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By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Iran must cease its escalations with regard to its nuclear program as well as its other destabilizing actions,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
By Vera Kessler
Rebbetzin Nechamy Simon of the Teaneck Chabad House gives an amazing, in-depth interview about the kabbalistic aspects of the holiday of Hanukkah, including the dreidel, the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah, and the darkness associated with this time of year.
The US said the network used a web of straw companies and fraudulent tactics that include forging documents and invoices to sell oil on the international market and evade sanctions.
The sanctioned individuals and companies are said to be generating hundreds of millions of dollars for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force and Hezbollah.
Saudis, Houthis, Iran, terror and rising oil prices.
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.
By David Isaac
The main argument against the deal is that it would lead to a sharp rise in the number of oil tankers visiting the Gulf of Eilat, creating a threat to Israel’s coral reefs in the event of a spill.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The country’s economic crisis has led to long lines at gas stations.
Environmental Minister Tamar Zandberg (Meretz) opposes the oil deal.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The EAPC-MED-RED plan, which will include other countries as well, is to avoid crossing the Suez Canal and save time for Asia buyers.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The administration hopes the seizures will deter shipping companies from dealing with Iran and Venezuela.
Oil shale in Israel is widespread covering approximately 15% of its territory, but is an undeveloped resource, largely because of economic and technological constraints.
What was behind Iran's attack on Saudi Arabian oil processing facilities?
By JNi.Media
Israel recently issued tenders for drilling 24 blocs of 400 square kilometers.
The bomb was hidden inside a large container also filled with nails and oil.
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.
A car spun out of control near Beitar Ilit in Gush Etzion
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.
By JNi.Media
IEC said it had sustained heavy damages as a result of Egypt’s blocking of gas supplies, forcing it to purchase more expensive fuel to generate electricity.
Sufganiot (doughnuts) for sale at the Marzipan bakery in the Machane Yehuda shuk in Jerusalem, before the holiday of Chanukah.
If the oil can be extracted at a reasonable cost, and that is a big "if" now, it would make Israel self-sufficient for decades.
The Knesset approves a gas outline which also transfers authority from the economy minister to the government.
The government once again is preventing Israeli motorists from enjoying the full effect of the plunging price of oil and will limit the drop in the price at the pump to 25 agorot midnight Monday. A hike in the excise tax will rake in another 5 agorot a liter for the Finance Ministry. The new […]
By J. E. Dyer
Israel has never invoked the agreement, but Israel sources say that its importance lies in its very existence.
The gas will fuel a $300 million electric power plant PPGC says it is developing in Jenin, which will be the first PA power plant in the West Bank.
King Salman continues a tradition of new kings taking small change out of the kingdom's treasure chest for the plain folks.
The 50 percent drop in the price of oil also could make it harder for Iran to find money for its nuclear program.
Tons of oil were left in an Israeli pipeline built by the two countries before 1979.
Firefighters have stopped the flow of thousands of gallons of oil.
Israel isn't afraid of sanctions from Iraq, which doesn't permit oil sales to Israel.
By Shalom Bear
Egypt is to receive 4.5 BCM (billion cubic meters) each year for 15 years, valued at 1.1 to 1.3 billion dollars a year.
Egypt receives an estimated $700 million of oil every month from Arab countries, according to a report in the Egyptian Independent. Egypt's Petroleum Minister Sherif Ismail said that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have been supplying Egypt with the needed oil and financing since Morsi was deposed in July, to the tune […]
Noble told analysts that drilling will not begin before the end of next year.
By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency
Forget about ethanol, electric cars and vegetable oil as alternative, researchers at Ben Gurion University have come up with a new substitute for oil: water and good’ol carbon dioxide.
Not all that glitters is gold and not all that smells like oil is money. Israel has become an oil and gas producer, but one oil well, run by a firm whose CEO is ex-Chief of Staff Ashkenazi, is a bust.
Moses made the right turn after all. In his song at the end of the Torah he spoke of ‘precious things of “Givat HaOlam.” The hidden meaning of “precious things” seems to be oil. Not olive oil, but black gold.
Israel may have struck it rich twice – once with indications of oil off the southern coast and twice with the prospect of Hamas and Abbas fighting it out over probable claims to the Israeli discovery.
Egypt foiled a terrorist attack on a ship in the Suez Canal on Saturday and has increased security to protect ships and oil tankers. Authorities did not reveal details of the attempted attack except to say it was flying under the Panama flag and was a container vessel. "The attempt failed completely and there was […]
Additional natural gas, and possibly light oil have been found at the Yam 3 drill site, 16 kilometers off the coast of Ashdod, according to a report in Globes. It's not yet clear how much gas and oil has been found.
