2/27/18

* Iran Files UN Grievance Against Israel Over Netanyahu's 'Threats' Iran has filed a grievance against Israel with the U.N. Security Council over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the Munich Security Conference last week, saying it constitutes a direct threat to the Islamic republic.

* Saudi military leaders fired amid stalemated war in Yemen DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia replaced its military chief of staff and other defense officials early on Tuesday morning in a shake-up apparently aimed at overhauling its Defense Ministry during the stalemated and ruinous war in Yemen

* Kenya: Muslims murder three Christians, scream "these infidels should be wiped out" Suspected members of Islamic jihad group Al Shabaab shot three Christians to death in northeastern Kenya after bursting into their sleeping quarters at a primary school.

* Russia vetoes anti-Iran UN Security Council resolution On Monday, the resolution gained 11 favorable votes at the 15-member Security Council but was halted by Russia's veto.

* Concern in Israel that masses of E. Ghouta refugees will stream to its Golan border A Russian promise on Monday, Feb. 26 to set an evacuation route for civilians to leave besieged Eastern Ghouta has sparked deep forebodings in Israel.

* Netanyahu: 'Only a Matter of Time' Before Others Move Embassy to Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that it is "only a matter of time" before other countries follow US President Donald Trump's lead in moving their respective embassies to the Israeli capital of Jerusalem.

* PA Mufti warns of "disasters of wars, anarchy, and instability" in region, US embassy move to Jerusalem is "blatant attack on Arabs and Muslims" After the announcement by the US State Department last week that the US embassy will be moved to Jerusalem on May 14, 2018.

* American consulate in Jerusalem prepares for transition Soon the consulate will officially become the embassy - and the preparations are already underway.

* IDF Helped Foil Islamic State Terror Attack on Australian Flight The IDF's elite intelligence unit, 8200 announced on Wednesday that it helped Australia stymie a plot by the Islamic State to bomb an airliner.

* Israel, US join hands to protect Jewish heritage in Europe Watch: Diaspora Affairs Ministry, US Heritage Commission work together to preserve sites, artifacts damaged during Nazi and communist rule.

2/26/18

* Russia to Israel: We will defend you if Iran attacks, but also defend Iran's presence in Syria "If Iran attacks Israel, Russia will stand alongside the US to defend Israel," said Russian ambassador to Israel Alexander Shein at the Munich security conference last week - in a mixed message from Moscow.

* Stealth War Begins in Syria: Russia Deploys SU-57 vs America's F-22 It has now been confirmed that social media reports about two fifth-generation Sukhoi-57 stealth fighters landing Monday, Feb. 19 at Russia's Syrian air base are correct.

* Iran Talks 2.0: Trump Battles Europe on the Nuclear Deal Last month, Trump gave Paris, London and Berlin a mid-May deadline to come up with a new sanctions framework around the nuclear accord.

* Deadly Threat From Iran Former IRGC commander threatens to nuke Israel - and why he's for real.

* Arab-Israelis Indicted for Planning ISIS Attack on Temple Mount On Monday, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), filed indictments against three Israeli Arabs for planning an Islamic State (ISIS) terror attack on the Temple Mount.

* Russian lawmaker: Su-57 in Syria as "deterrent" for neighbors' overflights US air combat general: The Russian Su-57 stealth jets in Syria raise "the level of complexity for USAF crews to deal with."

* Netanyahu To Invite Trump for Embassy Inauguration in Jerusalem: Report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to invite US President Donald Trump to Israel for the inauguration of the new US embassy in Jerusalem this coming May, according to Israel's Hadashot News.

* Ophel Excavation Director Discusses Biblical Discoveries, Temple Mount "The Ophel was built by King Solomon in the 10th century, and it was the biblical equivalent of an acropolis in Jerusalem where royalty ruled from."

* General closure on Judea and Samaria on Purim Israel to impose general closure on Judea and Samaria during Purim holiday, Crossings to Gaza will be closed as well.

* Palestinians: Israel is One Big Settlement Let us be clear about this: When Palestinians -- and some of their supporters in the international community, including Europe -- say that they want an end to the "occupation," they mean they want to see an end to Israel's existence, full stop.

2/24/18

* Israeli Leaders Embrace U.S. Decision To Open Embassy In Jerusalem In May Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the American decision is "a great day for the people of Israel."

* Erdogan vows to recapture all lands once held by the Ottoman Empire — and more “We say at every opportunity we have that Syria, Iraq and other places in the geography [map] in our hearts are no different from our own homeland.

* U.S. Warns Brussels Not to Threaten NATO with EU Army Brussels must be careful not to weaken or undermine the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as it builds a supranational European Union (EU) Army, American military leaders have told their EU allies.

* Nikki Haley Says Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Nearly Ready Nikki Haley addressed a number of issues Thursday night, among them the likelihood that the US would push for a Palestinian state.

* Palestinians Angry At Decision To Move Us Embassy To Jerusalem In May Clashes erupted in Gaza and the West Bank earlier on Friday in a weekly protest against US President Donald Trump's stance on Jerusalem.

* Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion' The UK's approach to the next stage of Brexit negotiations seems to be based on "pure illusion", Donald Tusk says.

* Iranian official: If Israel attacks, 'we will level Tel Aviv' Senior official threatens to destroy Tel Aviv if Israel takes military action against Tehran, following Netanyahu's words in Munich.

