Israel replaces pro-U.S. defense minister with pro-Moscow Lieberman

Israel replaces pro-U.S. defense minister with pro-Moscow Lieberman

by WorldTribune Staff, May 19, 2016 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu solidified his power base on May 18 by replacing moderate pro-U.S. Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon with nationalist pro-Russia former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman. The move came amid increasingly toxic relations between Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama who is seen as likely to make […]

Bahrain warms to Israel: Iran ‘our biggest problem’

Bahrain warms to Israel: Iran ‘our biggest problem’

Special to WorldTribune.com Gulf states are looking to improve relations with Israel while sending a message to Iran that it is “our biggest problem,” Bahrain’s foreign minister said. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said several Gulf states decided to cut ties with Iran and designate Hizbullah a terror organization to let Teheran know that “we […]

Report: High-level Israeli delegation secretly visited Saudi Arabia

Report: High-level Israeli delegation secretly visited Saudi Arabia

Special to WorldTribune.com Israel has confirmed it has been secretly communicating with Sunni Arab states, including a recent high-level visit by an Israeli delegation to Saudi Arabia. The Sunni states “are not shaking hands [with Israelis] in public, but we meet in closed rooms,” Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon said. The meeting in Riyadh last […]

Iran’s S-300 from Russia ‘operational’ in weeks, would limit Israel’s air force

Iran’s S-300 from Russia ‘operational’ in weeks, would limit Israel’s air force

Special to WorldTribune.com Russian military personnel are in the process of assembling the first S-300 air defense systems that Moscow recently delivered to Iran, according to Israeli intelligence. “It [S-300] will be operational over the next few weeks in Iran,” Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon said. Russian state arms producer Almaz-Antey said in June it […]

Iranian troops retreating from Syria, Western officials say

Iranian troops retreating from Syria, Western officials say

Special to WorldTribune.com With scant few battlefield victories and the deaths of key military leaders, Iran appears ready to cut its losses and withdraw from Syria, Western officials say. The failed Russian-initiated offensive to retake Idlib province from anti-Assad rebels supported by the West and Gulf Arab states has led to the retreat of large […]

Write your memoirs now: Iran defense minister threatens Ash Carter

Write your memoirs now: Iran defense minister threatens Ash Carter

Special to WorldTribune.com Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehqan issued a personal threat against U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon following their joint press conference in Washington last week. Carter said Iran would face severe consequences should it violate the nuclear agreement, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). […]

Ashton Carter: Commitment to Israel’s military edge ‘cornerstone’ of U.S. policy

Ashton Carter: Commitment to Israel’s military edge ‘cornerstone’ of U.S. policy

Special to WorldTribune.com Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the United States has an “iron clad” commitment to ensure Israel’s military edge in the Middle East. Cyber defense and air superiority were the focus of that commitment as Carter hosted Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon on Oct. 28 at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade Maryland, […]

Netanyahu warns he will not allow use of Syria as Iran base to threaten Israel

Special to WorldTribune.com Israel will never allow Syria to become a base for Iran to launch attacks against the Jewish state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Netanyahu made the statement on Sept. 29 in New York ahead of his address to the United Nations. Earlier, Israeli Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz told Army […]

Israel shells border army post, ‘holds Syrian military responsible’ for stray fire

Israel shells border army post, ‘holds Syrian military responsible’ for stray fire

Special to WorldTribune.com Israeli artillery forces shelled two Syrian military targets in the Golan Heights on Sept. 27 after a stray round from Syria exploded in Israeli territory. “The IDF holds the Syrian military responsible for all events stemming from its territory and will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israel’s sovereignty and the safety […]

U.S. delegation contradicts Obama claim: Egypt also opposes Iran nuke deal

U.S. delegation contradicts Obama claim: Egypt also opposes Iran nuke deal

Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt is opposed to the Iranian nuclear deal, according to a United States congressional delegation who met with Egyptian and Israeli officials on Aug 10. Cairo’s opposition would contradict a statement last week by U.S. President Barack Obama, who said that “every nation in the world that has commented publicly – with […]

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