3/31/17

* 'Dangerous talk': Democrats cautioned for calling Russian cyber intrusions an 'act of war' Democrats, who just over four years ago mocked GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's warning on Russia, are now pushing the narrative that Moscow's meddling in the 2016 election was an "act of war."

* A Billion Chinese Can Not Be Wrong The website of the Israeli Embassy in China on the Chinese social network (Wibu) is the most popular of all foreign embassies with 1.9 million followers.

* Lost Temple Treasures Found? Copper Scroll Deciphered After Baffling Archaeologists for Decades A Noahide and former criminal investigator believes he has deciphered an enigmatic 2,000-year-old message known as the Dead Sea Copper Scroll, concluding that it is a treasure map leading to the hiding place of the lost Temple utensils.

* Judea and Samaria's Soaring Jewish Population Kills Two-State Prospects, Study Says According to a new study tracking Jewish population growth in Israel, the number of Jews living in Judea and Samaria has increased by 23 percent during the past five years to a population of 420,899.

* Arab States to UNESCO: Reject Israel Sovereignty over all of Jerusalem This text marks the first time that the Arab states have asked a UNESCO board to reject Israeli sovereignty over western Jerusalem.

* Former CIA director warns North Korea could kill 90% of US Former CIA director James Woolsey and Dr. Peter Vincent Pry warn that North Korea could kill 90 percent of Americans.

* Arab leaders send a message to Trump: Palestine first The Arab summits held every year at the end of March don't generally produce dramatic headlines.

* Watch: Hamas puts Israeli officials in the crosshairs New propaganda poster and video by Hamas and its supporters show top Israeli officials in the crosshairs of a sniper rifle.

* Top U.S. Commander: Iran Poses Greatest Global Threat, Demands Tougher Action Iran poses the "most significant threat" in the Middle East, where its nefarious activities and support for terror organizations have grown since the announcement of the landmark nuclear agreement.

* EU could BREAK UP the US: Juncker in jaw-dropping threat to Trump over support for Brexit European Union boss Jean-Claude Juncker this afternoon issued a jaw-dropping threat to the United States, saying he could campaign to break up the country in revenge for Donald Trump's supportive comments about Brexit.

* Israeli borders not cited at Arab Summit Syria's Bashar Assad still persona not grata in Arab world All 15 resolutions passed by the Arab summit which took place in Jordan Wednesday, March 29.

* Iran calls on U.S. to stop harassment The Iranian defense minister on Thursday called on the United States to leave the Persian Gulf and stop harassment of Iran.

* NATO acting up: Alliance looking for people to portray 'Russians' during war drills NATO is offering jobs to Russian-speaking actors ready to play civilians in the alliance's military drills, according to a job advertisement on the official website for the city of Berlin.

* Saudi, Islamic State, Iranian activity in Latin America "major security threat" to US It is reckless for so-called experts to gamble with the lives of the American public by downplaying the risk of Iranian, Saudi Wahhabi, and Islamic State activity in Latin America.

3/30/17

* Arab States to UNESCO: Reject Israel Sovereignty over all of Jerusalem This text marks the first time that the Arab states have asked a UNESCO board to reject Israeli sovereignty over western Jerusalem.

* Former CIA director warns North Korea could kill 90% of US Former CIA director James Woolsey and Dr. Peter Vincent Pry warn that North Korea could kill 90 percent of Americans.

* Arab leaders send a message to Trump: Palestine first The Arab summits held every year at the end of March don't generally produce dramatic headlines.

* Watch: Hamas puts Israeli officials in the crosshairs New propaganda poster and video by Hamas and its supporters show top Israeli officials in the crosshairs of a sniper rifle.

* Top U.S. Commander: Iran Poses Greatest Global Threat, Demands Tougher Action Iran poses the "most significant threat" in the Middle East, where its nefarious activities and support for terror organizations have grown since the announcement of the landmark nuclear agreement.

* EU could BREAK UP the US: Juncker in jaw-dropping threat to Trump over support for Brexit European Union boss Jean-Claude Juncker this afternoon issued a jaw-dropping threat to the United States, saying he could campaign to break up the country in revenge for Donald Trump's supportive comments about Brexit.

* Israeli borders not cited at Arab Summit Syria's Bashar Assad still persona not grata in Arab world All 15 resolutions passed by the Arab summit which took place in Jordan Wednesday, March 29.

* Iran calls on U.S. to stop harassment The Iranian defense minister on Thursday called on the United States to leave the Persian Gulf and stop harassment of Iran.

* NATO acting up: Alliance looking for people to portray 'Russians' during war drills NATO is offering jobs to Russian-speaking actors ready to play civilians in the alliance's military drills, according to a job advertisement on the official website for the city of Berlin.

* Saudi, Islamic State, Iranian activity in Latin America "major security threat" to US It is reckless for so-called experts to gamble with the lives of the American public by downplaying the risk of Iranian, Saudi Wahhabi, and Islamic State activity in Latin America.

3/29/17

* EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit "After nine months the UK has delivered," declared EU Council President Donald Tusk in a portentous tweet on receipt of the letter triggering Brexit from Prime Minister Theresa May.

* Israeli-Arab Conflict: Terrorism in the Digital Age The videos posted on social media during the so-called "knife intifada" of 2015/16 are hard to forget.

* World Shrugs as Hizballah Prepares Massive Civilian Deaths Hizballah leader Hassan Nasrallah recently warned Israel that his Iran-backed terror group could attack targets producing mass Israeli casualties, including a huge ammonia storage tank in Haifa, and a nuclear reactor in Dimona.

* Mosul battle: Iraqi forces edge closer to key mosque Iraqi forces say they are pushing into the Old City of Mosul and closing in on a key mosque despite fierce resistance from Islamic State (IS) militants.

