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Iraq

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Jerusalem Warns Baghdad it May Attack Iraqi Militias

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel is under daily drone attack from Iranian-backed terrorist groups in Iraq.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Iraq

Israel Intercepts Iraqi-Launched Drone

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Alerts went out around the Kinneret on Wednesday morning.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iraq

IDF Downs Cruise Missile from Iraq Over Golan Heights

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The projectile was "coming from the east," according to the IDF, with earlier reports indicating it originated in Iraq.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / Iraq

Suicide Drone From Syria Crashes in Golan Heights

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

It represents the first case of a kamikaze drone striking on the Golan Heights.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / Jordan / Iraq

Jordan Intercepts Armed Drone Fired at Israel by Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia

By Yaakov Lappin

The Hamas leader Yahaya Sinwar "hears the IDF’s bulldozers over him," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. "He will meet our barrels soon.”

Analysis

Iraq ‘Gradually Turning Into a Source of Threat’ to Israel

By Yaakov Lappin

“Iraq is in a transitional phase, and it is worth monitoring developments there, because it can go back to being a threatening arena to Israel.”

US / Iran / Iraq

US Approves Iraq Transferring $2.7 Billion to Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel believes the transfer approval is part of the US-Iran negotiations.

Iran / Abu Ali Express / Iraq

Iranian and Iraqi Currencies Plummet

By Abu Ali Express

Tying the Iraqi economy to the failing Iranian economy may have been a mistake.

News Briefs / Abu Ali Express

Reports of Attack Near Syria-Iraq Border

By Abu Ali Express

Some of the reports attribute the attack to the US-led coalition.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

IDF Chief Hints Israel Hit Iranian Arms Convoy on Syria-Iraq Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The air strike, near Abu Kamal in eastern Syria, reportedly targeted weapons being smuggled in from Iraq.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

US Downs Iranian Drone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The UAV bombing operation killed nine and wounded 32 at an Iranian-Kurdish resistance group base in northern Iraq.

Abu Ali Express

Understanding Iraq: Who's Against Who? A Guide to the Recent Turmoil

By Abu Ali Express

What's happening now is an intifada of a moderate Shiite bloc against the imperialism of Ali Khamenei.

US / Iran / Iraq

Report: Iran-Backed Militia Conducted Assassination Attempt on Iraqi Premier

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A report said the drones and explosive warheads used in the attack were manufactured in Iran.

Obituaries / Iraq

Iraq’s Last Jewish Doctor, Known for Offering Free Medical Services, Dies at 61

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Thafer Eliyahu, an orthopedist in Baghdad, was nicknamed “the doctor of the poor.”

Middle East / Levant / US

Experts Fear US Troop Removal from Afghanistan and Iraq Could Further Embolden Iran

By Jackson Richman / JNS

Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said that “Trump is unwittingly undermining American deterrence in the Middle East.”

US / UK / Iran / Iraq

Two Americans, One British Soldier Dead in Rocket Attack in Iraq

By Aaron Bandler / Jewish Journal

Missile barrage on military base north of Baghdad wounds 12, Iranian proxy group believed to be responsible.

Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Israeli Satellite Images Show Suspected Iranian Tunnel near Syria-Iraq Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to Israeli firm ImageSat International, the tunnel could serve as secure storage for advanced weapons or other sensitive material.

IDF & Security / Iran / Iraq

Report: Israel Strikes Iranian Assets in Iraq with F-35 Stealth Fighter

By Israel Hayom

London-based Arabic daily reports that Israeli F-35 stealth fighters were used to carry out two strikes on Iranian assets in Iraq this month; no comment from Israel.

Syria / Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Iraq

Syria Opens Border Crossing with Iraq, Will Serve an Iranian Bridge to Lebanon

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The upgraded Albukamal crossing is expected to serve as an Iranian land bridge through Iraq to Syria and from there to Lebanon, posing a new threat to Israel’s security.

