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Pakistani Opinion: Israel is the Next Superpower

A surprising op-ed in a large Pakistani paper sees Israel benefiting big-time from current chaos, rebuilding Temple.

Pakistani Opinion: Israel is the Next Superpower

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'

Photoshopped image of ISIS flag over Vatican appears on major ISIS publication, as fears of ME Christian community disappearing intensify.

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'

From Arab Spring to Islamic Winter - to Total Chaos

Analysts sum up how the Middle East has gotten worse - and what Israel should do about it.

From Arab Spring to Islamic Winter - to Total Chaos

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

Extremists' takeovers in Iraq and Syria changing the entire face of Middle Eastern relations, expert says. What does it mean for Israel?

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

Regional War Looms? Jordan Deploys Massive Force on Iraqi Border

Signs of spillover war as Jordan places tanks, missile launchers and army vehicles on border; ISIS reportedly advancing on Jordan.

Regional War Looms? Jordan Deploys Massive Force on Iraqi Border

Defense Experts Warn Israel of Possible ISIS Threat

Expert: battle between Islamist, Iraqi forces can snowball to cause terrorism closer to home - and IDF should prepare itself in the interim.

Defense Experts Warn Israel of Possible ISIS Threat

Liberman Insists 'the Israeli Government Has No Strategy'

Avigdor Liberman proposes to continue talks with 'unity' government - but only for full diplomatic relations with Israel's Arab neighbors.

Liberman Insists 'the Israeli Government Has No Strategy'

Israel Ranked as Best Country for Women in Middle East

World Economic Forum poll puts Israel way ahead of its Muslim neighbors in terms of women's basic rights and freedoms.

Israel Ranked as Best Country for Women in Middle East

Turkish Secondary Schools Closed as Corruption Scandal Continues

Parliament closes private schools run by Erdogan's rival as crackdown on political opponents continues.

Turkish Secondary Schools Closed as Corruption Scandal Continues

US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to Peace

US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro insists that diplomacy is key to regional peace - whether between Israel and the PA or with Iran.

US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to Peace

Website Takes 'John Kerry Solutions' Satire to English-Speakers

On the heels of viral success, new 'John Kerry Solutions Ltd' website emphasizes US's 'legacy of failure' in the Middle East.

Website Takes 'John Kerry Solutions' Satire to English-Speakers

'Even the Koran Claims Israel Belongs to the Jews'

Middle East expert discusses new book with Arutz Sheva that proves Islam's claims to Israel are false - even by their own standards.

'Even the Koran Claims Israel Belongs to the Jews'

Survey: Egypt Overtaking Saudis As Most Conservative

Survey of 7 Arab countries: Saudis think women should cover all but eyes in public, yet half for women choosing clothes.

Survey: Egypt Overtaking Saudis As Most Conservative

'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz praises damage done to Iran through sanctions, declares that 'The Middle East has gone mad.'

 'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Prince Charles: 'Muslims Persecuting Christians'

After visiting branches of Mideast churches, British crown prince criticizes targeting of Christians in the region by 'Islamist militants'.

Prince Charles: 'Muslims Persecuting Christians'

Cong. Refuses Benghazi Question, 'Libya Not Mid East'

Congresswoman Ann Kuster refuses to answer question on Benghazi probe, says 'we're here to talk about the Middle East.'

Cong. Refuses Benghazi Question, 'Libya Not Mid East'

Israel Holds First Defense and Energy Conference

Purpose of conference is to secure energy resources, provide alternatives to Persian Gulf oil dependency.

Israel Holds First Defense and Energy Conference

Israel to Receive Gender Equality Prize From European Parliament

European Parliament to give Israel prize as the leading Middle East nation in gender equality at Women in Parliaments conference.

Israel to Receive Gender Equality Prize From European Parliament

Canada: Parliamentary C'tee Urges Jewish Refugee Recognition

The Jewish lobby calls on Canada to adopt parliamentary committee's recommendations to recognize Jewish refugees from Middle East.

Canada: Parliamentary C'tee Urges Jewish Refugee Recognition

US Removing Navy From Mid-East As Russia Enters

US recalls aircraft carrier and destroyer from Middle East as Russia sends warships, signals shift in military influence.

