Iyar 7, 5778, 4/22/2018
Middle East Zarif: Trump showing 'disrespect'Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is open to negotiations with the U.S. but only if it shows a "change of attitude." Saudi Arabia: Heavy gunfire reported outside Riyadh palaceHeavy gunfire in Riyadh sparks conflicting rumors. France demands chemical inspectors be given access to DoumaFrench Foreign Minister urges Syria and Russia to grant weapons inspectors immediate access to site of alleged chemical attack in Douma. Danon to UN: Condemn Hamas for encouraging violenceIsrael’s UN Ambassador demands condemnation of Hamas as violent border riots continue. Iranian general threatens IsraelDeputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Israel's military bases are within reach. Liberman: We're ready for any scenario. UN envoy accuses Israel of killing childrenUN envoy Nickolay Mladenov blasts Israel following deaths of Palestinian Arab teens in violent riots along the Gaza-Israel border. Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear dealIranian Foreign Minister says there will be unpleasant consequences if Trump pulls out of 2015 nuclear deal. State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attackU.S. says credible information shows Russian and Syrian regime officials are sanitizing the site of attack in Douma. Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in SyriaPentagon confirms that Syrian-born German linked to September 11 attacks was captured by Syrian Kurds. Greenblatt to PA: Time to work for peaceTrump envoy urges PA leaders to solve Gaza's humanitarian situation and work towards peace with Israel. UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectorsUN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit. Turkey again extends state of emergencyTurkish Parliament extends ongoing state of emergency for the seventh time. Syrian Kurds: We captured terrorist who planned 9/11 attacksSyrian Democratic Forces say they detained Syrian-born German national accused of helping plan September 11, 2001 attacks. Gaza tent city moved 50 meters closer to border'Supreme authority of the return march' reiterates desire to destroy any chance US has of brokering peace deal. Syria: Chemical experts will begin work on WednesdaySyria’s UN Ambassador says team of OPCW experts will begin investigation of Douma attack on Wednesday. Haniyeh: Hamas ready for prisoner deal with IsraelHamas leader says the group is ready to negotiate with Israel to trade two Israeli captives and bodies of two soldiers it is holding. Iranian general: 'Date set' for destruction of IsraelCommander of Iranian ground forces says in speech that Iran produces its own weapons, does not have to feel threatened by Israel. Syria: Defenses activated due to false alarm, no attack on SyriaSenior Syrian military commander admits claims his country shot down 3 missiles in overnight attack were false, incident was 'false alarm'. Deputy Hezbollah leader: Iran will respond to Israeli attackDeputy Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns that Iran will respond to alleged Israeli air strike on military base in Syria. PA official: We won't accept peace plan without JerusalemPA's Washington stresses the PA will not accept any Trump peace plan that does not include eastern Jerusalem. EU fails to agree on new Iran sanctionsEU officials meeting in Luxembourg fail to agree on new sanctions against Iran that could persuade Trump not to quit nuclear deal. Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attackSyrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma. Syrian air defenses intercept missiles over HomsSyrian air defenses respond to missile strike in the central province of Homs. Source of the strike is not yet known. Nasrallah: Syria strikes don't serve Israel's interestsHezbollah leader says Western strikes on Syria failed to terrorize the army or even serve Israel's interests. PA writer: Jews colluded with HitlerPalestinian Arab writer openly denies the Holocaust, says Jews colluded with Hitler in order to bring "settlers to Palestine".Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attackExperts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma. White House: Trump still wants to withdraw forces from SyriaWhite House spokeswoman responds to Macron, says Trump still wants U.S. forces in Syria to return home as soon as possible. Macron: I convinced Trump to remain in SyriaFrench President says he convinced U.S. President to keep troops in Syria. ANALYSIS: The case for int’l action against Iran in SyriaIsrael is 'pretty much alone' in the fight against Iran’s growing presence in Syria, an Israeli defense source has told Al-Monitor. Saudi King demands Palestinian state, hits Trump over J'lem moveMonarch condemns Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, move embassy. 'Jerusalem is part of Palestine', says Salman. UN rejects Russian resolution on SyriaSecurity Council overwhelmingly rejects Russian resolution calling for condemnation of "aggression" by U.S., UK and France against Syria. Greenblatt to Erekat: Roll up your sleeves and get to workTrump envoy rejects PA negotiator's claims that he is biased in favor of Israel.US, Britain, France strike Syrian targetsUS, France, and Britain attack 8 targets in Syria. Trump: We will continue until Syria stops use of prohibited chemical agents. Nasrallah: Israel in 'direct combat' with IranHezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel following air strike on Syrian airbase attributed to the Jewish state. Haley: Assad used chemical weapons 50 timesWhite House, State Department say they have proof Assad regime was behind chemical attack in Douma.Russia: Britain staged chemical attack in SyriaRussian Defense Ministry claims Britain staged a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma.European officials: Progress made towards agreement on IranEuropean officials say they are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about Iran nuclear deal. Arab states seek to block Israel's Security Council bidPA official says campaign by Arab states to block Israel's bid for Security Council seat has gained support. 'Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine'Conference on Jerusalem says in statement that "occupied city of Al-Quds" is the capital of "Palestine". British cabinet agrees on need to take action in SyriaBritish cabinet ministers agreed Syria must be deterred from using chemical weapons following attack in Douma. Trump considering 8 targets in SyriaU.S. President considering striking eight potential Syria targets in response to recent chemical weapons attack in Douma. Expert shoots down false flag theories on chemical attackDr. Mordechai Kedar's theory regarding Assad's gas attack Saturday: Iran was trying out a new form of chemical agent on Douma's residents. 'Iran is inflaming the region'Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region. ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.Iranian general threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to the ground'As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a senior aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens to destroy Israel. Syria: If war breaks out, Israel will lose the mostAssad adviser says Russia, Iran, Hezbollah working with Syria to prepare for war. Syrian MP says he 'doesn't believe' Trump will attack. Eurocontrol warns: Avoid flying over eastern MediterraneanEuropean air traffic control agency warns airlines to exercise caution in Syrian region due to possible launch of air strikes by Friday. Abbas praises Hamas for 'popular resistance'PA chairman welcomes Hamas-initiated "March of the Return" demonstrations. Kuwait Airways suspends flights to LebanonKuwait Airways ceases all flights to Beirut, cites security warning that came from the government in Cyprus. PA vehicle drives through roadblock near RamallahSoldiers open fire toward Palestinian Arab vehicle that tried to run them over west of Ramallah. Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of SyriaBritish PM orders British submarines to move within missile range of Syria, will convene Cabinet on Thursday to discuss Syria strike. Trump's peace plan nearly completeTrump administration has nearly completed Israel-PA peace plan. It will not include commitment to two-state solution. 'Israel is capable of bringing down Assad'Israel can bring down Assad, but if Russia joins the fight, the US will need to join, too. Opinion. Hamas: Liberman legitimizing murder of PalestiniansHamas condemns Liberman for saying Israeli sniper who shot Arab demonstrator deserved a citation. PA: Hamas mobilizing the masses for its political needsSenior PA official accuses Hamas of trying to make political gain from leading the "March of the Return". Haley blasts Russia after UN vetoU.S. Ambassador: On this day, Russia chose protecting a monster over the lives of the Syrian people.PA: Gaza workers weren't paid due to 'technical issues'Palestinian Authority says failure to pay salaries to Gaza employees unrelated to dispute with Hamas. |
