Middle East
Israeli Cabinet to Meet Tuesday to Approve Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
A senior Israeli official said on Monday that Israel's cabinet would meet on Tuesday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, and a Lebanese official...
Iran’s Khamenei Calls for Death Sentence for Israeli Leaders
The so-called "supreme leader" of Iran, which backs the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists fighting Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, said on Monday that death sentences should be issued for Israeli leaders, not arrest warrants. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was commenting on a decision...
Lebanon Seeks Faster Israeli Pull-Out, Right to Self-Defense in Truce, Official Says
Lebanon is seeking changes to a US ceasefire proposal to ensure a speedier withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon and to give both parties the right to self-defense, a senior Lebanese official said on Thursday. Lebanese officials requested the changes during meetings in Beirut this week...
Iran’s President Calls on Pope Francis to Use Influence to Stop War in Middle East
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments to stop war in the Middle East, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. "Encourage world leaders, especially Christian governments, to prevent the continuation of aggressions made by the criminal Israeli regime," Pezeshkian said, in...
UN Refuses to Blame Hezbollah for Attacking Peacekeepers in Lebanon
The United Nations announced on Tuesday that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded "most likely by...
Israel’s Operations in Lebanon Enabling Steps to Return Displaced Citizens to Their Homes: Think Tanks
Israel's expanded military operations against the Iran-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon have enabled Jerusalem...
Hamas Political Office in Doha Has Not Been Permanently Closed, Qatar Says
The political office of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Doha has not been permanently closed, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday. Earlier this month...
Hamas Political Office Has Not Moved to Turkey From Qatar, Turkish Source Says
A Turkish diplomatic source dismissed on Monday reports that Hamas had moved its political office to Turkey from Qatar, adding that members of the Palestinian terrorist group only visited...
Netanyahu Says Israel’s October Attack Hit a ‘Component’ in Iran’s Nuclear Program
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel's air attack on Iran last month hit...
Israeli Cabinet to Meet Tuesday to Approve Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
A senior Israeli official said on Monday that Israel's cabinet would meet on Tuesday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, and a Lebanese official said...
Iran’s Khamenei Calls for Death Sentence for Israeli Leaders
The so-called "supreme leader" of Iran, which backs the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists fighting Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, said on Monday that death sentences should be...
Lebanon Seeks Faster Israeli Pull-Out, Right to Self-Defense in Truce, Official Says
Lebanon is seeking changes to a US ceasefire proposal to ensure a speedier withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon and to give both parties the right to self-defense, a senior Lebanese official said on...
Iran’s President Calls on Pope Francis to Use Influence to Stop War in Middle East
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments to stop war in the Middle East, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. "Encourage world leaders, especially Christian governments, to prevent the continuation of...
UN Refuses to Blame Hezbollah for Attacking Peacekeepers in Lebanon
The United Nations announced on Tuesday that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded "most likely by non-state actors within Lebanon," noticeably omitting any reference to the...
Israel’s Operations in Lebanon Enabling Steps to Return Displaced Citizens to Their Homes: Think Tanks
Israel's expanded military operations against the Iran-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon have enabled Jerusalem to take steps to return displaced Israeli citizens to their...
Hamas Political Office in Doha Has Not Been Permanently Closed, Qatar Says
The political office of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Doha has not been permanently closed, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday. Earlier this month Reuters quoted a US official saying Washington had asked Qatar to expel...
Hamas Political Office Has Not Moved to Turkey From Qatar, Turkish Source Says
A Turkish diplomatic source dismissed on Monday reports that Hamas had moved its political office to Turkey from Qatar, adding that members of the Palestinian terrorist group only visited the country from time to time. Qatar said last week it had told Hamas and Israel...
Netanyahu Says Israel’s October Attack Hit a ‘Component’ in Iran’s Nuclear Program
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel's air attack on Iran last month hit an element of Tehran's nuclear program while degrading its defense...
Saudi Arabia Ups Anti-Israel Rhetoric Amid Iran Rapprochement, Raising Questions About Abraham Accords Expansion
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler accused the Israeli military of committing "collective genocide" in Gaza while also pressing Israel to respect Iranian sovereignty, amid reports...
‘Weakens Its Image’: Experts Explain Why Hezbollah Stopped Announcing Terrorist Deaths Over Past Two Months
Since the war between Israel and Hezbollah began to escalate this September, the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist organization has stopped announcing its casualties through public relations...
Iranian Capital Builds ‘Defensive Tunnel’ After Israeli Strikes
Iran is building a "defensive tunnel" in the capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday, following strikes by Israel on targets in the...
Netanyahu Approved Pager Attacks Against Hezbollah, Spokesman Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved pager attacks that dealt a deadly blow to the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah in September, Omer Dostri, spokesperson for his office, said on Monday. The Israeli...
Houthi Missile Triggers Sirens in Jerusalem Hills
JNS.org — A ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi militia triggered sirens in the Judean Foothills and the Lachish region on Monday morning, including in...
