Author: Itamar Eichner
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Only 4 Jews remain in Syria, and they refuse to leave the country
Senior Justice for Jews from Arab Countries official says that, 5 years ago, 13 Jews still lived in Syria, but some have since died, and others have left the country; Speaking about the three men and one woman who remain in Damascus, he noted, ‘They have their homes and don’t want to leave. They’ve grown…
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Side-by-side: Israeli and Iranian pavilion stationed next to each other at arms expo
Over the weekend, the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi became the center of global defense innovation as it hosted the “Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024,” which concluded on Sunday. The event featured weapons and technologies from countries such as Israel, Iran and Russia, whose displays stood side by side. Israel was represented by Israel Aerospace Industries…
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UN votes to seek World Court opinion on Israeli law banning UNRWA activities
Norway-led resolution seeks International Court of Justice’s opinion on Israeli legislation against the Palestinian aid agency and seeks to cement Israel’s legal binding as a member state; Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemns move The move came in response to Israel’s decision to ban the operation of the UN Palestinian refugee agency in the country from…
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Did Assad trade military secrets with Israel? Turkish claims make global headlines
Hurriyet report, echoed by Daily Mail, claims Syria’s ousted leader shared locations of weapons stockpiles and missile launchers with Israel in exchange for guarantees to ensure safety of his escape route Syrian President Bashar Assad, ousted by rebel forces on December 8, reportedly shared classified military information with Israel before fleeing the country, Turkish newspaper…
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2015 nuclear deal no longer relevant, Iran close to bomb, IAEA chief says
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the nuclear deal with Iran is no longer relevant and that Iran is enriching uranium to a military grade and is rapidly nearing the position of a nuclear state. Grossi spoke during a visit to the Italian Foreign Ministry on Monday. “The philosophy of the original Iran…
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Netanyahu takes his case directly to the Iranian people, again
‘Your regime is terrified of you, the people of Iran’: Prime minister releases a video in English addressed to the Iranian people, in which he states that ‘just as we want peace with you, you want peace with us’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the citizens of Iran Thursday evening, in light of the overthrow…
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Hezbollah fires mortars into Israel for first time since cease-fire
Two projectiles fired from Lebanon land in unpopulated area in Mount Dov sector; terror group claims responsibility for attack, describing it as a ‘defensive response and a warning’ For the first time since the cease-fire took effect last week, Hezbollah fired two suspected mortar rounds into Israeli territory on Monday evening. The shells landed in open…
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US general takes helm in Lebanon cease-fire as Syrian battles escalate
Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers arrives in Beirut to lead international team enforcing truce, joined temporarily by Biden adviser Amos Hochstein; as Hezbollah challenges deal, Israel hopes Syria’s escalating conflict will shift focus to Assad regime Hezbollah’s attention appears to be shifting to Syria as rebel forces make dramatic advances, potentially diverting the terrorist group’s focus…
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Netanyahu to convene security meeting amid Syria developments
The PM will hold a meeting with top security officials to discuss the ongoing battles between rebel forces and Assad’s army; ‘Any instability in a neighboring country could impact us, but there may also be opportunities’ Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a special security phone meeting on Friday with top security officials…
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Netanyahu on coming cease-fire: ‘I promised victory and we will achieve victory’
In pre-recorded statement, almost a year and two months after Hezbollah in the north joined the surprise attack by Hamas in the south, the prime minister addresses a cease-fire in Lebanon; ‘This is not the same Hezbollah, we set it back decades’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a pre-recorded statement Tuesday evening following a meeting…