* 'International community must hold Mideast peace conference' PA chief tells UN Security Council that international conference focusing on Mideast talks must be organized by mid-2018.

* Us Ambassador Warns Settlement Evacuation Could Spark Civil War Portions of the Israeli right-wing public have long feared that a large scale settlement evacuation could lead to a civil war.

* Sanhedrin Mints Silver Half Shekel With Images of Trump and Cyrus In gratitude to US President Donald Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Jerusalem, the nascent Sanhedrin and the Mikdash (Temple) Educational Center are minting a replica of the silver half-shekel Biblically mandated to be donated by every Jewish male to the Temple.

2/23/18

* U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to open in May State Department confirms opening of embassy in Jerusalem will coincide with Israel's 70th Independence Day.

* Russia's topline Su-57 deployed to Syria to challenge US, Israeli air might Two fifth-generation Sukhoi-57 stealth fighters landed Monday, Feb. 19 at Russia's Syrian air base, along with 4 Su-35 fighters, 4 Su-25 strike aircraft and an A-50U radar command-and-control platform.

* The Internet as the Final Battleground and Replay of Eden A 37-page document, the culmination of an almost year-long Mueller investigation and presented to Congress last week.

* IDF Prevented ISIS Attack on Arab Airliner The IDF on Wednesday decided to provide a quick glimpse into the clandestine activity of Unit 8200, the Israeli military's equivalent to America's NSA.

* US Congressmen Detained and Searched After Temple Mount Visit Two US Congressman ascended the Temple Mount on Thursday to "experience the site in the same manner as the Jews do," and most definitely, they succeeded.

* Erdogan vows to recapture all lands once held by the Ottoman Empire - and more "We say at every opportunity we have that Syria, Iraq and other places in the geography [map] in our hearts are no different from our own homeland."

* Moscow brokers provisional Turkish-Syrian truce in Afrin An armed clash between the Turkish and Syrian armies over the disputed Afrin enclave was narrowly averted this week by Russian intervention.

* PM confidant's plea bargain shakes the ground under Netanyahu's feet The corruption probes and "revelations" swirling around the prime minister are becoming a political threat - even without indictments.

* Clay Seal of Isaiah Found But Mystery Remains A prominent Israeli archaeologist announced this week her discovery of a clay seal bearing the Hebrew name of Isaiah which may very well have belonged to the Biblical prophet.

* Hamas: Turkey's Longtime Love Erdogan's ideological love affair with Hamas is obligatory for all Islamists in this part of the world, and they do not tend to forget it.

2/22/18

* US Congressmen Detained and Searched After Temple Mount Visit Two US Congressman ascended the Temple Mount on Thursday to "experience the site in the same manner as the Jews do," and most definitely, they succeeded.

* Erdogan vows to recapture all lands once held by the Ottoman Empire - and more "We say at every opportunity we have that Syria, Iraq and other places in the geography [map] in our hearts are no different from our own homeland."

* Moscow brokers provisional Turkish-Syrian truce in Afrin An armed clash between the Turkish and Syrian armies over the disputed Afrin enclave was narrowly averted this week by Russian intervention.

* PM confidant's plea bargain shakes the ground under Netanyahu's feet The corruption probes and "revelations" swirling around the prime minister are becoming a political threat - even without indictments.

* Clay Seal of Isaiah Found But Mystery Remains A prominent Israeli archaeologist announced this week her discovery of a clay seal bearing the Hebrew name of Isaiah which may very well have belonged to the Biblical prophet.

* Hamas: Turkey's Longtime Love Erdogan's ideological love affair with Hamas is obligatory for all Islamists in this part of the world, and they do not tend to forget it.

2/21/18

* Half-shekel coin bears profile of Trump Temple organizations issue half-shekel coin showing Trump alongside Cyrus, King of Persia. 'Cyrus - Balfour - Trump - Declaration 2018.'

* Israeli artists versus the European Parliament Israeli cartoon exhibition highlighting Iranian human rights violations opens in Brussels near EP- which refused to present it.

* US Ambassador Nikki Haley Presents a Blessing and a Curse to Palestinian Leadership US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Nikki Haley told Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday that his leadership must choose between a path of absolutist demands, hateful rhetoric, and incitement to violence and another path of negotiation and compromise.

* Billy Graham: Influential US evangelist dies at 99 US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99.

* Russian Official Warns Iran Not to Use 'De-Escalation Zones' for Military Expansion Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on Monday told reporters that the "de-escalation zones" his country set up in Syria in collaboration with Iran and Turkey should not be turned into "zones of other countries" influence," TASS reported.

* U.S. "Finalizing' Peace Plan Despite Abbas Vow for International Efforts "You don't have to praise it. You don't even have to accept it. But know this: That decision will not change," US Envoy to the UN Nikki Haley said.

* Russia admits dozens of Russian casualties in Syria battle Russia's foreign ministry has confirmed that "several dozen" Russian citizens - not regular soldiers - were killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria.

* Syria war: Pro-government forces enter Kurdish-held Afrin Syrian pro-government forces have entered the Kurdish enclave of Afrin, provoking an immediate response from Turkish forces besieging the area.

* Hamas leaders in disarray, split over mixed signals from Tehran It turns out that Al Qods chief Qassem Soleimani quietly directed Hamas leaders to hold their fire against Israel.

