3/31/18

* Passover Passover or Pesach from Hebrew is a major, biblically derived Jewish holiday.

* Gaza-Israel border: Clashes 'leave 12 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured' Palestinians in Gaza have marched in their thousands to the Israeli border at the start of a six-week protest.

* Just in case anybody forgot what Hamas’s ‘March of Return’ is really all about Gaza's terrorist rulers make no secret of their agenda. They are out to destroy Israel.

* US to leave Syrian battlefield 'very soon,' Trump declares Amid concerns about Iran extending its reach in war-torn country on Israel's border, president says to 'let other countries take care of it now'.

* European Powers Face Resistance to Iran Sanctions to Save Nuclear Deal At a closed-door meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels on Wednesday, London, Paris and Berlin sought EU support for formal approval of the new sanctions in April, after proposing them in mid-March.

* Jordanian Minister Slams Israel for Allowing Jewish Ritual Near Al Aqsa "Israel must cease all such acts that offend Muslims worldwide and would only feed religious conflict and extremism in the region."

* EU plan to improve army logistics across Europe The European Commission launched on Wednesday (28 March) a plan to improve military mobility between member states, as part of a wider effort to step up its defence capacities.

* Vatican rebukes journalist who quoted Pope as denying hell The Vatican said the article "was the fruit of his reconstruction."

* Caroline Glick: Western Media Are Hamas's Partners in the War Against Israel On Friday, the Palestinian terror group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, is inaugurating what it is calling "The March of Return."

* Time To Get Tough With Turkey The U.S. has lots of leverage – let’s use it.

3/30/18

* Passover Passover or Pesach from Hebrew is a major, biblically derived Jewish holiday.

* Gaza-Israel border: Clashes 'leave 12 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured' Palestinians in Gaza have marched in their thousands to the Israeli border at the start of a six-week protest.

* US to leave Syrian battlefield 'very soon,' Trump declares Amid concerns about Iran extending its reach in war-torn country on Israel's border, president says to 'let other countries take care of it now'.

* European Powers Face Resistance to Iran Sanctions to Save Nuclear Deal At a closed-door meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels on Wednesday, London, Paris and Berlin sought EU support for formal approval of the new sanctions in April, after proposing them in mid-March.

* Jordanian Minister Slams Israel for Allowing Jewish Ritual Near Al Aqsa "Israel must cease all such acts that offend Muslims worldwide and would only feed religious conflict and extremism in the region."

* EU plan to improve army logistics across Europe The European Commission launched on Wednesday (28 March) a plan to improve military mobility between member states, as part of a wider effort to step up its defence capacities.

* Vatican rebukes journalist who quoted Pope as denying hell The Vatican said the article "was the fruit of his reconstruction."

* Caroline Glick: Western Media Are Hamas's Partners in the War Against Israel On Friday, the Palestinian terror group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, is inaugurating what it is calling "The March of Return."

3/29/18

* Report: Israeli Stealth Fighters Fly over Iran Two IAF F-35 Adir fighter jets entered Iranian airspace undetected, according to the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida.

* Russia & Saudi-led OPEC working on deal to corner oil market for decades Moscow and Riyadh, backed by OPEC, are negotiating a deal that would allow them long-term control of oil prices.

* Belgian state secretary: No doubt Jerusalem is Israel's capital Belgian official tells Jewish publication 'no discussion' Jerusalem is capital of Jewish state, Europe wants city to be up for negotiation.

* Waiting to come to Israel, Ethiopians prepare for Pesach Remaining Ethiopians waiting to immigrate to Israel prepare for Passover.

* Top Israeli Rabbi Believes Trump Will Build Third Temple in Jerusalem US President Donald Trump's unabashed support for the Jewish state and his public recognition of Jerusalem as its capital have many Israelis electrified.

* Why doesn't the IDF pre-empt Hamas March of Return? The Hamas directive to Friday's March of Return protesters - to refrain from violence and stay clear of the border - belies the event's label.

* Egypt election: Sisi set to win second term as president Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected for a second four-year term, preliminary results suggest.

* PM forbids MKs from ascending Temple Mount Netanyahu once again bans Knesset Members from Judaism's holiest site as tensions flare with Palestinian Arabs.

* EU discussing new sanctions on Iran France, Britain and Germany trying to persuade EU partners to back new sanctions on Iran to preserve 2015 deal.

* The Secret World of the Palestinian Authority The failure of the donors -- mainly the US and the EU -- to demand accountability and transparency from the Palestinian Authority has deprived Palestinians of a significant part of the funds.

3/28/18

* Record Setting Crowd at Passover Sacrifice Reenactment The seventh annual reenactment of the Pesach (Passover) sacrifice took place on Monday, bringing the Nation of Israel ever closer to the Third Temple than before.

* Palestinians prepare mass demonstrations along Gaza border Israel girds for marches planned by Hamas as the terror organization urges Gazans to protest along the border in the coming weeks leading to the Jewish state's 70th Independence Day.

* Spread of Wahhabism was done at request of West during Cold War - Saudi crown prince The Saudi-funded spread of Wahhabism began as a result of Western countries asking Riyadh to help counter the Soviet Union during the Cold War, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Washington Post.

* 'Christians flee PA oppression' Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera explains how Christians went from 85% of Bethlehem's population before Oslo to under 10% today.

* Palestinian Authority Touts Its Gender Equality For Letting Women Be Terrorists Not wanting to miss out on the gender equality movement that's all the rage in most of the Western world these days, the Palestinian Authority has been talking up the prominent role of women in its society.

