As Iran begins the countdown toward the collapse of the Ayatollah regime, Turkey is heading in the opposite direction, gradually being overtaken by Islamism. Years ago, Bernard Lewis, the preeminent Middle East scholar of our time, remarked that the day would come when 'Iran will become Turkey, and Turkey will become Iran.'

Hamas officials admit fighters no longer receive timely instructions from senior command as IDF operations continue to degrade terrorist infrastructure.

From Israel's perspective, a strategic move against the Houthis could be another foundation in developing relations with Saudi Arabia.

According to one proposal, Hamas terrorists will be allowed to go Egypt on supposedly medical grounds, once a deal is made and a period of calm is announced, effectively shielding them from Israeli action.

Mojtaba Rahmandoost, a member of Iran's Shura Council, said he received the ring as a gift from Nasrallah in February 2014. Now it got sold for $16,000.