* Fatah students: Martyrs' blood will create state At two Palestinian universities, An-Najah National University in Nablus and Al-Quds Open University, Fatah's student movement Shabiba is sending a clear message as to the path they advocate.

* Jordan king tells Arab summit no peace in region without Palestinian state Leaders of 21 nations expected to reaffirm 2002 peace plan offering normalization with Israel after deal with Ramallah.

* "Bible, Not Google, Gives Jews Right to Judea and Samaria" Declares Secular Israeli Minister in Washington The shift towards Biblical language among the heads of Israel's government was visible this week at a Washington event held at the annual AIPAC conference.

* Palestinians: We Have the Right to Poison the Minds of our Children The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas wish to continue teaching children that the conflict with Israel is not over a two-state solution, but the "liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea," which means the annihilation of Israel.

* US Planning Unprecedented Peace Summit Between Israel, Palestinians, Arab States: Report The Trump administration is reportedly exploring whether or not to hold an Israeli-Palestinian peace summit that would be attended by Arab leaders from the Gulf states.

* Space arms race as Russia, China emerge as 'rapidly growing threats' to US U.S. satellites may be vulnerable to attacks that could make our whole way of fighting war riskier, according to experts.

3/28/17

* High hopes of Arab summit OK for Israel peace step If the Arab summit opening in Amman Wednesday, March 9 meets the expectations of Washington and Jerusalem, the session will ratify a pivotal initiative for promoting an historic peace process between the Arab world and Israel.

* Scientists Discover Portal Into Parallel Universe. Will it Reveal God's Hiding Place? Physicists have discovered a quantum portal into a separate, dark universe, bringing them closer to understanding the first moments of creation.

* Tehran confirms Russian use of Iranian military bases Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif confirmed that Russia may use Iranian military bases for attacks on terrorists, on a "case by case basis."

* Rouhani says cooperation with Russia effective TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran-Russia cooperation is effective in helping establish security and stability in the Middle East region.

* Netanyahu assesses allowing Ministers and MKS to visit Temple Mount According to the committee's decision, the only restriction on lawmakers visiting the Temple Mount would be that they coordinate with the police ahead of time.

* Celebrating 50 years since liberation of Judea and Samaria Israeli government ministers, Consul Generals and 350 AIPAC participants mark 50 years of renewed Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria.

* Arab leaders condemn 'unilateral steps' in Jerusalem Arab foreign ministers adopted a resolution Monday rejecting what they termed "unilateral steps" that "jeopardize the historic and legal status" of Jerusalem.

* 'Delay in allowing MKs to ascend Temple Mount harms sovereignty' MK Uri Ariel condemned delay in permitting MKs to ascend Temple Mount.

* Hamas said to acquire highly explosive short-range rockets Gaza-based terror group reportedly develops missiles containing heavy warheads that could wreak havoc on border communities.

* 'Terrorism Godfather' Erdogan pursuing 'Third Reich-style' foreign policy - top German MP A top German MP has slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling him a "terrorism Godfather" and accusing him of pursuing a Third Reich-style foreign policy.

3/27/17

* Iran: Turkey's claims a cover-up to conceal expansionism TEHRAN - Turkey seeks to justify its expansionist and interventionist policies in the region by accusing other countries, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

* 'Ties between us Jews and Israel could reach breaking point in 2017' Reut Institute says Israel suffers from "blind spot" with regard to Diaspora.

* 'Israel should support Kurd's struggle against despotic Iranian Regime PJAK speaks with 'Post' about shared history of Jews and Kurds in region.

* Fatah: Recruit tens of thousands to fight Israel Fatah official calls on organization to recruit new members, work to class Israel as apartheid state.

* The North Korean war scare In 2015 the Intelligence Community declassified The 1983 Soviet "War Scare" - the definitive report by the president's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.

* How Many Arab Land Claims Are Real? A new housing project planned in the town of Efrat south of Jerusalem overcame the last major hurdle recently, when Arab claims to the land were exposed as false.

* More Than 1,000 Anti-Semitic Social Media Posts Every Day: Report The World Jewish Congress has announced that it found that more than 382,000 anti-Semitic posts were uploaded to social media over the course of 2016 - an average of one post every 83 seconds, 43.6 posts per hour, 1,046 each day.

* Iran Faces Stricter Sanctions in Bipartisan House, Senate Bills Legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would hit Iran with tougher sanctions for the ongoing development of its ballistic missile program.

* Islam, Not Christianity, is Saturating Europe Jihadists seem to be leading an assault against freedom and against secular democracies.

* Rome treaty: Jean-Claude Juncker says it is a 'tragedy' that EU is celebrating 60th anniversary without Britain Brexit is a "tragedy" for the Europe Union, the bloc's chief Jean-Claude Juncker lamented yesterday, as the leaders of the remaining 27 EU member states gathered in Rome to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the organization's founding treaty.

3/25/17

* EU summit: Leaders stress unity on Rome anniversary  European Union leaders have stressed the need for unity at a celebration in the Italian capital marking 60 years since the Treaty of Rome was signed. 

* Report: Us, Russia Agree To Help Israel 'Expel' Iran From Syria  Israel hopes, with the help of Russia and the United States, that enough pressure can be placed on Iranian-backed militias to the point where they can be removed. 

* Syria threatens to fire Scud missiles at Israel - report  Assad regime says attacks by IDF on Syrian targets will be met with counter strikes on military bases, Haifa port. 

* Sanhedrin Calls on Israel's Greatest Enemy to Follow Tradition and Build Third Temple  The nascent Sanhedrin has turned a dispute between the Israeli Prime Minister and the Iranian Foreign Minister into an opportunity to invite Israel's greatest enemy to help build the Third Temple. 

* After Brexit: Jean-Claude Juncker sets five paths for EU's future  European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has revealed his five future "pathways" for the European Union after Brexit. 