* 'We are the Canaanites' PA chief claims Palestinians are direct descendants of Canaanites, says Palestine made contributions to humanity before Balfour Declaration.

* 'International community must hold Mideast peace conference' PA chief tells UN Security Council that international conference focusing on Mideast talks must be organized by mid-2018.

* Iranian official: If Israel attacks, 'we will level Tel Aviv' Senior official threatens to destroy Tel Aviv if Israel takes military action against Tehran, following Netanyahu's words in Munich.

* U.S. Warns Brussels Not to Threaten NATO With EU Army Brussels must be careful not to weaken or undermine the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as it builds a supranational European Union (EU) Army, American military leaders have told their EU allies.

* Report: US Ambassador Warns Settlement Evacuation Could Spark Civil War Portions of the Israeli right-wing public have long feared that a large scale settlement evacuation could lead to a civil war.

2/20/18

* Russian Official Warns Iran Not to Use 'De-Escalation Zones' for Military Expansion Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on Monday told reporters that the "de-escalation zones" his country set up in Syria in collaboration with Iran and Turkey should not be turned into "zones of other countries" influence," TASS reported.

* U.S. "Finalizing' Peace Plan Despite Abbas Vow for International Efforts "You don't have to praise it. You don't even have to accept it. But know this: That decision will not change," US Envoy to the UN Nikki Haley said.

* Russia admits dozens of Russian casualties in Syria battle Russia's foreign ministry has confirmed that "several dozen" Russian citizens - not regular soldiers - were killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria.

* Syria war: Pro-government forces enter Kurdish-held Afrin Syrian pro-government forces have entered the Kurdish enclave of Afrin, provoking an immediate response from Turkish forces besieging the area.

* Hamas leaders in disarray, split over mixed signals from Tehran It turns out that Al Qods chief Qassem Soleimani quietly directed Hamas leaders to hold their fire against Israel.

* 'We are the Canaanites' PA chief claims Palestinians are direct descendants of Canaanites, says Palestine made contributions to humanity before Balfour Declaration.

* 'International community must hold Mideast peace conference' PA chief tells UN Security Council that international conference focusing on Mideast talks must be organized by mid-2018.

* Iranian official: If Israel attacks, 'we will level Tel Aviv' Senior official threatens to destroy Tel Aviv if Israel takes military action against Tehran, following Netanyahu's words in Munich.

* U.S. Warns Brussels Not to Threaten NATO With EU Army Brussels must be careful not to weaken or undermine the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as it builds a supranational European Union (EU) Army, American military leaders have told their EU allies.

* Report: US Ambassador Warns Settlement Evacuation Could Spark Civil War Portions of the Israeli right-wing public have long feared that a large scale settlement evacuation could lead to a civil war.

2/19/18

* "Terrorsploitation"? How leftist critics consistently slam the films that portray our enemies truthfully.

* 'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East' 'Time to show Abbas time isn't on PA's side', says Public Security Minister, says US must prevent Iran from taking over after ISIS defeat.

* Saudi Arabia to pursue nuclear program Saudi Arabia plans to build 16 nuclear power plants over the course of 25 years.

* Muslim cleric says Allah has gathered the Jews in Israel to make it easier to "annihilate" them Imagine the international uproar of a cleric of any other faith spoke from the pulpit about annihilating Muslims or any other group.

* Netanyahu: Israel will strike Iran directly if need be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Munich security conference on Sunday: "We will act if necessary not just against Iran's proxies but against Iran itself, if needed."

* Soleimani to Gaza terrorists: Missiles against Israel are not enough The IDF is launching a probe to find out whether the Combat Engineering Corps unit was observing standing safety protocols on Saturday, Feb. 17, when a bomb hidden at the Gaza border fence exploded and injured four servicemen.

* Israel's Arrow 3 Interceptor 'Carries Out Its Mission' After 2 Failures Israel's Defense Ministry, in collaboration with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), at 2:30 AM Monday carried out a successful flight test of the Arrow 3 system, designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere.

* Israel announces 'historic' gas contract with Egypt PM Netanyahu announces contract for sales of billions of dollars' worth of Israeli natural gas to Egypt.

* U.N. Chief Warns of Nightmare Scenario if Israel, Hezbollah Clash "I am deeply worried about hard-to-foresee escalations in the whole region."

* Afrin: Syria 'sending fighters to help Kurds against Turkey' Syrian pro-government forces will help Syrian Kurds fighting against a Turkish offensive in north-west Syria, Syria's state news agency reports.

2/17/18

* Israeli Minister Signs Petition to Raise Israeli Flag on Temple Mount Israeli Minister of Culture, Miri Regev (Likud) became the latest dignitary to sign a petition to raise the Israeli flag over the Temple Mount, the Jewish people’s holiest site.

* Escalation On The Northern Front: Israel Must Prepare For War Unless a big change occurs in the near future, it is almost inevitable that a military campaign will take place on Israel's northern border.

* Analysis: The Syrian War is now threatening world peace The U.S. strategy now is to undo the land corridor leading from the Iranian border to the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean Sea.

* Head of Iran’s al Quds Force threatens to “wipe out” Israel Although Soleimani presents his threat as if it is a call to avenge the death of Hizballah chief Imad Mughniyeh, Hizballah has stated that it “sees no legitimacy for the existence of Israel” at all. 