Kerry is flying to the Middle East, but who cares about Egypt or Syria? He will meet with Abbas in Jordan; Israel is not on his itinerary. He is cooking up something nasty or really is weird.
For the second time in just over a week, Arabs have poured oil on the main road connecting Highway 60 to Beitar (near Efrat), in the middle of the night. A little over a week ago, Arabs poured oil on the same road causing a car to spin out of control and crash. The fire […]
Israel has (more) gas. Baruch Hashem. But who should profit?
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is paying $2.05 billion for the remaining 20 percent of IMC International Metalworking Co, otherwise known as Isracar, completing the buyout that began with the giant $4 billion purchase of 80 percent of the company in 2006. “We are delighted to acquire the portion of the company that was retained by […]
By JTA
Israel has awarded the first-ever oil drilling permit in the Golan Heights. On the eve of almost every high-level visit to Israel by US officials, the Israeli government habitually has angered the American government by coming up with an approval for building in Judea and Samaria or areas in Jerusalem that are claimed by the […]
Israel should use its new gas resources to further its political interests, just as the Arabs have done with their energy resources.
Sixty-four years is a long time for oil to burn, especially when the black oil next door seems so much more useful to the empires and republics across the sea.
By Marc Gottlieb / CulinartKosher.com
Let's get this out of the way up front; I'm a shredded potato latke man. Ground up or processed potatoes have their loyal following, but for me, it just doesn't taste the same. And frankly, fried baby food sounds nasty. Latkes have a reputation for being messy, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. I have a few tips […]
On Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following press statement: The United States and the international community remain committed to maintaining pressure on the Iranian regime until it fully addresses concerns about its nuclear program. That’s why today I am pleased to announce that China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri […]
The operator of Australia’s Pluto liquefied natural gas project, Woodside Petroleum, will buy a 30 percent share in Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field for $2.5 billion, becoming a strategic partner in the drilling.
The king of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, is clinically dead, according to Al-Sharq al-Awsat daily news.
Winter is almost here and nothing says comfort like a rustic Italian dinner.
Iran may purposefully contaminate the waters of the Strait of Hormuz by performing an oil spill, according to a report in the German weekly Der Spiegel on Sunday.
Iran is involved in hectic attempts to lower the insurance costs for its oil shipments, and, apparently these attempts are working. The U.S. and European countries are aware of the latest developments, and have begun to demand penalties for Asian countries attempting to avoid the sanctions. Many analysts predict, however, that the U.S. is not planning to enforce the sanctions with real, tough measures against countries like Japan or China.
By Nina Safar
With loads of camp laundry to wash and fold, and school prep on our minds, we are all busy with one thing or another. No one needs the added stress of planning tomorrow night’s dinner! Look below for several quick and tasty dishes to serve the family.
While the global economy deteriorates and its ripple effects erode Israel’s economic indicators (e.g., unemployment increased to 7%), there is cause for optimism in the Holy Land.
I have come to the conclusion that where it matters the most to me – the security of the State of Israel and the overall welfare of the Jewish people, there is virtually no difference between them. Both President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney would be “good for the Jews.”
By J. E. Dyer
How should an American president use the military in an intimidating, persuasive manner, to induce Iran to give up her nuclear-weapons purpose? Very little has been discussed on this topic in the forums of punditry; virtually all treatments focus on the feasibility or proper method of a military attack campaign. Is there an “intimidation option,” short of a shooting war? And if so, what would it look like?
By Nina Safar
Spice up your summer with these colorful and zesty Mexican dishes. Since I like it quick and easy in the kitchen, all of these recipes are no fuss dinners that are full of flavor.
The world famous economist John Kenneth Galbraith said it best: “There are few ironclad rules of diplomacy but to one there is no exception. When an official reports that talks were useful, it can safely be concluded that nothing was accomplished.”
By Avi Jorisch
The United States and its allies have all the tools necessary to punish the banks, corporations and charities helping Iran achieve nuclearization. If we are truly going to stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons, we must use as many of the bows in our quiver as possible.
Iranian officials and media painted the six-nation bloc as the source of intransigence and focused its ire specifically at America. "We believe the reason they are not able to reach a result is America. The P5+1 came to Baghdad without a clear mandate so we think the atmosphere is difficult," an Iranian delegate told Reuters.
New sources of oil and gas found in the US, Canada and South America are expected to make the Western Hemisphere energy self-sufficient by 2030. Even Israel has new sources of natural gas. And the rest of the world’s energy supply will no longer be hostage to the Mideast-dominated OPEC cartel. So at long last we can say goodbye to the ‘oil weapon’ and to the use of surplus oil money to buy politicians and academics.
