Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

SpaceWar.com reports: “While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP. Iran is […]

Japan and US agree to expand cooperation on missiles, military drills

SpaceWar.com reports: “Tokyo and Washington agreed Friday to boost joint production of defence equipment including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest of mainland Japan, as China ramps up pressure on its Asian […]

Gaza Phase II begins: Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace,’ demands Hamas disarm

The Jerusalem Post reports: “US President Donald Trump confirmed that Phase II of the Gaza peace plan has officially begun, and announced that he is backing ‘a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government’ in Gaza, he […]

Heightened alert: Iran closes its airspace

Israel National News reports: “Iran closed its airspace early Thursday morning to all flights, except for international flights to and from the country that received special authorization. Meanwhile, reports from Iraq stated that fighter jets […]

US President Donald Trump informs Tehran US will not attack Islamic Republic – report

The Jerusalem Post reports: “US President Donald Trump informed Tehran that the US would not strike the country and asked the Islamic Republic to exercise restraint as well, Pakistani outlet Dawn reported on Thursday afternoon, […]

Khamenei digs in amid protests, vows not to back down in face of ‘vandals, saboteurs’

The Times of Israel reports: “Iran’s supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched through the streets overnight, directly challenging US President Donald Trump’s […]

Hamas tells its Gaza agencies to prepare to cede power as part of truce plan

The Times of Israel reports: “Hamas on Sunday said it had instructed its government agencies to prepare to hand over their powers to an independent committee of Palestinian technocrats that is supposed to administer Gaza […]

Second day in a row | US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

Israel National News reports: “For the second consecutive day, the US State Department on Tuesday urged US citizens in Iran to leave that country immediately. ‘US citizens should leave Iran now. Consider departing by land […]

Report: Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israel National News reports: “Israeli and Arab officials have privately cautioned the Trump administration in recent days that Iran’s regime may not yet be weakened enough for US military strikes to deliver a decisive blow, […]

Father of fallen soldier warns: ‘Hamas is rebuilding, Israel will pay a heavy price’

Israel National News reports: “Itzik Bonzel, father of Sgt. Amit Bonzel z’l, who was killed in battle, spoke at the Arutz Sheva studio in the Knesset as part of the ‘Gaza – The Day After’ […]

UN chief threatens Israel with ICJ referral over anti‑UNRWA laws

Israel National News reports: “UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel that he may refer the country to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it does not repeal recent laws targeting UNRWA, the UN […]

Hezbollah warns Beirut that expanded disarmament push could cause ‘chaos, civil war’

The Times of Israel reports: “A senior Hezbollah official has warned Lebanon’s government that pressing on with efforts to disarm the group throughout the country would trigger chaos and possibly civil war, according to comments […]