas and Islamic State are - and why some jihadists are not happy about it. 

* EU authorizes transfer of EUR 252.5 Million to Palestinians  Europe says assistance to be used to support 'daily lives of Palestinians' and 'to ensure functioning' of the PA, reaffirms commitment to two-state solution.

3/1/16

* Chemical terrorism now a reality, extremists getting real warfare agents - Lavrov  Chemical terrorism is now a reality, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov believes, as extremists from Islamic State and other terrorist groups now possess the technical capabilities to produce 'proper chemical war agents.'

* Hamas reveals its first 'anti-aircraft unit'  Soviet-made anti-aircraft gun spotted in Hamas military parade. 

* Iran's nuclear chief: Israel isn't a state, therefore it's not a threat  Ali Akbar Salehi makes remarks in response to a question about his estimates on the chance of an Israeli-Iranian war in the wake of the nuclear deal reached last year. 

* Israel says Syria used chemical weapons during ceasefire  Ya'alon made allegation at conference near Tel Aviv. 

* Jordanian Waqf minister: No negotiations with Israel over Temple Mount cameras  In an interview with Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour, Jordanian Waqf minister said that reports about Israeli-Jordanian negotiations lack any credibility. 

* Former Military Intelligence officer: Palestinian leaders not paying price for promoting terror  Israel too soft on PA leadership over incitement, says Kupperwasser. 

* Migrant crisis: UN says Europe is 'on cusp of self-induced crisis'  Europe is "on the cusp of a largely self-induced humanitarian crisis" because of a rapid build-up of migrants on Greece's borders, the UN has warned. 

* US Army will have laser weapons by 2023 as research bosses say killer technology is 'very close'  The US Army is planning to deploy the first laser weapons in 2023, it has been revealed. 

* Right-wing activist Glick returns to Temple Mount  Would-be MK's first visit to holy site since 2014 attempt on his life follows court cancellation of restraining order. 

* North Korea's Nuclear Missile Threat: Very Bad News  The mainstream media and their stable of "experts" consistently underestimate North Korea's missile and nuclear weapon capabilities.