Syria Media: Israel Conducted Airstrikes on Iranian Base near Damascus

On Tuesday night, Israel allegedly carried out airstrikes on an Iranian facility near Damascus, Syria.  As is policy, Israel neither confirms nor denies the attacks, though Benjamin Netanyahu has stated often and clearly that Israel will not allow Iran to set up bases on Israel's border. Apparently, the attack targeted the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research …

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Netanyahu: “Don’t Test Us!”

Yesterday, Israel's Prime Minister took his security cabinet to the Golan Heights, overlooking Lebanon and Syria, for a briefing outlining Israel's readiness to deal with threats from Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies. The tension along the Lebanese border has escalated recently.  Just days ago, Lebanon told Israeli military officials that the border wall being constructed …

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Iran’s 2nd to Ayatollah Says Fighting, not Negotiating, will Determine Fate of Palestinians

Ayatollah Khamenei's second in command, Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, secretly arrived in Beirut Lebanon last week to inspect Hezbollah, assess the positioning of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) on the Lebanese border, and give a pep talk to Hezbollah's troops.  It is also believed he met with secretary general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah (a recognized terrorist), to …

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Vice President Mike Pence Arrives in Israel

After important stops in Egypt and Jordan, Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Israel.  During his 2-day visit there, he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ruben Rivlin, in addition to stops at Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum and Research Center) and the Kotel  (Western Wall).  Pence is also scheduled to address …

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