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Middle East / Levant

Featured / Israel / History / The Environment / Photo of the Day / Gulf States / UAE

KKL-JNF Celebrates International Forestry Day at Dubai Expo

By Jewish Press News Desk

On the occasion of International Forestry Day, the Jewish National Fund revealed these rare historic images.

IDF & Security / US / Iran / News Briefs

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Authorize Supplying Israel with Bunker-Buster Bombs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It requires the U.S. Department of Defense to consult with Israel on its capability to deter threats from Iran and provide a report to Congress.

Headline / US / Government / Iran

Bennett & Lapid Express Shock Over Biden's Overtures to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of people, including Americans. We refuse to believe that the United States would remove its designation as a terrorist organization."

US / Egypt

CENTCOM: US to Sell F-15 Jets to Egypt

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We have good news in that we’re going to provide them with F-15s, which was a long, hard slog,” says U.S. Central Command head Gen. Frank McKenzie.

IDF & Security / Lebanon

Israeli Man Crosses Border into Lebanon, Arrested Upon Return

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After spending about an hour in Lebanon, the suspect returned to the border area and was returned to Israel by the IDF.

Iran / Ukraine / Russia

Russia Says Western Sanctions Related to Ukraine War have No Bearing on Iran Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“There will be no connection between developments in Ukraine and the Vienna talks,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Iran

Report: Iran’s Nuclear Breakout Timelines have Become Dangerously Short

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Institute for Science and International Security said the Islamic Republic has enough uranium to use as feed for two nuclear weapons.

Jewish / Iran / Diaspora

Iranian Jews Bought Tomb of Queen Esther and Mordechai, Israel’s National Library Reveals

By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom

The shah’s government facilitated the purchase of the land in 1971 to mark 2,500 years to Cyrus the Great’s edict allowing Babylonians to worship the god of their choice.

Iran / News Briefs

IRGC Shows Off Underground Drone and Missile Base

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The video concludes with a simulation of UAVs and missiles being launched from the underground base and hitting a target in the desert.

Jewish / Government / Turkey / Diaspora

President Herzog, First Lady, Meet Turkish Jewish Community in Istanbul

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Both my father and my grandfather recalled, during their historic visits, how Turkey opened its gates and its heart to the daughters and sons of the Jewish People."

Government / Turkey

Israel’s President Herzog Takes Off for Historic Visit to Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Certainly at a time when the international order is being shaken, it is good and proper that stability and partnership be maintained in our region,” says Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

IDF & Security / Cyprus / Greece

Head of Cypriot Military Makes First Visit to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lt. Gen. Demokritos Zervakis participated in a “strategic-operational” meeting focusing on “shared security challenges in the Middle East,” according to the Israeli military.

US / Iran

US Uncovers Iranian Plot to Assassinate John Bolton, says Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's warning to Iran was likely a response to plans by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria / Ukraine / Russia / International Conflicts

Russia Recruiting Syrians to Fight in Ukraine

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Odessa website claims Israeli special forces veterans are arriving in Ukraine to fight the Russians.

Lebanon / Hezbollah

Lebanese FM: Getting Rid of Hezbollah and its Weapons Would Lead to Civil War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said: "To those who call on us to finish [Hezbollah], I say: We can't. We cannot do it militarily or diplomatically. We need help."

Terrorism / Hamas / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders Meet in Lebanon to Discuss Israel

By Israel Hayom

Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets reported that the sides discussed events in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, along with the future of the conflict with Israel and the political situation in the Middle East.

Business and Economy / Egypt

Egypt’s El-Sisi Has Taken a ‘Strategic Decision to Deepen Ties with Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report: Egypt is in the midst of adopting a new approach to Israel, striving to deepen economic ties.

