February 2018
Munich Airport Refuses to Refuel Zarif's Plane
Munich Airport refused to refuel Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's plane due to concerns over U.S. sanctions, prompting intervention by the German Ministry of…
Fox News: Iran has built a new military base near Damascus
Fox News reports that Iran has constructed a new military base near Damascus, overseen by the Quds Force, despite Iranian officials denying any military presence…
Israel Halts Tax Collection from Christian Church Properties
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has suspended the tax collection from Christian church properties following protests from church leaders who closed the Church of the Holy…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
David Grossman, Opponent of Israeli Government Policies, Wins Israel's Most Prestigious Literary Award
David Grossman, a prominent Israeli author and critic of government policies, has won Israel's most prestigious literary award despite his opposition to the current government…
New York Times Report on Iran's Expanding Bases in Syria
The New York Times reports on Iran's expanding military presence in Syria amid escalating tensions with Israel, highlighting Iran's support for local militias and the…
Rezaei: If Israel Attempts Anything, We Will Annihilate Tel Aviv
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian official, threatened to annihilate Tel Aviv if Israel takes any action against Iran, following comments from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
Zarif: We Will Not Accept Foreign Oversight on Our Missile Program
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif declared that Iran will not accept foreign oversight of its missile program, dismissing U.S. President Trump's ambitions in this…
Israeli Police Arrest Several Officials Close to Netanyahu
Israeli police have arrested several senior officials linked to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a new investigation into alleged corruption. This follows previous…
Netanyahu: We Will Act Against Iran If Necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned at the Munich Security Conference that Israel would take action against Iran if necessary, particularly regarding Iran's military presence in…
First Sanction for Iran Due to Non-Competition Against Israeli Athletes
Alireza Karimi, an Iranian wrestler, has been banned for six months after intentionally losing a match to avoid competing against an Israeli opponent, following Iran's…
Israel Warns Bashar al-Assad About Iranian Military Presence in Syria
Israel has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that allowing Iran to establish a military presence in Syria puts him at risk. Israeli officials are considering…
White House Rejects Netanyahu's Statements on Negotiations Over Annexation of Settlements
The White House rejected Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of negotiating with the U.S. for the annexation of West Bank settlements, emphasizing that Trump's focus…
Israeli Media: Three European Powers Have Conveyed Israel's Warning Message to Iran
Israeli media reports that three European powers conveyed a strong warning from Israel to Iran regarding military activities in Syria and Lebanon. The warning follows…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…