* Sanhedrin and Temple Movement Issue Silver Half Shekel With Images of Trump and Cyrus In gratitude to US President Donald Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Jerusalem, the nascent Sanhedrin and the Mikdash (Temple) Educational Center are minting a replica of the silver half-shekel Biblically mandated to be donated by every Jewish male to the Temple.

* U.S. Overtures to Hezbollah Suggest Internal Trump Admin Battle A top Trump administration official this week said the United States see a role for the Iranian-backed terror organization Hezbollah in political discussions about the future of Lebanon, a decision that is raising concerns about internal divisions inside the Trump administration, according to recent statements and sources close to the administration who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon.

* Caroline Glick: It’s All Politics: Why Netanyahu Is Likely to Beat the Rap and Keep Leading Israel Foreign observers may have a hard time squaring Benjamin Netanyahu’s international stature as a statesman with his suddenly vulnerable position at home.

* Netanyahu to UN chief: Golan Heights will remain Israel's forever Attending the Munich Security Conference, PM Netanyahu meets with UN chief and stresses to him the importance Israel sees in protecting its northern border, reiterates the Golan Heights will forever remain in Israel's hands.

* Iraqi militia vows to back Hezbollah in war with Israel Head of Iran-sponsored Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba says his organization will stand in a 'single front' with terror group against Jewish state.

* Netanyahu: I’ve Been Talking To Americans About Annexing Settlements Netanyahu's comments came the day after the coalition took a bill off the ministers' agenda that would effectively annex West Bank settlements. 

2/16/18

* Syrian air defenses spread out to target US as well as Israeli overflights Both US and Syria (plus pro-Iranian allies) are massing strength in the south and east for military clashes in the continuing confrontation.

* Syrian Chemical Weapons May Spill Into Israel: Foreign Ministry A classified cable sent to Israeli ambassadors by Israel's Foreign Ministry warned that Syrian dictator Bashar Assad may again utilize chemical weapons in an ongoing civil war, and such chemicals may spill over into Israel, according to Israel's Channel 10 news.

* Netanyahu Insists Israel Will Continue Bombing Syria As Needed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday rejected the idea of internationally-imposed restrictions on Israeli military action in Syria after a serious clash with Iranian and Syrian forces earlier in the week.

* Netanyahu to UN chief: Israel won't allow Iran to establish foothold in Syria 'They won't build their bases in Syria -- we'll act against that,' premier tells Guterres at Munich Security Conference.

* Iran accuses West of using lizards for nuclear spying Adviser to Khamenei says aid collectors for Palestinians sought to deploy reptiles whose skin 'attracted atomic waves'.

* Netanyahu to UN chief: Golan Heights will remain Israel's forever Attending the Munich Security Conference, PM Netanyahu meets with UN chief and stresses to him the importance Israel sees in protecting its northern border, reiterates the Golan Heights will forever remain in Israel's hands.

* Analysis: The Syrian War is now threatening world peace The U.S. strategy now is to undo the land corridor leading from the Iranian border to the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean Sea.

* IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure' Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile.

* Ethiopia declares national state of emergency A national state of emergency has been declared in Ethiopia just one day after the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

* Islamic Anti-Semitism in France: Toward Ethnic Cleansing Graffiti on Jewish-owned homes warn the owners to "flee immediately" if they want to live.

2/15/18

* Sanhedrin and Temple Movement Issue Silver Half Shekel With Images of Trump and Cyrus In gratitude to US President Donald Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Jerusalem, the nascent Sanhedrin and the Mikdash (Temple) Educational Center are minting a replica of the silver half-shekel Biblically mandated to be donated by every Jewish male to the Temple.

* Erdogan: "What kind of NATO membership is this? What kind of NATO alliance is this?" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who always likes to tell us what he really thinks, is at it again.

* Syria: Israeli drone over Quneitra forced to retreat by anti-aircraft fire State media outlets claims UAV entered southern Syrian airspace as sides continued to trade threats after weekend clash.

* Hezbollah 'threatens Lebanon, region, and must withdraw from Syria' - Tillerson As senior Hezbollah figure warns Israel that its 'greatest disaster' looms, secretary hardens line on terror group, which he had described Wednesday as 'part of political process'.

* Israeli Minister Signs Petition to Raise Israeli Flag on Temple Mount Israeli Minister of Culture, Miri Regev (Likud) became the latest dignitary to sign a petition to raise the Israeli flag over the Temple Mount, the Jewish people's holiest site.

* Oman foreign minister makes rare visit by Arab official to Temple Mount Israeli officials unaware of Jerusalem trip in which Yusuf bin Alawi, on 3-day visit to the Palestinian Authority, prayed in Dome of the Rock mosque.

* Russian official: If Iran attacks Israel, we'll stand with you Moscow's deputy ambassador in Tel Aviv says while Israel was right to shoot down intruding drone, he doesn't buy IDF's assertion that Tehran was behind Saturday's launch.

* European Officials: Apologists for Arab-Islamic Repression, Terrorism European officials have been not only mute about the Iranian regime's attacks on its own people.

* ISIS is almost gone but the fighting continues: Who's still in Syria? The battle against Islamic State in Syria may be nearing its end, but the conflict in this war-torn country seems far from over.

* Florida shooting: FBI and teachers warned about Nikolas Cruz The FBI has launched a review about its handling of a warning about the teenager accused of carrying out Wednesday's school shooting in Florida.