Lebanon / Hezbollah

Former Lebanese Justice Minister Compares Hezbollah to Vichy Regime of France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ashraf Rifi: Nasrallah, an agent of Iran, needs to stand trial for his crimes against Lebanon

IDF & Security / Syria

IAF Bombs Targets in Syria, 3 Soldiers Killed – Report

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This attack, the sixth attributed to Israel since the beginning of 2022, occurred just a day after the IDF shelled a number of targets in the Quneitra Governorate, situated adjacent to Israel’s border with Syria.

Syria / Hezbollah

Video Provides Rare Glimpse into Hezbollah’s Entrenchment in Southern Syria

By Yaakov Lappin

“Even now, Hezbollah’s Golan File Unit gathers intelligence and awaits an opportunity to attack Israel,” says a report by the Alma Research and Education Center.

Terrorism / Iran / South America

Israeli Defense Minister Exposes Development of Iranian UAVs in Venezuela

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Venezuela is developing Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) which can hit targets in the US, Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned, pointing to the spreading threat of Iran’s global terror network.

Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah

What Exactly Does Hezbollah Have in Their Arsenal, and How Dangerous Is It?

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An in-depth analysis by the Israeli Alma Research and Education Center shows Hezbollah’s weapons cache is less threatening than the terror organization claims.

Lebanon / Hezbollah

The Affair that is Driving Lebanon Crazy – Who is Painting the Star of David on the Roads in Zahala?

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

It is believed that the appearance of the paintings on the roads is meant to mock Hezbollah

Israel / Politics / Azerbaijan

30 Years Later, the Khojaly Massacre Continues to Haunt Azerbaijanis

By Rachel Avraham

The Economic Peace Center is hosting a panel titled “Karabakh and the Khojaly Genocide” at the Begin Center on February 28th at 7 PM

Government / Iran

Bennett: New Iran Deal ‘Shorter and Weaker Than Previous One’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel is “organizing and preparing for the day after, in all dimensions..."

US / Iran

Senator Menendez: Other Options Exist Rather Than Going Back to Bad Iran Nuclear Deal

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

Failed negotiations will convince European allies of Iranian noncompliance, leading to sanctions.

Israel / Turkey

Turkish Delegation in Israel to Arrange Presidential Visit

By Jewish Press News Desk

In December 2020, President Erdoğan said: "Israeli policy is unacceptable, but we are interested in strengthening relations."

Terrorism / Gaza / Turkey

Turkey to Expel Members of Hamas’ Military Wing – Report

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas will be able continue their "political" activities in Turkey.

Saudi Arabia / Egypt

IAEA Helping Egypt and Saudi Arabia Develop Nuclear Power, says Director-General

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Meanwhile, France said a decision on whether to revive the 2015 nuclear deal was days away, and that Tehran had to make a decision.

Headline / Lebanon / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

US Hopes to Seal Israeli-Lebanese Maritime Agreement to Unlock Natural Gas for Lebanon

By Yaakov Lappin

“Lebanon has been out of the economic waters game for a long time. The Syrians have ‘taken a bite’ from gas reserves to the north—and the maritime border between Syria and Lebanon has never been finalized,” says Maj. (res.) Tal Beeri.

Qatar / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Israel Business Jet ‘Identified with Mossad’ Lands in Qatar

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Kan 11” TV news report says the plane took off from Ben-Gurion Airport and made a stopover in Amman, Jordan.

Qatar

Qatar Rules Out Normalizing Relations with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said he does not envision the country joining the Abraham Accords “in the absence of a real commitment to a two-state solution” between Israel and the Palestinians.

Syria / Chessed and Tzedaka / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Villages Raise Millions for Syrian Refugees

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The organizers of the operation were surprised by the mobilization and the large amounts of money that it raised.

US / Government / News Briefs / ISIS

PM Bennett Congratulates US on Death of ISIS Leader

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Bennett said the world is "a safer place" now that ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi has been eliminated.

News Briefs / The Environment / Cyprus / Greece

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Cyprus, Just 240 Miles from Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

No warning issued in Israel • IDF Home Front Command offers guidelines on how to stay safe.

