Researchers have proposed a new version of the birthplace of Jesus, based on artifacts
The question of the actual birthplace of Jesus Christ has once again become the focus of scientific and public discussions. The traditional version points to Bethlehem in Judea, but more and more researchers are considering an alternative — a settlement of the same name in Galilee. The classic sources of Christianity — the Gospels of […]
Israel believes that Iran is close to collapse, but this assumption is not entirely accurate.
Israeli analysts are recording a sharp deterioration in the socio-economic situation in Iran. In expert circles, the phrase “quiet death” of the regime is increasingly heard, but assessments remain restrained: the crisis is deepening, but there is no automatic collapse of power. Economic indicators look alarming even by Iranian standards. The budget deficit has reached […]
Far from the shore: how the SBU conducted a naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea
The Security Service of Ukraine announced a special operation in the Mediterranean Sea, which, according to the Ukrainian side, became the first attack on a vessel of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” This involves actions beyond the traditional theater of military operations — more than two thousand kilometers from Ukrainian territory. According to Kyiv’s assessment, […]
The expert analyzes that economic and strategic interests are behind the agreement between Russia and Iran.
The signed strategic cooperation agreement between Russia and Iran does not imply the creation of a military alliance and does not contain mutual defense obligations. This follows from public clarifications by Moscow’s official representatives and comments from relevant experts who have studied the document’s text. It is about a political and economic framework, not a […]
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate accused of collaborating with Israel
Iranian authorities have brought new charges against Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, alleging her supposed “collaboration with Israel.” The human rights activist was arrested on December 12 during a rally dedicated to the funeral of renowned Iranian human rights defender Khosrow Alikhardi. This is not about a court session or investigative actions in the […]
The war in Ukraine is not “foreign”: why Iran is already using Russian experience against Israel – “Maariv”
The war between Russia and Ukraine has long ceased to be a regional conflict. It affects not only Europe but also directly impacts the security of the Middle East. For Israel, this conflict has become a factor of real threat — primarily because Iran systematically studies, adopts, and adapts Russian combat experience for a possible […]
When an ally presses pause: how the US temporarily limited intelligence support for Israel over Gaza
The US temporarily suspended video streaming from a drone over the Gaza Strip, which was used by Israel to search for hostages and Hamas militants. Simultaneously, restrictions were imposed on the use of American intelligence data in operations against specific military targets. The decision was not publicized but became a noticeable signal within the strategic […]
War in Ukraine and Israel’s New Reality: Threats, Shifts, and Difficult Decisions
The war between Ukraine and Russia has long gone beyond Eastern Europe. For Israel, it has become a factor that gradually but noticeably changes the strategic picture — in matters of security, diplomacy, and internal public balance. It is not about a distant conflict, but a process that directly affects the Middle East. Security: the […]
The Ruins of Gaza as a Political Account: Washington Awaits Steps and Money from Israel
According to reports, the United States has strongly urged Israel to take responsibility for clearing the debris in Gaza, which has accumulated after more than two years of war. This is not just a humanitarian initiative but a large-scale multi-stage project that could cost more than a billion dollars and place a heavy financial and […]
Why did Ukraine reduce its representation in Ramallah to one diplomat and what is happening with the opening of the embassy branch in Jerusalem: explanations from the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel
An Interview That Revealed the Mechanics of Middle Eastern Diplomacy The interview, published on December 8, 2025 in the Ukrainian publication ua-news, became one of the few where the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, openly discussed how Middle Eastern diplomacy works in practice and why a number of decisions — from reducing representation in […]
In Gaza, 81% of buildings are damaged, clearing will take 5-7 years — WSJ
The Gaza Strip, which many experts are already calling a zone of total destruction, is approaching a point where the issue of clearing territories becomes even more important than short-term humanitarian solutions. The Wall Street Journal writes that the scale of the consequences surpasses everything the region has experienced in previous conflicts. UN satellite images […]
Netanyahu announced the transition to the second stage of the truce in Gaza
Preparation for the second stage of the truce in Gaza is proceeding without fanfare. Authorities speak little, steps appear cautious, and expectations are overloaded with politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to bring the details to a conversation with US President Donald Trump. The decisions promise to be tough, but they can no longer […]
The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that Israel must “pay for the reconstruction of Gaza”
Tucker Carlson once again found himself at the center of Middle Eastern discussion. This time — in Doha, where he interviewed Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani. Formally, the conversation concerned regional politics, but Carlson’s line of questioning showed that the goal was different: to provoke the interviewee into making strong statements about Israel’s war […]
Mertz called friendship with Israel “a great treasure”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his first visit to Israel in the status of head of government. The tone of the trip is cautious but direct. Support for Israel is confirmed, but around the Gaza sector, Berlin is acting differently. In Jerusalem, Merz spoke about allied obligations. Germany, he said, “remains alongside” Israel after the […]
Trump is preparing to announce the second phase of the plan to resolve the situation in Gaza
Washington is preparing for a new phase of the Middle East process, and this is no longer a behind-the-scenes discussion — Trump is about to announce the second phase of the plan for Gaza.The date has not yet been named, but insiders say the statement is ready, details have been agreed upon, and only the […]
Pope Leo called for peace and an end to the war after his first overseas visit to Lebanon
regional stability and leadership responsibility The Pontiff concluded a visit that became more than a diplomatic tour. It was an attempt to bring back to the agenda what often drowns in the noise of geopolitics: the human cost of war. Against the backdrop of a complex Middle East, his words sounded not as a formal […]
Video: Andrey Tsaplienko “Russians Help Hamas Terrorists. Who Really Was Behind the Massacre on October 7/’VERY NEAR EAST'”
“Could Russia, Iran’s largest ally, not know about the impending attack? But Putin sent no signals to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. And this is, at the very least, complicity in the death of thousands of people…” “HAMAS is not destroyed. It remains in power in Gaza. Like Putin in Russia, it is ready to hold […]
November 30th is a day of remembrance for the more than 850 thousand Jews who were forced to leave Arab countries and Iran in the 20th century.
On November 30, Israel and the Jewish world remember the fate of more than 850 thousand Jews who were forced to leave Arab countries and Iran during the past 20th century – a tragic wave of Jewish emigration from Arab and Muslim countries Since 1948, after the creation of the State of Israel, about 850 […]
Pope Leo XIV and the patriarchs marked 1700 years of the Council of Nicaea at its location
A meeting took place in Turkey, which church circles had long viewed as a test of readiness for real dialogue. Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Iznik, where the Nicene Creed was formed 1700 years ago. A formal anniversary — yes. But the context turned out to be broader: politics, regional […]
Erdogan praised Pope Leo for his “reasonable approach to Ukraine and Palestine” during a visit to Turkey
In Ankara, a meeting took place between Tayyip Erdogan and Pope Leo. The event is rare: the Pope chose Turkey for his first foreign trip. Reuters notes that the focus of the visit is an attempt to shift the conversation about the region towards peace. Erdogan emphasized the Pope’s approach to the Palestinian issue. He […]
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