2/13/18

* Did the War of Gog and Magog Begin on Saturday? Israel and Iran made direct military contact on Saturday for the first time, signaling a significant escalation in the multinational entanglement in Syria.

* Syria threatens Israel with 'more surprises' Assad regime spokesman warns Israel will 'be greatly surprised' in future strikes on Syria, following military confrontations over weekend.

* No longer shrouded by 'foreign reports,' Israel-Iran fight steps into the open Long-heard warnings of war between Jerusalem and Tehran are poised to become reality - unless someone can stop it.

* Police set to issue indictment recommendations in Netanyahu cases PM will issue live statement after investigators release summary of evidence against him in two probes.

* Up to 200 Russian advisers killed in last week;s clash with US forces in Syria In the first military clash between US and Russian forces in Syria, more than 200 Russian "mercenaries" are reported killed, scores more injured.

* Arrests by Israeli Security Reveal Connection Between Turkey and Hamas The Israel Security Agency (ISA), also known as the Shin Bet, announced on Monday the arrest of a Turkish national and an Arab-Israeli both of whom were suspected of engaging in activities for the Hamas terrorist organization.

* Iraqi militia vows to back Hezbollah in war with Israel Head of Iran-sponsored Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba says his organization will stand in a 'single front' with terror group against Jewish state.

* Palestinians Try to Lynch Israeli Soldiers Who Accidentally Entered PA Town Two Israeli soldiers, a male and female, accidentally drove into the Palestinian town of Jenin in northern Samaria on Monday

* With annexation gaffe, Netanyahu blunders into first real crisis with Trump Not since blaming the mufti for the Holocaust has Netanyahu made such easily refutable claims, and the rare misstep suggests he may be letting legal woes get the best of him.

* U.S. seeks to build military base near Iraq border with Iran: Lebanese daily Washington seeks to build military base in the regions where there are the Popular Mobilization Forces in order to limit their scope of the influence, the newspaper said.

2/12/18

* The next Iranian-Israeli engagement in Syria is due in late April, early May It is then that Tehran will try to move a special Russian-backed Iraqi Shiite force from southern Iraq into Syria and so expand its anti-Israel war front.

* Escalation on the Northern Front: Israel Must Prepare for War Unless a big change occurs in the near future, it is almost inevitable that a military campaign will take place on Israel's northern border.

* Hamas operations exposed in Turkey Shin Bet arrests two terrorists who raised money in Turkey for Hamas, with goal of carrying out attacks against Jews.

* Netanyahu: I've Been Talking to Americans About Annexing Settlements Netanyahu's comments came the day after the coalition took a bill off the ministers' agenda that would effectively annex West Bank settlements.

* Iran's Saegheh drone in Syria - a worry for US as well as Israel Iran's Saegheh is no ordinary UAV; it is the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' prize drone for assault and intelligence gathering.

* Deep State-Fake News Marriage: CIA, NSA, FBI Operatives Join Media In Droves "I am reluctantly turning in my badge and leaving an organization I love," wrote FBI agent Josh Campbell, in a February 2 op-ed for the New York Times."

* Cyber-War Nightmares: How Can Iran, Hezbollah Use Cyber to Fight Israel? Iranian drones and Hezbollah rockets are far from the only surprises Israel may face.

* Trump Begins to Sound a Little Like Obama on Israeli-Palestinian Peace Many Israelis feared it was inevitable.

* Erdogan: Turkish Republic is continuation of Ottomans This is a significant statement since, unless you count the Islamic State, the Ottoman Empire was the last caliphate - the last state to claim the allegiance of all Muslims worldwide.

2/10/18

* Dramatic escalation as Iranian drone, Israeli F-16 shot down in extensive air combat The dramatic events of February 10, 2018 began when an Iranian drone taking off from the T4 base in Syria was shot down in Israeli air space by an Apache AH64 Gunship.

* Syria war: Israeli fighter jet crashes under Syria fire, military says An Israeli F-16 fighter jet has crashed amid Syrian anti-aircraft fire after an offensive against Iranian targets in Syria, the Israeli military says.

* Russian troops were involved in Iranian-Syrian clash with Israel The Syrian anti-air missiles which hit an Israeli F-16 early Saturday, Feb. 10, are part of a system operated with and commanded by the Russians from their Kheimim air base.

* Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea invites South president to Pyongyang North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has invited South Korea's President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang.

* Russia builds four new air bases in Syria, deploys another 6,000 troops Contrary to Moscow’s promises, the Russian military is not pulling out of Syria, but adding four more air bases (one shared with Iran) and 6,000 more troops.

* After downing of Israeli F-16, Iran warns: ‘Era of Israeli strikes over’ Tehran, Syria deny 'lies' that Iranian UAV that sparked northern clashes entered Israeli territory, insist it was gathering intel on IS; IDF issues footage of drone's destruction.

* Rouhani wants ties with Turkey to become ‘strategic’ Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation on Thursday discussing bilateral ties and international issues.

* Erdogan, Pope Form Unholy, Anti-Trump Alliance to Control Jerusalem A meeting on Monday between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pope Francis may have grave implications for Jerusalem as both leaders appear to be building an agenda based upon their joint opposition to US President Donald Trump’s recognition of the city as Israel’s capital.