* Christians and Jews Celebrate Israel's Upcoming 70th Anniversary at Trump's Mar-a-Lago As many as 500 evangelical Christians and Jews from around the world gathered on Sunday night at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.

* Trump keen to meet Kim after 'successful' China talks US President Donald Trump has said he is keen to meet Kim Jong-un after being told the North Korean leader's trip to China "went very well".

* GOP dumps leader who said only Christians should run for office Virginia Republican Party ousts state party leader called for voters to back Christian over Jewish candidate due to religion.

* PA: Passover rites a 'dangerous precedent' Palestinian Authority says Jewish worship in vicinity of Temple Mount is unacceptable, vows to continue to pay terrorists.

* Palestinian census: 4.7 million in West Bank and Gaza Strip Figures dovetail with Israeli military's assessment implying looming parity between Jewish and Arab populations in Holy Land.

3/27/18

* Thousands to participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall This Monday during the Passover holiday, traditional Priestly Blessing to take place in Western Wall Plaza.

* Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack Military coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.

* Speculation Over Nuclear Deal Sends Iran's Currency to Record Lows The White House has warned for months that US President Donald Trump is serious about withdrawing from the nuclear agreement, a move that would mean the return of crippling US sanctions on Iran.

* Israel opts out of US-EU anti-Russian expulsions, its intelligence finds novichik stocks in 20 countries Israel was not among the 24 Western governments that expelled more than 100 Russian diplomats Monday over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK. It is said to be the largest collective expulsion of Russian intelligence officers in history.

* ISIS: Surging Again in Syria? Two days after the Turkish military and allied jihadist forces took control of the Kurdish city of Afrin in northwestern Syria, Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists launched a major attack on Syrian regime forces in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.

* Spy poisoning: Nato expels Russian diplomats Nato is expelling seven Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack in the UK.

* Europe Tells Palestinians to Stop Antagonizing Trump The Palestinian leadership might not like it, but the unavoidable fact is that the United States, even under President Donald Trump, is an absolutely necessary player in brokering any Middle East peace agreement.

* 'Will UNESCO demand Western Wall be given to the Muslims?' New resolution submitted to UNESCO seeks to consolidate UN resolutions denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

* Expert confirms Jews and Arabs nearing population parity Hebrew University demographer defends military's census figures for Israel and Palestinian territories that sparked backlash from right-wing lawmakers.

* EU-Turkey summit ends with 'no solutions' EU relations with Turkey remain tense following a meeting in Bulgaria where leaders from both sides outlined differences.

3/26/18

* Third Temple Alert: Police Authorize Passover Sacrifice Next to Temple Mount Religious Jewish factions say they are moving ever closer to the realization of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.

* ANALYSIS: How Turkey is working to restore the Ottoman Empire The Turks have conquered Afrin, in Syria, from the Kurds. Erdogan, working to restore the Ottoman empire, is going on to Manbij and Iraq.

* Israelis warned against traveling to Turkey, Egypt and Jordan Counter-Terrorism Bureau issued updated travel warnings ahead of the Passover holiday.

* Spy poisoning: Russian diplomats expelled across US and Europe The United States and its European allies are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats in a co-ordinated response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK.

* Russia says US attack on Damascus imminent, deploys jamming systems to Syria Russia is claiming for the past ten days that the Trump administration is about to attack Syria because of the Assad army's use of chemical poisons in East Ghouta.

* 'Freedom Coins' From First Jewish Revolt Against Rome Discovered in Temple Mount Cave Bronze coins, the last remnants of a four-year Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire, were found near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

* The Most Interesting Aspect of Israel Admitting it Bombed Syria's Nuclear Reactor Israel last week publicly acknowledged that in 2007, it bombed Syria's nascent nuclear reactor before it could go online.

* 'Even UNESCO cannot change our history in Jerusalem' President Rivlin tells French Foreign Minister that Israel mourns victims of Friday terror attack, including heroic policeman.

* As Barkat bows out, at least 10 possible contenders for Jerusalem mayor Field of contenders includes former candidate Moshe Lion, ultra-Orthodox council members, and secular rising star, but a probable run by a Likud minister could shake things up.

* Iran Army Chief Highlights Popular Support for Sacred Defense Goals The Iranian nation's allegiance to the Islamic Revolution's goals and legacy of devotion left by the Sacred Defense would guarantee defeat of the US and termination of the Israeli regime in less than 25 years, Iran's Army chief said.

3/24/18

* Ancient Jewish Sources Indicate Trump Will Pave Way for Third Temple: Prominent Rabbi Rabbi Yosef Berger, the rabbi in charge King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion, revealed to Breaking Israel News a 600-year-old Jewish source stating that the Third Temple will be prepared by descendants of Edom as a “reparation” for destroying the Second Temple.

* Iran said to be building military facilities in Syria near to Russian positions Tehran's gambit is apparently based on assessment that Israel wouldn't dare strike for fear of tangling with Moscow.

* Trump signs new transgender military ban President Trump has signed a memorandum that bans some transgender people from US military service but rolls back the blanket ban he ordered last year.

* Amb. Haley Slams ‘Foolish’ Unhrc After It Passes 5 Anti-Israel Resolutions Haley also warned that the US is still weighing whether it plans to remain on the council, adding that Friday’s resolutions was another blow to the institution’s “credibility.”

* Moscow: “US attack on Damascus is imminent” Russia is claiming for the past ten days that the Trump administration is about to attack Syria because of the Assad army’s use of chemical poisons in East Ghouta.

* Palestinian Claim To Dead Sea Scrolls May Be Next Up At Unesco Ex-agency head to ‘Post’: Mixing religion and politics is dangerous.