US Removing Navy From Mid-East As Russia Enters

‘Arab Spring’ to Cost $800 Billion

Middle Eastern economies to lose an estimated $800 billion due to instability.

‘Arab Spring’ to Cost $800 Billion

Israel, The 11th Happiest Country in the World

The World Happiness Report 2013 reveals fascinating trends in data judging just how happy countries really are.

Israel, The 11th Happiest Country in the World

U.S. Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

Warning to Syria? The USS Nimitz and other ships in its strike group are heading toward the Red Sea.

U.S. Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

Mixed Reactions in the Arab World to Syria Delay

Arab world torn between disappointment, relief as America delays action on Syria.

Mixed Reactions in the Arab World to Syria Delay

Report: Britain Running Mideast Internet Monitoring Station

Secret documents leaked by Edward Snowden indicate that Britain is running a secret internet monitoring station in the Middle East.

Report: Britain Running Mideast Internet Monitoring Station

Saudi Arabia Arrests Two Terror Suspects

Saudi Arabia arrested two men suspected of plotting terror attacks. Arrests may be connected to recent closure of Western embassies.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Two Terror Suspects

Some U.S. Embassies to Remain Closed Through Saturday

The U.S. State Department announces that it will extend the closure of 19 embassies and consulates in the Middle East through Saturday.

Some U.S. Embassies to Remain Closed Through Saturday

U.S. Warns of Possible Al-Qaeda Attack in August

The United States issued a worldwide alert, warning of plans by Al-Qaeda to launch an attack in the Middle East or North Africa in August.

U.S. Warns of Possible Al-Qaeda Attack in August

Analysis

Al Qaeda on the Rise?

After Al Qaeda claims responsibility for largest ever Iraqi jailbreak, has it emerged from 12 years of war with the west stronger than ever?

Al Qaeda on the Rise?

Syrian Regime: Don’t Expect Assad’s Resignation at Geneva Talks

Opposition should not “bother” going to Geneva talks if they expect Syria's Bashar al-Assad to resign, says foreign minister.

Syrian Regime: Don’t Expect Assad’s Resignation at Geneva Talks

Dagan: Political Shifts Open Door for 'Rare Opportunity'

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan reflects on rapid shifts taking place in the political map of the Middle East.

Dagan: Political Shifts Open Door for 'Rare Opportunity'

Netanyahu: Middle East in 'Especially Sensitive' Time

Prime Minister: “We have a clear policy of responding to attempted attacks against our territory.”

Netanyahu: Middle East in 'Especially Sensitive' Time

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security and Peace

U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about "regional security issues and Middle East peace."

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security and Peace

Second Earthquake Rocks Iran

A powerful quake hits Iran; hundreds feared dead. Communications shut down.

Second Earthquake Rocks Iran

Dozens Killed in Iran Quake near Nuclear Plant

Earthquake near Iran’s nuclear power plant at Bushehr, dozens killed and 800 injured.

Dozens Killed in Iran Quake near Nuclear Plant

Returning Jihadists Prompt Dutch to Raise Terror Threat

Dutch authorities raise terror threat to "substantial," saying increased risk stems from radicalized jihadists returning from Mideast.

Returning Jihadists Prompt Dutch to Raise Terror Threat

Top U.S. Commander: Sanctions on Iran Not Working

Iran’s behavior poses the greatest risk to stability in the Middle East, warns Gen. James N. Mattis.

Top U.S. Commander: Sanctions on Iran Not Working

Irish Broadcaster Ordered to Apologize for Israel 'Cancer' Quip

Irish Broadcasting Authority upholds complaint against reporter for calling Israel “the cancer in foreign affairs.”

Irish Broadcaster Ordered to Apologize for Israel 'Cancer' Quip

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

President Barack Obama has appointed a new coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, the White House announced Saturday.

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

Kerry to Skip Israel on Mideast Trip

US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit 9 countries in Europe and the Middle East next week - but not Israel, the State Department said

Kerry to Skip Israel on Mideast Trip

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Chuck Hagel has a difficult time understanding that Israel is our ally."