* Mosul air strikes kill dozens of civilians: Iraqi officials  Both Iraqi aircraft and a US-led international coalition are bombing IS; over 200,000 displaced by fighting in city's west. 

* ISIS U-Turns West to Lebanon as Next Target  American helicopters Thursday and Friday, March 23-24, dropped Kurdish and Arab fighters over a region west of the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa. 

* Rabbi Advises: Invest in Israeli Real Estate, Prices Will Soar When Messiah Comes "Very Soon"  The Israeli real estate market will explode upon the coming of the Messiah, so buyers should invest now, as the Messiah could arrive 'literally at any moment', advised a prominent rabbi recently. 

* Hamas blames Israel for senior member assassination, threatens 'to act'  Hamas has vowed retaliation following the death of a prominent member, who was shot near his home in the Gaza Strip on Friday. 

* The Origin of "Fake News" in Holocaust Denial  "Fake news" has become a subject of real news. 

3/24/17

* Electronic device ban in flight cabins is futile For Islamic terrorist groups, blowing up a passenger plane and causing hundreds of deaths is their peak achievement.

* Sanhedrin Calls on Israel's Greatest Enemy to Follow Tradition and Build Third Temple The nascent Sanhedrin has turned a dispute between the Israeli Prime Minister and the Iranian Foreign Minister into an opportunity to invite Israel's greatest enemy to help build the Third Temple.

* Iranian fast-attack boats take aim at US warships US Navy commanders are claiming Iranian forces "harassed" American warships as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

* Russia denies it is supplying the Taliban after Nato general claim Russia has denied a top Nato general's allegation it may be secretly sending supplies to the Taliban in Afghanistan.

* ANALYSIS: How worried are Israel's Leaders about Putin's Syrian warning? Judging from statements by Israeli leaders and military commanders over the past two days, it seems they are not seriously worried.

* U.S. carrier confronts two sets of fast boats in Strait of Hormuz A U.S. aircraft carrier on March 21 deployed helicopter gunships to track two sets of Iranian fast-attack vessels during a confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy said.

* Westminster ISIS attacker is named as UK born Khalid Masood - a 52 year old married father of three who was probed by MI5 'some years ago' and had a string of convictions Police reveal a middle-aged extremist from the West Midlands carried out yesterday's terror attack.

* Poised for war: Tensions mount North and South of Korea's DMZ A massive U.S. show of force and South Korea's deployment of the THAAD missile defense system in response to a perpetually belligerent North Korea are raising tensions - and preparations for war - on the Korean Peninsula.

* Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fukushima, and "The Blob": Pacific Northwest Gearing Up for End of Days A series of unusual and threatening phenomena including volcanoes, radioactive waste, and a mysterious marine anomaly called 'the Blob' have all appeared in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in the last month.

* The leader who understood: IDF not an army like others Rabbi Shlomo Goren chosen 'Figure of the Year' in religious public schools. 'He understood greatness of period, saw redemption's approach.'

* For the first time, the Palestinians have more diplomatic missions than Israel In light of the damage to the Israeli Foreign Service and the closing of embassies - for the first time since the establishment of the State, the Palestinian Authority has more diplomatic missions from Israel around the world.

* Hamas's Gaza chief vows to 'liberate all of Palestine' Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip said on Wednesday that the terror group will not cease its conflict with Israel until "the liberation of all of Palestine."

3/23/17

* ANALYSIS: How worried are Israel's Leaders about Putin's Syrian warning? Judging from statements by Israeli leaders and military commanders over the past two days, it seems they are not seriously worried.

* U.S. carrier confronts two sets of fast boats in Strait of Hormuz A U.S. aircraft carrier on March 21 deployed helicopter gunships to track two sets of Iranian fast-attack vessels during a confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy said.

* Westminster ISIS attacker is named as UK born Khalid Masood - a 52 year old married father of three who was probed by MI5 'some years ago' and had a string of convictions Police reveal a middle-aged extremist from the West Midlands carried out yesterday's terror attack.

* Poised for war: Tensions mount North and South of Korea's DMZ A massive U.S. show of force and South Korea's deployment of the THAAD missile defense system in response to a perpetually belligerent North Korea are raising tensions - and preparations for war - on the Korean Peninsula.

* Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Fukushima, and "The Blob": Pacific Northwest Gearing Up for End of Days A series of unusual and threatening phenomena including volcanoes, radioactive waste, and a mysterious marine anomaly called 'the Blob' have all appeared in the waters of the Pacific Northwest in the last month.

* The leader who understood: IDF not an army like others Rabbi Shlomo Goren chosen 'Figure of the Year' in religious public schools. 'He understood greatness of period, saw redemption's approach.'

* For the first time, the Palestinians have more diplomatic missions than Israel In light of the damage to the Israeli Foreign Service and the closing of embassies - for the first time since the establishment of the State, the Palestinian Authority has more diplomatic missions from Israel around the world.

* Hamas's Gaza chief vows to 'liberate all of Palestine' Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip said on Wednesday that the terror group will not cease its conflict with Israel until "the liberation of all of Palestine."

3/22/17

* Two French students are seriously injured in London terror attack ... Three people and a terrorist are dead after an attacker brought carnage to central London today, mowing down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and hacking at police with knives in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament. 

* Become a Claimant in Legal Fight for Jewish Rights on Temple Mount In a court battle reminiscent of the American Civil Rights Movement of the '60's, a case in the Israeli Supreme Court is intended to end discrimination against religious Jews on the Temple Mount. 

* Israeli Air Force to host 7 nations in its largest-ever air drill  The Israeli Air Force will host flying forces from seven nations later this year in the largest and most complex air exercise in its history. 

* Head of Gaza Aid Group Arrested for Diverting Humanitarian Funds to Hamas  Israeli security forces arrested the head of a Turkish humanitarian aid group in the Gaza Strip for funneling funds earmarked for reconstruction efforts to Hamas's military wing.