Israel / Middle East / Levant

First Time Ever: Opinion-Shapers from Arab Countries Visiting Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The journalists and bloggers, include citizens from Saudi Arabia and Iraq. They will tour Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Nazareth, and will meet with Members of Knesset, Foreign Ministry officials and academics.

The Danger Zone with Gadi Adelman

Candid Interview With Hazem Farraj - The Danger Zone

By Israel News Talk Radio

Hazem Farraj is an ex-Muslim from East Jerusalem who is now teaching people the truth about Islam and Jihad. Gadi sits down for a candid conversation with this interesting young man.

From Jerusalem with Love

Intelligence Community On Bibi, Trump And The Arab World - From Jerusalem With Love

By Israel News Talk Radio

Orly brings on John Villanueva who gives us an on the ground prospective of the Washington D.C. Intelligence Community.

Beyond the Matrix

The Kurds, Syria and Turkey, The Real Story - Beyond The Matrix

By Israel News Talk Radio

Join Rod Bryant and Jerry Gordon as they interview Kenneth R. Timmerman of Front Page Magazine.

Headline / Syria / Iran / ISIS

Most Iranian Ballistic Missiles Failed to Reach Intended Target in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Six out of the seven Iranian ballistic missiles completely failed to hit their intended target. Three landed in Iraq.

Featured / Israel / US / Business and Economy

KFC Coming Back to Roost in Israel

By JNi.Media

KFC representatives have met with potential franchisees, toured potential sites with real estate agents, and set a goal of 100 branches in five years. It's the chain's fourth crack at the Israeli market.

Featured / Middle East / Levant / The Muqata

Joke of the Week: Arab Countries Would Give Security Guarantees to Israel

By JoeSettler

Jordan's FM seems to have forgotten ISIS is knocking on his front and back door waiting to come in.

US / Politics / Iraq

Report: Pentagon Invited Kushner to Iraq to Reach Out to Trump

By JNi.Media

Kushner has Trump's ear on foreign policy, but is yet to familiarize himself with the 'inner workings of the Pentagon.'

Video of the Day

Is There an Occupation?

By Video of the Day

Professor Kontorovich discusses whether Israeli control of the "West Bank and East Jerusalem" is an illegal occupation.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Iraq

Israeli Aid Group Sends Solar Light to Yazidi Refugees in Iraq

By Viva Sarah Press

iAID international Israel-based humanitarian aid agency connects innovation and technology to the global humanitarian aid scene.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / US / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

Pew: Close to 1 Million Citizens of Banned Muslim Countries Entered US Since 2006

By JNi.Media

Refugees from Syria did not start to enter the US in large numbers until fiscal 2016, but 86% of Somalia’s 72,652 entrants from fiscal 2006 to 2015 were refugees.

The Muqata

John Kerry, Straw Men and the Saban Echo Chamber

By JoeSettler

John Kerry's rant at the Saban Forum was fascinating in that it illuminated everything that is wrong with the supporters of the two-state solution peace process.

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Senator Boxer Wants to Abolish Electoral College

By JNi.Media

"In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted, 'The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy,'" Boxer said in her statement. "I couldn't agree more. One person, one vote!"

Interviews and Profiles

Exclusive Interview: Hillary Clinton On Israel, Iraq And Terror [archive]

By Eli Chomsky

[2006] On the eve of her expected reelection victory, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton met with the The Jewish Press.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists / Israeli Arabs / Iraq / ISIS

Arab-Israeli Couple Arrested, Accused of Joining ISIS

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An Arab-Israeli couple has been indicted on accusations of visiting an enemy country and joining ISIS.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / US / Politics / Elections / Iran / News Briefs / Turkey / France / Hezbollah / Russia / ISIS

Trump in 2nd Debate: Aleppo Has Already Fallen

By JNi.Media

Neither Republican nor Democratic candidate offered realistic solutions for the escalation of the Syrian civil war, just north of Israel's border.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Global / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Report: Obama Granted Iran Nuclear Program Secret Exemptions

By JNi.Media

The Trump campaigned quickly took advantage of the report, with a statement by retired Army General Michael Flynn, who said, "It’s now clear President Obama gave away the store to secure a weak agreement that is full of loopholes."

