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Middle East / Levant

Iran / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jews Arrested in Iran Released after Round-Up by Regime Security Forces

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Several Jewish friends inside Iran sent me messages on Instagram and WhatsApp saying they were unharmed but very frightened of the regime’s authorities.”

Headline / Israel / US / Iran

Trump Declares Ceasefire between Israel and Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

Also in question is the enriched uranium that may have been removed from Fordow.

Iran / News Briefs

Khamenei Names Successors as Israeli Strikes in Iran Intensify

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The regime's leader has also named prospective replacements for key military commanders in case they are killed.

Headline / US / Iran

Trump: US BOMBS 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran..."

Israel / US / Iran

US Embassy in Israel Sends Urgent Notice about Evacuation of US Citizens

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The embassy “is working on evacuation flights and cruise ship departures,” stated Mike Huckabee, Washington’s ambassador to Jerusalem.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Jerusalem

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed Due to Iran War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The temporary closure, prompted by security concerns, is in accordance with guidance from the IDF’s Home Front Command.

IDF & Security / Iran / Ukraine / Russia

Control of the Skies: Israel Achieves in 48 Hours What Russia Couldn’t in 3.5 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The two wars confirm what military planners have said for decades about the importance of air superiority.

Headline / Israel / Iran / Video of the Day

Netanyahu Talks to Iran

By Video of the Day

PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a special interview with Iran International, an Iranian opposition media outlet, with the goal of talking directly to the Iranian people.

Israel / Iran / Travel

‘Weeks’ Until All Israelis Stranded Abroad are Brought Home

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The National Security Council warned Israelis not to try to reach Israel by land through Jordan or Egypt.

Israel / Iran / Sports

2025 Maccabiah Games Postponed Until Next Summer Due to War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar: "I am confident that we will meet here next year with a stronger and braver Israel than ever before.”

Terrorism / Israel / Iran

Haifa Refinery Hit but Operating

By Canaan Lidor

Some parts of the facility were shut off following damage to piping.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Huckabee: Iran Attacking Americans in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If you hear 'Israel is no concern to USA' remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. That is equivalent to a full House District," the U.S. ambassador tweeted.

Headline / IDF & Security / Iran

Israel Attacks Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israelis all over the country were woken up just before 3AM to a nationwide alert.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria

Terrorists in Syria Fire Two Rockets at Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Both projectiles struck open areas, according to the IDF, causing no injuries or damage.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Israel Blocks Saudi-Led, High-Level Visit to Ramallah from Six Countries

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security,” an Israeli official told reporters.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Strikes Surface-to-Air Missiles in Coastal Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The projectiles “posed a threat to international and Israeli maritime freedom of navigation,” the IDF said.

Antisemitism / Jordan

Jordanian Textbooks Justify Hamas Oct. 7 Massacre

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

A study by IMPACT-se found that textbooks "promote antisemitism, glorify violent jihad, and express strong hostility toward homosexuality

Syria / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Health and Medicine

Israeli Doctors Save Life of Syrian Girl Shot in the Head

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Following an unsuccessful operation in Syria, she was taken to the Ziv Medical Center under IDF escort, where she is gradually regaining speech and movement.

IDF & Security / Syria

Israel Recovers Body of Fallen Soldier Tzvi Feldman, Missing Since 1982 Lebanon War

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms return of Staff Sergeant Tzvi Feldman’s remains in joint Mossad and IDF operation

IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

IDF Intercepts Drone ‘From the East’ a Day After Strikes on Sanaa Airport

By Amelie Botbol

IAF strikes on Sanaa International Airport caused $500 million in damage, according to the airport's CEO.

Headline / IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis

Israel Destroys Airport and Airplanes in Yemen

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli attack is in response to the Houthi's ballistic missile attack against Israel the other day which targeted Ben Gurion Airport.

Syria / Druze

Israeli Druze Fear for Syrian Relatives Following Extremist Attacks

By Raphael Poch

Northern border mayor warns of regional threats after the massacre of Syrian Druze and the destruction of two villages by HTS-backed militias.

Middle East / Levant / History

San Remo at 105: The Conference That Helped Pave the Way for Modern Israel

By Yossi Lempkowitz

“While modern Israel is accused by some of land-grabbing and settler colonialism, what happened in San Remo in 1920 was precisely the opposite,” said the founding director of the European Coalition for Israel.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Israel Begins Renovation Work at Little Western Wall

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began.

