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Middle East / Levant

Iran

Iran Taking Advantage of Lax Enforcement of US Sanctions to Export Fuel

By Ariel Ben Solomon / JNS

“Suppose Iran flaunts U.S. conditions for the nuclear deal, and the Biden administration still insists on folding and concluding this transaction. It will further undermine its stature and credibility and damage America’s reputation with allies and foes alike,” says Ariel Cohen at the Atlantic Council think tank.

Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Warns Israel, US Not to Interfere with Shipment of Iranian Oil to Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We don’t want to get into a challenge with anyone ... we want to help our people,” says Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah • Lebanon’s fuel crisis requires an “immediate” solution, says a U.N. representative.

IDF & Security / Syria / Hezbollah

Report: After Syria Strike, IDF Again Warns Syrian Military to Cease Cooperation with Hezbollah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In the wake of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a military post near the border, Syrian opposition sources report that the Israeli military dropped leaflets warning Syrian forces that Hezbollah “will bring ruin” upon them.

IDF & Security / Syria

Syrians on the Fence: IDF Tracks Armed Syrian Soldiers Approaching on Mount Hermon

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF soldiers tracked the armed Syrian soldiers as they approached the border without prior coordination with the UN.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Israel Calls for Intl. Action as Report Shows Iran’s Progress Toward Nuke Bomb

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Iran had used 257 g of uranium enriched up to 20% U-235 in the form of UF4 (uranium tetrafluoride) to produce 200 g of uranium metal-enriched up to 20% U-235.

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

Israeli-Developed Drone Securing Oil Fields in UAE

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The uniqueness of Israeli skimmers is that they operate around the clock, including in extreme heat conditions, and regularly scan large areas without the need for human intervention.

Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Nasrallah says Lebanon will Start Importing Fuel from Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The country’s economic crisis has led to long lines at gas stations.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

New Report Exposes ‘Land of Tunnels’ in Lebanon, Pioneered by Hezbollah

By Yaakov Lappin

The Alma Center report said they connect entire regions of the country to one another; some tunnels are able to allow pick-up trucks with multi-barrel rocket launchers to fire, vanish and re-emerge tens of kilometers from the firing point.

Headline / History / Jerusalem / Jordan

Body of Jordanian Soldier Discovered in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The body was found near Ammunition Hill as work was being done for the Jerusalem Light Rail.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar

Gaza Factions Losing Patience Following Difficulties in Transferring Qatari Funds

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

PA Banks don't want to transfer the money to Hamas terrorists which opens them up to being shut down.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Plans to Rocket-Proof Homes Near Lebanon Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s Deputy Defense Minister Alon Schuster said bolstering housing near the Lebanese border will form a “critical issue in the home front and the civilian resilience in the next conflict.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Calls for Lebanese Army to Retake Control Over Hezbollah in South

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We do not want to involve Lebanon in military operations that provoke devastating Israeli reactions,” said Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi.

Terrorism / Hamas / Jordan / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Sentences 69 Hamas Members to Prison for Up to 21 years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The men, residents of Saudi Arabia, were arrested three years ago and accused of links with a terrorist organization and its fundraising.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israeli Arab Minister: Israel in Contact with Saudi Arabia on Iranian Threat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations, although reports have resurfaced in the past suggesting cooperation against Tehran.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Names Hezbollah Terrorist Who Fired Rockets at Israel

By Aryeh Savir and Gil Lavie, Tazpit News Agency

Ali Kajak would patrol along the Israeli border for Hezbollah wearing civilian clothing.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Envoy Rejects UN Secretary-General’s ‘Moral Equivalency’ Between Israel and Hezbollah

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The UN secretary-general called on all parties to exercise utmost restraint, ignoring, as usual, that the attacks were instigated from Lebanon.

Iran / News Briefs

Ebrahim 'The Butcher of Tehran' Raisi Sworn in as Iran’s New President

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Raisi is notorious for his role in Iran’s “death committee” at the end of the 1980s, which sentenced thousands of Iranian opposition members to death.

Terrorism / Iran / Gulf States / UAE

Report: Attempted Iranian Hijacking in Gulf of Oman Thwarted by Vessel’s Crew

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The crew of the “Asphalt Princess” disabled the engines after the ship was boarded by Iranian gunmen, preventing it from being diverted to the Islamic Republic.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar

Senior Hamas Leader: 'Qatari Money Will be Transferred to Hamas, PA Banks Only Conduit'

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas does not agree to waive the payment of wages to its 27,000 civilian administration employees of the Gaza Strip.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon

Rockets from Lebanon Hit near Kiryat Shemona, IDF Strikes Back

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab sources report that the IDF subsequently launched artillery fire at the source of the enemy attack.

