Netanyahu to Blinken: US should not return to JCPOA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today hosted United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem, and issued public statements following a lengthy morning meeting. After welcoming Blinken on his…

Netanyahu: IDF op not on ‘stopwatch’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed determination to press on with Operation Guardian of the Walls against Gaza’s Hamas rulers “until its objective is achieved to restore quiet and…

IDF sets Gaza terrorists ‘back by years’

Palestinian Islamists kept up cross-border rocket fire today, with no firm sign of any imminent ceasefire despite international calls to end Gaza’s conflict with Israel. The Hamas-controlled territory has indiscriminately…

Fatalities, Direct Gaza strikes on Israel

Two people were killed and another 10 people injured when rockets fired from Gaza today made a direct hit on a packing plant at Moshav Ohad in Eshkol Regional Council.…

US approves $735 million arms sale to Israel

The United States has approved a $735 million weapons deal to Israel. Congressional sources say US President Joe Biden greenlighted the sale yesterday, in what will include special munition capabilities…

US concerned by Israel-Iran tensions

The White House is “concerned” about Iran’s “provocative” announcement that it would begin enriching uranium to 60% purity, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. Iran made the announcement after…

Iran signs 25-year pact with China

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have signed a 25-year cooperation agreement to strengthen their long-standing economic and political alliance. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman…

Israel to expand aerial fleet

Israel is reportedly hoping to bolster national aerial defense with the acquisition of new aircraft and munitions from the United States. “A ministerial procurement committee has approved the purchase of…

Israel downplays US arms halt

Israeli leaders are minimizing ramifications posed by the administration of United States President Joe Biden that it intends to review the sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates. The…