Israel’s foreign minister grants first -ever interview to Saudi news site

Israel’s foreign minister grants first -ever interview to Saudi news site

Special to WorldTribune.com The director-general of Israel’s foreign ministry, in an unprecedented interview granted to a Saudi news outlet, commented on Iran’s fomenting of “anarchy” in the Middle East, red lines in Syria and common interests with Arab states. In the interview with Saudi-owned Elaph online newspaper, Dore Gold said Iran is attempting to gain […]

Think North Korea: Israel unleashes withering criticism of Iran deal, plans ‘respectful’ push back on the Hill

Think North Korea: Israel unleashes withering criticism of Iran deal, plans ‘respectful’ push back on the Hill

Special to WorldTribune.com Israel will take its concerns on the Iran nuclear agreement to the key players on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Foreign Ministry director-general Dore Gold said. “We’ll do it respectfully, but we have to tell the truth,” Gold said. In a statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal “repeats the mistakes […]

Israel slams UNESCO for ‘deliberately’ ignoring Jerusalem’s Jewish, Christian roots

Israel slams UNESCO for ‘deliberately’ ignoring Jerusalem’s  Jewish, Christian roots

Special to WorldTribune.com In declaring the Temple Mount area a “Muslim holy site of worship,” the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on July 7 issued a “completely one sided resolution” on the Old City of Jerusalem that “deliberately ignores the historical connection between the Jewish people and their ancient capital,” Israeli officials […]

Israel, Saudi Arabia held 5 secret meetings on Iran threat since 2014

Israel, Saudi Arabia held 5 secret meetings on Iran threat since 2014

Special to WorldTribune.com Israel and Saudi Arabia have conducted five secret meetings since 2014 to discuss the rise of Iran and the impact on the regional balance of power. The meetings were revealed on June 4 at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington. Dore Gold, set to be the next director general of the […]