* Has Iran Set New Rules Of Engagement For Israeli Military Action In Syria? Saturday's escalation marks the first time in more than a decade that an Israeli jet has been lost during combat.

* Israeli illustrator Michel Kichka dishes on ‘fake news’ and feeling high in NYC The internationally syndicated illustrator speaks about leaving his native Belgium and how the First Intifada spurred him to create political cartoons. 

2/9/18

* Polish Holocaust law threatens US and EU ties Poland's president has signed a Holocaust gag law, widening rifts with the country's Western allies.

* Rockets, Missiles and More: Predicting the Third Lebanon War Another violent conflict between Israel and its northern neighbor would result in significant loss of life and damage, according to experts.

* Analysis: Turkey causing major escalation in Syrian war Turkey will be on a collision course with Trump if it makes good on its promise to reach Manjib, home to a US Special Forces contingent.

* US Envoy Slams PA Leader for Denying Jewish Connection to Jerusalem American Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt joined a broadening fray between the US and the Palestinians when he slammed PA President Mahmoud Abbas in a tweet on Wednesday night for his statements ignoring the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

* Russians, Shiites attempting to cross the Euphrates targeted by Massive US bombing US F-15 fighters, Apache helicopters, heavy artillery and special ops forces took part Thursday, Feb. 8 in the early morning attack against pro-Assad.

* Winter Olympics 2018: Pence skips dinner with N Koreans US Vice-President Mike Pence has skipped a dinner at which he was due to share a table with North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong-nam.

* Trump: My greatest moment was recognizing Jerusalem US President Trump tells Israel Hayom journalist that 'recognizing your beautiful capital of Jerusalem was extremely important.'

* Canceling Iran deal may lead to war in Israel's north Retired brigadier general says Hezbollah won't attack Israel without being told to do so by Iran.

2/8/18

* North Korea holds military parade ahead of Winter Olympics North Korea has held a military parade attended by leader Kim Jong-un, a day before the opening of the Winter Olympics in the South.

* 5 Reasons Why Israel is Ready for War With Hezbollah in Lebanon 12 years ago, Hezbollah and Israel were left gutted by a summer war that was costly for both sides.

* Turkish leader declares jihad on Kurds, dispatches soldiers to "decimate" them Erdogan launched what Islamists are openly calling a jihad against the Kurdish YPG faction.

* Analysts: Israel's headed to a war in Syria, and only Russia can stop it With new report, the Crisis Group, a think tank and advocacy organization, tries to get Moscow to accept role of mediator between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran.

* US air, artillery strike Hizballah, Iranian forces in E. Syria The US and Russia took military action in the last 48 hours to show the bit-players in the Syrian war that they are not calling the shots for the next moves.

* Islamic London: "Run, Hide, Tell" To understand the development of Islam in Western countries, I make a habit of visiting Muslim-majority areas such as in Lakemba in Australia, Lodi in California, and Lunel in France.

* Trump Envoy Tells Palestinians to Stop Denying Jewish History As far as Israel is concerned, denial of the Jewish historical and religious connection to this land, and especially to Jerusalem, is the primarily roadblock to peace at present.

* Islamic State threatens to invade Paris in "near future," destroy Eiffel Tower The Islamic State has been issuing a good many threats that have proven to be empty.

2/7/18

* Erdogan, Pope Form Unholy, Anti-Trump Alliance to Control Jerusalem A meeting on Monday between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pope Francis may have grave implications for Jerusalem as both leaders appear to be building an agenda based upon their joint opposition to US President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.

* "I Would Have Killed All The Jews in The World": SJP's Holocaust Hate How tolerating Students for Justice in Palestine ignores the lessons of the Holocaust.

* Lebanon's Higher Defense Council orders army to stop Israeli border wall Council says if Israel continues building its border wall on territory Beirut considers to be Lebanese, it would be seen as an act of aggression against Lebanon.

* France: Turkey and Iran Are Violating International Law in Syria Iran is a key ally of the Syrian government in the seven-year civil war and it says it has no intention of withdrawing unless Syria requested it do so.

* Russia livid over Israeli bill to recognize Ukrainian genocide 'Cynical, speculative claim about millions of victims for political reasons; Regrettable our Knesset friends distorted history.'

* IDF Joins With Jerusalem Authorities to Combat Terrorism In a move aimed at stemming the tide of Palestinian terrorists illegally entering Israeli communities, especially in areas of Jerusalem where there is lack of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presence.

* Jews Learn Torah On Temple Mount in Memory of Terror Victim In a powerful response to a horrific terror attack earlier this week, a group of Jews gathered Tuesday on the Temple Mount, the Jewish people's holiest site, to learn Torah in memory of the victim, Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal.

* Germany coalition talks: Merkel's conservatives and SPD clinch deal Germany is set to emerge from months of political deadlock after Angela Merkel's conservatives (CDU/CSU) finally agreed a coalition deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD).

* Al Qaida Trying to Regroup in Tunisia After Islamic State Setbacks The Islamic State became a major recruiter for disaffected, often unemployed young men especially from Tunisia.

* Paris to host Euromoney Iran Conference Heading a delegation comprised of CBI and Finance Ministry's scholars and experts, Iranian Deputy Finance Minister Mohammad Khazaie will attend this year's event.

