Israel / Middle East
Iran-Backed Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures 300+ as Trump Weighs Joining Saudi Strikes
Iran-backed Houthi terrorists killed at least 12 people, including an American, and wounded more than 300 others in a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s busiest airport Saturday, as President Donald Trump weighs joining Saudi-led military strikes against the group.
UAE Attorney‑General Says Flydubai Co‑Pilot Plotted 9/11‑Style ‘Suicide Attack’ on Ben Gurion Airport
The United Arab Emirates revealed Friday that the co-pilot behind the September 30 attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet had spent years preparing to carry out a September 11-inspired suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport, intending to crash the aircraft into a passenger terminal and kill as many people as possible.
Trump Sanctions ‘Rogue’ International Criminal Court as Rubio Vows to Cripple and Dismantle the ICC ‘Piece by Piece’
President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, targeting the entire institution for the first time as Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed to cripple its operations and dismantle the court “piece by piece” unless it ended its threats against the United States.
Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 Awarded to Anti-Israel South African Judge
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to South African judge and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, currently serving as an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
PHOTOS — Jewish Ritual Bath Dating to the Time of Jesus Found in Israel: ‘Illuminating the World of the Bible’
Archeologists have found a 2,000-year-old Jewish treasure in Israel that dates to the time of Jesus.
CNN’s Diamond: Israel’s Military Actions ‘Prompted’ Hamas to Kill Some Hostages
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN International’s “Isa Soares Tonight,” CNN Jerusalem Correspondent Jeremy Diamond claimed that “more than half” of the Hamas hostages’ deaths were “traced back to Israeli military actions,” which includes, “Israeli strikes and ground maneuvers that prompted
Iran’s Missing ‘Supreme Leader’ Hails Regime Thugs in Written Message
Iranian “supreme leader” Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since being named dictator, published a written message on Friday to celebrate National Police Week, celebrating the repression of his people to maintain “social order.”
Columbia University Criticized for Serving ‘October 7 Blush Sauce’ on Anniversary of Hamas Attacks
Columbia University was blasted on social media this week after a campus menu appeared to advertise “October 7th Blush Sauce” on the third anniversary of the horrific Hamas terror attacks, which was observed Wednesday.
Iran Hangs 25-Year-Old Arrested in January Protests
Iran’s ongoing murder of dissidents had an especially heartless episode on Monday, as 25-year-old protester Alireza Sepahi was hanged at dawn just hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancee Mahshad Keshani, 22, in a jailhouse phone call.
PHOTOS: Divers Find ‘High-End’ Treasures Linked to Roman Statesman Cicero Who Inspired America’s Founding Fathers
Researchers have uncovered 2,100-year-old treasures linked to a Roman statesman who inspired some America’s Founding Fathers.
GOP Rep. McCormick: ‘We Did Not Prepare’ for Conflict Like Iran War
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) said that there wasn’t any strategic preparedness for a conflict like the Iran War. While discussing the midterms, McCormick said, “Of course, the energy is going to be a big
Maine Debate: Susan Collins Demands Troy Jackson Apologize for Claim She Is Profiting from Iran War
Maine Democrat Senate candidate Troy Jackson claimed at Thursday’s WMTW debate that Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and her husband are profiting from the war in Iran, prompting the five-term incumbent to demand an apology on camera.
Michigan Debate: Abdul El-Sayed Says He Would Not Give Defensive Weapons to Israel
Muslim leftist Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed said in a debate on Thursday that he would vote to withhold defensive weapons from Israel if the nation were attacked by Iran or another state actor.
Michigan Debate: Abdul El-Sayed Claims Mike Rogers Listing Atrocities of Oct. 7 Terror Attack Is ‘Political Theater’
Muslim leftist Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed claimed during a Thursday night debate that his opponent, Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), was engaging in “political theater” for listing the atrocities of the horrific Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel.
Michigan U.S. Senate Debate: Abdul El-Sayed Says Israel, Iran ‘Have Proven Dangerous in Their Own Way’
Muslim leftist Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed said in a debate on Thursday that Iran and Israel — America’s top ally in the Middle East — are “both dangerous in their own way.”
Syria Resists Pressure to Join War on Houthis
The Syrian government on Wednesday denied reports that it is considering a request from Saudi Arabia to send ground forces into Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents. Damascus did, however, condemn the latest Houthi attacks against Saudi airports in strong terms.
Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks and Ongoing Blockade
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will not launch military strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
British Diplomats Including Security Team Training Palestinian Police Withdraw From Israel Over Sanctions Row
The UK is withdrawing most diplomats from Jerusalem amid a diplomatic row triggered after the new left-wing British government took power.
