The US has targeted Iran’s Information Minister with new sanctions after Iran’s government shut down the internet for 5 days amid nationwide protests; The US Treasury Department believes Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi is responsible for ‘repressive internet censorship’.

The Iranian government shut down the internet throughout the country for 5 days amid protests; The protests were a result of the 50% increase in the cost of gas; Over 100 individuals are reported to have been killed on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denies aggression towards the Jewish people; Khamenei claims that eradication of the state of Israel is unrelated to the Jews; Encourages removal of Netanyahu.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hamas sort out their differences amid their common enemy, Israel; the PIJ attacked a notable Hamas representative earlier this week; PIJ has criticized Hamas for not playing a bigger role in the attacks on Israel; al-Batsh: We share the same destiny and enemy.

Multiple nations partake in an advanced military drill in Israel known as Blue Flag 2019; The drill involved approximately 800 personnel and over 40 jets from 5 different international air force bodies; IAF Officer: This is a coalition, maybe not one in wartime, but an important coalition.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States-Approximately 75 Jewish tombstones reported to have been vandalized in the Temple Israel Graveyard; Damages estimated to be near $50,000.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani claims that Iran will now begin to inject uranium gas into over 1,000 centrifuges, stepping further away from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA); Injection process to begin Wednesday.

Members of the antisemitic National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) movement are continuing to influence campuses in America; Columbia University & Harvard are two of the notable schools; Sharansky: All those who value both justice and academic freedom should be resistant to it.

Russia & Turkey are to begin joint patrols inside of Syria; This move comes in the wake of the Kurdish YPG forces vacating the area of the ‘safe-zone’; Joint patrols to begin on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns United States Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin that Iran is continuing their aggression in the Middle East; Netanyahu warns that Tehran is now moving missiles to Yemen, enhancing their chances of attacking Israel, Mnuchin reveals intents to further sanction Iran.

Russia’s defense ministry voices complaints over US presence in eastern Syria, claiming it is related to protecting oil smugglers rather than for security purposes; Russia’s defense ministry refers to US presence as ‘international state banditry.

The Ukrainian government has announced their intentions to open a new ‘innovation and investment’ center in Jerusalem; Katz: The office will be equivalent of a diplomatic office and be a part of the Ukrainian embassy in Israel.

Rapporteur for the United Nations demands a boycott on all products coming from Israeli ‘settlements’; Lynk: This occupation will not die of old age.

Three drones spotted prior to the attack near Al-Bukamal; Militia in this region of Syria have been targeted multiple times in recent months; Blame is being shifted to Israel and Saudi Arabia; Source: Saudi fighter jets have been spotted along with other fighter jets that have attacked facilities and positions belonging to Iranian militias.

Russia & Turkey being the negotiation process for a military deal involving Su-35 and Su-57 jets from Russia; Russian official also hinted at a deal involving electronic warfare.