The UN is the theater of the absurd and Abbas will take advantage of that. By David Singer – Arutz Sheva PLO chairman Mahmoud Abbas seems set to once again embark on another futile journey to the United Nations (UN) seeking recognition of a second Arab state – in addition to Jordan – within the
Syria complains to UN about Israel's "aggression" following air strike on Syrian military site. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva Syria on Thursday complained to the UN following an air strike on a Syrian military sitewhich it blames on Israel. The Syrian Foreign Ministry demanded that the UN Security Council condemn Israel’s “repeated aggressions on the
UN chemical weapons experts in Syria - Reuters UN war crimes investigators say Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons more than two dozen times during the civil war. By Ben Ariel – Arutz Sheva Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons more than two dozen times during that country’s civil war, including in
Business with Iran is blossoming. So is the renewed friendship of Iran and Hamas. By Giulio Meotti – Arutz Sheva A few days ago, The Financial Times reported that the European car industry is rubbing its hands with glee in Iran. Renault has signed an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran worth $ 660 million. Peugeot
Egypt finalizes deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant with funding from Moscow. By Ben Ariel – Arutz Sheva Egypt has finalized a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant with funding from Moscow after nearly two years of negotiations, The Associated Press reported Monday, citing Russian media. The reports came after Egypt's
Hevron activist Issa Amro arrested after Facebook post calling on PA chairman to resign. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces have detained a prominent activist after he called for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to resign, The Associated Press reported Monday. A lawyer representing Issa Amro, an activist from Hevron, said his client
Arab arson in Israel's north threatens kibbutz, forces regional council to call urgent meeting. By Rafael Levi – Arutz Sheva Megiddo Regional Council Head Itzik Holavsky recently requested Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) aid the Council in constructing firefighting stations, Israel's Channel 20reported. The additional firefighting stations were suggested by Israel's Fire and Rescue Services,
Senior Iranian military official warns the United States against invading his country. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva A senior Iranian military official said on Sunday his country’s air defenses have forced an approaching U.S. spy plane and a reconnaissance drone to change course near its air space over the past six months. Brigadier General
Pyongyang confirms its sixth nuclear test, after 6.3-magnitude tremor was recorded near nuclear test site. By Arutz Sheva staff – Arutz Sheva North Korean state television announced the country has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, CNN reported. The news came after an earthquake was recorded Sunday morning in North Korea near the country’s nuclear test site, South
North Korea claims it has developed a hydrogen bomb which can be loaded into its new intercontinental ballistic missile. By Elad Benari – Arutz Sheva North Korea claimed on Saturday it has developed a hydrogen bomb (H-bomb) which can be loaded into the country's new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), AFP reported, citing the official Korean Central News Agency.