2/6/18

* Trial run of 'intimidating' N. Korea military parade captured by satellite (PHOTOS) With the Winter Olympics in South Korea just days away, its neighbor to the north is gearing up for a military parade, the scale of which has been captured by satellites cameras orbiting overhead.

* 'Jerusalem will be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate' Islamic Movement leader slams Palestinian Authority for crying 'crocodile tears,' promises Jerusalem will be capital of Islamic Caliphate.

* Nikki Haley Slams Russia for Failing to Act Against Syria Chemical Attacks Chemicals dropped from the air caused at least nine people to suffer breathing problems in an attack in northwest Syria.

* Major Iraq Operations Wrapping up, U.S. Focuses on Aid for Northeast Syria ISIS has received a significant setback in Iraq and Syria, where it once ran a 'caliphate.'

* Global Plunge: Is the massive stock market reversal finally upon us? I have been saying it for years and I will say it again here - stocks are the worst possible "predictive" signal for the health of the general economy because they are an extreme trailing indicator.

* IDF Plans Biggest Parachuting Exercise in Years to Prepare For War Away From Home The IDF is preparing for the largest parachuting exercise in recent years, due to the tension near the northern border, Ha'aretz reported Sunday.

* Polish president signs controversial Holocaust law, office says Yet Warsaw diplomats in Israel insist legislation, which outlaws blaming Polish nation for Nazi crimes, has not yet been signed.

* At Vatican, Erdogan asks Pope to help lead "concerted and continuous international effort to fight Islamophobia" Pope Francis loves Erdogan: he gave him 50 minutes, not the usual 30 he accords to world leaders.

* Syrian Rebels Shoot Down Russian Warplane [WATCH] Syrian rebels shot down a Russian SU-25 warplane on Saturday, and the pilot was killed after resisting capture by the jihadist rebels.

* 'Operation Olive Branch' for self-defence and regional stability Entering its seventh year, the conflict in Syria continues to be a direct threat to international security and regional stability.

2/5/18

* Protesters clash with police in Rome as Pope meets Erdogan (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Dozens of demonstrators clashed with police near the Vatican during the Turkish president's visit to Rome, as protesters denounced Recep Tayyip Erdogan's presence amid Ankara's anti-Kurdish military campaign in Syria.

* Assad in rare message to Israel: We won't start war or let foreign forces control our borders DEBKAfile Exclusive: Bashar Assad used a European go-between to send this secret message to PM Binyamin Netanyahu.

* Why the Nunes Memo is a Devastating Blow to the Deep State In the midst of the 2016 election, bad actors at the Justice Department tried to turn the FBI into the police arm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

* Report: EU Accuses Israel of 'Touristic Settlement' Around Jerusalem's Old City A European Union report leaked to The Guardian newspaper expressed ire over Israeli tourism in and around Jerusalem's Old City, calling the ongoing development of Jewish infrastructure a form of "touristic settlement."

* Will World War III Begin In Outer Space? The world’s most troublesome hot spots may not be in the South China Sea, Taiwan, Korea, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Israel, Kashmir, Pakistan, Ukraine or Spain’s coming civil war. 

* Europe: Making Islam Great Again In Germany, 47% of Muslims believe Sharia is more important than German law. 

* Report: Russian delegation visit meant to stop Israeli strike Netanyahu reportedly tells Putin during Moscow meeting that Israel plans to attack Iranian weapons factories in Syria and southern Lebanon in light of continued arms shipments to Hezbollah, with Russian delegation sent to Israel to stop it, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. 

* Russia condemns US nuclear bomb plans Moscow has condemned US military proposals to develop new, smaller atomic bombs mainly to deter any Russian use of nuclear weapons.

* Ancient Prophecy: Convergence of Lunar Eclipse With Tu B’Shvat Signals End of Ishmael’s Reign A unique and rare convergence of a blue blood supermoon eclipse with the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat this Wednesday evening is described in several prophecies from Jewish sources as heralding the end of the era of Ishmael’s dominance over the Temple Mount.

* 'The Palestinians can go to hell, they betrayed the Arab world' Saudi blogger slams Palestinian Authority in viral video, calling PA 'ungrateful dogs'.

* Trump taking tougher stance on Russia nuclear threat Nuclear review also outlines North Korea and China as potential atomic adversaries; no plans to increase size of arsenal.

* Russia builds four new air bases in Syria, deploys another 6,000 troops Contrary to Moscow’s promises, the Russian military is not pulling out of Syria, but adding four more air bases (one shared with Iran) and 6,000 more troops.

* The Underground Battle For Mount Zion One segment of his documentary will focus on Mount Zion specifically, located directly west of the Old City outside of the ancient walls. 

* Khamenei’s No. 2 in Lebanon, inspects Hizballah, Israeli border formations DEBKAfile reveals: Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raisi inspected Hizballah and Israel military positions on the Lebanese-Israel border on Jan. 30.

2/3/18

* Will World War III Begin In Outer Space? The world’s most troublesome hot spots may not be in the South China Sea, Taiwan, Korea, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Israel, Kashmir, Pakistan, Ukraine or Spain’s coming civil war. 

* Europe: Making Islam Great Again In Germany, 47% of Muslims believe Sharia is more important than German law. 

* Report: Russian delegation visit meant to stop Israeli strike Netanyahu reportedly tells Putin during Moscow meeting that Israel plans to attack Iranian weapons factories in Syria and southern Lebanon in light of continued arms shipments to Hezbollah, with Russian delegation sent to Israel to stop it, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. 

