Iran Incapable of Waging a Full-Fledged War Against Israel – The Wall Street Journal
Iran and its satellites are considering options for revenge against Israel in response to the killings of leaders of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, but they are unable to launch a full-scale war. This was written on August 9, 2024 The Wall Street Journal. Key points: Iran does not have sufficient strength and resources for […]
The US has not imposed sanctions against the Netzah Yehuda Battalion.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant of the decision to end the investigation into the activities of the IDF Netzah Yehuda Battalion. The White House has decided against imposing sanctions on the unit, which had not been ruled out before. This news was made public by Walla journalist Barak […]
Iran's president is less brutal in his treatment of Israel than the IRGC, the press claims.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is pushing for strikes on Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities in response to the killing of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, but Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is offering less radical options, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing unnamed aides to the Iranian president. “*Pezeshkian fears that any direct […]
Russia temporarily closed Israeli airspace to its aircraft for the night only.
The Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation has introduced a ban on night flights over Israeli territory for Russian airlines from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. This decision came into effect today and will remain in effect until August 16. Companies are advised to plan their flights to Israel exclusively during the daytime […]
“Nothing has changed much. It's neither good nor bad” – Supreme Court (BAGATS) ruling on Ukrainians in Israel
This week, the Israeli Supreme Court considered the issue of the continued presence of Ukrainian refugees in the country, in particular their status – see “Ukrainian citizens in Israel will receive refugee rights, while retaining tourist visas” – High Court ruling. Israel Portal “Details” (ukr) August 8, 2024 spoke with Zoya Levitinaan employee of the […]
A video with hateful content against women from Arab countries is being circulated on social media.
Police have launched an investigation into alleged incitement after videos threatening Arab women emerged on social media. The footage shows women wearing hijabs, and a voice from behind asks viewers whether they should be killed or left alive. The video that has caused outrage was allegedly filmed in a southern town. Israeli Arabs have expressed […]
Iran could respond to Israel's elimination of Haniyeh through the international community and increased support for Hamas.
Iran is focusing on catching the suspected killers of the Hamas leader killed in Tehran rather than attacking Israel. According to The Guardian, Tehran is planning to avenge Haniyeh's death by blaming Israel despite no confirmation. Iran may target individuals linked to the assassination or Mossad agents. Following Haniyeh's death, reports link Mossad agents to […]
The US, Qatar and Egypt agree with Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire.
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have called on Israel and Hamas to hold talks on August 15 to reach an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. The talks could take place in either Doha or Cairo. The proposed “final interim proposal” would address the remaining issues. Israeli […]
Wars are wars, but a record 50,000+ pilgrims are expected to arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah 5785 – Ukraine is preparing
More than 50 thousand Hasidic pilgrims are expected to arrive in Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah 5785 (2024). This was reported by PR Director of the Rabbi Nachman International Charitable Foundation Anastasia Baryshnikova. She noted that pilgrims will begin arriving in Uman a month before the holiday, which this year […]
Another aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East
According to media reports, the US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by sending the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln to the region. The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is already in the area and will be working together in the near future, despite the fact that the Roosevelt is scheduled to return to […]
Iran may change its strategy and choose a different path instead of attacking Israel.
Iran may respond to the killing of the Hamas leader by blaming Israel and launching a vendetta before attacking Israel itself. Hezbollah, for its part, is preparing to retaliate for the killing of its commander and is planning an attack in the coming days. However, it is unclear how their actions will be coordinated with […]
Video: Arestovich – “The Best Radio Israel”. Wars in Ukraine and Israel, Netanyahu, the political situation in the USA, Russia and Ukraine
On the air of “Best Radio Israel” on August 8, 2024, they discussed the situation in Israel itself, in Ukraine and the election race in the United States, on whose foreign policy the situation in both Ukraine and Israel depends. — On air at the “Best Radio, Israel” on the “Gvozdi” channel, he shared his […]
Iran Develops Missile They Say Is 'Undetectable'
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that its navy is now equipped with new cruise missiles with high explosive warheads. These missiles are undetectable and can cause significant damage to the enemy, the media reported on August 9, 2024, citing The Telegraph. The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region […]
Iran is deploying the 9-Dey air defense system in the Middle East.
The main feature of the short-range air defense missile system (SAM) is the use of a radar system with a phased array of S-band, detecting targets at a distance of up to 150 km. This is a key element of Iran's integrated air defense network. Iran is ready to deploy its new 9-Dey air defense […]
Türkiye plans to join the case of genocide committed against Israel.
Turkey is set to seek formal accession to a genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Turkey has criticized Israel for bombing Gaza in its war on Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Turkish President Erdogan supports the Palestinian cause and condemns Israel for its “barbarity” […]
Israel will send a delegation to negotiate with Hamas on August 15, Netanyahu's office said.
After the US and mediators called on Israel and Hamas to hold talks on August 15, 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement confirming the participation of an Israeli delegation. At the suggestion of the US and mediators, Israel will send a team to talks on August 15, at a location to be determined later, […]
Two more major airlines have postponed their return to Israel.
Foreign airlines are actively changing the dates for resuming flights to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. United Airlines from the US has temporarily suspended flights, as have European ITA Airways and Air Europa. ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia, has cancelled flights until August 13, starting with an afternoon flight. Air Europa from Spain has also […]
The US and other mediators have called on Israel and Hamas to resume talks, saying there is “no justification”.
The leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar are demanding that Israel and Hamas, designated a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union, return to deadlocked talks on the Gaza war. Mediators said on August 8 that “only the details” of a ceasefire and the release of hostages remained to be […]
Arab countries avoid interfering in the conflict between Iran and Israel, WP reports.
As Israel prepares for an attack from Iran – fueling fighter jets, deploying air defense batteries and coordinating the deployment of American military facilities with Washington – it is alarming the US-led Arab coalition that helped prevent the latest Iranian attack on the night of April 13. Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates […]
Russia risks backlash if it hands over air defense systems to Iran — Forbes
Forbes August 7, 2024 writes that The supply of Russian military equipment to Iran in the current conditions could pose a significant risk for Moscow. Russia has begun transferring radars and air defense systems to Iran, raising serious concerns given the growing tensions between Tehran and Israel. The author, Paul Iddon, a Middle East expert, […]