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Two rockets landed inside of Baghdad’s Green Zone on Monday in what is now the third rocket attack in Iraq within one week – this time targeting the US embassy.

Israel & Middle East

Nasrallah Threatens War After Israeli Drill Strikes 3,000 Targets In 24 hours In Message To Hezbollah

Source - February 17, 2021

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel against intimidation and warned any attack would be reciprocated.

Friends Of Israel

Following Normalization, UAE Appoints Its First Ambassador To Israel

Behold Israel - February 15, 2021

This comes after UAE confirmed that it would open an embassy in Tel Aviv in the aftermath of normalization ties between the two countries

Israel & Middle East

IAEA: Iran Producing Uranium Metal

Source - February 11, 2021

Iran has followed through on its intention to produce uranium metal, which can be used to make the core of an atom bomb.

Israel & Middle East

Iran and Turkey Pursue Renewed Relationship Following Departure of Trump Administration

Behold Israel - January 31, 2021

Amid the reality of a new US administration, the Iranian regime and Turkey are motioning to re-solidify their relationship

Israel & Middle East

Report: Evidence suggests Iranian link to blast near Israeli Embassy in New Delhi

Source - January 31, 2021

Evidence links Iran to the Terrorist attack on the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on the 29th anniversary of Israel-India diplomatic relations.

Israel & Middle East

Israeli Government Opens Embassy in United Arab Emirates

Behold Israel - January 25, 2021

As a direct result of the Abraham Accords, Israel has officially opened its own embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE); The UAE...

Israel & Middle East

Iran’s Supreme Leader Suspended from Twitter After Death Threat to Former President Trump

Behold Israel - January 22, 2021

Twitter suspended the supreme leader several hours after issuing a death threat to the 45th president of the United States.

Israel & Middle East

How Yemen’s Houthis’ Well-deserved Terrorist Label Gives Biden Important Leverage

Source - January 23, 2021

How Biden admin. handles Iran and its proxies, notably the Yemeni Houthi militia, could shape Arab region’s opinion of his nascent presidency

Israel & Middle East

Russia Says Israel Should Report Iran Threats In Syria To Moscow Rather Than Responding

Source - January 19, 2021

Russia: Israel should report security threats in Syria rather than responding in order to keep country from becoming 'battlefield against Iran'

Friends Of Israel

Trump Moves Israel Into Central Command To Boost Cooperation With Arab States Against Iran

Source - January 18, 2021

Latest defense policy move by the Trump administration reportedly seeks to spur Israeli-Arab cooperation against Iran.

Israel & Middle East

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Conducts Large-Scale Missile Drill in Show of Force

Behold Israel - January 17, 2021

IRGC carries out a massive, multi-day missile test in show of military force amid tensions with the Gulf, Israel, and the United States.

Israel & Middle East

Report: IDF Drawing Up Plans To Strike Iran’s Nuclear Program

Source - January 14, 2021

The Israel Defense Forces is drawing up plans for an attack on Iran’s nuclear program, the Israel Hayom daily reported.

Israel & Middle East

Us Official: Israel Carried Out Syria Strikes Using American Intelligence

Source - January 13, 2021

Airstrikes in eastern Syria on Iranian-linked targets were carried out by Israel with intelligence provided by the US - US Official

Israel & Middle East

Pompeo Reveals Newly Declassified Intelligence Showing Iran-AlQaeda Terror Alliance

Source - January 12, 2021

Iran is allowing al Qaeda to establish a new headquarters on the condition their operatives abide by regime’s rules governing al Qaeda

Wars and Rumours of Wars

Iran Tells South Korea Not To Politicize Seized Vessel; Demands $7 Billion

Source - January 11, 2021

Iran said S. Korea should avoid politicizing seizure of its vessel by IRGC, while pressing Seoul to release $7 billion in funds

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Cautions Biden of the Dangers of Returning to the Iran Nuclear Deal

Behold Israel - January 8, 2021

Amid the Biden admin’s intention to return to the Iran Nuclear Deal, Netanyahu issued a serious warning considering Iran’s nuclear agenda.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Pounds Iranian Bases of Operation Near Damascus with Round of Airstrikes

Source - January 7, 2021

Both areas struck have been used as bases of operation for Iranian forces in Syria, as well as Iranian-backed militias.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Vows ‘Decisive Response’ To Any Israeli Move Against It

Source - January 5, 2021

Iran says it will deliver "decisive response" to Israeli moves against it, after Israel said they will not allow them to have nuclear weapons

Israel & Middle East

Israel, Greece Set to Sign Massive $1.68B Defense Deal

Source - January 5, 2021

Israel, Greece on the way to a massive defense deal after Israeli Def. Ministry won a tender to build a training base for the Greek Air Force.

Israel & Middle East

Iranian Squad Arrested In UAE For Suspected Terror Plot Against Israelis

Source - January 3, 2021

UAE intelligence agencies have arrested an Iranian squad in Dubai & Abu Dhabi on suspicion of plotting to carry out attacks against Israel

Middle East

US Braces for Potential Iranian Attack in Iraq as the Anniversary of Soleimani’s Death Approaches

Behold Israel - December 31, 2020

McKenzie: We do not seek conflict, but no one should underestimate our ability to defend our forces or to act decisively in response to any attack.