* Russia condemns US nuclear bomb plans Moscow has condemned US military proposals to develop new, smaller atomic bombs mainly to deter any Russian use of nuclear weapons.

* Ancient Prophecy: Convergence of Lunar Eclipse With Tu B’Shvat Signals End of Ishmael’s Reign A unique and rare convergence of a blue blood supermoon eclipse with the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat this Wednesday evening is described in several prophecies from Jewish sources as heralding the end of the era of Ishmael’s dominance over the Temple Mount.

* 'The Palestinians can go to hell, they betrayed the Arab world' Saudi blogger slams Palestinian Authority in viral video, calling PA 'ungrateful dogs'.

* Trump taking tougher stance on Russia nuclear threat Nuclear review also outlines North Korea and China as potential atomic adversaries; no plans to increase size of arsenal.

* Russia builds four new air bases in Syria, deploys another 6,000 troops Contrary to Moscow’s promises, the Russian military is not pulling out of Syria, but adding four more air bases (one shared with Iran) and 6,000 more troops.

* The Underground Battle For Mount Zion One segment of his documentary will focus on Mount Zion specifically, located directly west of the Old City outside of the ancient walls. 

* Khamenei’s No. 2 in Lebanon, inspects Hizballah, Israeli border formations DEBKAfile reveals: Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raisi inspected Hizballah and Israel military positions on the Lebanese-Israel border on Jan. 30.

2/2/18

* Will World War III Begin In Outer Space? The world's most troublesome hot spots may not be in the South China Sea, Taiwan, Korea, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Israel, Kashmir, Pakistan, Ukraine or Spain's coming civil war.

* Lebanon looks to Hezbollah to resolve internal clashes, as Israel's war threats reach fever pitch Lebanon is a pressure cooker which could blow at any moment, but don't worry about confused US policy.

* EU diplomats oppose Trump on Jerusalem EU diplomats in the Middle East have proposed ways to undermine Donald Trump's decision to establish Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

* Trump Effect: Islamic Republic Ceases Naval Provocations in Arabian Gulf "Baffling" change of Iranian attitude is really not that mysterious.

* Russia builds four new air bases in Syria, deploys another 6,000 troops Contrary to Moscow's promises, the Russian military is not pulling out of Syria, but adding four more air bases (one shared with Iran) and 6,000 more troops.

* Hamas enraged by designation of its top dog as "global terrorist": "dangerous violation of international law" This is not a "dangerous violation of international law."

* The Israeli-Palestinian Battle for Africa Both Israeli and Palestinian leaders alike have been trying to win the hearts of African nations for decades, with varying results.

* Israel's Strategic Situation is the Best it's Ever Been Despite Regional Wars The pragmatic Sunni Arab countries - Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and several of the Gulf States - have understood that the main threat to the region, is not Israel.

* The Underground Battle for Mount Zion Mount Zion, a site of great importance to the Jewish people, is almost entirely owned by the Vatican.

* 'US under no illusions about Iran's malicious intent' Senior US State Department counterterrorism expert says US and Israel are working closely to counter Iranian influence in the region.

* US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have 'repercussions' for international relations, US embassy warns.

* ADL: White Supremacist Propaganda Escalating at 'Staggering' Rate on U.S. College Campuses "White supremacists are targeting college campuses like never before," Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said.

* First Temple-era relics of possible royal estate found in Jerusalem hills Authorities inaugurate 'extraordinarily beautiful' new site at Ein Hanya, where archaeologists reveal plethora of findings.

* Guatemala's leaders join Jews, Christians in Israel embrace Small trip by 2 Florida synagogues to fete country for recognizing Jerusalem turns into 'moment of history' as President Morales, Evangelicals join in.

2/1/18

* Russia builds four new air bases in Syria, deploys another 6,000 troops Contrary to Moscow's promises, the Russian military is not pulling out of Syria, but adding four more air bases (one shared with Iran) and 6,000 more troops.

* Hamas enraged by designation of its top dog as "global terrorist": "dangerous violation of international law" This is not a "dangerous violation of international law."

* The Israeli-Palestinian Battle for Africa Both Israeli and Palestinian leaders alike have been trying to win the hearts of African nations for decades, with varying results.

* Israel's Strategic Situation is the Best it's Ever Been Despite Regional Wars The pragmatic Sunni Arab countries - Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and several of the Gulf States - have understood that the main threat to the region, is not Israel.

* The Underground Battle for Mount Zion Mount Zion, a site of great importance to the Jewish people, is almost entirely owned by the Vatican.

* 'US under no illusions about Iran's malicious intent' Senior US State Department counterterrorism expert says US and Israel are working closely to counter Iranian influence in the region.

* US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have 'repercussions' for international relations, US embassy warns.

* ADL: White Supremacist Propaganda Escalating at 'Staggering' Rate on U.S. College Campuses "White supremacists are targeting college campuses like never before," Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said.

* First Temple-era relics of possible royal estate found in Jerusalem hills Authorities inaugurate 'extraordinarily beautiful' new site at Ein Hanya, where archaeologists reveal plethora of findings.

* Guatemala's leaders join Jews, Christians in Israel embrace Small trip by 2 Florida synagogues to fete country for recognizing Jerusalem turns into 'moment of history' as President Morales, Evangelicals join in.