Treasury Targets Iran’s Remaining Shadow Fleet with Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Operation Economic Outcast is pressuring the remainder of Iran’s shadow fleet with new sanctions, continuing the Trump administration’s effort to stop billions of dollars’ worth of oil and petroleum products from moving through the country’s aging network of off-the-books tankers.
Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Attacks on Saudi Airports, at Least Three Killed
The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen claimed responsibility on Thursday for attacking King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
Dem Rep. Smith: Iran Doesn’t Seem to Want Deal, State Dept. Needs to ‘Start Negotiating’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) stated that Iran doesn’t appear willing to negotiate an end to the Iran War and “I don’t know where the State Department is in all of this, but they
Report: Pentagon Orders CENTCOM to Ready Iran Strike Options as Trump Weighs Major Operations
The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran as President Donald Trump weighs renewed strikes that could come before November’s midterm elections, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
Huckabee: Hamas Hasn’t Done Anything to Disarm, ‘Trump Brought Them to the Table, and Then They Have Ignored Every Bit’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said that Hamas hasn’t done anything to disarm despite agreeing to do so, and stated that “President Trump brought them to the table, and
Coons: Should Re-Examine Israel Relationship, Including Joint Development, ‘All’ Weapons ‘Hotly Debated’ in Senate
On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that “we should have a re-examination of our relationship” between the U.S. and Israel and “part of our re-examination needs to be looking at what weapons systems
Oman Rescues Mostly Indian Crew from Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The air force of Oman evacuated the mostly Indian crew of a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker called On Peace on Wednesday after it was struck by a projectile and set ablaze while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Jewish Former Student Sues New York School, Says Admin Refused to Help While Protesters Shoved, Spat on Her
On the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, a Jewish former student at The New School filed a federal lawsuit against the university, accusing the school of failing to protect her from antisemitic harassment, physical assaults, vandalism, and exclusion from campus spaces.
Hamas and Allies Celebrate October 7 Anniversary
The terrorists of Hamas and their allies celebrated the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 atrocity as a “historic and honorable milestone” in the Palestinian “struggle.”
Syria’s Jihadi President Visits Saudi Arabia, Offering Support Against Houthis
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly the head of the retired al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), made a brief visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss their bilateral relationship.
EXCLUSIVE — Urban Warfare Expert John Spencer: Gaza ‘Genocide’ Libel Against Israel Is ‘Greatest Lie in Modern History’
Three years after Hamas-led terrorists carried out the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust — murdering some 1,200 people in southern Israel and dragging 251 hostages into Gaza — renowned urban warfare expert John Spencer says an information war has recast Israel as the aggressor and accused it of genocide thus delivering “the greatest lie in modern history.”
White House Fires Back at Critics After Trump’s Remark That Iran ‘Can Take Out a City’
The White House is hitting back at critics over President Donald Trump’s controversial remark during a campaign rally in Nebraska, where he said Iran “can take out a city” such as Los Angeles or San Diego.
Saudi Arabia to Offer Amnesty to Illegal Yemenis as Battle with Houthis Rages
The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that it will begin legalizing the residency of migrants from Yemen, in response to a request from the internationally recognized and Saudi-supported government of Yemen, known as the Presidential Leadership Council.
Actress Debra Messing Endorses Republican Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor: ‘You Are What We Need’
Notorious Democrat-backer Debra Messing has endorsed the GOP’s Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul for Governor of New York. “You are what we need more than anything,” the “Will & Grace” star told the Republican candidate.
Warner: Pulling Jets from U.K. Is Propaganda Win for Iran, No Way We Avoid ‘Permanent’ Toll Extracted by Them
On Monday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) argued that the U.S. moving bombers from the United Kingdom “at least gives Iran a propaganda win” and stated that he doesn’t see any scenario in the Iran
House Foreign Affairs Chair: U.K. Cutting Ties with Israel a Risk, We Work with People Including Israel, Qatar on Intel.
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the U.S. moving bombers from the United Kingdom by saying that we have intelligence relationships with people “from Israelis to
Trump: ‘Threat’ Forced U.S. Bombers from UK — Vows Iran Will ‘Suffer Greatly’ over Any Combat Drone Plot
President Donald Trump said Monday that a threat linked to Iran prompted the United States to pull its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, warning Tehran would “suffer greatly” over any combat drone plot as reports revealed fears of an IRGC-ordered attack targeting the strategic aircraft and American personnel.
Chris Murphy Blames Trump for Iran’s Attacks on Arab Countries
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) blamed President Donald Trump for leaving Americans unprotected after Iranian drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Trump Says Lack of Refineries, Not Strait of Hormuz, Is ‘Driving Up’ Gas
President Donald Trump said Monday that a lack of refineries, particularly in Russia and California, is influencing gasoline prices, not the Strait of Hormuz.