Turkey warned 15 companies that submitted bids in a Greek Cypriot tender for oil exploration in a disputed areas of the Mediterranean, to pull out of the project, reported the Turkish Daily News. “The companies which cooperate with GKRY (the Greek Cypriot administration) will not be included in energy projects in Turkey in the future,” […]
The US Senate will consider a new sanctions package against Iran on Thursday, in which oil and economic embargos will be considered in order to force Iran to abandon its nuclear development program. In the meantime, the US and Israel prepare for the possibility of a military strike on Iran.
The first few post-Pesach days are filled with the hurried rush to consume as much “chometz” as possible – and then the weight concerns begin. For some, the gut reaction (pun intended) is to stop eating – never a good idea. We all know that the best way to lose those extra pounds is by focusing on eating healthy.
AP reports that the Iranian army is prepared for a military confrontation with the United Arab Emirates should diplomacy over a disputed gulf island fail. "We do not allow any country to carry out an invasion," ground forces commander Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdastan told Iranian state television. "If these disturbances are not solved through diplomacy, […]
As an American of Sephardic heritage, I was raised on the mouth-watering delicious foods that define Middle Eastern fare. For as far back as I can remember the kitchen has been my comfort zone. Whipping up culinary creations to please the palates of an Ashkenazic husband, Sephardic kin, fussy kids, and guests who frequent our dinner table can be quite challenging, but at the same time tremendously satisfying.
Welcome to Part III – what to do with the cooked chicken. Our job is to rehydrate it, change the way it looks, and, at times, hide it using dough, eggs, mayonnaise, or sauce. I have found that making up fancy names for the dish not only adds flair, but will help your family know what to ask for next time. Unless otherwise stated these recipes serve 4-6 people. (Note: Though we use the word chicken – each recipe works just as well with meat or turkey.)
Adira Energy Ltd. announced Tuesday that it has received two independent resource reports with a best estimate regarding the potential yield of its two off shore drilling sites, nicknamed Gabriella and Yitzhak. The estimate is of 232.2 million barrels oil and 1.8 trillion cubic feet natural gas.
CNN reports that a man identifying himself as Abdo Hussam el Din, the country's Deputy Oil Minister, announced in a video posted on YouTube that he was defecting from the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. "I am joining the revolution of this noble people who will not accept injustice," the man says in Arabic. "I've […]
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
There is a deeper message in Parshat Tetzaveh - the principle of the separation of powers, which opposes the concentration of leadership into one person or institution. All human authority needs checks and balances if it is not to become corrupt. In particular, political and religious leadership (keter malchut and keter kehunah) should never be combined. Moses wore the crowns of political and prophetic leadership, Aaron that of priesthood. The division allowed each to be a check on the other.
In honor of Purim, Outré EATS presents a new take on traditional Persian fare.
Refraining from preemption would gravely destabilize the Mid-East and beyond. The only effective way to prevent Iran’s nuclearization and its devastating cost is to preempt!
Iran announces halt in oil shipments to Britain and France....Iran is set to start operation at Fordo underground enrichment facility....US and British officials caution against Israeli strike....IDF will deploy Iron Dome battery in Tel Aviv area.
Welcome back to Simple Home Cooking. Last time we focused on making a large pot of chicken soup. This week, as promised, we will discuss how to use all the cooked vegetables from the soup to create many dishes.
Iran is one of Taiwan's top sources of crude oil, at 6.8% of total imports.
By dvora
Who said weekday dinners had to be boring? It’s simple to keep the fresh and fun with just a little preparation. Stock your kitchen with staples like whole-wheat pasta, organic fish, poultry, meats, and organic fruits and vegetables (go frozen if you can't buy fresh).
Iranian President: "Why should we run away from the negotiations?"
EU outlawing of Iranian oil imports is already hurting the Iranian economy. But will it have an effect beyond that?
USS Abraham Lincoln passed through the Strait without incident Sunday.
"Strong and quick" pressure on Iran is still necessary, Israeli PM insists.
Total ban on oil imports to begin July 1, 2012.
According to sources, the ban would halt all oil imports by July 1, 2012.
By Sam Ser
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
Iran's OPEC governor: Embargo would push Europe "into a deeper crisis."
The asian nation receives approximately 10% of its oil from Iran.
Comments come in wake of Saudi Arabia's assurance to boost oil output.
India to work with Iran to circumvent US financial measures.
Turkey offers to host next nuclear talks.
Comments come during US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's visit to Japan.
By dvora
Why Kosher Australian lamb? It’s lean, tender, and low in cholesterol—with 20 percent less fat than American lamb.
It is hard to make much sense out of the recent military threats Iran has been aiming at the West and the U.S. in particular.
July 10, 2026 