* US and UK ban cabin laptops on some inbound flights The US and UK are banning laptops from cabin baggage on flights from certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Turkey.

* Israeli drone crashes. Russia fails to de-escalate The IDF Tuesday confirmed that an Israeli miniature Skylark drone had crashed over a technical fault Sunday, March 19, in the same Quneitra area of the Golan as the attack which killed a Syrian soldier.

* Iran Vows to 'Liberate' Golan Heights Many believe that it's inevitable that the Syrian civil war will eventually spill over into northern Israel.

* Military Cooperation Between Russia, China Hits Three-Decade High Russia and China are displaying the highest level of military cooperation in three decades, posing an escalated threat to the United States and its allies, according to a government report released Monday.

* The homosexualizing of America: 'Definitive' study finds nation's youth swayed by educators, propagandaHollywood, schools and the U.S. government have undertaken a broad effort to "homosexualize" the nation's youth - and it's working, researchers say.

* Erdogan vows Turkey will 'review relations with EU' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to review relations with the "fascist and cruel" European Union, amid a growing row with EU countries.

* Anti-Semitism in Europe: The Hate That Never Goes Away The latest appeal letter by the World Jewish Congress (WJC), written by its President, Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, headlined "Is it Time for Jews to Leave Europe?" Lauder cited recent violent attacks against Jews.

* Netanyahu: Israel Clarified to Russia that IDF will continue Syria Strikes "If there is a feasibility from an intelligence and military standpoint - we attack and so it will continue."

* UNESCO Ambassadors, US Senators Tour Jerusalem's City of David Members of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence visit Israel as part of broader Middle East tour.

* What Threatens Israel the Most - Hezbollah Rockets or Iranian Nukes? Comments come after recent military exchanges between the IDF, the Syrian Assad regime and Hezbollah.

3/21/17

* US and UK ban cabin laptops on some inbound flights The US and UK are banning laptops from cabin baggage on flights from certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Turkey.

* Israeli drone crashes. Russia fails to de-escalate The IDF Tuesday confirmed that an Israeli miniature Skylark drone had crashed over a technical fault Sunday, March 19, in the same Quneitra area of the Golan as the attack which killed a Syrian soldier.

* Iran Vows to 'Liberate' Golan Heights Many believe that it's inevitable that the Syrian civil war will eventually spill over into northern Israel.

* Military Cooperation Between Russia, China Hits Three-Decade High Russia and China are displaying the highest level of military cooperation in three decades, posing an escalated threat to the United States and its allies, according to a government report released Monday.

* The homosexualizing of America: 'Definitive' study finds nation's youth swayed by educators, propagandaHollywood, schools and the U.S. government have undertaken a broad effort to "homosexualize" the nation's youth - and it's working, researchers say.

* Erdogan vows Turkey will 'review relations with EU' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to review relations with the "fascist and cruel" European Union, amid a growing row with EU countries.

* Anti-Semitism in Europe: The Hate That Never Goes Away The latest appeal letter by the World Jewish Congress (WJC), written by its President, Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, headlined "Is it Time for Jews to Leave Europe?" Lauder cited recent violent attacks against Jews.

* Netanyahu: Israel Clarified to Russia that IDF will continue Syria Strikes "If there is a feasibility from an intelligence and military standpoint - we attack and so it will continue."

* UNESCO Ambassadors, US Senators Tour Jerusalem's City of David Members of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence visit Israel as part of broader Middle East tour.

* What Threatens Israel the Most - Hezbollah Rockets or Iranian Nukes? Comments come after recent military exchanges between the IDF, the Syrian Assad regime and Hezbollah.

3/20/17

* Trump Russia claims: FBI's Comey confirms investigation of election 'interference' FBI director James Comey has confirmed for the first time that the FBI is investigating alleged Russian government interference in the 2016 election.

* Hizballah's trust in Russia - strategic dilemma for Israel Israel finally took a hand in the swiftly moving events looming from Syria over its northern borders by launching multiple air raids against the key northern Syrian air base known as T4 near Palmyra early Friday night March 17.

* Israeli-Russian clash over Hizballah's Golan grab The Israeli drone that targeted the Syrian militiaman Yasser Sayad outside the Golan town of Quneitra Sunday, March 19, reinforced the message first carried by the Israeli Arrow 2 which shot down a Syrian SA-5 anti-air missile Friday.

* Israel already preparing for end of UN ban on Iran Missile Activity The deal allows Iran to expand the number of centrifuges it can use to enrich uranium, as well as the number of facilities it can use to host enrichment, in nine years.

* Where does Israel rank in this year's UN happiness index report? When the publication first launched in 2012, Israel was ranked at number 14 out of the 156 countries surveyed.

* 'Israel will not hesitate to destroy Syrian Air Defenses' Israel "will not hesitate" to destroy Syria's air defense systems if that country ever again targets IAF jet fighters, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman threatened on Sunday.

* Mosul battle: 180,000 civilians flee as Iraqi troops advance More than 180,000 civilians have fled the west of the Iraqi city of Mosul in the past month, as government forces battle Islamic State (IS) militants.

* Syria conflict: Aircraft pound rebel-held eastern Damascus Syrian government forces are reportedly bombarding eastern areas of the capital, Damascus, a day after rebel fighters launched a surprise offensive.

* IDF Chief of Staff: Next War Will Be With Hezbollah IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot said Sunday that Israel's next war would be fought against Hezbollah, the Lebanese terror group that currently operates in in the Bekaa Valley, the southern suburbs of Beirut and southern Lebanon, adjacent to the Israeli border.

* Brexit begins: Date Article 50 will be triggered to start process of UK leaving EU now confirmed Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger Article 50 on March 29, formally starting the process for Britain to leave the European Union.

