Middle East
Source of mysterious assassinations in Syria?
May 10, 2022 — The pro-Russian militia of the 8th Brigade (Syrian Army Recruiter 5) issued serious confessions by an agent affiliated with Hezbollah and Assad Air Force intelligence, exposing those responsible for the assassinations of residents of the region.
Israel’s Amb to Bahrain: Israel, Gulf States United Against Iran Thanks to Abraham Accords
April 26, 2022 — The Abraham Accords saw Israel sign historic peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.
Israeli forces nab 12 terror suspects in West Bank raids
April 25, 2022 — IDF and Shin Bet say conducted ‘joint counterterrorism activities’ in several West Bank locations, including Hebron and Jenin; suspected accomplice of Tel Aviv shooter among those arrested.
REPORT: Results of Last Thursday night's IDF attack in Syria
April 20, 2022 — Last Thursday, around 11:00 PM, a quartet of F-16D fighter jets attacked a number of targets under Iranian auspices as part of the cut in Iranian capabilities.
In first, UAE to participate in Israel's Independence Day flyby
April 18, 2022 — Israel Air Line Pilots Association says 2 Emirati companies – Etihad Airways and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi – and all the Israeli civil airlines will take part in May 5 aerial exhibition.
Israel’s U. of Haifa Signs MOU with Bahrain, 3rd Partnership with Arab Institution Since Abraham Accords
April 15, 2022 — The University of Haifa and the Bahrain-based King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a partnership that will “promote tolerance and coexistence in the Middle East.”
Turkish FM says he’ll visit Israel in May, discuss reinstalling ambassadors
April 13, 2022 — Foreign Ministry doesn’t confirm Mevlut Cavusoglu’s trip; Ankara’s top envoy also says Israel-Turkey gas pipeline will not happen anytime soon.
Senior Turkish diplomat says Israel and Turkey share common security threats
April 13, 2022 — Turkey’s Ambassador to Washington Hasan Murat Mercan publishes article in Israeli thinktank journal, calling for cooperation between the two states in fields of security and energy.
In first, Israeli warships practice refueling from US tanker in the Red Sea
April 6, 2022 — Military says largest joint naval exercise in recent years increases navy’s operational range and abilities; combat at sea, vessel protection, disarming mines also drilled.
Diplomats Get an Up-Close Look at Abraham Accords Through Mideast Tour
April 5, 2022 — To many international leaders and Mideast observers, the Abraham Accords seemed impossible just a few years ago. The historic peace agreements are gaining more acceptance and regional support.
Israel and UAE Finalise Free Trade Deal
April 2, 2022 — Israel and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, Israel’s Economy Ministry and the UAE foreign trade minister said on Friday, after formally establishing ties in 2020.
Israel reportedly working on air defense pact with regional allies
March 30, 2022 — Air force officials say prospective deal would counter Iranian drone and missile threat; reveal Israeli aircraft carried out 408 missions around northern border in recent years.