IDF & Security / Syria

IDF Raids and Destroys Syrian Regime HQ on Mount Hermon

By Joshua Marks

Elite Israeli units uncovered bunkers and an arms cache in the cross-border strike, amid efforts to shield Druze villages from violence.

Terrorism / Hamas / Lebanon

Lebanese Gov’t Body: Tell Hamas to Cease Terror Operations in Country

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Supreme Defense Council asks parliament to warn the terrorist group not to jeopardize the country's stability.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

Turkish Jew Arrested for Visiting Israel

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Umut Ataseven, wo is a freelance blogger for a Turkish paper, was in Israel as a tourist on April 6-12.

Terrorism / US / Lebanon / Islamists / On Campus / Education / Hezbollah

Deported Brown University Professor Attended Nasrallah's Funeral, U.S. Government Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If you travel to Beirut to mourn the death of the terrorist leader of Hezbollah, there's no way in hell you should be allowed to keep your visa and stay in America," stated Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.).

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Targets Hezbollah Terrorist in Southern Lebanon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel and Lebanon have been talking directly about issues of shared interest.

Syria / News Briefs

Unexploded Ordnance Causes Deadly Blast in Syrian Coastal City

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are at least four dead and a dozen wounded in the blast.

Israel / Iran / Holidays & Observances

Netanyahu Compares Purim Story to Fight Against Today’s ‘Persian Axis’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"2,500 years later an enemy of the Jewish people arose in that land. He, too, wants to destroy and annihilate the seed of the Jews from the face of the earth."

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements

Settlement Council's Historic Visit to Abu Dhabi: 'A New World Order in Action''

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Our visit to the United Arab Emirates is a powerful symbol of the changing dynamics in the Middle East," said Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz.

Lebanon / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Israel, Lebanon and a Possible Normalization

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

A strategic shift reflects Jerusalem's desire to bolster President Joseph Aoun's position against armed groups in coordination with the U.S.

IDF & Security / Syria / Druze

Israel Delivers 10,000 Humanitarian Aid Packages for Syrian Druze

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF is coordinating the deliveries with Sheikh Mowafaq Ṭarīf, spiritual leader of the Israeli Druze community, the Druze Religious Council and “other regional partners.”

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Arab Foreign Ministers Meet with Witkoff on Cairo’s Gaza Plan

By Joshua Marks

The Doha discussions, which reportedly included P.A. official Hussein al-Sheikh, also covered the establishment of an administrative committee to manage the coastal enclave.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

One of Israel’s Goals in Doha? Repair the Damage Caused by Adam Boehler

By Ariel Kahana

The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel's strongly worded messages to the White House.

Syria / News Briefs

Syria’s al-Sharaa: Israel ‘Last Ones Who Can Talk’ About Atrocities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Syria’s de facto leader called Jerusalem’s criticism “nonsense” in an interview with Reuters.

Syria / Islamists

Exclusive: Syrian Druze Deny Agreeing to Deal With New Islamist Government

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Some Druze who did meet with President Ahmed al-Sharaa “were extremely low-ranking people who do not reflect the position in Sweida.”

Syria

Alawite Genocide in Syria as Local Journalist Says ‘Only Israel Stands by Us’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“They are carrying out genocide and ethnic cleansing, mainly of the Alawite minority, and all on a sectarian and religious basis,” the journalist said.

Syria / Druze

Israel to ‘Soon’ Allow Syrian Druze to Work in Golan, Defense Minister Says

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Druze of southern Syria are optimistic about a recent Israeli pledge to protect their communities.

US / Iran

Khamenei Rejects Trump’s Proposal for Nuclear Negotiations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Iranian leader called the U.S. administration a “bully government” not interested in “resolving issues.”

Featured / Syria / Abu Ali Express

What Happened Yesterday in Syria?

By Abu Ali Express

Syria's new regime's security forces were surprised and unprepared for an event of this magnitude.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon / Sovereignty

They Did It! 800 Jews Pray at Rav Ashi's Grave on Lebanon Border with IDF Escort

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The tomb of Rav Ashi, a Babylonian sage, is located inside an IDF military outpost on the Blue Line between the two countries.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Air Force Eliminates Hezbollah Naval Commander

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF stated that Hezbollah's Khader Hashem continued plotting attacks against Israel "even during the ceasefire."