3/18/17

* ISIS Could Eradicate Christians From Middle East  Congress demands action to stop genocide. 

* Israel's Arrow 3 intercepts Missile fired following IAF raid in Syria  The First ever operational interception of the Israeli Arrow 3 Ballistic missile defense (BMD) system has occurred Thursday night , 17/03/2017 , above the border triangle of Syria-Israel-Jordan. 

* Erdogan: European Headscarf Ban "Started a Clash Between the Cross and the Crescent"  In addition to his customary invective against European governments for refusing to allow his ministers to rally Turkish expatriates behind him, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that the EU's new ban on headscarves in the workplace would launch "a struggle between the cross and the crescent." 

* Rex Tillerson urged to be 'cool-headed' over North Korea  China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the US to remain "cool-headed" over North Korean tensions. 

* Netanyahu: Syria raids targeted 'advanced' Hezbollah arms  After unprecedented missile clash, PM says Israel will continue to operate against weapons transfers from Assad regime to Shiite terror group. 

* Trump's Negotiator Greenblatt Tries To Reach What No Envoy Has Before  Despite his atypical background, Greenblatt does enter the job with some fixed opinions and a vision for what America's role should be in any peace talks. 

* Dispatch From Mosul: The Battle To Clear An Isis Stronghold  Reporting from the battle to clear the Islamic State stronghold where a war of succession to the old Middle East order is taking place amid the ruins. 

* Pope tells priests to call in exorcists when needed  Pope Francis on Friday advised priests who hear troubled confessions from parishioners to not hesitate to call on the services of an exorcist. 

* Hoping to boost trade, PM heads to China with largest-ever business delegation  Marking 25 years of relations with Beijing, Netanyahu to meet President Xi and other top officials, but focus of next week's three-day visit is on boosting commercial ties. 

* "You Are Europe's Future": Erdogan Tells Turks in Europe Have Five Kids, Not Three  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged Turks resident in Europe to have five children, telling the millions strong diaspora community "you are Europe's future."

3/17/17

* Israeli air strikes in Syria. Reprisal threatened The Israeli military said its fighter jets had struck several targets in Syria early Friday, March 17, and were back in Israeli-controlled airspace, when Syria launched several anti-aircraft missiles toward the Israeli jets.

* Are the Hard Leftists Aligned with Radical Islamists? The leftist media and other American liberals insist on portraying President Trump's position as a fight against Islam and Muslims.

* ISIS Could Eradicate Christians From Middle East Christians living in areas controlled by the Islamic State continue to be killed en masse by the radical Muslim group, threatening their existence in the region.

* Temple Mount Conflict Proves Islamic "Replacement Theology" Seeks to Usurp All Religions The conflict over the Temple Mount is a clear manifestation of Islamic replacement theology, a noted archaeologist told the Knesset on Wednesday.

* Rex Tillerson on North Korea: Military action 'an option' The US has said its policy of "strategic patience" with North Korea is over and suggested it might decide to take pre-emptive military action.

* Arrow Defense System Intercepts Syrian Missile Fired at IAF Fighter Jet The Israel Air Force strikes targets in Syria; Rocket alert sirens sound in Jordan Valley.

* Merkel and Trump begin key talks at White House German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House for a key summit with President Donald Trump.

* Iranian pilgrims 'to attend Hajj again' after Saudi rift Saudi Arabia says Iranian citizens will attend this year's annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, after missing last year's event following a bitter rift between Riyadh and Tehran.

* 'After School Satan Club' Received Fast-Tracked Tax-Exempt Status from IRS Documents obtained by Judicial Watch show the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fast-tracked tax-exempt status for an "After School Satan Club" in Tacoma, Washington, while the federal agency was discovered to be either denying conservative and Christian groups the same status or making them wait for years.

* Turkey could send 15k refugees a month to Europe to 'blow its mind' -interior minister Turkey's interior minister says Ankara could send 15,000 refugees a month to Europe, to "blow its mind."

3/16/17

* Turkey partially blocks NATO projects, including political events & military drills Ankara has partially blocked its participation in some NATO projects, including political events and military drills, amid a diplomatic row over the cancelation of Turkish rallies in several European countries.

* Saudi's sweeten China Silk Road alliance with $65bn deal (WASHINGTON, DC) Saudi Arabia's King Salman started a month-long Asian tour with a visit to Beijing, where the two countries signed a broad range of deals potentially worth $65 billion.

* ISIS: Mosul survivors served as human shields Survivors who have managed to escape death in Mosul speak of their chilling experiences at the hands of ISIS militants.

* New book documents Palestinian Authority's history of terror History of PA ties to terrorism and incitement since Oslo Accords revealed in new book by investigative journalist.

* President Trump, North Korea, and Israel's Nuclear Strategy A "mad dog" strategy might work for the US and Israel, but it could also backfire against both countries with potentially egregious human costs.

* Interactive Map Illustrates Uptick in Antisemitism across the US The interactive map, which was created by an investigative journalism organization, chronicles more than 150 antisemitic crimes committed across the US in the past months.

* Trump Envoy: Jordan has important role to play in regional peace efforts US Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason D. Greenblatt is visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories this week.

* Italy pledges to affirm Jewish ties to Temple mount at UNESCO "The Palestinians must stop the incitement against Israel," Netanyahu told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfanso.

* Dutch election: Wilders defeat celebrated by PM Rutte Dutch people rejected "the wrong kind of populism", Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said, as he celebrated victory in Wednesday's election.

* Europe headed for 'religion wars' despite Wilders' stumble, Turkish minister says Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders' views were shared by all rival parties and were pushing Europe towards "wars of religion", irrespective of his failure to win Dutch elections.

