Middle East

Israel arrests east Jerusalem man over spying for Iran, plotting attacks

The suspect was tasked to plan a terrorist attack in central Israel, an arson attack on a forest, and transferring weapons to the West Bank.

 Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on, in Aleppo, Syria, May 27, 2025

US redeploys troops in Syria, as Washington builds ties with new gov't

Reports indicate hundreds of soldiers may be withdrawn, and US forces may move from bases near the Euphrates River to consolidate at one base in eastern Syria.

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory

Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending?

Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone

Do Jewish and Muslim leaders engage in metaphysical battles on the astral plane?

This desecration in Damascus, Syria occurring just before Rav Vital’s yahrzeit cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence. This as a deliberate act perpetrated by those who harbor ill will toward Jews.

03/06/2025

Jerusalem's Tikkun Chozer volunteers provide free professional services

The backgrounds of these volunteers are very impressive. At the sewing machine, one can find a retired Yad Vashem historian helping a young man fix his torn pants.

By SHOSHANA TITA
03/06/2025

Trump clarifies US nuclear agreement with Iran would not allow any uranium enrichment

Trump said on Truth Social that under the US agreement, they would not allow Iran any enrichment of uranium.

02/06/2025

Syrian intelligence documents confirm Austin Tice imprisoned by Assad regime

The intelligence files unearthed by the BBC are the first evidence to surface of the Assad regime's detention of Austin Tice, who disappeared near Damascus in 2012.

US gives nod to Syria to bring foreign jihadist ex-rebels into army, including Uyghurs from China

Syrian officials said that under the plan, some 3,500 foreign fighters, mainly Uyghurs from China and neighboring countries, would join a newly formed unit.

By REUTERS
02/06/2025

Hezbollah arrests member over allegedly spying for Israeli intel

The Hezbollah member had details on the hospital's operations for several years, and there were fears that he leaked hospital data to Israeli intelligence.

Syria continues to build its new army as it looks to integrate various armed groups

The backbone of the army are the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham units that came out of Idlib and had fought Assad’s military for years, as well as units from southern Syria and units linked to Turkey.

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