Iran

IAEA: Iranian Centrifuge-Parts Production Moved from Karaj to Isfahan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Inspections at the TESA Karaj complex were disrupted, following what Iran claimed was an Israeli attack on the site in June; Inspectors were allowed to reinstall cameras there only last month.

Israel / Iran / Cyber

‘Politically Motivated’ Iranian Hacker Group that Hit Israeli Companies Exposed

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Moses Staff’s goals seem aligned with Iran’s cyber warfare doctrine, seeking to sabotage government, military, and civilian organizations related to its geo-political opponents."

Government / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

President Herzog, First Lady, Depart for First Israeli Presidential UAE Visit

By Jewish Press News Desk

“I am bringing with me a blessing of peace and a message of peace to the entire region, to the people of the region."

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Cyprus / Greece

Israel, Cyprus, Greece Get $736 Million Funding for Power-Cable Project

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Called the Eurasia Interconnector, it could replace plans for a pipeline connecting the three countries to transfer gas.

Lebanon

Lebanon: Ready to Resume Talks with Israel on Maritime Borders

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The focus of both sides is the oil and gas discoveries in the territorial waters which are under dispute.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Jordan

IDF Thwarts Smuggling of Gun and Drugs from Lebanon, Jordan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The smugglers with Jordan were caught with a haul of 53 weapons, including 39 handguns, 10 Kalashnikov assault rifles, and four M-16 assault rifles.

Lebanon / United Nations (UN)

UNIFIL Patrol Comes Under Assault in South Lebanon Village; One Soldier Injured

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It represents second incident within a month • UNIFIL spokesperson says peacekeepers were on routine patrol.

Yemen / Houthis / Gulf States / UAE / International Conflicts

UAE Hits Yemen Launch Site in Response to Houthi Missile Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Debris fell in several locations in Abu Dhabi, causing no casualties, after UAE air defense systems downed two ballistic missiles, according to the United Arab Emirates Defense Ministry.

Jewish / US / Azerbaijan

American Jewish Committee CEO: 'Azerbaijan Is our Friend'

By Rachel Avraham

Harris noted that Azerbaijan is home to a Jewish community that dates back 2,500 years.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Report: UAE Textbooks Encourage Coexistence, Yet Israel Still Not on School Maps

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

IMPACT-se discovered that peacemaking was “by far” the top priority discussed in the textbooks that were analyzed.

Israel / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN) / Gulf States / UAE

With UAE Onboard, UN Security Council Discussion Sees Slight Shift in Tone on Israel

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The council held its regular meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing almost no top diplomats as planned, as the United States and the United Arab Emirates redirected the focus to other pressing concerns in the Middle East and around the world.

Iran / News Briefs

Tunnel Complex at Natanz Nuclear Facility in Iran ‘Deeper than Expected’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The potential size of the underground complex raises questions about what capabilities this new tunnel complex will provide in addition to a new advanced centrifuge assembly plant.”

US / Lebanon / Hezbollah

US Sanctions Hezbollah-tied Businessmen for Exploiting Lebanon Amid Economic Collapse

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “as the Lebanese people suffer an economic crisis of historic proportions, Hezbollah continues to engage in illicit activity and amass wealth at the expense of the Lebanese people.

Holidays & Observances / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Jews Celebrate Tu B'Shvat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Representatives of KKL-JNF planted a tree in the educational campus, with the campus children and their parents.

Headline / Israel / Iran

Shin Bet Exposes Iranian Recruitment of 5 Israelis Who Spied for ‘Rambod’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Iranians approached the Israelis, mostly females of Persian ancestry, through Facebook, usually by pretending to be an Iranian Jew named “Rambod Namdar.”

Iran

Statue Honoring Qassem Soleimani Torched Hours After Unveiling in Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Unknown assailants in Iran burned the statue to the slain Iranian general.