3/15/17

* As Jerusalem Jubilee Approaches, Knesset Seeks to 'Reclaim' Temple Mount As Jerusalem's Jubilee celebration approaches, the Israeli parliament has, for the first time, proposed establishing a government body focused on strengthening the connection between the Jewish State and its holiest site: The Temple Mount.

* Islamic State Expands Into North Africa A new Islamic State affiliate is gaining strength in sub-Saharan Africa as part of efforts by the Syrian-based Islamist terror group to take over large parts of the continent.

* The US and China are in an undeclared race back to the Moon At first glance it's easy to dismiss China's efforts as being little more than what the US and Russia achieved decades ago.

* The Real Hamas: Sorry, Folks! What Hamas says, day and night, in Arabic, tells the real story.

* Israel Navy Official: Russia is here to stay in the Region Israel Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Dror Friedman tells Army Radio that the Russians appear to be setting down roots in the region.

* Turks 'detached from reality' - EU's Donald Tusk Turkey is "completely detached from reality" in calling the Dutch fascists, European Council President Donald Tusk has said.

* Syria conflict: Deadly attack on Damascus court complex At least 31 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack at the main court complex in the centre of the Syrian capital, Damascus, officials say.

* Erdogan says Europe treating Muslims like Jews during WWII Turkish president warns 'spirit of fascism running wild on streets of Europe' as 'Islamophobia is mounting'.

* Massive Terror Weapon Cache Seized in Spain; 10,000-Gun Arsenal Found A massive weapons cache of over 10,000 rifles, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, shells and grenades intended for sale to terror groups has been seized in Spain, Spanish authorities announced Tuesday.

* Expert: Many Christians, Kurds in Iraq 'Openly pro-Trump' as Protest Against Radical Islam A national security expert and professor at Liberty University tells Breitbart News that, during his recent visit to war-ravaged Iraq.

3/14/17

* Russia Extends its Middle East Reach with an eye on Libya Russian President Vladimir Putin is especially keen on exerting his country's influence on conflict-worn Libya.

* Analysis: Palestinian issue puts Jordanian-Israeli peace on ice A banner of Ahmadd Daqamseh, the Jordanian soldier convicted of killing seven Israeli schoolgirls twenty years ago, hangs high above a street in the northern Jordanian city of Irbid.

* Russian elite units land on Egypt-Libya border The landing of Russian elite units armed with attack drones was detected on Tuesday, March 14 at the big Egyptian air base of Sidi Barrani in the Western Desert near the Libyan border.

* Iran sets up underground rocket factories in Lebanon - report Hezbollah overseeing production, with help of advisers from Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Kuwaiti newspaper says.

* Revolutionary Guard Commander: Hezbollah more prepared than ever to attack Israel In an interview to a Kuwaiti newspaper, the Iranian official revealed that Hezbollah has recently inherited new missile factories from Iran and is training intensely to prepare for an attack.

* Netanyahu, Greenblatt meet for five hours on way to move Diplomatic process forward The two reaffirmed commitment to 'sustainable' peace through talks, and improving PA living conditions; settlement construction discussed as formula for building guidelines sought.

* UK: Muslims outnumber Christians in dozens of church schools In related news, volunteer clock-winder has been banned for alleged anti-Muslim remarks.

* How Hamas is winning hearts and minds in Europe At the end of February, in Istanbul, the Palestinians Abroad Conference convened with the purported goal of promoting global support for the Palestinians.

* Syria has become a 'Torture-Champer,' says UN Human Rights Chief The UN boss noted that the conflict, which has raged for six years, began when security officials detained and tortured a group of children.

* US carrier to arrive for joint drills with S. Korea as Pyongyang warns of 'merciless' strikes A US Navy aircraft carrier group is expected to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday to take part in joint annual drills, the US military announced.

3/13/17

* Trump's Credibility Impacts Iran Deal Enforcement, Lawmaker Says If Trump's claim of Obama's wiretapping is false, will he be seen as the boy who cried wolf?

* Far East on edge: Attack drones to Korea, largest Japan warship sets first show of force since World War II In the wake of Pyongyang's firing of four missiles into the Sea of Japan last week, the United States said it would deploy an attack drone to South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported on March 13.

* Intel Minister: Hezbollah's 'Golan Liberation Brigade' Increases Iran Risk "We will not permit Arab and Islamic countries in the region to remain in the grasps of the occupiers," the group's spokesperson said at a press conference in Iran.

* Before US whacks ISIS-Syria, Al Qaeda is resurgent The main thrust of the campaign against the Islamic State in Syria ordered by the Trump administration is still ahead, but ISIS forces did not wait in their Raqqa stronghold for the axe to fall.

* Record Number of Children Killed in Syria Last Year-UN London- A record number of children were killed in Syria last year, more than a third of them in or near a school.

* Ministers push for state-funded Temple Mount foundation In response to UNESCO decision, new body would fight 'distortion of facts' relating to Jewish 'history, tradition and culture'.

* The beauty of the Dead Sea from outer space Photos of the Dead Sea were tweeted by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet earlier this month, showing its breathtaking beauty from the rare vantage point of outer space.

* UK: Islamic books promoting jihad and killing of gays and adulterers sold openly The Sunday Express visited the Madina Book Centre just off the bustling Alum Rock Road, which falls into the Washwood Heath ward.

3/11/17

* Purim: A time to reflect on hidden Jews  Esther and the Jews of both past and present hide their Jewish identity. Why? 

* Netanyahu In Moscow Leverages Putin Purim Greeting To Slam Iran  Today, Netanyahu said, Iran - the continuation of ancient Persia - has similar designs: to wipe out the state of the Jews. 

* How Esther and Mordechai's Tombs Defy Modern Iran's Vow to Destroy Israel Today  The burial site of Purim heroes Mordechai and Esther stands proudly in the heart of Iran, proclaiming the Jews' Biblical victory from within their most prominent modern enemy. 

