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US designating Russia state terrorism sponsor would end diplomatic relations – Zakharova

US designating Russia state terrorism sponsor would end diplomatic relations – Zakharova

The decision to add a country to the list of terrorism sponsors is made by the secretary of state. Blinken has resisted adding Russia to… Read More ›

Roads along Gaza border to remain closed as IDF fears Islamic Jihad attack

Roads along Gaza border to remain closed as IDF fears Islamic Jihad attack

Gantz warns any threat on Israeli civilians will be met with ‘forceful response’ as tensions run high following arrest of senior Islamic Jihad operative in… Read More ›

Official appointment of president’s first female military aide

Official appointment of president’s first female military aide

Rosen-Greenberg, 40, has served in the IDF for 22 years in a number of important roles. Prior to her current appointment served as Chief Intelligence… Read More ›

Iran building new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan – IAEO

Iran building new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan – IAEO

The IAEO head added that the country is examining sites that could serve as favorable locations for new nuclear power plants.   Iran is building… Read More ›

Mysterious lights, possibly SpaceX Starlink, spotted in Israel’s North

Mysterious lights, possibly SpaceX Starlink, spotted in Israel’s North

Footage has been shared over social media of what seems to be a trail of lights that can be spotted moving from east to west… Read More ›

3 Syrian soldiers killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes near Damascus

3 Syrian soldiers killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes near Damascus

Initial reports from Syrian sources indicated that a number of Hezbollah militants stationed near Damascus were wounded and killed as well.   Three Syrian soldiers… Read More ›

Israel’s Hezbollah dilemma

Israel’s Hezbollah dilemma

Israeli security establishment has realized that Nasrallah will have a hard time getting off his high horse of threats without carrying out an attack to… Read More ›

Israel’s regional cooperation expands: CENTCOM chief visits for 2nd time this year

Israel’s regional cooperation expands: CENTCOM chief visits for 2nd time this year

On the backdrop of threats posed by Iran and US President Biden’s visit to Israel, US Central Command Chief Gen. Michael Kurilla is in Israel.… Read More ›

El Al submits official request to fly over Saudi airspace

El Al submits official request to fly over Saudi airspace

In light of Saudi Arabia opening its airspace to all carriers, Israeli airlines will be able to minimize cost and offer shorter direct flights to… Read More ›

Tehran says US used ‘Iranophobia’ to ramp up Mideast tensions during Biden visit

Tehran says US used ‘Iranophobia’ to ramp up Mideast tensions during Biden visit

Iranian foreign ministry makes accusation after US president wraps up trip to Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia   Tehran accused the United States on… Read More ›

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

  Newly declassified US intelligence indicates that Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones — including weapons-capable drones — for use in… Read More ›

Benny Gantz meets with PA President Abbas ahead of Biden visit

Benny Gantz meets with PA President Abbas ahead of Biden visit

The meeting was held in “a good spirit and in a positive atmosphere,” according to Gantz’s office.   Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Palestinian… Read More ›

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?

  London – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing his biggest crisis yet, after dozens of government officials, including two senior Cabinet ministers resigned… Read More ›

Jewish Victims Among Casualties In Highland Park Mass Shooting

Jewish Victims Among Casualties In Highland Park Mass Shooting

  HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS (AP/VINnews) — In a tragic turn of events, reports indicate that there were Jewish casualties in Monday’s mass shooting in Illinois.… Read More ›

‘People just falling and falling’: Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

‘People just falling and falling’: Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

Zoe Pawelczak’s dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says.… Read More ›

Ukrainian mayor of Kherson detained as Russian-run region prepares for referendum

Ukrainian mayor of Kherson detained as Russian-run region prepares for referendum

  The elected Ukrainian mayor of Kherson was arrested Tuesday, according to pro-Russian officials in the city, hours before the region’s Russian-backed administration announced plans… Read More ›

Lawyers Want 101-Year-Old Alleged Ex-Nazi Guard Acquitted

Lawyers Want 101-Year-Old Alleged Ex-Nazi Guard Acquitted

BERLIN (AP) — Lawyers asked a German court Monday to acquit a 101-year-old man charged with 3,518 counts of being an accessory to murder for… Read More ›

Russian airstrike hits busy shopping mall in central Ukraine, sparking fears of mass casualties

Russian airstrike hits busy shopping mall in central Ukraine, sparking fears of mass casualties

A Russian airstrike struck a bustling shopping mall in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine on Monday, setting the building ablaze and prompting concerns of mass casualties. Ukrainian… Read More ›

No light at end of the political tunnel – analysis

No light at end of the political tunnel – analysis

Even if the far-Right can eke out a 61-seat coalition, if the last year has taught the country anything, it is that this state cannot… Read More ›

Forgotten History: Why the League of Nations Failed – a Hashkafic Suggestion

Forgotten History: Why the League of Nations Failed – a Hashkafic Suggestion

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com The League of Nations was the first worldwide governmental organization of nations. It’s purpose was to ensure world peace.… Read More ›