Eye on "Palestine" / Qatar

Agreement reached Between PA and Qatar on Transfer of Funds to Gaza

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There appears to be no information about Israel's vow this past May not to allow Qatari fund transfers into Gaza until two living and two dead Israeli captives are returned.

Israel / US / Iran

Rouhani: Israel ‘Took Iran‘s Nuclear Secrets and Gave Them to Trump’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that the 2018 Mossad seizure of nuclear documents from Tehran caused the former U.S. president to withdraw from the JCPOA.

Israel / Iran

WATCH: Iranians Visiting in Israel – ‘We Love You’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Their visit was arranged by the Institute for Voices of Liberty (iVOL).

Iran / News Briefs / European Union

‘Puzzling and Shows Poor Judgment’: Israel Slams EU Decision to Send Representative to Honor Iran’s Raisi

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Ebrahim Raisi is also know as the "Butcher of Tehran” for his role in the execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988.

Terrorism / UK / Iran

British Blame Iran for Attack on Israeli-Operated Ship In Gulf

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A British national was one of those killed in the Iranian attack on the ship.

Jerusalem / Jordan

2 Bazooka Rockets from Six-Day War Found in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Workers found the weapons as they were preparing the ground for the Jerusalem Light Rail.

Middle East / Levant / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

After 3 Decades of Relations, Azerbaijan Opens Trade Office in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The opening of the trade office is said to be a preliminary step to the opening of an Azeri Embassy in Israel. Israel has an embassy in Azerbaijan.

Israel / Saudi Arabia / Japan / Sports

Israeli Judoka Praises Saudi Opponent for ‘Bravery’ in Face of Calls to Boycott Match

By Israel Hayom

As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran

Israeli FM: Iran is ‘Exporter of Terrorism that Harms Entire World’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In recent months, several other Israeli-affiliated ships have come under apparent Iranian attacks on various maritime routes in the Middle East.

Headline / Israel / Iran

2 Dead in Attack on Israeli-Operated Oil Tanker Near Oman

By Jewish Press News Desk

It is suspected that the attack was done by the Iranians, as part of the ongoing shadow war between Israel and the Islamic regime.

Iran

Iran Claims it Captured Mossad Team and Weapons

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iran claims they captured agents and weapons used in the anti-regime riots, but didn't publish any proof backing up their claim.

Terrorism / Jordan

Report: Jordanian Intelligence Foils ISIS Attack on IDF Troops

By Neta Bar / Israel Hayom

Jordanian media says Amman’s intelligence service has four suspects in custody on suspicion of planning to ambush Israeli soldiers and target Jews in the country.

Iran

Iranians Shout ‘Death to the Dictator’ as Countrywide Protests Spread to Tehran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

At least eight people have been killed by Iranian security forces, according to reports from demonstrators.

Israel / Syria / The Courts

Israeli Court Sentences Woman Who Entered Syria to Eight Months in Prison

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In February, Syrian authorities took the 25-year-old to a detention center in Damascus and questioned her for 16 days.

Saudi Arabia / Japan / Sports

Saudi Journalists Encourage Judoka to Face Israeli Opponent in Olympics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”

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

Amir Haik Appointed First Israeli Ambassador to the UAE

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Haik will replace diplomat Eitan Na’a, who has served as interim commissioner in Abu Dhabi for the past six months.

Travel / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Two Israeli Airlines Launch First Ever Direct Flights to Morocco

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israir flight left Tel Aviv at 8:15 A.M. local time with about 100 people on board, including the Israeli businessman Rami Levi.

Analysis / Jordan

Balance of Power Moves in Iran’s Favor in Gulf & Jordan, as America Pulls Back from Region

By Ariel Ben Solomon / JNS

Partly driving the shift “is the weakness the United States is showing towards Iran in its efforts to reduce its presence in the Middle East and bolster its position in the Far East against the growing Chinese challenge,” said Bar-Ilan Professor Hillel Frisch, a Middle East expert at the BESA Center.

Iran

Iran Opens First Oil Terminal in Gulf of Oman, Avoiding Strait of Hormuz

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This new crude export terminal shows the failure of Washington's sanctions on Iran,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Israel / Iran / Arts and Entertainment

‘Fauda’ Becomes First Israel TV Show to be Dubbed in Farsi

By Israel Hayom

The show about undercover Israeli commandos and the war on terror will be able to be viewed in Iran.

