Middle East
Iran Says It Does Not Want Regional Escalation but Must ‘Punish’ Israel
Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further instability, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, following the killing of Hamas...
Israeli FM’s Tweet Raises Storm in Turkey
JNS.org - A tweet by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Friday accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of destroying his country has garnered nearly 40 million views and has drawn a sharp reaction from...
US Says Moves in Middle East Are Defensive, Goal Is Deterrence
The United States is deploying additional military might in the Middle East as a defensive measure with a goal of de-escalating tensions in the region, a White House official said on Sunday. Regional tensions have increased...
CENTCOM Chief in Mideast to Mobilize Against Iranian Attack
JNS.org - Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in the Middle East on Saturday amid sky-high tensions as Israel prepares for an imminent attack by Iran and its terrorist proxies. The trip...
Jordan’s Safadi Urges De-Escalation of Regional Tensions in Rare Iran Visit
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi concluded a rare visit to Iran on Sunday with a...
Israel Summons Turkish Envoy Over Half-Mast Salute for Hamas Leader
Israel's foreign ministry summoned the deputy Turkish ambassador for a reprimand on Friday after Turkey's...
Slain Hamas Leader Haniyeh Buried in Qatar Amid Vows of Revenge Against Israel
Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in...
Erdogan Declares Aug. 2 Day of National Mourning Over Killing of Hamas Chief as Turkey Continues Anti-Israel Stance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday declared Friday, Aug 2, a day of national...
Iran, Its Proxies Will Meet to Discuss Retaliation Against Israel
Top Iranian officials will meet the representatives of Iran's regional allies from Lebanon, Iraq, and...
Iran Says It Does Not Want Regional Escalation but Must ‘Punish’ Israel
Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further instability, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, following the killing of Hamas leader...
Israeli FM’s Tweet Raises Storm in Turkey
JNS.org - A tweet by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Friday accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of destroying his country has garnered nearly...
US Says Moves in Middle East Are Defensive, Goal Is Deterrence
The United States is deploying additional military might in the Middle East as a defensive measure with a goal of de-escalating tensions in the region,...
CENTCOM Chief in Mideast to Mobilize Against Iranian Attack
JNS.org - Gen. Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in the Middle East on Saturday amid sky-high tensions as Israel prepares for...
Jordan’s Safadi Urges De-Escalation of Regional Tensions in Rare Iran Visit
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi concluded a rare visit to Iran on Sunday with a plea for an end to the escalation of violence and...
Israel Summons Turkish Envoy Over Half-Mast Salute for Hamas Leader
Israel's foreign ministry summoned the deputy Turkish ambassador for a reprimand on Friday after Turkey's embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half mast...
Slain Hamas Leader Haniyeh Buried in Qatar Amid Vows of Revenge Against Israel
Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in the Iranian capital Tehran, and his possible successor told mourners...
Erdogan Declares Aug. 2 Day of National Mourning Over Killing of Hamas Chief as Turkey Continues Anti-Israel Stance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday declared Friday, Aug 2, a day of national mourning over the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. "In order...
Iran, Its Proxies Will Meet to Discuss Retaliation Against Israel
Top Iranian officials will meet the representatives of Iran's regional allies from Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen on Thursday to discuss potential retaliation against Israel after the killing...
‘A Symbolic Achievement’: Haniyeh’s Death a Blow to Hamas, But Will Not Change Terror Group Significantly, Analysts Say
The assassination of exiled Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has sent shock waves through the Palestinian terrorist organization and the broader Middle East but, on its...
Israeli Foreign Minister Calls on NATO to Expel Turkey After Erdogan Threatens to Invade Israel
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday urged NATO to expel Turkey after its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made an explicit threat to invade Israel. "In...
‘Terrorist Zionist Regime’: Iran Condemns ‘Reception and Protection’ of Israeli Delegation at Paris Olympics
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned Israel's participation in the 2024 Olympic Games and demanded that Israeli athletes be banned from this year's Olympics in...
Israel Aerospace Industries Signs $1 Billion Deal With Morocco as Abraham Accords Remain Resilient Amid Gaza War
Morocco has struck a $1 billion deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to acquire an intelligence spy satellite from the Israeli defense company, Moroccan and...
Iran’s New ‘Reformist’ President Pens Letter to Hezbollah Leader, Vows to Continue Support
Masoud Pezeshkian — widely seen in the West as a "reformist" candidate — has responded to a congratulatory call from Hezbollah's leader Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah...
