Two Iranian aerospace staff ‘martyred’: State media The cases are the latest in a string of mysterious deaths, many of which have been linked to Israel. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2022
Israeli PM Warns: Iran is Close to Nuclear Weapons Unless Stopped by the West Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that Tehran was drawing "dangerously close" to producing nuclear weapons unless the West stands up to the regime. During an interview with The Telegraph on Saturday, Bennett urged Britain to maintain pressure on Tehran's leaders, saying, "Iran is enriching uranium at an unprecedented… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
Israel Threatens Massive Strikes against Lebanon Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi has warned that overwhelming force would be used in Lebanon during the next potential war. Kochavi's threat was made on the eve of the arrival of US mediator Amos Holstein to Beirut, who is trying to revive the indirect negotiations on the maritime borders… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
Abbas to UN Envoy: I Want to Get Rid Of Occupation Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf that he is about to downgrade the level of ties with Israel, warning that the unsustainable situation cannot be tolerated anymore. In return, the US envoy asked the Palestinian President to await a possible visit… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
Israeli Officials Consider Damascus Airport Bombing a Warning to Assad Israeli officials leaked to the Hebrew media that the recent attack on Damascus International Airport was primarily to warn Bashar al-Assad's regime that submitting to the Iranian regime and its goals will cost a heavier price than getting rid of it. The officials told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper Sunday that Israel… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
SIPRI: World Headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament The number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade after 35 years of decline as global tensions flare amid Russia's war in Ukraine, researchers said Monday. The nine nuclear powers -- Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, the United States and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
A year after ousting, Israel’s Netanyahu gets ready for a comeback Analysis: the ex-prime minister is eager to exploit the weakness in the fraying coalition that replaced him The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel next month -source U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel next month and the White House is planning to announce the trip this week, a source familiar with the planning said on Sunday. Reuters · Jun 12, 2022
Biden planning July trip to Saudi Arabia and Israel, White House confirms Israeli officials expect the trip to begin on July 14. Axios · Jun 12, 2022
One year in, Israel's "salvation government" hangs by a thread One year after ending the record reign of Benjamin Netanyahu following months of political turmoil, Israel's fragile coalition government is teetering on the edge of collapse, raising the prospect of a snap election in the coming months. Reuters · Jun 12, 2022
Liel Abada handed bumper Celtic transfer price tag as Petah Tikva chairman turns finance expert The winger has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Scotland since his move from the Israeli outfit. Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022
The bread of ancient Israel is baked again for modern tables When baker Hagai Ben Yehuda wanted to create something new, he turned to the past The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Largest Palestinian Displacement in Decades Looms after Israeli Court Ruling Some 1,200 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank region of Masafer Yatta face the risk of forced removal to make way for an army firing zone after a decades-long legal battle that ended last month in Israel's highest court. The ruling opened the way for one of the largest displacements… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022
Back to the land: Lebanese family turns to farming to survive crises In a remote village in southern Lebanon, Qassem Shreim crouched low to examine his wheat crop. Food costs have soared amid a global wheat crisis and Lebanon's own economic meltdown, but the builder-turned-farmer feels shielded by his self-sufficiency. Reuters · Jun 12, 2022
Reuters · Jun 12, 2022 Largest Palestinian displacement in decades looms after Israeli court ruling Some 1,200 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank region of Masafer Yatta face the risk of forced removal to make way for an army firing zone after a decades-long legal battle that ended last month in Israel's highest court.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Lebanese Protest Israel Vessel at Karish Gas Field Hundreds of people and several lawmakers protested Saturday in southern Lebanon against Israel moving a gas production vessel into an offshore field partly claimed by Beirut. The demonstration comes just days before the US envoy mediating maritime border talks between the two neighbors is expected in Lebanon, and after the…
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022 ‘Heavy’ damage to Damascus airport confirmed after Israeli attack Syria’s transport ministry says runways at Damascus International Airport remain out of service after missile strike.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Israeli Army Develops ‘Tammuz-4’ Missile with Electro-Optical Sensors Israel's Rafael defense contractor, will unveil during the Eurosatory defense expo in Paris the sixth-generation missile "Tammuz-4," equipped with electro-optical sensors. The company spokesman said the missile could be launched in a salvo of up to four missiles and an extended range of 50 kilometers when launched by helicopter. The…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Politicians Reject Nasrallah’s Rhetoric on Maritime Border Dispute with Israel Recent threats of war by Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah over Israel’s oil exploration in disputed maritime waters have sparked a wave of criticism in Lebanon, especially with the arrival of a US mediator to Beirut to resume the border demarcation negotiations. In a radio interview, MP Marwan Hamadeh underlined…
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022 Investigation into Abu Akleh’s killing progressing, but slowly One month has passed since Israeli forces killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but accountability remains elusive.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Syria: 'Significant' Damage to Airport from Israeli Strike An Israeli airstrike that struck Damascus International Airport caused “significant” damage to infrastructure and rendered the main runway unserviceable until further notice, Syria said Saturday. The statement by the Transportation Ministry was the first detailing the extent of damage from Friday’s airstrike, the Associated Press reported. Syrian media reported earlier…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 Human Rights Group Calls on ICC to Prosecute Israeli Officers The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) presented a communication to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) denouncing alleged crimes committed by the Israeli Security Agency against Palestinian detainees. The organization said it took this step to assist the Court in its investigations into…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 US Congress Calls for Boosting Regional Defense Against Iran A group of bipartisan US lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to integrate regional countries' air defense systems to thwart Iran's threats. The "Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defense Act" would authorize the US Defense Department to cooperate with Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022 US Envoy to Visit Lebanon, Discuss Israel Maritime Talks The United States will send an envoy to Lebanon next week to discuss the country's energy crisis and underscore Washington's hope that Beirut and Israel can reach a decision delimiting their maritime boundary, the State Department said on Friday. Amos Hochstein, the State Department's senior advisor for energy security, will…
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022 How Biden’s Israel approach bets on ‘short’ public attention span One month after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Washington has yet to condemn Israel or back third-party investigation.