Israel & Middle East

US Bomber Mission Over Persian Gulf Aimed At Cautioning Iran; Second Time This Month

Source - December 31, 2020

CENTCOM chief: "We do not seek conflict, but no one should underestimate our ability to defend our forces or to act decisively in response to any attack."

Israel & Middle East

Pompeo: ‘Trump Administration Will Continue To Be A Force For Good’

Source - December 27, 2020

Under the stewardship of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the administration in Washington has taken new approaches to American foreign policy, particularly in...

Israel & Middle East

‘Think It Over’: Trump Sends Warning to Iran After ‘Several Rockets’ Hit US Embassy in Baghdad

Source - December 23, 2020

President Trump tweeted a warning at Iran on Wednesday after the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was hit by "several rockets."

Israel & Middle East

Israeli Submarine Reportedly Crosses Suez Canal in ‘Message’ to Iran

Source - December 21, 2020

An Israeli submarine openly crossed the Suez Canal last week, in a show of force against Iran, the Kan public broadcaster reported Monday.

Israel & Middle East

Saudi Arabia Removes Anti-Semitism, Anti-Israel Material from Textbooks

Source - December 18, 2020

Much of the anti-Semitic, anti-Israel and most Jihad content present earlier in Saudi textbooks has been removed from new curriculum: Report

Middle East

Iran’s Rouhani Has No Doubt Joe Biden Will ‘Bow’ to Tehran, Lift Sanctions

Source - December 17, 2020

Rouhani: I have no doubt that the national resistance of Iran is going to compel the future US gov't to bow… and the sanctions will be broken

Israel & Middle East

Israel Summons Russian Envoy After Labeling The Jewish State As Mideast ‘Problem’

Source - December 9, 2020

The Russian Ambassador to Israel was summoned for a meeting by Israel’s Foreign Ministry following scathing comments against the Jewish state.

Israel & Middle East

Iran’s President Vows To Continue Supporting Syria; Urges Damascus To Confront Israel

Source - December 9, 2020

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday his country will continue to support Syria, urging Damascus to confront Israel in the Golan.

Israel & Middle East

153 UN States Call On Israel To ‘Renounce Possession Of Nuclear Weapons’

Source - December 9, 2020

In a 153-6 vote on Monday, with 25 abstentions the UN AG asked Israel “not to develop, produce, test or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons.”

Israel & Middle East

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Shifts Powers to Son Amid Serious Health Condition

Behold Israel - December 6, 2020

The supreme leader of Iran transferred his powers over to his son on Saturday following his need for emergency medical attention

Israel & Middle East

Iran Trying To Attack Israelis In Neighboring Countries, NSC Warns

Source - December 3, 2020

Israelis visiting countries neighboring Iran may be targets for terrorist attacks, National Security Council warned in rare public statement

Israel & Middle East

Jordan: Israel Attempting To Impose New ‘Fait Accompli’ On Al-Aqsa Mosque

Source - December 3, 2020

Israel must maintain the status quo at the Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, a Jordanian representative warned the UN General Assembly

Middle East

Jared Kushner Traveling to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as Tension Increases with Iran

Behold Israel - November 30, 2020

Amid tensions with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Jared Kushner and other US officials are travelling to the Middle East.

Middle East

USS Nimitz Ordered Back to Persian Gulf After Iran Supreme Leader Threatens Revenge Over Slain Scientist

Source - November 29, 2020

On Saturday, the Pentagon announced that it has sent the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier back to the Middle East amid Iran tensions

Israel & Middle East

Head Of Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program Assassinated Near Tehran

Source - November 27, 2020

A military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei accused Israel of trying to provoke "a full-blown" war by killing Fakhrizadeh.

Israel & Middle East

IDF Strikes More Iranian-Sponsored Targets in Syria

Behold Israel - November 25, 2020

The IDF is reported to have targeted Iranian-backed interests on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, as well as Damascus

Israel & Middle East

Abraham Accords Isolate ‘Malign’ Iran

Source - November 19, 2020

The agreements “tell malign actors like Iran that… they are ever-more isolated and shall forever be until they change their direction"

Christian Persecution

Iranian Christian Gets 80 Lashes for Drinking Communion Wine

Source - November 18, 2020

The Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday imposed a sentence of 80 lashes on Zaman Fadaee, an Iranian Christian, for drinking Communion wine.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Warns US, Israel After Trump Reportedly Discusses Major Strike

Source - November 18, 2020

Iran Gov't says Israel using 'psychological warfare," after it was reported that US president discussed options for taking out nuclear site

Israel & Middle East

Al-Qaeda’s No. 2 Leader Was Killed In Iran By Israeli Assassins At Behest Of U.S.: Report

Source - November 16, 2020

Al-Qaeda’s 2nd in command reportedly killed by Israeli assassins on motorcycles at the request of the US, according to intelligence officials

Middle East

Iran’s Enriched Uranium Surpasses Twelve Times the Limit Set in the 2015 JCPOA

Behold Israel - November 12, 2020

An investigation by the UN’s nuclear watchdog has revealed that the Iranians are enriching uranium at an unprecedented rate

Israel & Middle East

Iran Puts Neighboring Countries on Notice Assuming Departure of President Trump

Behold Israel - November 10, 2020

Jumping to conclusions regarding the outcome of the US election, Iran has quickly become emboldened in the Middle East

Friends Of Israel

Report: US Planning New Flood of Sanctions on Iran Before January

Source - November 9, 2020

The president’s admin aims to establish the “flood” of sanctions to boost pressure on Iran ahead of a [possible] transfer in power to Biden.