Israel / Science and Tech / Gulf States / UAE

Dubai to Use Israeli Drone Technology to Boost Security at World Expo

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The autonomous fleet will replace security personnel and reduce police response times from 4.4 minutes to 1 minute.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Cruz, 17 Republican Senators Introduce Bill for Added Sanctions on Iranian Leaders

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The short bill targets Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President-elect Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Claims It Can Enrich Uranium to Weapons Grade Levels

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran can enrich uranium by 20 percent and 60 percent, and if one day our reactors need it, it can produce 90 percent,” said outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Terrorism / US / Hamas / Iran / Judea & Samaria

US Court Finds Iranian Banks Liable for Deadly Terror Attack Against US Citizens

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This marks the first time that the courts have found Iranian banks Markazi, Melli or Saderat liable for a terror attack by a foreign terrorist organization against a U.S. national.

Sinai

Israel Weighs Egyptian Request to Downgrade Travel Advisory to Sinai

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli Counter-Terrorism Bureau has classified Sinai in its most severe terrorism level—“a very high concrete threat—for 17 years.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt

Israeli FM Lapid and Egyptian FM Shukri meet in Brussels

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Egypt stress the need for Israel to restart peace negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

Terrorism / Iran / Europe

Report: Belgium Airport Scare Believed to be Iranian Test of Israeli Security Protocols

By Israel Hayom

Brussels Airport evacuates two departure halls, recalls Qatar Airways flight to Doha over a suspicious bag • Local authorities arrest an Iranian woman suspected of involvement in an attempt to gather intelligence on Israeli targets.

Jordan

US, Israel Appear Moving to Bolster Jordan Amid Concerns Over Economic, Social Stability

By Sean Savage

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and King Abdullah reportedly met in secret last week in Amman, prior to the Jordanian monarch’s scheduled visit the White House on July 19.

Featured / Druze / Politics / Government / Iran / Asia

Former Communications Minister Kara Stranded on Iran-Azerbaijan Border after Car Trouble

By Rachel Avraham

Kara visited a joint Italian-Israeli dairy farm and cheese factory which is under construction in the Karabakh region.

IDF & Security / Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister: ‘We are Ready to Act’ to Help Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“As an Israeli, as a Jew and as a human being, my heart aches seeing the images of people going hungry on the streets of Lebanon,” says Benny Gantz.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Palestinian Authority

Hamas Demands Its Members be Added to List of Families Supported by Qatari Grants

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA has no way to determine who in Gaza actually receives the Qatari money.

IDF & Security / Lebanon

21 Years Later, Israel Honors Troops of South Lebanon Army

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A special memorial prayer was recited in Arabic in honor of the fallen soldiers.

Iran / Hezbollah / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Arab Run by Hezbollah and Iran’s Quds Force Sent to Prison

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hezbollah organizes youth conferences in Lebanon to locate potential recruits from Israel who can promote terrorist activity in Israel. Jaber was marked by Hezbollah operatives during a conference she attended in Lebanon in 2015.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Egypt

Hamas and Israeli Teams in Cairo for Negotiations on Long-Term Ceasefire

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas’s arrival in Cairo occurred as an Israeli delegation arrived in the Egyptian capital, for the second time in a week.

IDF & Security / Iran

Former Iranian Intelligence Minister: ‘Mossad has Penetrated the Regime’

By Neta Bar / Israel Hayom

Many senior Iranian officials are in on the plot, says Ali Younesi, who served under reformist president Mohammad Khatami from 2000-2005.

News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

Bahrain Officially Appoints the First-Ever Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing Khalid Al Jalahma to head the Gulf country’s diplomatic mission to Israel.

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

FM Yair Lapid to Makes History with First Israeli State Visit to UAE

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Lapid thanked former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who “was the architect of the Abraham Accords and who worked tirelessly to bring them about. This moment is his, no less than it is ours.”

Government / News Briefs / Egypt

PM Bennett has First Conversation with Egyptian President El-Sisi

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Prime Minister’s Office stated that the two discussed “a broad range of bilateral, regional and international issues.”

Terrorism / US / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Zeldin Reintroduces Bill to Cut Lebanese Military’s Ties to Hezbollah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The legislation proposes that the United States withhold 20 percent of its security assistance until the Lebanese Armed Forces take “effective actions to limit or expel Hezbollah-influenced military personnel.”

Iran

Report: Sabotage Attempt at Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Building Thwarted

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The attack targeted an AEOI building near Karaj, west of Tehran, and caused no casualties or material damage, according to Iranian media reports.