* Israel Pushing Iran Out of Africa: Israeli Defense Minister Liberman Israel is pushing Iran out of Africa, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said as he left Tanzania following a four day trip to the continent that also included visits to Rwanda and Zambia.

* Bringing in Bolton, White House appears to stiffen against Palestinians, Iran Trump appoints hardline security adviser, who has opposed two-state solution and advocated striking Iran, just ahead of big moves on Middle East peace and nuclear deal

* Israel’s 2007 Strike On Syrian Reactor Shows No Tolerance For Existential Threats: IDF Chief The message from the strike on the Syrian nuclear reactor is clear: Israel will not tolerate existential threats, said Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot on Wednesday, after the Israeli military confirmed it carried out the 2007 airstrike that destroyed a nuclear reactor being built in eastern Syria.

* Jerusalem on high alert ahead of holidays Two terror attacks in past 7 days, claiming lives of 3 Israelis in total, coupled with expected heightened tensions during the holidays period, lead security forces to raise level of alert in the capital; senior police official: 'There is fear of copycats. Gaza also impacts Jerusalem events.'

3/23/18

* ANALYSIS: Striking Iran Is Israel gearing up for a strike on Iran's nuclear program? What is happening in the underground nuclear facility in Qusayr, Syria?

* Trump chooses hawkish John Bolton as national security adviser President Donald Trump has chosen as his third national security adviser John Bolton, 69, former US ambassador to the UN in the Bush administration.

* Congress Advances Act Halting Aid to Palestinian Authority Over Terror Payments The Taylor Force Act, legislation that seeks to cut financial aid to the Palestinian Authority unless it ends its payments to terrorists and their families, has been included in Congress's massive $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill that is expected to pass in the coming days.

* Israel's 2007 Strike On Syrian Reactor Shows No Tolerance For Existential Threats: IDF Chief The message from the strike on the Syrian nuclear reactor is clear: Israel will not tolerate existential threats, said Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot on Wednesday, after the Israeli military confirmed it carried out the 2007 airstrike that destroyed a nuclear reactor being built in eastern Syria.

* The US liquidates its two main Mid East air bases at Incirlik and Al-Udeid Plans to speed up the transfer of the big US CENTCOM base in Qatar to Saudi Arabia were approved by President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Muhamed bin Salman when they met at the White House on Tuesday, March 20.

* Merkel warns Israel: 'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war' German Chancellor reportedly warned Netanyahu that the Mideast will plunge into war if the US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.

* Most Israelis think moving US embassy will spark violence, but still say do it Nearly 60% say that anticipated unrest shouldn't stymie plan to relocate American mission on 70th anniversary of Israeli independence.

* Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader Hamas leader says Abbas stole PA leadership, notes his term in office ended years ago.

* Turkish Leader Claims Muslim Victory over Europe, Cites Trump's 'Alliance' with Jews As Obstacle A prominent Turkish official has claimed that as a result of demographic trends in Europe, "Europe will be Muslim."

* US May Postpone Peace Propsal Due to Palestinian Rejection The United States may be delaying the presentation of an upcoming peace proposal for Israelis and Palestinian due to strong Palestinian opposition.

* China helps Pakistani missile program by providing advanced tracking system - report China has reportedly provided Pakistan with a highly advanced optical tracking system, which will be a boon to its missile program.

* Jerusalem on high alert ahead of holidays Two terror attacks in past 7 days, claiming lives of 3 Israelis in total, coupled with expected heightened tensions during the holidays period, lead security forces to raise level of alert in the capital.

* Institute: Syria may have underground nuclear facility US-based Institute for Science and International Security determines commercial satellite imagery can't be used to confirm 2015 Der Spiegel report of underground reactor or uranium enrichment facility, but notes 'some imagery observations are consistent with Der Spiegel's reporting.'

* How Facebook and Social Media Promote Terrorism The failure by the social media networks to enforce the prevention of terror-related content on their sites is, in fact, a direct violation of the Antiterrorism Act and the Material Supply Statutes.

3/22/18

* The US liquidates its two main Mid East air bases at Incirlik and Al-Udeid Plans to speed up the transfer of the big US CENTCOM base in Qatar to Saudi Arabia were approved by President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Muhamed bin Salman when they met at the White House on Tuesday, March 20.

* Merkel warns Israel: 'Ending Iran nuclear deal will lead to war' German Chancellor reportedly warned Netanyahu that the Mideast will plunge into war if the US withdraws from Iran nuclear deal.

* Most Israelis think moving US embassy will spark violence, but still say do it Nearly 60% say that anticipated unrest shouldn't stymie plan to relocate American mission on 70th anniversary of Israeli independence.

* Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader Hamas leader says Abbas stole PA leadership, notes his term in office ended years ago.

* Turkish Leader Claims Muslim Victory over Europe, Cites Trump's 'Alliance' with Jews As Obstacle A prominent Turkish official has claimed that as a result of demographic trends in Europe, "Europe will be Muslim."

* US May Postpone Peace Propsal Due to Palestinian Rejection The United States may be delaying the presentation of an upcoming peace proposal for Israelis and Palestinian due to strong Palestinian opposition.

* China helps Pakistani missile program by providing advanced tracking system - report China has reportedly provided Pakistan with a highly advanced optical tracking system, which will be a boon to its missile program.

* Jerusalem on high alert ahead of holidays Two terror attacks in past 7 days, claiming lives of 3 Israelis in total, coupled with expected heightened tensions during the holidays period, lead security forces to raise level of alert in the capital.