Iraq / Coronavirus / Kurds / Kurdistan

Fewer Kurdish than Iraqi Women Are Victims of Domestic Violence in the Age of Corona

By Rachel Avraham

The number of women who have filed domestic violence reports in Iraqi Kurdistan has decreased since the start of the pandemic.

Israel / United Nations (UN) / Gulf States / UAE

Israel Optimistic Bias May Shift as UAE, Other Nations Join UN Security Council

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The Emiratis join Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana in installing their countries’ flags outside the council chamber, replacing Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency Launches Hebrew Website

By Israel Hayom

The target audience for the Hebrew site was Hebrew speakers worldwide, including in the “occupied territories,” apparently referring to the entire state of Israel.

Yemen / Houthis / Gulf States / UAE / Abu Ali Express

Houthis Seize UAE Vessel Carrying Military Supplies

By Abu Ali Express

The Houthi information minister claimed that the UAE has been pursuing a new strategy against the Yemeni people ever since Israel's prime minister visited there.

Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel’s Elbit Systems Sells Defense and Airborne Electronic Warfare Systems to UAE

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Elbit Systems Emirates will deliver a multi-turret configuration of the J-MUSIC Self-Protection System together with Elbit’s Infra-Red-based Passive Airborne Warning System, providing high levels of protection and redundancy.

Featured / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Diaspora / Chabad / Gulf States / UAE

First Time: Tanya Printed in the Kingdom of Bahrain

By Jewish Press Staff

Three Chabad Chassidim, Avigdor Factor, Yossi Lipsh, and Moshe Raichman from Ramat Bet Shemesh traveled to Manama, Bahrain to print the Tanya on the Yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe's passing, the 24th in the month of Tevet.

Headline / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / Diaspora

Israel Seeking Info on Property of Jews Expelled from Arab Lands

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Over 850,000 Jews were expelled or fled from Arab countries and Iran between 1948 and 1967. It is estimated that they left behind property worth approximately $150 billion.

Terrorism / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Report: Since 2015, Hezbollah-Led Drug Network Attempted to Smuggle 600 Million Pills Out of Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to the report, over $3 billion worth of Captagon amphetamine was seized since February 2020 alone.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Civilian who Crossed into Lebanon Weeks Ago Returned in Joint Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IDF and UNIFIL cooperate in returning the Israeli civilian from the Negev region who "apparently entered Lebanon voluntarily."

Iran / South America

Iranian-Made UAVs are in Venezuela, 1,200 Miles from Miami’s Skyscrapers, Expert Reveals

By Yaakov Lappin

“Those who do not act now should not be surprised when an Iranian-made UAV crashes into their skyscrapers.”

Israel / Turkey / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

Israeli & Turkish Scientists Discover Victim Remains from Bronze Age Tsunami 3,500 Years Ago

By Jewish Press News Desk

International research collaboration co-led with University of Haifa’s Dr. Beverly Goodman-Tchernov unearths remarkable discovery within tsunami debris.

Terrorism / Israel / Syria / Iran / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

Top 10 Worst UN Actions of 2021

By UN Watch

In an April 2021 secret ballot, the UN’s Economic and Social Council elected Iran's gender apartheid regime to a 4-year term on its Commission on the Status of Women.

Israel / Gaza / Qatar / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Qatar to Invest $60 Million in Israeli Gas Pipeline to Gaza

By Israel Hayom

The “Gas for Gaza” initiative seeks to see natural gas pumped from Israel's Leviathan gas field into the Gaza Strip, according to Arab media.

Israel / Lebanon / Business and Economy

Israel Warns Lebanon Against Unilateral Development of Off-Shore Gas Fields

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

"Such activity threatens to expose third parties to significant liability,” Erdan warned.

Iran / Video of the Day

Iran's Great Prophet Annual Military Drill Targets Dimona

By Video of the Day

Iran released a video showing ballistic missiles and suicide drone being launched against Israel's Dimona nuclear facility as part of their annual military drill.