Terrorism / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanese Army Infested with Hezbollah Loyalists

By Shachar Kleiman

Alma report questions the force's ability to enforce the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Abu Ali Express

Key Points of Egypt's Gaza Reconstruction Plan

By Abu Ali Express

Egypt wants to keep the Gazans in Gaza and put the Palestinian Authority in charge.

Syria / Druze

‘Israel is the Iron Dome of the Druze in Syria,’ say Syrian Druze Residents

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Druze of southern Syria are optimistic about a recent Israeli pledge to protect their communities.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Beersheva Resident Indicted for Attempting to Sell Nuclear Info to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Doron Buchbaza allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence and offered to sell information regarding Israel's Dimona nuclear power plant.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Yemen / Houthis / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Houthi Leader Threatens to Attack Tel Aviv if Gaza War Resumes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If war returns to Gaza, we will rain fire upon all areas of the enemy regime [Israel], especially Tel Aviv, which is known as occupied Jaffa."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Operative Responsible for Lebanon Weapons Smuggling

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Shahin worked with various traders or smugglers who operate on the Syria-Lebanon border.

News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Parliament Votes for New Government

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“For too long, the Lebanese people were denied a governing body that could unite the country and rebuild institutions,” said the U.S. State Department.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Mossad Chief Praises Netanyahu for Hezbollah Pager Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Countering claims by former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Mossad chief said that the operation was far more effective than it would have been if conducted months earlier.

IDF & Security / Iran

Tehran Fears US-Israeli Strikes Could Put its ‘Existence in Danger’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The regime's air defenses "may not be effective in the event of a large-scale strike," one Iranian official told The Telegraph.

Saudi Arabia / Hamas / Gaza

Arab Leaders in Riyadh Discuss Alternatives to Trump’s Gaza Plan

By Joshua Marks

The Saudi summit focused on an Egyptian proposal for the war-torn coastal enclave.

Terrorism / NY / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Vigil for Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah Held in NYC

By Emily Goldberg

“It has never been more important to condemn this moral depravity, demand accountability and implement President Trump’s America First peace through strength agenda,” Rep. Elise Stefanik said.

Featured / US / Iran

NSA Waltz: ‘All Options on the Table’ Against Iran

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Waltz stated that Washington remains open to negotiations—if Iran is willing to dismantle its nuclear program completely.

Israel / Sinai

Leiter: Israel Will ‘Very Soon’ Address Egyptian Military Buildup in Sinai

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai "that can only be used for offensive operations," the Israeli ambassador to the United States confirmed.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon

IDF Arrests 20 Men Crossing Lebanon Border to Visit Talmudic Rabbi’s Grave

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Rav Ashi was laid to rest in the Upper Galilee near the present site of Kibbutz Manara.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IAF Kills Hezbollah Drone Force Commander

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“As I warned, if there are drones, there will be no Hezbollah,” said DM Katz.

Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Lebanon: Hezbollah Supporters Set UNIFIL Vehicles on Fire, Attack Peacekeepers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hezbollah supporters also blocked Beirut airport in response to the Lebanese ban on incoming flights from Iran.

Gaza / Jordan

Jordan: We Don't Want the Gazans

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Trump's plan is meeting resistance from Arabs who don't want the Gazans in their countries.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Jordan / Egypt

Trump Plan ‘Shook System’ of Arab Views on Gaza, Former IDF General Says

By Andrew Bernard

“The entire region is shaken now, and it's good,” Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Effie Defrin told reporters. “Because for more than seven decades, eight decades, we have repeated the same mistakes.”

Featured / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanon Bans Iran Airlines, Israel Targets Hezbollah Weapons and Launchers

By Joshua Marks

Lebanon barred Iranian airlines Mahan Air and Iran Air from flying to Beirut because they are used to transfer funds to Hezbollah.

Featured / IDF & Security / Sinai

Cairo Ups Sinai Military Presence in Violation of Peace Treaty

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

"The presence of tanks near Israel's border is a blatant violation of the peace agreement," says IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Eliyahu Dekel.

