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Iran Threatens Israel With ‘Revenge’ as Satellite Images Show Damage to Iranian Military Site Hit by Drone Strike

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 04, 2023 7 Comments

"An AP analysis of the image, compared to earlier images of the workshop, showed damage to the structure’s roof."...

Jordan Stages “Diplomatic Incident” Over Temple Mount, Claims Envoy Stopped From Visiting The Holy Site

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on January 18, 2023 20 Comments

Video footage shows Israeli police briefly stopped Jordanian ambassador to coordinate his Temple Mount tour. ...

Netanyahu Returns as Prime Minister While Media Throws Hissy Fit Over Israel’s “Most Right-Wing” Government

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 29, 2022 28 Comments

"Confidence in the government was confirmed by 63 of the 64 coalition members, constituting a relatively solid and cohesive majority in the 120-seat Knesset."...

Iran Court Sentences Woman to 10 Years For Removing Hijab in Protest, Declares it “Prostitution”

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 29, 2022 9 Comments

UK's Daily Mail: "Ms Peyravi was seized by security forces on October 17 after she removed her headscarf and waved it above her head at Mirdamad Boulevard in Iran's capital." ...

United Nations Kick Iran Off Women’s Rights Panel

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 14, 2022 13 Comments

Iran should have never been anywhere near the women's rights panel....

Iran Executes Second Anti-Regime Protester, Hangs Him From Crane

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 13, 2022 19 Comments

23-year-old Majidreza Rahnavard was accused of waging "war against Allah and His Apostle."...

Israel Election: Netanyahu Set to Win Majority

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on November 02, 2022 13 Comments

Israel's longest-serving PM says his right-wing alliance "on the cusp of a huge victory." ...

Biden’s Middle East Trip Ends in Fiasco, Fails to Get Arab Support on Oil Production, Security

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 17, 2022 38 Comments

Biden fumbles and mumbles through his 4-day visit to Israel, Saudi Arabia....

Israel: Netanyahu Kicks Off Election Campaign; Trump Considers Endorsement

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 02, 2022 18 Comments

Last poll shows Netanyahu-led alliance winning majority in parliament....

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Iran: Regime Fires IRGC Intel Chief, Arrests Senior General on Charges of Spying for Israel

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on June 30, 2022 24 Comments

Iran's former Vice President Abtahi: "Israeli operations have completely undermined our most powerful intelligence organization." ...

Report: Israel Building Middle East Air Defense Alliance to Counter Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on June 28, 2022 14 Comments

The Times of Israel: "Israel is building a regional air defense alliance to defend its members from Iran, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday." ...

87 Groups To U.S. Dept. Education: Middle East Studies Programs Boycotting Israel Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds

Posted by Johanna Markind on April 24, 2022 10 Comments

Letter joined in by Legal Insurrection Foundation: "it is unacceptable that federal funds could be used to implement an academic boycott that directly contravenes the purposes for which these funds have been granted"...

As Biden Fiddles, Top Russian Negotiator Says Iran Nuclear Deal Close

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 04, 2022 20 Comments

Biden's embarrassing concessions may include lifting of all sanctions on Iran, removing IRGC from terror list....

Israel’s Christian Population Grows and Prospers, Defying Middle East Trend

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 25, 2021 3 Comments

According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) survey, "84% of Christians are satisfied with their life: 24% answered “very satisfied” and 60% were “satisfied"."...

Top Israeli Arab Party Leader Says Israel “Will Remain” a Jewish State

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 22, 2021 12 Comments

Arab-Islamist party's leader Mansour Abbas: "Israel was born a Jewish state, ...

Iran Angered by Israeli Foreign Minister’s Visit to Bahrain Marking First Anniversary of Abraham Accords

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on October 02, 2021 5 Comments

Tehran vows to "oppose the process of normalization of ties" between Israel and Arab states that began with President Donald Trump-brokered Abraham Accords....

Israel Swears in New Government, Ending Prime Minister Netanyahu’s 12-Year Tenure

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on June 13, 2021 18 Comments

Netanyahu tells Knesset: “We’ll be back soon.”...

Is The Political End of Netanyahu Near? Rival Parties Propose “Unity Coalition” to Oust Him

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 30, 2021 21 Comments

Netanyahu dismisses proposed alliance as “scam of the century,” accuses rightwing rivals of betraying mandate by forming “government of the Left.” ...

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