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'

Syria Grabs Headlines from PA

2013: Israel Falling off Media Radar

International media seem to be beginning to get fed up with the Palestinian Authority issue. Iran and Syria are taking the headlines.

2013: Israel Falling off Media Radar

American Troops to Help Protect Turkey from Syria

The Pentagon reportedly plans to send Patriot missiles, soldiers to Turkey under a NATO plan to defend against attacks from Syria.

American Troops to Help Protect Turkey from Syria

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Cantor: Obama Has Continued Pattern of Throwing Israel Under Bus

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor accused President Obama of showing a lack of regard for the Jewish state.

Cantor: Obama Has Continued Pattern of Throwing Israel Under Bus

Obama to Talk About Iran, Muslim Unrest in UN Speech

President Barack Obama will tell world leaders the United States "will never retreat from the world" at the UN General Assembly.

Obama to Talk About Iran, Muslim Unrest in UN Speech

Panetta: No Plans to Bolster Forces in Middle East

U.S. military has no major plans to bolster its forces in the Middle East despite violent protests targeting diplomatic outposts.

Panetta: No Plans to Bolster Forces in Middle East

Iran Can Help Solve Middle East Problems, Says UN

Iran, which has balked at UN demands for inspecting its nuclear sites, can help solve the problems in the Middle East, Ban Ki-moon said.

Iran Can Help Solve Middle East Problems, Says UN

Attack on Iran Means Regional War, Says Ex-IDF General

An Israeli military attack on Iran would ignite a regional war, former IDF Operations Commander Yisrael Ziv told Army Radio Sunday.

Attack on Iran Means Regional War, Says Ex-IDF General

Ad Slams Obama's Israel Record in Newspapers Across America

Emergency Committee for Israel publishes an ad in Jewish newspapers across America citing liberals' criticism of Obama’s Israel record

Ad Slams Obama's Israel Record in Newspapers Across America

Mofaz: Turkey Will Become Mideast 'Superpower'

Israel must come to terms with Turkey's superpower status in the Middle East, said Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz.

Mofaz: Turkey Will Become Mideast 'Superpower'

Peres and Clinton Discuss Middle East at Brookings Institute

During his visit to the U.S. President Peres discussed strategic challenges in the Middle East with U.S. Secretary State Clinton.

Peres and Clinton Discuss Middle East at Brookings Institute

Tel Aviv Ranked Middle East's Most Expensive City

Tel Aviv is the Middle East’s most expensive city and the 31st most expensive city in the world for expats, a cost of living survey says.

Tel Aviv Ranked Middle East's Most Expensive City

US Congressman Flunks Mideast 101

Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Joe Pitts encourages Sharon and Arafat to negotiate. Arafat died in 2004 and Sharon is comatose.

US Congressman Flunks Mideast 101

Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'

UN ambassador Ron Prosor blasted the world body, saying that it was a hotbed of incitement and falsehood, focused on the wrong things.

Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'

Oren: Israel Only Place in Mideast Christians Aren't Endangered

Ambassador Oren: As 800,000 Jews were once expelled from Arab countries, Christians are forced from lands they've inhabited for centuries.

Oren: Israel Only Place in Mideast Christians Aren't Endangered

The Decline of the American Superpower?

The perception in the Arab world is that the U.S. is weakening; what, then, does this mean for Israel?

The Decline of the American Superpower?

Saudi Arabia Plans to Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Saudi Arabia plans to obtain nuclear weapons, but its nuclear power will be for “peaceful use,” a former intelligence official said Monday.

Saudi Arabia Plans to Acquire Nuclear Weapons

International Media Gives Shalit Story Widest Possible Coverage

Jerusalem Capital Studios will offer direct broadcasts of Shalit’s return to news networks worldwide.

International Media Gives Shalit Story Widest Possible Coverage

IAEA Adopts Anti-Nuke Resolution for Mideast

The International Atomic Energy Agency resolved all countries in the Mideast should sign an anti-nuke pact; move seen as targeting Israel.

IAEA Adopts Anti-Nuke Resolution for Mideast