Terrorism / US / Iran / News Briefs

US Seizes Dozens of Websites Used by the Iranian Media and Terror Orgs

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Several of the sites are already back online after changing their domains.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

Hamas Leader in Gaza Demands Immediate Transfer of Qatari Cash

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A delay in receiving money would lead to a security escalation, said Yahya Sinwar during a meeting with the U.N.’s envoy to the Middle East.

Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Research Center Exposes how Hezbollah 'Liaisons' Help Control Lebanon

By Yaakov Lappin

A 'Rabat' stationed in southern Lebanese villages as Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s official administrator runs daily affairs [and] helps plant missiles in civilian homes.

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

Israel’s New Environment Minister Calls to Cancel Pipeline Deal with UAE

By Daniel Siryoti

“The Gulf of Eilat is in real danger because of the Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline,” says Tamar Zandberg.

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

Interfaith Abrahamic Family House in UAE to Open in 2022

By TPS / WAM

The Abrahamic Family House, the project inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity and constructed on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and will house a mosque, church, and synagogue, will open in 2020.

Jewish / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

American Jewish Committee Opens First Office in Arab Country

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Called “AJC Abu Dhabi: The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding,” it will be led by former ambassador Marc Sievers.

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

In First, Moroccan Delegation in Israel to Promote Cooperation with Farmers

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A large delegation from Morocco will arrive in Israel to participate in the Agromashov 2021 agricultural exhibition’ in Jerusalem next week.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Blinken: Iran’s Nuclear ‘Breakout Time’ Could Be Weeks if Violations Continue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It remains unclear whether Iran is willing and prepared to do what it needs to do come back into compliance,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Iran

Iran is Lying, Israel Says, After IAEA Expresses Concern over Undeclared Nuclear Sites

By Andrew Isaacson / TPS

“Iran continues to hide its military nuclear activities, while lying and disregarding its international commitments,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry tweeted Monday after his statements.

IDF & Security / Lebanon

After 18 Hours, IDF Captures 2 Infiltrators from Lebanon

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The initial incident was feared to be a terror attack, and the IDF sent residents in the area into shelters and secure spaces.

IDF & Security / US / Iran

Gantz Meets with Biden Officials as US Lawmakers Encourage Iron Dome Replenishment

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’m looking forward to discuss, as we have discussed before, the challenges that we have with Iran, with the Palestinians,” Gantz said to Blinken before the meeting. “As far as Gaza concerned, we do look for stability and prosperity for everybody,” said Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Featured / IDF & Security / US / Iran

Gantz Seeks New Understanding, In a Quiet Way, with US on Iran

By Yaakov Lappin

The defense minister shares Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Benjamin’s grave concern over the emerging Iran nuclear deal, though believes that strategic dialogue, as opposed to a more defiant posture, is the way forward with Israel’s greatest ally.

Syria / Hamas

Amid Internal Debate, Hamas Trying to Reopen Offices in Damascus

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas picked the wrong side in the Syrian war, and now they need to walk it back.

Iran

Iranian Navy’s Largest Ship Sinks in Gulf of Oman

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Emergency forces evacuated the crew and there were no casualties in the blaze.

IDF & Security / US / Iran

Netanyahu: Israel Will Get Rid of Iran’s Existential Threat, Even if US Opposes

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s “greatest threat is the existential threat posed by Iran’s efforts to arm itself with nuclear weapons, whether to threaten us directly – with atomic weapons – with the destruction of a small state, or to threaten us with tens of thousands of missiles or a great many missiles backed by a nuclear umbrella."

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Mossad Chief: Israel Should Increase Activities against Iran

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jerusalem is fearful of the new agreement that is taking shape between the Biden administration and Iran, which Israel believes will ultimately enable Iran to build nuclear weapons.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

Qatar Offers Hamas-Ruled Gaza $500 Million to Rebuild

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Gulf state has long supplied Hamas with money and certain goods.

IDF & Security / US / Iran

Revival of Iran Nuclear Deal Increases Chance of War, says Think-Tank Head

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Rejoining the JCPOA in 2021 is more reckless than when the U.S. agreed to it in 2015,” said JINSA CEO and president Michael Makovsky.

Israel / US / Left vs. Right / Iran

Israel Worried About US Return to Iran Nuclear Deal as its Influence in Washington Fades

By Israel Kasnett

During their joint press conference in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had discussed the Iranian threat with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and expressed hope that the United States “will not go back to the old JCPOA.”

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