Iran

Ron Dermer: Iran Nuclear Deal Has ‘Put Us on Cruise Control Heading Over a Cliff’

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

“Without a U.S. credible military threat, no diplomacy will achieve a positive outcome and nothing you do will achieve a positive outcome,” said former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer. “And unfortunately, I don't see that happening right now.”

Headline / Gaza / Hamas / Iran

Report: Iran's UAV Army Evolving from Regional to Global Threat

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Defense Minister Gantz says Iran’s UAV arsenal is “one of the most significant tools” developed by Tehran.

Business and Economy / The Environment / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel’s Environmental Ministry Delivers Setback to Israel-UAE Pipeline Deal

By David Isaac

Hailed as the first major partnership to come out of the Abraham Accords, the deal has come under fire from environmental groups for allegedly posing a risk to the Gulf of Eilat’s coral reefs.

Government / History / Sinai

Ancient Christian Manuscripts from Mount Sinai Monastery Go Online via Israel's National Library

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new, free collection includes images of 1,600 manuscripts, dozens of rare photos, and color footage taken after the Six-Day War.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Government / Iran

PM Bennett Meets Biden's NSA Sullivan on Plans for Iran

By Jewish Press Staff Reporter

"It’s important that we sit together and develop a common strategy, a common outlook."

Syria / Hamas / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Major Insult to Hamas Leader: Hezbollah and Lebanese Figures Boycott his Visit

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

A former Lebanese minister tweeted against Mash’al, telling him “you are not welcome in Beirut, go back to the Arab spring, you wreaked havoc on the Arab homeland.”

Iran / News Briefs

Report: Iran Preparing to Launch Space Vehicle

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The action may be intended as leverage to further pressure the West in the negotiations,” said its author, Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall.

Iran / News Briefs

Report: Iran’s Ballistic-Missile Arsenal Still Growing in Size, Reach and Accuracy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy says Iran has “doubled down on the strategic importance of missile systems that can threaten U.S. forces and allies.”

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jordan

IDF Silent After Jordanian Soldier Fires at Troops

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

IDF troops were on patrol near the Israel-Jordan-Syria border triangle when a Jordanian soldier fired several shots at them.

Iran

Iran Nuclear Talks at Risk of Becoming ‘Empty Shell,’ Say E3 Diplomats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are losing precious time dealing with new Iranian positions inconsistent with the JCPOA or that go beyond it,” say European representatives.

Iran / News Briefs

Iranian Army Spokesman: ‘Not Backing Down from Goal of Erasing Zionist Regime’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel “has taken over an important part of the Islamic world,” stated Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi

Hamas / Lebanon

Hamas Establishing Itself in Southern Lebanon, Could Ignite Judea and Samaria

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“We already knew at the time of the shooting in the Al-Burj Al-Shemali camp in Lebanon that the shooters were Hamas members whose goal was to ignite a conflict in the refugee camps in Lebanon and also threaten stability in the Palestinian Authority.”

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria

Report: Israel Hit Secret Syrian Chemical Weapons Labs & Facilities

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel attacked multiple Syrian military sites over the past 2 years to prevent the production of chemical weapons.

North African States

Moroccan King Orders Restoration of Hundreds of Jewish Sites

By Israel Hayom

King Mohammed VI’s plan is expected to see the renovation of hundreds of synagogues, cemeteries and Jewish heritage sites across the kingdom.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel’s Magen David Adom and UAE Conduct Joint Emergency Exercise

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The point of the exercise was to exchange organizational knowledge on how to deal with emergency situations.

Hamas / Lebanon

Brother of Senior Hamas Official Killed in Lebanon Explosion

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas claimed that the combustion was “caused by an electrical short in a warehouse containing a quantity of oxygen and gas cylinders designated for Corona patients.”

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