Terrorism / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / ISIS

Analysis: Trump's Anti-Terror Plan Calls for Tough Immigrant Vetting, International Coalition Against ISIS

By JNi.Media

There was absolutely no new policy idea in the Trump speech Monday night, but there was an implied promise to encourage all levels of law enforcement to be less restrained in pursuing their targets.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Turkey / Russia

Moscow Calming Israeli, American Fears of Russia-Turkey-Iran Coalition

By JNi.Media

It isn't clear who is panicking more at the moment—Jerusalem or Washington—over the possibility that Turkey, a NATO member, would switch sides and coalesce with Russia and Iran.

Israel / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Israel Engaged in Secret Efforts to Obtain Restitution for Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The efforts were revealed in a discussion of the Knesset’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs on Wednesday morning.

Yemen / Houthis / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / History / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion / Aliyah / Geulah

Five MKs Reveal How the State Stole their Families' Children

By JNi.Media

"It's time to expose the truth behind this shocking episode, an episode that is a black stain on the history of the State of Israel."

Analysis

Something Big Is Happening In Syria But Despite Warnings By 51 US Diplomats Obama Refuses To See It

By Yochanan Visser

There has never been a “dissenting message” that was signed by so many diplomats within the State Department.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Analysis: Jews Vs. Arabs May Yet Blow Up the DNC Convention this Summer

By JNi.Media

Republican candidate Donald Trump has good friends in Cornel West and James Zogby, who will surely rattle and shake one of the Democratic party’s most third-ralish third rail issues, in public.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / ISIS

Does an ISIS Affiliate Have Chemical Weapons on Israel’s Syrian Border?

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

srael is currently investigating the possibility that the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, an ISIS-affiliated group fighting in Syria’s civil war in the southern Golan Heights region, possesses chemical weapons.

IDF & Security / Syria / US / Government / Iran / News Briefs / The Knesset / Islamists / Russia

Ya'alon's Assessment of Obama's Middle East Policies: Not Good

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bogie Ya'alon's assessment: aftermath of Obama's policies in the Middle East leaves Israel in a worse neighborhood.

Rejuvenation with Eve Harow

Rejuvenation: “Like Talons in a Jewish Heart”

By The Land of Israel

While looking for Weapons of Mass Destruction in Baghdad in 2003 US Army Reservist Tewfik Boulenouar instead what he found was evidence of the mass destruction of Iraq’s 2700-year-old Jewish community.

Israel / News Briefs / ISIS / Eastern Europe

European Union: ISIS Has Chemical and Biological Weapons

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israeli experts confirm ISIS is armed with chemical weapons and add it is a de facto state, with its own license plates and gold coins.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / ISIS

Israel Becoming Major Information Source on ISIS as West Demonstrates Intelligence Failures

By JNi.Media

US reports about the astonishing spread of ISIS in Iraq have been diminished or deleted, because they conflicted with the overall narrative of an independent Iraq that was ready to carry its own weight

US / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

1 American Killed in Effort to Rescue Iraqi ISIS Hostages

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First American fatality in Iraq since U.S. withdrawal in joint U.S.-Kurd rescue operation of ISIS prisoners.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

The Arab Spring of Anarchy Has Come to Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Muslim narrative of anarchy that played out in Iraq, Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt and Libya is going to destroy the Palestinian Authority, not Israel.

Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs / Europe / Hezbollah / Russia / ISIS

Russia Takes over Syrian Civil War, Hits Rebels with Missiles

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

NATO expressed "concern" while Russia rips off the mask that the only reason its forces are in Syria is to defeat ISIS.