* Institute: Syria may have underground nuclear facility US-based Institute for Science and International Security determines commercial satellite imagery can't be used to confirm 2015 Der Spiegel report of underground reactor or uranium enrichment facility, but notes 'some imagery observations are consistent with Der Spiegel's reporting.'

* How Facebook and Social Media Promote Terrorism The failure by the social media networks to enforce the prevention of terror-related content on their sites is, in fact, a direct violation of the Antiterrorism Act and the Material Supply Statutes.

3/21/18

* Russian election: Western demonization of Putin has made him more popular in Russia Western leaders and opinion formers believed sanctions and economic pressure would encourage Russians to turn against Vladimir Putin. They couldn't have been more wrong.

* Israel Confirms it Destroyed Syrian Nuclear Reactor in 2007 Israel has lifted military censorship on the bombing of a North Korean built Syrian nuclear reactor in September 2007.

* Putin's World Cup is like Hitler's 1936 Olympics - Boris Johnson (VIDEO) Boris Johnson agreed that Russia hosting the World Cup is like Hitler hosting the Olympics in 1936.

* Thou Shalt Innovate How Israeli ingenuity repairs the world.

* Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality Jordan, Israel, may finally begin project to save Dead Sea from drying up.

* Trump, Saudi Prince & UAE to set up action group against Iran Ahead of their White House talks on Tuesday, March 20, President Donald Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince agree on a new Supreme Committee to coordinate military and diplomatic efforts for curbing Iranian expansion.

* 'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy' Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

* Iran Main Focus in Meeting Between Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Both Trump and the crown prince want to constrain Iran's rising influence in the Middle East.

* Sanhedrin Calls on Arabs to Take Their Role in Third Temple as Prophesized by Isaiah The nascent Sanhedrin, a Biblically mandated court of 71 elders, released a letter in Hebrew, English and Arabic inviting the Arabs as the sons of Ishmael to take their role in supporting the Third Temple as prophesied by Isaiah.

* The Halabja Genocide 30 Years After Kurdish victims now seek justice through the courts.

* Israelis in South Fear Hamas' Relentless Terror-Tunnel Efforts Israel Defense Forces demolished a Hamas tunnel the terrorist organization had intended to connect to an older, partially destroyed tunnel near Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on Sunday.

* The Growing Iranian Cyber Security Threat The most underestimated weapon in Iran's arsenal.

* Israel begins clearing thousands of landmines from Jordan River baptism site Defense Ministry says there are over 3,000 munitions in Qasr al-Yahud area, including anti-personal, anti-tank mines and booby-traps.

* Europeans, US working behind scenes to salvage Iran deal - report Sides said coming together, but EU's Mogherini says nuclear issue cannot be lumped with other concerns about Iranian activities.

3/20/18

* Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality Jordan, Israel, may finally begin project to save Dead Sea from drying up.

* Trump, Saudi Prince & UAE to set up action group against Iran Ahead of their White House talks on Tuesday, March 20, President Donald Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince agree on a new Supreme Committee to coordinate military and diplomatic efforts for curbing Iranian expansion.

* 'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy' Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

* Iran Main Focus in Meeting Between Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Both Trump and the crown prince want to constrain Iran's rising influence in the Middle East.

* Sanhedrin Calls on Arabs to Take Their Role in Third Temple as Prophesized by Isaiah The nascent Sanhedrin, a Biblically mandated court of 71 elders, released a letter in Hebrew, English and Arabic inviting the Arabs as the sons of Ishmael to take their role in supporting the Third Temple as prophesied by Isaiah.

* The Halabja Genocide 30 Years After Kurdish victims now seek justice through the courts.

* Israelis in South Fear Hamas' Relentless Terror-Tunnel Efforts Israel Defense Forces demolished a Hamas tunnel the terrorist organization had intended to connect to an older, partially destroyed tunnel near Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on Sunday.

* The Growing Iranian Cyber Security Threat The most underestimated weapon in Iran's arsenal.

* Israel begins clearing thousands of landmines from Jordan River baptism site Defense Ministry says there are over 3,000 munitions in Qasr al-Yahud area, including anti-personal, anti-tank mines and booby-traps.

* Europeans, US working behind scenes to salvage Iran deal - report Sides said coming together, but EU's Mogherini says nuclear issue cannot be lumped with other concerns about Iranian activities.

3/19/18

* Russia election: Putin ready for 'constructive' dialogue Vladimir Putin has said he is open to "constructive" dialogue with other states after being re-elected president of Russia with an increased majority.

* The Boy From Petersburg Who Became The Man From Moscow Today Russians go to the polls to elect their president, and, if opinion polls are right, they will re-elect the incumbent Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

* Erdogan's Unrequited Arab Love Apparently for Turkey's extremist Muslims, this is a war between "us good Muslims" and "those infidels."

* Alternative Conference in DC Calls for Israeli Sovereignty YESHA Council Chief Foreign Envoy Oded Revivi on Monday told a forum located only a few blocks away from the AIPAC conference in Washington, DC.

* Kurdish Afrin Falls to Turkey: Turkish Government Official: "Europe Will be Muslim" Turkey Islamized northern Cyprus through a military invasion in 1974.

* Quarter million new Syrian refugees. Turks take Afrin city. Al Ghouta about to fall to Assad The Turkish army and its surrogates took control on Sunday March 18 of the Kurdish Afrin City in northern Syria, as some 200,000 Kurds fled the town of a million inhabitants.

* Egypt and Saudi Arabia Reportedly Pressuring Abbas to Embrace Trump's 'Deal of the Century' Senior sources in Ramallah on Saturday told the newspaper Al-Quds that two Arab countries, whose names were not mentioned explicitly, are exerting heavy pressure on Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and on King Abdullah II of Jordan.

