With eye on Iran, Israel reportedly set to supply natural gas to Lebanon
The purpose of the deal, orchestrated by Special US Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein, is to curb Iranian influence in the war-torn country.
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Reports: Several loud blasts heard in western Iran, cause unknown
After several similar incidents in recent months, authorities say the Iranian military was holding unannounced air defense drills amid rising tensions with Israel and the United States.
New details emerge on Iran's 20-year effort to sponsor Palestinian terrorist groups
Quds Force architect Qasem Soleimani strove to “work closely with all these groups, regardless of their religious or political taste" with the aim of "bolstering the resistance against the Zionist regime in Palestine," Iranian media says.
Hamas accuses IDF of using dolphins to spy on Gaza
The terrorist group apparently believes "killer Zionist dolphins" exist and are spying on its naval forces in the coastal enclave. Israel is often accused by its enemies of enlisting animals for espionage or other military purposes.
4 Israeli women arrested after allegedly spying for Iran
Shin Bet security agency says all suspects are Jews with Iranian heritage who were allegedly recruited over social media and asked to photograph sites across Israel, including the US Embassy.
'When we strike at America, it will be with great force,' Iranian general vows
"If the Zionists do something stupid and take a step against us we will see this as a sign that Allah decreed we should be attacked so that we could retaliate," Deputy IRGC Commander Ali Fadavi says.
Should Israel be wary of Erdogan's rapprochement efforts?
With Arab countries now making financial and other agreements with Israel, Turkey finds itself isolated in the region and losing export markets.
Hamas says arrested accomplice in 2018 hit on rocket engineer
Report says man arrested after Hamas security forces bug a phone conversation between him and an Israeli security officer who paid him for his part in the 2018 killing of Dr. Fadi al-Batsh in Malaysia.
PA leader Abbas in resort town to meet with Egyptian president
PA envoy to Cairo reports that Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to focus on developments in the Palestinian arena and efforts to advance the peace process and "end the Israeli occupation."
Iran ready to restore ties with Saudi Arabia 'at any time,' FM says
Saudis say terrorist activity of Iran-backed Hezbollah "threaten Arab national security."