Syria / US / Global / News Briefs / ISIS

Kerry Drafts Americans in War on ISIS, Offers $5 Million for Information

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Kerry unleashes a new weapon to defeat ISIS: $5 million for information that can disrupt ISIS trade.

Syria / US / News Briefs / Europe / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Russia / ISIS

Obama's UN Speech Ignores Israel but Hits Hard at Putin and Assad

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Obama finally understands: "There are no simple answers to the changes that are taking place in much of the Middle East and North Africa."

The Muqata

Israel Must Be Prepared to Also Redraw the Map

By JoeSettler

Israel needs to start pushing the jungle back.

Iran / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Video Claims Burning of Four Men Fighting with Iran-Backed Forces

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The victims were burned alive while hanging upside down. ISIS said it was in revenge for Shi'ite executions

Israel / News Briefs / Kurds / Kurdistan

Israel and the Kurds, a Clandestine Love Affair of Regional Outcasts

By JNi.Media

It is rumored that, in addition to purchasing oil, Israel is funding the Kurds in their efforts to strengthen the Kurdistan Regional Government in its fight against the Caliphate and the Iraqi Shiite government.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS / Kurds / Kurdistan

ISIS used Mustard Gas on Kurds, Likely Obtained from Syria

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS used mustard gas against Kurdish fighters. The chemical warfare agent was probably picked up in Syria.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iraq Vets Oppose Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A group of Iraq war vets are targeting members of Congress, imploring them to vote against the Iran deal.

Israel / Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Gulf States / UAE

Foreign Ministry Calls Sunni Arab Nations 'Israel's Allies'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Dore Gold pointed out to American Jewish Leaders that Israel and Sunni Muslims agree on Iran.

Video of the Day

The Iran-Iraq War in 3 Minutes

By Video of the Day

The Iran-Iraq war in 3 minutes - a short history, not because someone used a nuclear weapon. After 8 years of fighting, Iran likes to claim they won the war, but they didn't... unless you count how they undermined the United States' later efforts to rebuild Iraq.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Iran Celebrates ObamaDeal with Chants of 'Death to America

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Obama will explain that all of the anti-Israel and anti-American hate are only a quaint Iranian tradition.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Egypt

Israeli Dentist Mends Peacekeeping Canine

By Jewish Press Staff

"Dano" was wounded in action. The Multinational Force turned to a Hebrew University veterinarian.

US / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS / North African States

ISIS Islamic Law on Libya that Obama Invaded to Save It from Radicals

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Billboards promote the burka, and perfumed clothes are forbidden. Obama in 2011: The US invasion protected civilians.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Detonation 101: Booby-Trapping and Detonating Infant

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS teaches a detonation device course using an infant who was booby-trapped and blown up.

News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Food Poisoning Kills 45 ISIS Fighters

By Jewish Press News Desk

The ISIS terrorists died after breaking their fast at their Iftar meal with poisoned food...

Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Jordan / Hezbollah

Iranian-Backed Terrorists Tried to Stage Massive Attack in Jordan

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Jordanian authorities seized 100 pounds of explosives carried by a member of an Iranian-backed group.

Terrorism / Analysis / Israel / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / ISIS

Analysis: ISIS Will Go Down to Defeat in Egypt

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel, like the non-radical Islamic world. will be happy see the ISIS beheaded for once.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN)

Iran 'Alarmed by Hatred' - Elsewhere

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Iran, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela told the U.N. Human Rights Council their countries are bastions of freedom.

Politics / UK / Elections / News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

Pro-Hamas George Galloway Running for Mayor of London

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Galloway apparently was not satisfied with his stinging defeat in recent elections for parliament.

US / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE / Iraq

Arabs Charge Obama With Turning His Back on Iraqi Prime Minister

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Arab world clearly distrusts Obama even more than Israel doubts him, although they are a bit paranoid.

News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS 'Preserving' Ancient Artifacts by Selling Them

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Islamic State has found a novel way to fund its doomsday machine.