* In Eulogizing Terror Victim, Gov't Minister Shouts: 'God Gave Us This Land' Israeli government officials used the funeral of yet another victim of terror to remind the Jewish state's enemies that it is by Divine decree that Israel has been reborn.

3/17/18

* Israel is 7th largest arms exporter in the world Almost half of Israeli weapons exported over past 5 years to India, with other main buyers being Azerbaijan and Vietnam; in imports, Israel is 17th in the world, which increased its arms purchases by 125% over the past 5 years, buying 60% of its weapons from the US.

* So Long to the Iran Deal Column: Donald Trump's staff shakeup is good for hawks—and terrible for Iran.

* 'Jerusalem is not holy to Muslims, enough with this lie!' ZOA President Klein debunks the myth that Jerusalem is holy to Muslims, calls on listeners to spread the truth.

* The Halabja Genocide 30 Years After Kurdish victims now seek justice through the courts.

* Hamas: The Jerusalem intifada continues Hamas and Islamic Jihad welcome car-ramming attack in Samaria, call for more attacks.

* Ahead of an election he is sure to win, Putin urges high voter turnout Russian president is poised to get another six-year term, but Kremlin is concerned about voter apathy.

* The New Palestinian Jihad to Obliterate Israel The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group is the second-largest terror group in the Gaza Strip after Hamas.

* Four years on – but we will not forget illegally-occupied Crimea Four years ago, on 18 March 2014, Russia took the final step to illegally occupy Crimea, a part of Ukraine's sovereign territory that Russia had recognised as such in several international treaties.

* Mattis charges Iran ‘using money’ to interfere in Iraq elections U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has accused Iran of “mucking around” in Iraq’s parliamentary elections, in which Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is seeking another term in office in May.

* Syria war: 'Civilians killed' as thousands flee Turkish air strikes A number of civilians have been killed by Turkish shelling and air strikes while trying to flee the embattled Syrian city of Afrin, reports say.

3/16/18

* Outrage After University of Baghdad Medical Student's Dress up as Nazis One responder noted that some people admit Hitler was "despicable...unfortunately they love him for killing the Jews."

* Russian nuclear subs quietly reached US coast & left undetected - Navy officer Russian nuclear-powered submarines conducted an exercise near American military bases with the objective of avoiding detection as they came close to the US coast, a submarine squadron commander told a Russian military TV channel.

* Syria war: Thousands flee offensives in Afrin and Ghouta As many as 50,000 people have fled two separate offensives in Syria in recent days, activists say.

* Israel Pounds Gaza After Terrorist Bomb Targets IDF Troops Palestinian terrorists operating out of the Gaza Strip detonated a bomb against Israeli soldiers on Thursday, sparking a furious Israeli response.

* Christian Beliefs Help Drive American Support For Israel To Record Highs: Gallup A Gallup Poll published on Tuesday showed that support for Israel among the American population is at an all-time high, equal to the previous record reached in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War.

* Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel Iranian backed terror milita says it does but expect war with Israel but warns Jewish state not to make 'foolish moves'.

* 3,000 Years of Biblical History Unveiled: The Kishle The walls at the Tower of David Museum's Kishle exhibit can talk. They uncover thousands of years of archaeological evidence pointing to layers of Jewish continuity in Israel's eternal capital of Jerusalem.

* Saudi Crown Prince Vows To Acquire Nuclear Weapons If Iran Does Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that his country would not hesitate to acquire nuclear weapons if Iran gets a hold of one, in an interview with CBS that will air on Sunday.

3/15/18

* Christian Beliefs Help Drive American Support For Israel To Record Highs: Gallup A Gallup Poll published on Tuesday showed that support for Israel among the American population is at an all-time high, equal to the previous record reached in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War.

* Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel Iranian backed terror milita says it does but expect war with Israel but warns Jewish state not to make 'foolish moves'.

* 3,000 Years of Biblical History Unveiled: The Kishle The walls at the Tower of David Museum's Kishle exhibit can talk. They uncover thousands of years of archaeological evidence pointing to layers of Jewish continuity in Israel's eternal capital of Jerusalem.

* Saudi Crown Prince Vows To Acquire Nuclear Weapons If Iran Does Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that his country would not hesitate to acquire nuclear weapons if Iran gets a hold of one, in an interview with CBS that will air on Sunday.

* U.S. Monitoring Possible North Korean Military Base in Syria The United States is monitoring information indicating that North Korea may be running a large underground military base in Syria that could be used for advanced weaponry and nuclear-related work.

* Shadowy Terrorist Group Emerges in Iraq A new group in Iraq called White Flag is coming under close scrutiny by U.S. intelligence agencies amid concerns the terrorist organization could become a regional successor to the Islamic State.

* Tillerson fired over rogue bid to save Iran nuke deal This is all the more reason, beyond the ones I detailed yesterday, why it is good that Tillerson is gone. The Iran nuclear deal is catastrophically bad for the U.S. and the free world in general.

* An Israel-Hezbollah War Could Draw in Iran, U.S. Intelligence Warns "Iran as the main source of destabilization in the region", according to US intelligence official.

* Poll: U.S. Public Sympathy for Israel at Record High The Gallup Poll showed that 74% of the US public views Israel favorably.

* Physicist Stephen Hawking, Who Conquered the Stars, Dies at 76. He died peacefully at his home in the British university city of Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday.

* Israel Holds Emergency Drills, Preparing for War on Six Fronts Last week at the graduation ceremony for new Israeli naval officers, IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Aviv Kochavi said that the Jewish state was preparing for war on no fewer than six fronts.

