Articles by: JewishNews-Ben

Israel urges E3 to trigger Iran sanctions snapback before October deadline

Israel urges E3 to trigger Iran sanctions snapback before October deadline

Under 2015 nuclear deal, ‘snapback’ mechanism that would reinstate pre-agreement sanctions set to expire in October; Jerusalem pressing Britain, Germany and France to activate it… Read More ›

For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?

For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?

Hong Kong — A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most… Read More ›

Iranian State Media: Ceasefire Began at 7:30 AM Following Final Missile Strikes

Iranian State Media: Ceasefire Began at 7:30 AM Following Final Missile Strikes

TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the regime, reported Monday morning that a ceasefire has officially begun at 7:30 a.m. Tehran… Read More ›

Iran’s IRGC chief Salami, army head Bagheri, commanders, scientists killed in IAF strikes

Iran’s IRGC chief Salami, army head Bagheri, commanders, scientists killed in IAF strikes

Salami, who rose to power in 2019, had a history of threatening the US and Israel, including calling for the ‘annihilation, the wiping out, and… Read More ›

Three IDF soldiers fell in Gaza, the military says

Three IDF soldiers fell in Gaza, the military says

IDF names Staff Sergeant Lior Steinberg, Staff Sergeant Ofek Barhana and Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder as the latest casualties in the war in Gaza. Since the start… Read More ›

Netanyahu appoints IDF Maj.-Gen. David Zini as Shin Bet chief, despite court ruling

Netanyahu appoints IDF Maj.-Gen. David Zini as Shin Bet chief, despite court ruling

The appointment was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was illegal due to Netanyahu’s conflict of… Read More ›

The US takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, but this Trump truce may not herald lasting peace

The US takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, but this Trump truce may not herald lasting peace

New Delhi — The India-Pakistan conflict was taking a dramatic turn for the worse, pitching the nuclear-armed neighbors into a dangerous spiral of tit-for-tat strikes. Then, out of the… Read More ›

North Korea Test-Fires Missiles From Its Newly Launched Destroyer

North Korea Test-Fires Missiles From Its Newly Launched Destroyer

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un observed the first test-firings of missiles from a newly launched destroyer and… Read More ›

Turkey’s spy chief meets with Hamas leaders for talks on Gaza aid delivery

Turkey’s spy chief meets with Hamas leaders for talks on Gaza aid delivery

Turkish state media says Ibrahim Kalin and delegation from terror group also discussed efforts to reach permanent ceasefire in Strip Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin… Read More ›

Ministers slam IDF over planned resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza

Ministers slam IDF over planned resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza

Military says acting ‘in accordance with directives from the political echelon’ and ensuring no supplies reach Hamas The Israeli government faced internal criticism Monday following… Read More ›

Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy

Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy

A federal judge on Thursday ordered key Trump administration agencies to preserve messages sent on Signal between March 11 to March 15. Judge James Boasberg… Read More ›

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Responds to Netanyahu’s Firing Announcement

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Responds to Netanyahu’s Firing Announcement

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (VINnews)-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has responded to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he will be fired, stating that the decision is… Read More ›

US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

Negotiations largely focused on securing release of hostages with American citizenship, but US has also reportedly proposed 60-day ceasefire in exchange for release of 10… Read More ›

Israel’s dilemmas ahead of the hostage’s deal possible second phase

Israel’s dilemmas ahead of the hostage’s deal possible second phase

Netanyahu hold security assessment alongside security officials trying to ensure release of all Israeli hostages; while Hamas seeks deal’s second phase, Israeli interests align with… Read More ›

Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves – analysis

Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves – analysis

King Abdullah has said he could take in 2,000 children from Gaza. He even specified how he might be able to get them to Jordan… Read More ›

Analysis: Trump’s tariffs are a $1.4 trillion gamble with the economy and prices

Analysis: Trump’s tariffs are a $1.4 trillion gamble with the economy and prices

New YorkCNN —  President Donald Trump is on the verge of hitting America’s three biggest trading partners with sweeping tariffs, a far more aggressive use of… Read More ›

WATCH: Hikind Defends Musk – ‘Friend of the Jewish People’

WATCH: Hikind Defends Musk – ‘Friend of the Jewish People’

In response to baseless claims that Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration rally, Dov Hikind, founder of Americans Against Antisemitism, delivered an… Read More ›

3 soldiers killed in northern Gaza fighting, raising ground offensive toll to 401

3 soldiers killed in northern Gaza fighting, raising ground offensive toll to 401

3 other troops seriously wounded alongside Staff Sergeants Matityahu Ya’akov Perel, Kanaoo Kasa and Nevo Fisher; IDF intercepts rocket fired from southern Gaza at Kerem… Read More ›

Israel denies Hamas claims that troops set fire to north Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital

Israel denies Hamas claims that troops set fire to north Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital

Military says ‘small fire in an empty building’ was unrelated to its activity; Arab states rush to condemn operations; post appears to deny Hamas claim… Read More ›

Hamas: Prisoner deportations to Turkey, Qatar could be included in ‘imminent’ deal – report

Hamas: Prisoner deportations to Turkey, Qatar could be included in ‘imminent’ deal – report

Asharq Al-Awsat cited a Hamas official as stating that a deal was “imminent,” with the main points having already been agreed upon.  A hostage deal… Read More ›