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UN Ambassador Calls Taliban’s Order for Women to Cover Their Faces ‘Unconscionable’
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said on Sunday that it is “unconscionable” for the…
Taliban Divisions Deepen as Afghan Women Defy Veil Edict
A new Taliban decree that demands women cover up from head to toe in public, showing at most their eyes, has left many Afghans angry or fearful.
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad Meets Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited his closest regional ally Iran on Sunday for talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
Israeli Premier Announces Formation of a National Guard
The new force is to be composed of Border Police units together with mobilized, trained units of volunteers and reservists.
Israel Considering Military Op in Jenin or Gaza in Response to Terror Wave – Reports
Bennett, Gantz, top security officials huddle; PM said to favor targeting Gaza Strip, while Gantz, backed by army and Shin Bet, wants broad arrest sweep in West Bank.
UN Chief Calls to Disarm Hezbollah Ahead of Lebanon Elections
Hezbollah's 'capabilities outside the control of the government of Lebanon remains a matter of grave concern'.
P.A., Jordan in Bid to Prevent Hamas Takeover of Temple Mount
Ramallah and Amman have already taken a number of steps to prevent Hamas supporters from “commandeering” the protests of Muslim worshippers against Israeli measures.
3 Killed, 3 Badly Injured in Terrorist Axe Attack in Elad at End of Independence Day
Eyewitnesses tell police two men, believed to be Palestinians, attacked passersby with ax and knife at park in central city; manhunt underway; Hamas praises attack.
Iranians Chant ‘Death to Palestine’ to Protest Islamic Republic
Video footage emerged showing Iranians chanting “Death to Palestine,” triggering a wide variety of comments from Iran experts.
At Annual Quds Day, Iran and its Terror Proxies Call For Jihad Against Israel
“The Palestinian people realized that its goals will be achieved only through jihad,” said IRGC Commander Gen. Hossein Salami.