* Kurdish Christians Facing Forced Conversions in Syria's Afrin Province Armed Syrian militias allied with Turkey have reportedly been demanding that Kurdish Christians in Afrin province convert to Islam or face execution. In a video circulated by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

* The Palestinian Peace Plan Opposing a peace initiative because you do not like its content is one thing.

* Vladimir Loves Hillary The truth behind the media myth.

3/14/18

* U.S. Monitoring Possible North Korean Military Base in Syria The United States is monitoring information indicating that North Korea may be running a large underground military base in Syria that could be used for advanced weaponry and nuclear-related work.

* Shadowy Terrorist Group Emerges in Iraq A new group in Iraq called White Flag is coming under close scrutiny by U.S. intelligence agencies amid concerns the terrorist organization could become a regional successor to the Islamic State.

* Tillerson fired over rogue bid to save Iran nuke deal This is all the more reason, beyond the ones I detailed yesterday, why it is good that Tillerson is gone. The Iran nuclear deal is catastrophically bad for the U.S. and the free world in general.

* An Israel-Hezbollah War Could Draw in Iran, U.S. Intelligence Warns "Iran as the main source of destabilization in the region", according to US intelligence official.

* Poll: U.S. Public Sympathy for Israel at Record High The Gallup Poll showed that 74% of the US public views Israel favorably.

* Physicist Stephen Hawking, Who Conquered the Stars, Dies at 76. He died peacefully at his home in the British university city of Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday.

* Israel Holds Emergency Drills, Preparing for War on Six Fronts Last week at the graduation ceremony for new Israeli naval officers, IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Aviv Kochavi said that the Jewish state was preparing for war on no fewer than six fronts.

* Kurdish Christians Facing Forced Conversions in Syria's Afrin Province Armed Syrian militias allied with Turkey have reportedly been demanding that Kurdish Christians in Afrin province convert to Islam or face execution. In a video circulated by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

* The Palestinian Peace Plan Opposing a peace initiative because you do not like its content is one thing.

* Vladimir Loves Hillary The truth behind the media myth.

3/13/18

* US, Israel in 'dress rehearsal' for joint response against Iran missile attack U.S. and Israeli contingency plans for a joint response to an Iranian missile attack could be activated at any moment, with U.S. forces arriving in Israel from Europe in 72 hours, officers from both countries explained.

* Trump Committed To Show No Flexibility On Demand to Fix Iran Nuclear Deal: Report During a meeting last week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump committed himself to not showing any flexibility on his demand that there be significant fixes to the international nuclear agreement with Iran, Israel's Channel 10 reported.

* ISIS's New Insurgency in Kirkuk and Hawija in Iraq Iraq needs to get a handle on the bubbling insurgency.

* Trump fires Rex Tillerson as secretary of state US President Donald Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via Twitter, naming CIA Director Mike Pompeo as his replacement.

* Hamas calls to resume suicide bombings Hamas daily prints special edition honoring 22 years since wave of suicide bombings in 1996, calls for resumption of bombing attacks.

* Israeli Officials Meet Qatari, Saudi and UAE Counterparts at White House Palestinian Authority officials did not attend the meeting, which focused on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

* Gaza blast targets Palestinian PM Hamdallah's convoy Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has escaped unharmed after an explosion targeted his convoy in Gaza.

* Haram el-Sharif? Jerusalem Councilman enlightens Mike Pence The Temple Mount is the holiest site for Jews, and only third in line for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina.

* Trump to host Saudi Crown Prince U.S. President will host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 20.

* London's Muslim mayor continues war on free speech, warns Facebook and Twitter about "hate speech" Under Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan, London has seen a sharp rise in knife crime, gun crime, burglary, rape and homicide.

3/12/18

* Third Temple Calendar Launches This Saturday, on the 'New Year of Kings' This Saturday will be the first day of the Hebrew month of Nissan, which according to the Bible is the first day of the year.

* U.S., European Powers to Continue Iran Talks This Week Trump administration officials said the talks are at an "advanced" stage.

* Islam's 'Slow Motion Genocide' of Christians The "Muslim world" is built atop the spiritual genocide of non-Muslims.

* Erdogan: NATO members not "strong enough" and "do not have the cheek" to stand up to Turkey Erdogan is likely right about most of the members of NATO.

* In Jerusalem's Old City, futuristic hi-tech illuminates ancient biblical past Tower of David Museum aims to conquer interfaith audiences with artistic 'King David' Night Experience, opening April 1.

* Report: Trump administration ready to present peace plan Plan to solve Arab-Israeli conflict reportedly does not mention Two-State Solution, compared to Waze.

* Israel begins nation-wide emergency preparedness exercises IDF facilities around the country to hold emergency preparedness drills, civilians to practice fleeing to safe spaces during alarms.

* Jordan's king says he's working to revive peace process Abdullah makes comments during visit to Amman by Abbas; former senior Jordanian official says two-state solution dead.

* Supreme Court petition: Temple Mount metal detectors for Jews only? Supreme Court to hear petition against placing magnetometers at entrance to Temple Mount at gate where Jews and tourists enter.

* China's Xi Jinping gets expanded mandate, may rule for life Rubber-stamp legislature votes to eliminate presidential term limits, shattering faint hopes for liberalization and political reform.

3/10/18

* Trump says Kim meeting is 'in the making' despite concerns President Trump has tweeted that a deal with North Korea is "very much in the making", a day after revealing he had agreed to meet its leader Kim Jong-un.

* Erdogan: NATO members not “strong enough” and “do not have the cheek” to stand up to Turkey Erdogan is likely right about most of the members of NATO. 