* Two Mid East leaders make no headway with Putin  Two close US allies, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, traveled to Moscow on Thursday and Friday (March 9-10), to press very different cases relating to Syria before Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

* How North Korea Endangers Israel  While North Korea is focused on South Korea, Japan and the US, its connection to Iran may be a serious threat to Israel. 

* Restoring Christianity's Holy Of Holies In Israel  When the most revered site in Christendom is at the point of life-threatening collapse, who do you call? 

* 'The Time Has Come To Make A Deal,' Trump Tells Abbas  "The United States will work closely with Palestinian and Israeli leadership to make progress toward that goal." 

* Turkey referendum: Dutch are Nazi remnants - Erdogan  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described the Dutch as "Nazi remnants and fascists", as a diplomatic row grows over a cancelled rally. 

* EU summit: Poland cries blackmail over subsidies  Polish PM Beata Szydlo has accused the French president of trying to blackmail her country, in a row over Thursday's re-election of EU leader Donald Tusk. 

* The ISIS Endgame  The Islamic Caliphate announced in 2014 by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of ISIS, is approaching the end of its short and terrible life. 

3/10/17

* The ISIS Endgame The Islamic Caliphate announced in 2014 by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of ISIS, is approaching the end of its short and terrible life. Iraqi forces, supported by Americans, have reclaimed the eastern half of Mosul and are retaking the western one.

* Hezbollah Missiles Aimed at Israel's Nuclear Reactor The Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah currently has advanced missiles capable of hitting Israel's nuclear reactor, according to Hassan Nasrallah.

* South Korea president Park Geun-hye ousted by court South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office.

* Netanyahu in Moscow Leverages Putin Purim Greeting to Slam Iran Today, Netanyahu said, Iran - the continuation of ancient Persia - has similar designs: to wipe out the state of the Jews.

* 'Hypocritical democracy': 2016 US election was full of 'lies & farces,' China says The 2016 US presidential election was full of "lies and farces" and was driven by "power-for-money deals," which in itself was sign of "hypocritical nature of US democracy," a Chinese government agency stated in a report on America's human rights record.

* Who will dominate the Post-Islamic State Landscape in Iraq and Syria? This week, government forces captured the police directorate and the courts complex in Mosul, moving toward the denser warren of the Old City.

* How North Korea Endangers Israel While North Korea is focused on South Korea, Japan and the US, its connection to Iran may be a serious threat to Israel.

* Trump invites Abbas to White House 'soon' to discuss stalled peace process In their first call since inauguration, Trump stresses commitment to talks that lead to 'real peace' between Israel, Palestinians; Abbas speaks to Jordanian king ahead of conversation.

* Israeli Chefs take Hamantaschen to a new Culinary Level The traditional Ashkenazi-Jewish food is getting a major culinary upgrade in Tel Aviv.

* Rejecting Purim spiel, Putin tells Netanyahu to stop dwelling on past After PM tries to sell concerns over Iran based on holiday tale, Russian president says 'we now live in a different world'.

3/9/17

* IS conflict: US sends Marines to support Raqqa assault The US has sent 400 additional troops to Syria to support an allied local force aiming to capture the so-called Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa.

* Hezbollah recruited through Facebook profile Operative assigned to reconnaissance and abduction arrested at zero hour.

* US 'Women's Strike' Platform Calls for 'Decolonization of Palestine' The statement on Palestine is included in a section on "Antiracist and Anti-imperialist Feminism" in the platform for the US affiliate of the International Women's Strike.

* How Esther and Mordechai's Tombs Defy Modern Iran's Vow to Destroy Israel Today The burial site of Purim heroes Mordechai and Esther stands proudly in the heart of Iran, proclaiming the Jews' Biblical victory from within their most prominent modern enemy.

* North Korea Could Soon Launch Attack on Hawaii North Korea could soon have the capacity to launch an attack on Hawaii that would devastate America's Pacific military bases, accelerating the need for the United States to upgrade missile defenses in the area.

* Netanyahu in Moscow Leverages Putin Purim Greeting to Slam Iran Today, Netanyahu said, Iran - the continuation of ancient Persia - has similar designs: to wipe out the state of the Jews.

* Poland fails to stop Donald Tusk EU re-election EU leaders have re-elected Donald Tusk as president of the European Council despite a bid to oust him by his home country, Poland.

* Turkish diplomat 'seeks Swiss asylum' Turkey's deputy ambassador to Switzerland has claimed asylum, according to Swiss media.

* Netanyahu tells Putin that Iran must not replace IS in Syria PM says Iran seeking to build up its military forces and infrastructure in order to establish itself in Syria, including an attempt to build a seaport.

* Palestinians: Fake News and "Alternative Facts" There is no shortage of Palestinian and Arab news websites that publish hoaxes, propaganda, lies and disinformation disguised as real news.

3/8/17

* US armored column deployed at Manbij, Syria to block Russians The Pentagon announced Tuesday, March 6, that a US armored convoy was deployed around the disputed northern Syrian town of Manbij, and in an unusual move, released a video depicting the convoy and its men.

* 3,300 Years Later, Are Israelis Recreating the Sin of the Ten Spies in Judea and Samaria? A new campaign to sell real estate in Judea and Samaria features a meeting with two very special clients, Joshua and Caleb, the Biblical spies, who happen to be checking out the neighborhood for their families and flocks.

* Arab League Warns: US Embassy Move is 'Serious Threat to World Peace' In January, Jibril Rajoub, a senior Palestinian leader and Fatah official, warned that an embassy relocation is tantamount to "a declaration of war against Muslims."

* Islamic State Head Abandons Mosul Fight to Field Commanders It is impossible to confirm the whereabouts of the Islamic State "caliph," who declared himself the ruler of all Muslims from Mosul's Great Mosque after his forces swept through northern Iraq in '14.