US / Gaza / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Envoy: Currently ‘No Alternative’ to Trump Plan for Gaza Strip

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef al-Otaiba said Abu Dhabi was "going to try" to find common ground with Trump but called the plan "difficult."

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Sinai

Egypt’s Camp David Threat Serious but Not Imminent, says Former Deputy Envoy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Cairo's recent military buildup in the Sinai "requires clarification," said Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande

News Briefs / France / Business and Economy / North African States

Report: Morocco Buy Artillery from Israel Instead of France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Technical failures convinced Rabat to switch from government-owned KNDS France to Elbit's ATMOS 2000 system.

IDF & Security / US / Government / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israeli FM, Trump Deputy Mideast Envoy Discuss Lebanon, Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"[T]here is an opportunity for a better future in Lebanon, and maybe even for better relations between our countries," said Gideon Sa'ar.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Sinai

Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns

By Yaakov Lappin

While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.

The Environment / Cyprus / Greece

After Greek Earthquakes, Israel Faces Tough Questions on Tsunami Preparedness

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.

Iran / News Briefs

A ‘Faster, Cruder’ Nuke: Iran said to be Seeking Fast-Path to Nuclear Bomb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iran has the knowledge to make an “older-style nuclear weapon, one that could be put together far faster," according to U.S. officials.

Saudi Arabia / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Eye on "Palestine"

71% of Israelis Oppose 'Palestinian' State; 68% Support Sovereignty in Judea & Samaria

By David Isaac

More than half of respondents would oppose a "Palestinian" state even if it were part of a Saudi-Israel peace deal.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Ukraine / Hezbollah / Russia

Foreign Ministry Claims Israel Not Sending Hezbollah’s Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine

By Anna Epshtein

“I’ve heard all these ideas of not provoking Russia. But given everything, Russia hosting Hamas leaders, supplying Hezbollah with weapons, and more, what else can you provoke?”

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

IDF Troops Come Under Fire in Syria Buffer Zone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli soldiers shot back toward the area from which the attack came.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Sinai

IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Witkoff in Israel to Push Implementation of Hamas Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / Turkey / Egypt

Qatar, Turkey Expected to Take in Bulk of Arab Terrorists Released as Part of Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In Egypt, the released terrorists were welcomed by representatives of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Iran / News Briefs

Iranian FM: ‘Crazy’ US or Israeli Attack on Nuke sites Won’t Happen

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Iran is willing to negotiate with President Trump regarding its nuclear program, but "lots of things should be done by the other side," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Defense Minister: Israeli Forces to Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone ‘Indefinitely’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel considers the 1974 ceasefire agreement void until order is restored in Syria.

US / News Briefs / Egypt

Rubio Call with Egyptian Minister Suggests ‘Different Approach’ to Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Trump team seems to be signaling a return to friendlier ties,” David May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IDF Continues to Uncover Hezbollah Weapons Cache, Rocket Launchers, and Underground Infrastructures in Southern Lebanon

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The 769th Brigade continues its missions in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats while adhering to the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

US / Saudi Arabia / Business and Economy / News Briefs

Riyadh to Invest $600b in US, per Official Saudi Media

By Alex Welz

Israel-Saudi normalization is “more closely tethered to the U.S.-Saudi economic and defense relationship than advancement in the Palestinian track,” said Dan Diker, of Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

Trump’s Appointee for Pentagon Middle East Adviser has Called for ‘Pressure’ on Israel

By Andrew Bernard

“We’re really there to counter Iran, and that’s really at the behest of the Israelis and the Saudis,” Michael DiMino said of the U.S. troop presence in Iraq and Syria.

US / Iran

Trump to Put Witkoff in Charge of Nuclear Talks with Tehran, Reports Say

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A senior Republican congressional staffer accused presidential envoy Steve Witkoff of "lifting pressure on Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran."

Terrorism / Yemen / Houthis

Houthis Release 25-Man Crew of Hijacked Ship Linked to Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The crew, who are nationals of the Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico, were handed over to Oman, according to Galaxy Maritime.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt

Netanyahu Denies Reports Palestinian Authority Will Manage Rafah Border Crossing

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli forces are positioned around the crossing and there is no passage without [Israeli] supervision, oversight and advance approval.'

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