* Hezbollah Declares Emergency Preparedness Following Reports of Israeli Maneuvers Hezbollah has declared emergency preparedness֞ and put its forces on high alert after obtaining intelligence that Israel is planning a surprise attack with the support of the United States, the London-based Pan-Arab news website Rai Al-Youm reported Thursday.

* Putin: Jews Might Have Been Behind U.S. Election Interference Last week, Putin told Washington to send him hard evidence that his citizens meddled in US elections.

* Iran-linked militias, opposed by U.S., inducted into Iraqi security forces The Iran-linked Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have been formally granted inclusion into Iraq’s security forces, a report said.

* Netanyahu Opens U.N. Exhibit Honoring 3,000 Years Of Jewish History "There is a long history that is being cherished by us and by the friends of the Jewish people and the friends of truth and is being denied by those who seek to erase the history of our people."

* Former Syrian General: Hezbollah Is In Possession Of Chemical Weapons According to General Sha'arq Zuhair al-Skeit, Tehran is building short- to medium-range missiles with chemical warheads in Syria.

* US, IDF troops train to protect Israel from ballistic missiles together US general says Juniper Cobra exercise, which simulates a large-scale missile attack, could look similar to actual deployment of American troops to Israel in time of war

* Turkish paper close to Erdogan calls for OIC “army of Islam” attack against Israel The Turkish daily newspaper Yeni Şafak, which is said to be close to Islamic supremacist despot President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party, published an article titled “A Call for Urgent Action.”

* Jupiter Will Never Stop Surprising Scientists NASA’s Juno mission keeps churning out stunning images of the gas planet’s clouds—and more mysteries about what lurks underneath.

3/9/18

* Trump-Kim talks show US strategy is working - VP Pence North Korea agreeing to discuss denuclearisation "is evidence that President [Donald] Trump's strategy to isolate the Kim regime is working," US Vice-President Mike Pence has said.

* Defense Report of Iranian Missile Threat Fails to Consider God-Factor A high-ranking defense official revealed to the Senate on Tuesday that Iran has fully incorporated a Russian long-range anti-aircraft missile system into its military, seriously upgrading its ability to threaten the US and Israeli military interests in the region.

* Analysis: The coming war There is a feeling of calm before the storm here in Israel.

* Palestinian killed in clash with IDF in Hebron amid Jerusalem embassy protests Violent demonstrations reported across West Bank and along Gaza border fence; two Palestinians said wounded near Ramallah and four in Gaza.

* Turkish paper close to Erdogan calls for OIC "army of Islam" attack against Israel The Turkish daily newspaper Yeni Åžafak, which is said to be close to Islamic supremacist despot President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party, published an article titled "A Call for Urgent Action."

* Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil' Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Turkey is part of "triangle of evil" with Iran and hardline Islamist groups.

* Report: Hezbollah in Lebanon Fears Israeli Attack, Declares State of Emergency "Hezbollah declared its ranks in readiness for the past two days, for fear of Israeli aggression on Lebanon."

* U.S. and IDF Troops, in Major Joint Drill, Simulating Battle on 3 Fronts Juniper Cobra, the largest joint US-Israeli air defense exercise, is underway across the country.

* Survey: Israeli Arab-Jewish Relations Rapidly Deterirating Fewer Jews say they are ready to have Arab neighbors and fewer Arabs are accepting of Israel as a state with Jewish majority.

* On the farm or in outer space, Israeli robot arm can lend a hand With multiple links but just 2 motors, Ben-Gurion University researchers' model is cheap and light.

* Poll: Early Elections Will Only Strengthen Israel's Right-Wing Gov't If various coalition partners make good on their threats to abandon the Netanyahu government in a vote of no-confidence by the opposition, polls show that the right-wing Likud party will only benefit from early elections.

* Silver Half-Shekel Mitzvah Protecting the Souls of the IDF Soldiers After nearly 2,000 years of waiting, it is now possible to purchase a silver half-shekel which can be displayed at home and stored in a vault for use in the Third Temple.

* US: Muslim Calls for Murder Increasing Far from being "isolated" events, calls for jihad against all non-Muslims began in the US several decades ago.

* Ankara considers joint op with Baghdad against Iraqi Kurds - FM Ankara and Baghdad may carry out a joint military operation against Iraqi Kurds after the May election in Iraq, the Turkish foreign minister said.

3/8/18

* Turkish paper close to Erdogan calls for OIC "army of Islam" attack against Israel The Turkish daily newspaper Yeni Åžafak, which is said to be close to Islamic supremacist despot President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party, published an article titled "A Call for Urgent Action."

* Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil' Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Turkey is part of "triangle of evil" with Iran and hardline Islamist groups.

* Report: Hezbollah in Lebanon Fears Israeli Attack, Declares State of Emergency "Hezbollah declared its ranks in readiness for the past two days, for fear of Israeli aggression on Lebanon."

* U.S. and IDF Troops, in Major Joint Drill, Simulating Battle on 3 Fronts Juniper Cobra, the largest joint US-Israeli air defense exercise, is underway across the country.

* Survey: Israeli Arab-Jewish Relations Rapidly Deterirating Fewer Jews say they are ready to have Arab neighbors and fewer Arabs are accepting of Israel as a state with Jewish majority.

* On the farm or in outer space, Israeli robot arm can lend a hand With multiple links but just 2 motors, Ben-Gurion University researchers' model is cheap and light.

* Poll: Early Elections Will Only Strengthen Israel's Right-Wing Gov't If various coalition partners make good on their threats to abandon the Netanyahu government in a vote of no-confidence by the opposition, polls show that the right-wing Likud party will only benefit from early elections.

