Saturday, August 26, 2017

8/26/17

MKs to be allowed on Temple Mount for 1 day  Israeli legislators to be allowed to visit Judaism's holiest for first time in nearly 2 years. 

ISIS launches counteroffensives in Syria & Europe  The Islamic State's summer offensive is in full spate on three fronts - two in Syria and a third in European cities - thus pricking the prevailing view of Western experts on Islamic terror that the caliphate's territorial shrinkage in Syria and Iraq heralds its approaching demise. 

How Serious Are Iranian Nuclear Threats?  The country has said it would be able to start enriching uranium within five days of a dissolution of the landmark nuclear deal. 

North Korea Shipments To Syria Chemical Arms Agency Intercepted  A panel of independent UN experts reported that two shipments were intercepted in the past six months. 

US Government Preparing for 'Black Sky' Doomsday Scenario  An exercise designed to prepare the US for a high-tech end-of-days scenario has just ended in preparation for a threat that is growing as America's enemies focus on these attacks that could cripple America. 

New IAF Drone Is 'Quantum Leap' in Tech Capabilities  Israel has successfully tested a new drone that will be incorporated into the Jewish state's air force. 

Trump restores military ban on transgender people  US President Donald Trump has signed a memo reinstating a ban on transgender people serving in the military, which was lifted under Barack Obama. 

Iranian army chief warns Israel will not survive next 25 years  General Abdolrahim Mousavi says Iran will determine outcome of any future war against it, regardless of who attacks. 

Israel‚'s red lines in Syria long crossed by Iran  Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu set out for President Vladimir Putin Israel's red lines against Iran establishing a permanent, expanded military presence in Syria. 

PA says 24 years of peace talks have achieved nothing  Ramallah calls on the international community to unilaterally establish a state of Palestine.