Palmyra attack a ‘blow’ to US, Syrian forces, Islamic State says without claiming responsibility

The Jerusalem Post reports: “The Islamic State group said the killing of US Pentagon personnel in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra was a ‘blow’ to US forces and Syrian armed factions opposed to it, in […]

In move to deter Turkey, Israel explores creation of rapid-response force with Greece, Cyprus

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Senior officials from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus are discussing the possibility of establishing a rapid-response force composed of units from the armed forces of the three countries, three people familiar with […]

Defence of Europe’s eastern flank an ‘immediate’ priority: eight EU leaders

SpaceWar.com reports: “Defending Europe’s eastern flank should be an ‘immediate’ priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by Russia, eight EU leaders meeting in Helsinki said Tuesday. ‘Russia remains a […]

Russian nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik deployed in Belarus

SpaceWar.com reports: “Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that a newly developed Russian hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile known as the ‘Oreshnik’ had been deployed in Belarus. Russia unveiled the weapon last year after using it […]

Intel further confirms Bondi Hanukkah terror attack was ‘ISIS-inspired,’ says Australian PM

The Times of Israel reports: “Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday that online video feed picked up by the country’s intelligence further confirmed that the antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday […]

‘Likelihood of war is high’: deputy national security adviser joins ceasefire talks in Lebanon

YnetNews.com reports: “Senior Israeli officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed fighting along the northern border as the U.S.-imposed deadline for the disarmament of Hezbollah south of Lebanon’s Litani River draws near. On Friday, […]

Miami Imam: U.S. Deserves Divine Punishment, Trump ‘Human Garbage’ — ‘The Foot of the Dirtiest Somali Is Cleaner Than Your Face’

Breitbart.com reports: “America deserves mass punishment from Allah but has been spared only out of ‘honor’ for devout Muslims living in the U.S., according to a Florida Islamic cleric — who went on to denounce […]

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The Jerusalem Post reports: “The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever US weapons package for the island, which is under increasing military pressure from China. The […]

Canada couldn’t treat a sick woman. So it offered her assisted suicide

Telegraph.co.uk reports: “Canada’s healthcare system used to be a source of pride for my country. It was regarded as one of the world’s best examples of a publicly-funded insurance system, free at the point of […]

UK makes first arrests for ‘Globalize the intifada’ chants, in shift spurred by Bondi attack

The Times of Israel reports: “UK police made their first arrests Wednesday since announcing officers will detain people who publicly chant pro-Palestinian calls to ‘globalize the intifada,’ in a change prompted by Australia’s Bondi Beach […]

Prosecutors to indict 20-year-old Israeli for ISIS membership, contact with foreign agent

The Times of Israel reports: “Prosecutors plan to indict a young man suspected of membership in the Islamic State and of maintaining contact with a foreign agent linked to the terror group, police announced on […]

Israeli officials warn of jihadist copycat attacks after Bondi Beach massacre

YnetNews.com reports: “Following the massacre at a first-night Hanukkah candle-lighting event of the Jewish community in Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday, Israel’s security officials are warning of the risk of jihadist copycat terror attacks elsewhere […]