* Silver Half-Shekel Mitzvah Protecting the Souls of the IDF Soldiers After nearly 2,000 years of waiting, it is now possible to purchase a silver half-shekel which can be displayed at home and stored in a vault for use in the Third Temple.

* US: Muslim Calls for Murder Increasing Far from being "isolated" events, calls for jihad against all non-Muslims began in the US several decades ago.

* Ankara considers joint op with Baghdad against Iraqi Kurds - FM Ankara and Baghdad may carry out a joint military operation against Iraqi Kurds after the May election in Iraq, the Turkish foreign minister said.

3/7/18

* 'Top secret' details of Israeli military systems and tactics briefly leaked online - report An official document revealing two highly classified Israeli military systems, which had never been publicly mentioned before, was reportedly leaked in what the IDF describes as a "serious information security error."

* Tehran, Moscow set to broaden economic co-op TEHRAN- The 14th meeting of Iran-Russian Joint Economic Committee wrapped up on Tuesday with signing a cooperation document by Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Masoud Karbasian and Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Oreshkin in Moscow.

* Pence: This is Iran's last chance US will withdraw from Iran deal unless it is fixed soon, Pence tells AIPAC.

* Syria war: Government takes half of Eastern Ghouta - report Forces loyal to the Syrian government have reportedly taken half of the Eastern Ghouta - the last rebel-held enclave close to the capital Damascus.

* IRGC Commander Says Iran's Missile Production has Increased Three Fold "In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it's not like that anymore."

* Saudi Crown Prince UPS the ANTE by Opening Military to Women Bringing about greater equality for women is an integral part of MBS's drive to transform Saudi Arabia into a more open and modern 21st century society.

* Israeli Shepherdess Uses Modern Sheep breed to Revive Ancient Shofar Sound Turning her flock's horns into shofars is part of God's plan, says Lewinsky, who calls herself a "traditional and God-fearing Jew."

* Settler Leader Talks West Bank Annexation in Washington "I think the time has come to apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria."

* Palestinian leadership to meet amid Abbas health worries Expected selection of new members to PLO's top decision-making body next month further fueling speculation on PA chief's future.

* Right-wing rabbi complains Israel flooded with gay culture Yehoshua Shapira, head of Ramat Gan Yeshiva, urges his followers to 'wage war' for traditional family values.

3/6/18

* U.S. Leaders at AIPAC hint Middle East Peace Plan is near "The United States of America will never compromise the safety and security of the Jewish State of Israel."

* Nuclear Iran, ME peace and US troops in Syria aired in Trump-Netanyahu talks President Donald Trump and the first lady received Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah at the White House Monday, March 5, with exceptional warmth and a full agenda.

* Syria war: 'Chlorine attack' on besieged Eastern Ghouta Medics in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area of Syria say they have been treating people with breathing problems after a suspected chlorine attack.

* North Korea is willing to discuss disarmament, says South North Korea is willing to talk about getting rid of its nuclear weapons but only if its own safety can be guaranteed, South Korea says.

* 'We will stop Iran' Prime Minister says world must confront Iran, stop Tehran's rise in the Middle East.

* PA: Trump is leading us to the slaughter Senior adviser to PA chief Mahmoud Abbas claims President Trump is pushing Palestinian Authority 'into a trap'.

* Islamic Republic of Iran to host festival celebrating Israel's imminent demise Imagine the international outcry if Israel held a festival proclaiming that the Islamic Republic of Iran would cease to exist within 25 years.

* Iran: We can Produce Enriched Uranium in two days if U.S. Pulls out of Nuclear Deal Iran claimed Monday that it could produce higher enriched uranium within a 48-hour period if the United States exits the 2015 nuclear deal, otherwise known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

3/5/18

* Putin Announces Improved Russian Nuclear Arsenal Featuring Satan 2 Missile (Video) During his annual address to Russia's Federal Assembly in Moscow last Thursday, President Vladmir Putin unveiled the Satan 2.

* Egypt conducts first ever air strikes in the Nile Delta against terrorist targets The Egyptian air force has bombed six terrorist targets in Sinai and, for the first time in its modern military history, in the famous Nile Delta.

* IS video 'shows deaths of US soldiers in Niger ambush' The Islamic State (IS) group has published a video purporting to show an ambush in Niger in which four US soldiers were killed last October.

* Iran Warns it can Produce Higher Enriched Uranium in Less Than Two Days "If America pulls out of the deal ... Iran could resume its 20 percent uranium enrichment in less than 48 hours," Behrouz Kamalvandi, a government spokesman, told al-Alam TV.

* China NPC: Government sets trillion yuan military budget China has announced a military budget of 1.11 trillion yuan ($175bn; £126bn) for the coming year.

* 'AIPAC Falsely Claims Israel Supports Two-State Option,' Right Says Trump has said he would support a two-state solution only if agreed to by both sides.

* UN Rights Investigator Decries Iran Clampdown, Torture, Floggings More than 100 flogging sentences were handed down in Iran last year, 50 of which are believed to have been carried out.

* North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korean envoys North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hosted a dinner for senior South Korean delegates - the first time officials from Seoul have met the young leader since he took office in 2011.

* Germany coalition deal: Merkel promises action on jobs and EU Angela Merkel has said it is important that a new government gets to work quickly after the longest period of coalition-building in post-war Germany.

* Trump says he could come to Jerusalem in May for embassy opening Ahead of meeting with Netanyahu, US president says no peace if Palestinians don't negotiate; PM lauds Trump for recognizing capital.