WATCH: Anti-Israel Protest in Chicago Calls for Third Intifada
Hundreds of protestors attended a rally in downtown Chicago, this past Sunday afternoon, calling for a Third Intifada against the Jewish State.
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Tens of Thousands Expected to Hang Israeli Flags in Solidarity With Jewish State
Following the media’s near-radio silence after the most recent spate of terrorist attacks against Jews in Israel by Israeli Arabs-Palestinians, two Florida-based public figures have started a global movement to stand up against antisemitism by donating thousands of Israeli flags to citizens across the United States and Canada to be hung in a show of solidarity with world’s only Jewish State.
Sudan Sending 10,000 Troops to Bolster Arab Coalition Forces in Yemen
Sudan has agreed to send 10,000 soldiers to Yemen to help secure the southern port city of Aden and back up the Arab coalition in its armed resistance to Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the liberation of Houthi-held cities.
Chelsea Clinton: Mom’s Benghazi Committee Appearance Will Be ‘Remarkable’
Tuesday in an appearance on “CBS This Morning” to promote her new children’s book “It’s Your World,” a book that is said to encourage kids to be more politically active, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential
Iranian Media: Jason Rezaian Confessed to Running Spy Ring
Jason Rezaian has “confessed” to leading a network of spies in Iran, working directly with the U.S. to “topple the Iranian regime,” according to Fars News, Iran’s state-run media outlet.
Saudi Arabia Hajj Disaster Death Toll Has Reached at Least 2,177
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,177 pilgrims, a new Associated Press tally showed Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.
Obama’s Former Defense Secretary: Syrian Rebel Training Program Was ‘Nuts’
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had some harsh words for President Obama’s $500 million plan to arm and train a tiny unit of carefully-vetted “moderate” Syrian rebels and send them into battle against the Assad regime, ISIS, and al-Qaeda.
Pentagon: U.S. Airstrike Kills Khorasan Group Leader in Syria
Sanafi al-Nasr, al-Qaeda’s chief financial officer and highest-ranking leader of the Khorasan Group, a terrorist organization intent on attacking America and its allies in the West, was killed in a U.S.-led coalition airstrike in Syria, the Pentagon has announced.
Russia: ISIS Growth in Afghanistan Could Expand into China
While in China, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov announced the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) plans to expand into Europe, Russia, and Asia. His proof consisted of an allegedly strong ISIS presence in Afghanistan.
ISIS Children Camps Discovered in Turkey
Turkish authorities have discovered Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) training camps for children in basements hidden in Istanbul.
Hamas Encourages Suicide Attacks Against Israeli Jews
Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group that rules the Gaza Strip, has told its loyalists in the Fatah-run West Bank to carry out suicide attacks against Israelis.
Report: 40 ISIS Jihadists Killed in Russian-Syrian Air Strikes
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, as quoted by the BBC, at least 40 ISIS terrorists have been killed by either Russian or Syrian warplanes after a convoy in Hama province was bombed. The “charred bodies of fighters” were observed at the scene.
Kerry to Meet with Netanyahu, Abbas, Jordan’s Abdullah about Israel-Palestine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled this week to hold meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
Russian Officials Want to Perform 300 Missions a Day in Syria
Sources close to the Russian military reported the government plans to expand their missions in Syria to 300 a day.
Ed Royce Slams Obama’s ‘Naivete’ as Iran Deal Takes Effect
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) issued a statement on “Adoption Day” of the Iran deal this Sunday, claiming that the Obama Administration “is looking more naive by the day” in its faith that the Iranian regime will live up to its end of the bargain when considering their activity over the last three months–let alone 35 years.
Suspected ISIS Gunmen Kill 5 At Shiite Mosque In Saudi Arabia
On Friday night, a gunman suspected of working for the Islamic State opened fire on a Shiite mosque in the Saudi city of Qatif, killing five people and injuring nine others.
Turkey Threatens to Shoot Down Planes That Violate Its Airspace
On Friday, Turkey shot down a drone aircraft that violated its airspace. U.S. officials believe it was a Russian drone, although the Russians deny losing any of their equipment. Saturday brought a warning from Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that his country is prepared to fire on manned aircraft, as well.
Cuba: Reports of Intervention in Syria ‘Irresponsible and Unfounded’
The Cuban government has denied multiple independent reports that Cuban military officials have traveled to Syria to help President Bashar al-Assad organize a military offensive against the Islamic State and other Sunni forces working to overthrow him.
Obama’s Disastrous Foreign Policy Program Comes Home to Roost in Syria
President Obama’s “embraceable you” foreign policy outreach program towards nations unfriendly to the U.S. has been a disaster. If that was not clear earlier, developments in Syria during these past few weeks should make it abundantly clear.
Experts: Russian Airstrikes May Strengthen ISIS
Western diplomats believe the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) could gather more land in Syria as a result of the latest Russian and Iranian offensive.
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem and West Bank
Violence in the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem showed no sign of abating as stabbings and violent protests continued throughout the weekend. Since Friday, seven Palestinians and two Israelis have died and several were severely injured, reported Haaretz and the Jerusalem Post.
Iran Anticipates ‘Tsunami’ of Tourism from Nuclear Deal
Iran’s vice president told The Associated Press on Sunday his country is preparing for a “tsunami” of foreign tourists as Iran and world powers are set to begin implementing a landmark nuclear deal that will lift sanctions in return for curbs on Iran’s nuclear program.
Cummings: Gowdy Has Turned Benghazi Committee into a ‘Political Football’
Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” the ranking Democratic member of House Benghazi Select Committee Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) said his counterpart, chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy, has turned the Benghazi Select Committee into a “political football” against the wishes of the family
China Wants to Deepen Military Ties with Iran
China wants to establish a closer military cooperation with state-sponsor of terrorism Iran, reportedly indicated a senior Chinese admiral after meeting with Iran’s defense minister in Tehran on Thursday.
U.S.: Iran Missile Test Was ‘Clear Violation’ of U.N. Sanctions
The United States ambassador to the U.N., Samantha Power, said on Friday that Iran’s October 10 ballistic missile test was a “clear violation” of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