Israel & Middle East

Romania’s PM Ludovic & Israel’s PM Netanyahu Announce Expansion of Trade

Behold Israel - November 6, 2020

The Romanian Prime Minister also voiced his desire to strengthen his country’s defense and security ties with the Jewish State.

Distress of Nations

Greece and Turkey Struck by Large Pair of Earthquakes

Behold Israel - October 30, 2020

Greece, Turkey suffer the effects of two very large deadly earthquakes on Friday, with Turkey currently taking the majority of the damage

Friends Of Israel

US Lawmakers Collaborate to Provide Israel with Notorious Bunker-Buster Bombs

Behold Israel - October 29, 2020

Lawmakers introduced bi-partisan legislature this week to provide Israel with key weaponry amid Iran’s growing nuclear agenda.

Israel & Middle East

Turkish Lira Plunging Amid Arab World’s Boycott on Erdogan’s Economy

Behold Israel - October 28, 2020

Turkish Lira faces dangerous depreciation in value in the wake of Arab boycott; Erdogan’s controversial military activity also plays role

Globe

Russian Airstrikes Obliterate Turkish-Backed ‘Rebel’ Camp In Idlib, Killing Over 60

Source - October 27, 2020

Syria heats up again, as Russian jets on Monday pounded a camp full of Turkish-backed militants in Idlib, killing at least 60.

Distress of Nations

US Threatens to Destroy Iranian Missiles Shipped to Venezuela

Source - October 26, 2020

Senior admin. official: US warns it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipments delivered to the Maduro regime in Venezuela

Israel & Middle East

Trump Administration Brokers Deal Between Israel & Sudan Leading to Normalization of Ties

Behold Israel - October 25, 2020

Israel and Sudan officially agree to normalize ties under the oversight of the White House; Trump: More will follow!

Globe

Al Qaeda’s 2nd in Command on FBI’s Most-Wanted List Killed, Afghanistan Claims

Source - October 25, 2020

Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top Al Qaeda propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country's east.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Has Unique Opportunity to Change Perceptions of Hezbollah – Report

Source - October 20, 2020

Ex-IDF intelligence officials report flags multiple historic, unique opportunities Israel has to alter how Hezbollah is perceived worldwide

Israel & Middle East

Emirati Flight Departing Italy Travels Through Israeli Airspace for the First Time

Behold Israel - October 15, 2020

An Emirati flight leaving Italy, has travelled through Israeli airspace for the first time ever on its way to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Israel & Middle East

IDF Special Forces Carry Out Covert Operation, Destroy Two Syrian Outposts

Source - October 14, 2020

In a secret operation IDF Special Forces crossed the border into the demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria and destroyed two outposts.

Israel & Middle East

First of Many Maritime Cargo Shipments from UAE Arrives at Haifa Port

Behold Israel - October 14, 2020

A maritime cargo shipment that typically travels from India to Israel made its first-ever stop along the way in the United Arab Emirates

Middle East

US Hits Iran’s Financial Sector with Fresh Round of Sanctions

Source - October 8, 2020

Trump admin Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran's banking sector, taking a major new step aimed at crippling the arch-rival's economy.

Israel & Middle East

Israel & Jordan Sign Historic Airspace Agreement

Source - October 8, 2020

Israel and Jordan reached an agreement allowing flights to cross over both countries’ airspace, the Transportation Ministry announced.

Friends Of Israel

David Friedman: ‘A Biden Victory Would be Bad for Israel, Region’

Source - October 5, 2020

Friedman tells UAE media that Joe Biden would undermine the progress made in the effort to curb the threat Iran poses to the Middle East.

Israel & Middle East

Iranian-Sponsored Attacks on Bahrain Expected to Increase Amid New Relationship with Israel

Behold Israel - October 4, 2020

The Islamic Republic was quick to issue threats towards the small Gulf State following announcement of new diplomatic ties with Israel.

Berean Review

Friend or Foe – What Does Ezekiel Have to Say About the Future Between Israel & Sudan?

Behold Israel - October 1, 2020

How does all of this relate to what should be anticipated for the future in light of what the prophet Ezekiel spoke of 2,500 years ago?

Middle East

Potential Withdrawal of US Diplomats from Iraq Leads to Speculation of War

Behold Israel - September 29, 2020

Concerns of a coming military conflict between Iran and the US are growing after Pompeo threatened to close embassy, withdraw US diplomats.

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