Jewish / History / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Islamic State Threatening Tomb of Jewish Prophet Nahum in Iraq

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 2,600-year-old site lies just 10 miles from the regional frontline of Islamic State.

News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Have the Yezidis Been Forgotten by the International Community?

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Since August 2014, the airstrikes against IS have gradually slowed down to a complete halt and the humanitarian aid has slowed down too.

US / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Could Buy Nukes from Pakistan, Warns India

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Islamic State its spreading tentacles in Southeast Asia, increasing the possibility of ties with Pakistan.

News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Islamic State's Beheading Video Makers Killed in Iraq

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two were identified as Abu Mohammed al-Soory, a.k.a. Abu Samra, and Abu Osama al-Amriky.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Iraq

At Least 10 Killed in Baghdad Hotel Bombings

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least a dozen people are reported to have been killed in the attack, and another 30 wounded.

Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Takes over Key Iraqi City but US Says 'Don't Worry, We Will Win'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Pentagon insists "we will take back" a key Iraqi city, but that might come at the price of handing over Iraq to Iran.

Yemen / Houthis / US / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Iran's Meddling in Iraq, Yemen, Bleeds into Kerry- Zarif NY Nuclear Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

U.S. officials have acknowledged that Iran-supported Shiite violence in Iraq and Yemen has been influencing the talks between the U.S. and Iran on the latter's nuclear program

US / News Briefs

W's Private Remarks to RJC Reveal Disagreements with Obama (SHOCKER)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ready for the big news? George W. Bush doesn't think much of Barack Obama's foreign policy decisions.

News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Report: ISIS Leader Seriously Wounded in Aerial Bombing in Iraq

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good news he is not able to control daily operations. The bad news is that he is recovering.

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli-Arab Killed Fighting for ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

The man went to Iraq around 2 years ago to join Islamic State.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Jordan / Science and Tech / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Fighters in Syria May Be Felled By Lesions (Not Legions)

By Rachel Levy

ISIS fighters in Syria may ultimately be felled by a skin disease likely to be wracking thousands of its ranks.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

'Arab-Israel Alliance' Leaving Obama Isolated

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Obama's "two-state" phobia shows how much he and his experts do not understand the Middle East.

Syria / US / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Kerry Says US Will Defeat ISIS but 'Don't Ask Me When'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

I’m not going to get into timetables. It will happen.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Egypt / ISIS

Iran Pre-Purim Stunt: Israel Trains ISIS Terrorists in Sinai

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

This is not satire and not a Purim joke. It is courtesy of the Iranian regime's Fars [read: Farce] News Agency.

News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Harvesting Victims' Organs to Finance Terror

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Plummeting oil prices is starving ISIS treasure chests.

News Briefs / ISIS

ISIS Parades 17 Kurds in Cages

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Islamic State is trying to shock the world into surrender.

US / News Briefs / Jordan / ISIS

Jordan Bombs ISIS while US Debates

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Americans are so paralyzed by dumb and useless wars that they can't move when they have to.

News Briefs / Jordan / Iraq / ISIS

Report: Jordanian Air Force Kills ISIS Troops and Commander in Iraq

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab and Kurdish reports say the Jordanian Air Force struck in Mosul, Iraq, killing dozens of ISIS terrorists.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Hezbollah / ISIS

Economic Bomb of Plunge in Oil Prices Crippling Hezbollah and ISIS

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The 50 percent drop in the price of oil also could make it harder for Iran to find money for its nuclear program.

US / Iran / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Iran Bombs ISIS in Iraq

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good side of the Islamic State is that radical jihadists are killing each other.

J.E. Dyer

In the Short Run, Biden Might Well Keep his Promise that Iran Won’t Get Nukes

By J. E. Dyer

We would be fools to take seriously assurances from Joe Biden.

Serials

Persuaded – Chapter III

By Barbara Bensoussan

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