* US deploys missile defense in S. Korea despite Russia, China opposition The US has begun to deploy its advanced THAAD anti-missile defense system in South Korea, despite angry opposition from Russia and China.

* US, Russian, Turkish military chiefs meet in Antalya to discuss Syria, Iraq (PHOTOS) Turkey's military chief of staff, General Hulusi Akar, is hosting a meeting with the heads of the US and Russian armed forces in the southern Turkish province of Antalya, according to Ankara and Moscow.

* U.S. Navy Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Four Iranian boats made a high-speed approach at the destroyer USS Mahan on Sunday, obliging the Navy vessel to fire warning shots after they ignored radio requests to break off.

* Mosul battle: Troops retake main government office Iraqi forces say they have retaken the main government offices in Mosul as the offensive continues to oust the so-called Islamic State (IS) group.

* US armored column at Manbij to block Russians The Pentagon announced Tuesday, March 6, that a US armored convoy was deployed around the disputed northern Syrian town of Manbij, and in an unusual move, released a video depicting the convoy and its men.

* Despite promises, Ethiopian immigration still stalled as Israelis pass the buck Eight months after decision to airlift 1,300 from dwindling Jewish community, officials have not processed a single request; reasons cited include lack of air conditioning in Addis Ababa embassy.

* Ancient Roman roadway turns up near Beit Shemesh 150 meters of 2,000-year-old highway to be preserved on site for hikers on Israel National Trail.

* EU leaders embrace multi-speed Europe amid tensions France, Germany, Italy and Spain have backed the idea of a multi-speed EU, as the 28-nation bloc prepares to mark 60 years since its founding treaty.

* Trump to Let Jerusalem Embassy Veto Expire in Time for 50 Years of Reunification President Trump would not renew the waiver that enables the President to postpone implementing the Congressional decision to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem.

* 'ISIS Fighters trying to flee Mosul, Iraqi forces to prevail' Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern half of Mosul in January after 100 days of fighting, and launched an attack on districts lying west of the Tigris river on February 19.

3/7/17

* US deploys missile defense in S. Korea despite Russia, China opposition The US has begun to deploy its advanced THAAD anti-missile defense system in South Korea, despite angry opposition from Russia and China.

* US, Russian, Turkish military chiefs meet in Antalya to discuss Syria, Iraq (PHOTOS) Turkey's military chief of staff, General Hulusi Akar, is hosting a meeting with the heads of the US and Russian armed forces in the southern Turkish province of Antalya, according to Ankara and Moscow.

* U.S. Navy Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Four Iranian boats made a high-speed approach at the destroyer USS Mahan on Sunday, obliging the Navy vessel to fire warning shots after they ignored radio requests to break off.

* Mosul battle: Troops retake main government office Iraqi forces say they have retaken the main government offices in Mosul as the offensive continues to oust the so-called Islamic State (IS) group.

* US armored column at Manbij to block Russians The Pentagon announced Tuesday, March 6, that a US armored convoy was deployed around the disputed northern Syrian town of Manbij, and in an unusual move, released a video depicting the convoy and its men.

* Despite promises, Ethiopian immigration still stalled as Israelis pass the buck Eight months after decision to airlift 1,300 from dwindling Jewish community, officials have not processed a single request; reasons cited include lack of air conditioning in Addis Ababa embassy.

* Ancient Roman roadway turns up near Beit Shemesh 150 meters of 2,000-year-old highway to be preserved on site for hikers on Israel National Trail.

* EU leaders embrace multi-speed Europe amid tensions France, Germany, Italy and Spain have backed the idea of a multi-speed EU, as the 28-nation bloc prepares to mark 60 years since its founding treaty.

* Trump to Let Jerusalem Embassy Veto Expire in Time for 50 Years of Reunification President Trump would not renew the waiver that enables the President to postpone implementing the Congressional decision to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem.

* 'ISIS Fighters trying to flee Mosul, Iraqi forces to prevail' Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern half of Mosul in January after 100 days of fighting, and launched an attack on districts lying west of the Tigris river on February 19.

3/6/17

* Mark Levin: 'Donald Trump Is the Victim' in Alleged Obama Wiretapping Scandal Radio talk show host Mark Levin joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" Sunday to discuss President Donald Trump's allegations of wiretapping of Trump Tower by the Obama administration.

* Washington unsure of whether to scrap nuke deal, UN watchdog says Despite Trump's vow to dismantle Iran pact, IAEA head says too early for US to tell what it will do, lobbies Tillerson on benefits of agreement.

* VIDEO: Why the Boycott Israel Movement is So Dangerous Watch the video of why the Boycott Israel Movement is so Dangerous.

* Trump signs new immigration order President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim nations.

* North Korea: Four ballistic missiles fired into sea North Korea has launched four ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan.

* Putin ramps up Syria pact with Iran in US absence Constantly bombarded by allegations that his campaign associated with Russian intelligence, US President Donald Trump has held back from going through with his original plan for teaming up with Moscow in Syria.

* Mosul IS offensive: Iraqi forces capture second bridge over Tigris Iraqi government forces have captured Mosul's al-Hurriya (Freedom) Bridge over the River Tigris, Iraqi military and Kurdish sources say.

* Hollande: EU will be multi-speed or will 'explode' A multi-speed Europe, where some countries integrate more than others, is necessary to avoid the bloc "exploding", the French president has said ahead of a meeting of four countries to prepare plans.

* EU ministers agree to create joint military command center in NATO footsteps The European Union is to create a special military command center for operating foreign missions, the German defense minister announced amid criticism from some bloc members that the initiative is financially unreasonable and merely copies NATO's steps.

* Germany: Erdogan's Nazi claim 'unacceptable' Chancellery says 'absolutely no reason' for reproach over decision of local authorities to ban pro-Turkey rallies.