Massive US Defense Bill Includes Biggest-Ever Iran Sanctions
After months of threatening to impose harsh sanctions on Iran, US President Barack Obama signed into law tough embargos aimed at Iran’s central bank and financial sector.
Iran Rattles Saber At US in Strait of Hormuz
Following imposition of new sanctions regime, Islamic Republic threatens American navy.
Israel, US to Hold Joint Military Exercise
The Israeli military will take part in a major missile defense drill in partnership with the United States, following a 10-day Iranian naval exercise...
Middle East Roundup: Iranian Missiles, Sudanese Refugees, Solar Energy
Ormat Technologies Inc., an Israeli company developing geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants, scored two major contracts with American energy providers.
Israel Moves to Stop Flood of Illegal Immigrants
New law aims to deter African job seekers and asylum seekers, who have flooded across Israel’s southern border by the tens of thousands
War Games Predict Outcome of Iranian Nuclear Success
Israel is weighing options against Iran with the help of Britain's Institute for National Security Studies.
Pressure on Syria Builds From All Sides
As Arab League observer leaves in disgust and Turkey seizes weapons, Israel prepares for end of Bashar Assad’s regime
Israeli Hacker Retaliates for Saudi Credit Card Attack
An Israeli hacker has claimed retaliation for the release of the personal information and credit card data of tens of thousands of Israelis by...
Arab League Mission in Syria Continues to Crumble
Syrian authorities have ignored the mission's requests to take steps such as removing weapons and military personnel from mosques in cities where protests have taken place, and the casualty rate in the army’s response to the protests has actually increased since the monitors began their work three weeks ago.
Iran Update: Sanctions, Blame, and Talk
The Obama administration added three companies to those sanctioned for dealing with Iran's energy sector, for the first time targeting a major Chinese Iran trader.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Poised to Win 45% of Parliament
The more conservative Salafists are expected to gain 25% of the total seats.
Iran Passes Letter to US: You Killed Our Scientist
In a letter handed to the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, the Iranian foreign ministry relayed to the United States that it believes the CIA was behind the recent assassination of another Iranian nuclear scientist.
UN Chief to Assad: ‘Stop Killing Your People’
“Stop the violence. Stop killing your people,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said in a message to Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose troops have killed more than 5,000 people during a 10-month-old uprising.
Hizbullah Comes to Assad’s Defense; Opposition Increases Pressure
“The Syrian people are living their worst period,” parliament member Imad Ghalioun said in an interview from Egypt on Sunday night.
Hamas Faces Political Upheaval
Longtime Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who has ruled the terrorist group’s political structure from Damascus since 1996, has told Palestinian media he would soon step down.
EU Gets Tough On Iran With Planned Oil Embargo
European foreign ministers declared their countries’ intent to embargo oil from the Islamic Republic, beginning as early as July, and freeze the assets of Iran’s central bank
Jordan’s Queen Orders Solid Gold Shoes as King Pushes Two-State Solution
Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan has commissioned a jeweler in Calcutta, India to make shoes for her out of gold.
Syrian Rebels Briefly Seize Damascus Suburb
Witnesses said the Free Syrian Army held territory and set up roadblocks in Douma, a center of dissent, for up to several hours before retreating to their hideouts.
Jordan Sends Back Israeli New Year’s Letter in Protest
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has rejected the New Year’s wishes of Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin, sending the letter back because it called Jerusalem the capital of the State of Israel.
Arab League to Assad: Step Down
If Bashar Assad does not accept the national unity government proposal, the Arab League will ask the United Nations to step in and end the crisis.
Arab League States Propose Exile for Assad
Proposal comes as Assad's forces intensify their assault on Syrian opposition strongholds.
Arab Theater: An Old Lie – New Revelations
A photograph that has made the rounds on the internet, supposedly depicting an IDF soldier stomping on a Palestinian girl, is exposed as a complete fabrication.
Video: Syrian Rebel Officer Begs Israel to Intervene
Deputy Minister for Development of the Negev and the Galilee Ayub Kara appeared on Israel’s Knesset channel and spoke over the phone with defecting...
Russia and China: Accomplices and Obstructionists in Syria’s Crackdown
Russia and China, constrained by outdated Cold War outlooks, continue to frustrate attempts to end the conflict in Syria.
Syrian Homework for Hillary
The “Syrian people” is a composite of Sunni Muslims, Alawites, Kurds, Druze, Turkmens and Circassians.
Syrian TV Anchor Admits to Spreading Lies about Protesters
If Syrian TV News can't be trusted, who can we trust?
IDF Prepares For Anarchy Along Syrian Border
The IDF has made contingency plans to deal with what may be large numbers of desperate Syrian citizens attempting to rush the border in order to seek refuge or attack Jewish and Druze communities in the area.
As IAEA Fails, Lieberman Says: Israel Will Decide Whether to Bomb Iran
As atomic energy watchdogs reported being denied access to critical Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told reporters that Israel alone would make the decisions necessary for the security of its citizens.
Weekly Roundup: Syria on the Brink
The Syrian army's assault on Homs enters its 20th day and resulted in the deaths of 80 people on Wednesday, including 3 journalists...A UN report accuses "officials at the highest level of government" of committing "crimes against humanity and other gross human right violations"...Egypt recalls its ambassador...Saudi Arabia blasts Syria and Russia...Free Syrian Army is turning away jihadists...Republican presidential hopefuls join growing chorus of voices that support arming the opposition.
Choked: The EU Is Cutting Iran off SWIFT Operations
The AP reported that the European Union is working on regulations that would shut out Iran's banks from the financial clearinghouse SWIFT, which is...