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Syria says Aleppo airport to reopen, two days after alleged Israeli airstrike

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Less than two days after Aleppo International Airport was shuttered when its runway was damaged in an airstrike attributed to Israel, Syria’s Transportation Ministry announced Tuesday evening it would reopen overnight.

Sierra Leone and Papua Guinea to open embassies in Jerusalem instead of Tel Aviv

Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone have announced they will be opening embassies in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, CBN News reports.

300-meter stretch of aqueduct from late Second Temple period uncovered in Jerusalem

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023

Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a 300-meter-long (984-foot) stretch of an ancient aqueduct that served Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Monday.

Syria: ‘Israel carried out airstrike on airport in Aleppo, putting it out of service’

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023

The official Syrian SANA news broadcaster reported Monday morning that Israel carried out an airstrike on the airport in Aleppo, causing heavy damage and putting it out of service. An hour after the attack was reported, the Civil…

Israeli authorities in talks about new work visa provisions for Christian clergy and staffers

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023

Amid consternation about a recent spate of visa denials for international Christian clergy, Israeli government officials are discussing new visa provisions for the permanent staff of evangelical organizations, including the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ), Bridges for…

Netanyahu warns Hamas, Iranian proxies they’ll pay ‘full price’ for any escalation

Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2023

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Sunday to threats of an escalation over the weekend from a Hamas leader, saying anyone carrying out terrorist activity “will pay the full price.”

Israel to have partial laser defenses by next year

Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2023

Israel will have partial laser defenses by this time next year, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems chairman Yuval Steinitz told Army Radio on Sunday.

Blinken: Saudi deal will require major Israeli concessions

Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2023

The Biden administration told the Israeli government last week that it would have to make considerable concessions to the Palestinians if a U.S.-brokered deal with Saudi Arabia is to succeed.

Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization ‘likely early next year,’ senior Israeli official says

Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2023

Israel and Saudi Arabia might establish diplomatic ties as early as “early next year,” a senior Israeli official told Ynet Wednesday night on condition of anonymity, after “progress has been made” in talks between the Saudis and the…

Blood-red walls of Roman amphitheater unearthed near ‘Armageddon’ in Israel

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Archaeologists in Israel have found a blood-red combat arena at Legio, a massive military base that housed Rome's "ironclad" legion in the second century.

After 2 deadly attacks in 2 days, security cabinet meets

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Following the terrorist attack in Huwara, in which Shai Silas Nigreker and his son Aviad Nir were murdered, and a second attack in Hebron Mount, in which Batsheva Nigri was killed and Aryeh Gottlieb was seriously injured, the…

Israel strikes targets on Damascus outskirts, Syrian state media reports

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023

Israel struck targets on the outskirts of Damascus, Syrian state news agency SANA reported Monday night.

Netanyahu: ‘We are in the midst of terror offensive encouraged and funded by Iran’

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a press conference on Monday evening at the site in the Hebron Hills where, earlier in the day, Batsheva Nigri was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack.

Roman-era aqueduct collapses in central Israel

Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2023

The historical water arch in Caesarea suffered a collapse during the early hours of Friday. This arch stands on the Aqueduct Beach, a popular bathing spot. Representatives from the Antiquities Authority were present at the site this morning,…

Historic Christian Organization in Israel Rejected for Clergy Visas

Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2023

A major evangelical organization is concerned about its future in Israel. The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is telling Israeli media the government has rejected its request for clergy visas on the grounds that it no longer qualifies…

Germany to buy Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system in largest-ever Israeli arms deal

Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023

The US Ministry of Defense on Thursday announced it has approved the $3.5 billion sale of Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany, in what is Israel’s largest security deal ever, Ynet News reports. Senior officials in…

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs will visit Israel to assess IDF readiness for war

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, is set to visit Israel next week to address concerns and assess the Israel Defense Forces’ readiness for war following months of nationwide protests against the…

Archaeologists unearth the most ancient city gate ever found in Israel

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,500-year-old city gate in southern Israel, the most ancient city gate ever unearthed in the Holy Land, the Jerusalem Post reports. Discovered close to city fortifications, the gate represents the beginning of urbanization in…

Israel “will cease to exist” if there is a new war, Hezbollah leader says

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Amid heightened tensions on Israel’s border with Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah announced Monday that Israel will “cease to exist” if a new conflict between the Israeli military and the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group should ignite, the Times…

Netanyahu, Levin said seeking to freeze overhaul for a year to focus on Haredi draft law

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are leading a push to freeze any future legislation of the judicial overhaul for an entire year, the Israel Hayom news site reports, citing senior coalition officials.

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• U.S. Envoy Barrack Presses Beirut on Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Israeli Pledge of Support
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