חשון 12, 5779, 10/21/2018
Middle East Saudi Arabia admits journalist was killedRefuting previous denials, Saudi Arabia admits Jamal Khashoggi was killed at its Istanbul consulate after a fight broke out. Iran providing Hezbollah with GPS-equipped weaponsAmerican and western intelligence sources say Iran has been increasing its shipments of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah. Report: Russia transferred highly-advanced S-300 system to SyriaReport claims that in addition to 'classic' model, another model with highly-advanced capabilities delivered to Syria. PA leader: Thwart evacuation of Bedouin villagePA cabinet leader visits Khan al-Ahmar, thanks residents for their stance against "the occupation". Young Israel hails merging of US Jerusalem consulate and EmbassyNational Council of Young Israel welcomes US decision to combine consulate in Jerusalem with the new US Embassy. US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadistUS offers $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda terrorist who urged attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem. Goldman Sachs pulls out of Saudi Arabian conferenceGoldman Sachs pulls top exec Dina Powell from attending conference in Saudi Arabia in wake of disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Report: Pompeo heard audio of Saudi journalist's murderSenior Turkish official says Secretary of State heard alleged audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's murder. White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet AbbasWhite House denies Israeli TV report that Trump had sent WJC President to convince Abbas to resume peace talks. Hamas says it will investigate latest rocket attackSenior Hamas official says rocket attack this week aimed to sabotage Egyptian ceasefire efforts. Trump: 'Certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is deadTrump says consequences for the Saudis "will have to be very severe" if they are found to have killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi accused of murdering journalist dies in car crash1 of the 15 men believed to have murdered Jamal Khashaggi in Saudi consulate reported killed in 'suspicious car crash.' Treasury Secretary Mnuchin drops out of major Saudi conferenceFollowing mysterious disappearance of dissident journalist after visit to Saudi consulate in Turkey, Mnuchin backs out of Saudi conference.ANALYSIS: Who ordered assassination of Saudi journalist?Saudi Crown Prince has a good deal of explaining to do to President Trump regarding mysterious death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Putin: Not our job to get Iran out of SyriaDespite Israeli pressure, Russian President says not his job to prevent Iran from establishing itself in Syria, decries 'foreign meddling'. Two Jaffa residents accused of trying to join fighters in SyriaFollowing instructions received from Syrian source they set out for Turkey to move to Syria, returning to Israel after losing connection. Zarif: US is out of controlIran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions. PA urges Canada to pressure IsraelPA cabinet leader urges Canada to pressure Israel to stop "violating Palestinian rights".US asks for audio and video on Saudi journalistPresident Trump says US requested audio and video from Turkey related to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms. PA accuses Israel of 'escalation'PA condemns Israel for airstrikes in Gaza, but doesn't condemn rocket attacks on Israel. Report: Recordings prove Saudi journalist tortured and murderedRecordings reportedly indicate Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing at Saudi consulate in Istanbul, was brutally tortured and murdered. Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military paradeIran’s Revolutionary Guards say they killed the “mastermind” behind last month's attack in Ahvaz. US Treasury imposes new sanctions on IranUS Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing. Hamas unfazed by Liberman's threatsDespite Liberman's warnings of action against Hamas, violent border disturbances continue. Is this the plan that will remove Iran from Syria?Trump administration reportedly developing new strategy for Syria that would focus more on pushing out Iran and its proxies. Ambassador Friedman visits city of ArielUS Ambassador to Israel meets group of Israeli and Palestinian Arab business leaders, urges PA to promote coexistence. Trump: Answers on Saudi journalist forthcomingTrump says Saudi Crown Prince denied any knowledge of circumstances surrounding disappearance of Khashoggi, warns against rushing to judge. UN votes to allow PA to chair G77General Assembly votes to allow Palestinian Authority to chair group of 77 developing nations. US, Israel and Australia vote against.Report: Evidence Khashoggi was killed in Saudi consulateTurkish official tells Associated Press evidence of Jamal Khashoggi's death has been found inside Saudi consulate. Iranian security forces kidnapped on Pakistan borderAt least 14 Iranian security personnel including Revolutionary Guards were kidnapped on border with Pakistan. Man shot driving tractor towards Israeli ambassador's houseMan wounded by Ankara police after refusing orders to halt while driving tractor towards Israeli ambassador's house.Canada calls for full probe of Saudi journalist's disappearanceCanada's foreign minister says Canada is concerned over disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, calls for full and transparent probe. Iran arrests military man over attack in AhvazIranian authorities detain member of the military over the September attack on a military parade that killed 24 people. International condemnation of cuts to UNRWA rejectedInter-Parliamentary Union rejects Arab initiative to hold urgent discussion on the funding for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”. Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocationAustralian PM Scott Morrison stresses he has not yet decided to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, will hold consultations. ‘Haley was a locomotive’Watch: Duvi Honig, CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, interviewed on Turkish television. Saudis to acknowledge Khashoggi death result of interrogationSaudis preparing report to acknowledge death was result of interrogation that 'went wrong', intended to lead to his abduction from Turkey. Suicide bomb threat forces evacuation of Iran embassy in TurkeyIranian embassy in Ankara evacuated following warning of possible suicide bombing attack. Hamas official: Netanyahu should read historySenior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar unfazed by Netanyahu and Liberman’s threats to use force against Hamas. Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 yearsIranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran. Iran sentences dual national to prison over spyingCourt in Iran sentences man to eight and a half years in prison after finding him guilty of infiltration of governmental bodies. EU calls for restraint following latest Gaza violenceEU calls on both sides to show restraint after yet another day of violence by Palestinian Arabs along the Gaza border. 'Close Abbas in his Ramallah headquarters'Islam expert Prof. Moshe Sharon calls on Israel to take a firm hand not only against the PA chairman, but also against Hamas.Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearanceSaudi Arabia’s King Salman and Turkish President Recep stress importance of two countries' relations. ANALYSIS: ISIS is backIslamic State is working hard to establish a new Caliphate in Asia by planting new sleeper cells and invigorating existing ones. Report: Smartwatch documented murder of missing journalistTurkish paper reports Jamal Khashoggi activated a smartwatch recording before entering Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWACanada steps up aid for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” following US cut. B'Tselem head to appear before Security CouncilAmbassador Danon blasts B'Tselem Director’s address to the Security Council: “They are collaborating with Israel’s enemies”. PA demands protection from 'settler attacks'PA cabinet blames "settlers" for incident in which Arab woman was killed on Samaria highway. Golan Heights crossing to reopen MondayUS Amb. Haley responds to reopening of Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria. UN chief backs Middle East envoyUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he fully supports Nickolay Mladenov who is being boycotted by the PA. Nasrallah: We won't help Israel in its psychological warHezbollah leader responds with ambiguity to Netanyahu’s revelation that the group placed missile-launching facility near Beirut airport. Turkish court releases US pastor Andrew BrunsonBrunson freed from house arrest, can leave Turkey and return to the United States.ANALYSIS: Did Saudis assassinate critical journalist in Turkey?Evidence mounts that Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered in the Saudi Consulate. Egypt sentences 17 to death over attacks on churchesEgyptian military court sentences 17 people to death over suicide bombings of Coptic churches. Angry PA says UN envoy 'no longer acceptable'PA leadership announces it will no longer work with Nickolay Mladenov after he sought a deal between Israel and Hamas. |
