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Israel Strikes Yemeni Port in Response to Houthi Hit on Airport

on May 05, 2025
(Wall Street Journal) Dov Lieber and Saleh al-Batati - Israel's military on Monday carried out airstrikes against targets in Yemen, a day after the Houthi rebel group launched a ballistic missile that struck near Israel's main airport. The attack targeted the port city of Hodeidah and included about 20 Israeli fighter jets and the dropping of 50 munitions, Israel's military said. The Israeli attack came as the U.S. carried out separate strikes in Sanaa on Sunday, a U.S. defense official said, continuing an air campaign that has been underway since March. Israel informed the U.S. of its strikes but didn't coordinate the attacks, a defense official said.

RFK Jr. Calls Out King Abdullah: Jordan Not Fulfilling a Pledge to Take 2,000 Sick Gaza Children

on May 05, 2025
(Politico) Jonathan Martin - President Donald Trump touted the Jordanian monarch's "beautiful gesture" to accept 2,000 sick children from Gaza. But now Jordan is slow-walking its pledge. "They took 44, and then they've cut us off," Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. said.

Far-Left Antisemitism Surged 324.8% Around the World in 2024, New Report Finds

on May 05, 2025
(Algemeiner) David Swindle - Global antisemitism surged by a staggering 108 percent in 2024 compared to the prior year, fueled largely by far-left ideology, according to a new report. The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), a coalition of hundreds of organizations that fight anti-Jewish bigotry around the world, has released its annual report of antisemitic incidents, identifying 6,326 total cases last year with the vast majority -- 4,329, or 68.4 percent -- fueled by far-left ideology, a reversal from the group's 2022 research in which the far right dominated and the 2023 findings which found a parity between the political spectrum's two extremes. "We are now facing the most severe wave of antisemitism since the end of the Second World War, a phenomenon that demands urgent global attention," the CAM report stated.

Contrary to Claims, Aid Trucks with Millions' Worth of Goods Enter Gaza

on May 05, 2025
(Israel Hayom) Hanan Greenwood - According to the Israeli government's statements, the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza has been completely halted, with residents of the Strip reporting dwindling supplies of food and basic necessities. However, information obtained by Israel Hayom, indicates that expensive goods are still reaching Gaza by some means. Sources say there is evidence that, in recent weeks, trucks carrying items such as advanced smartphones, fuel, and solar panels have entered the Strip through the Kissufim crossing. It remains unclear whether the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is aware of how this equipment is entering Gaza. What is clear, however, is that valuable merchandise is making its way into the Strip and is being sold for large sums of money. Sources were unable to confirm whether this was due to criminal smuggling operations or some other mechanism, but there is no doubt that in some cases, the equipment entering Gaza is brand new.

Historic Renovation Work Begins at the "Little" Western Wall

on May 05, 2025
(Israel National News) Renovation work began on Monday morning at the Little Western Wall (HaKotel HaKatan) in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, following personal approval from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Little Western Wall, located north of the Western Wall plaza next to the Iron Gate, is a site of historical and religious significance, and the need for its restoration has been raised for many years but was repeatedly postponed due to security and political complexities.

Lebanese Army Seizes Captagon Pills, Equipment at Syrian Border

on May 05, 2025
(Arab News) The Lebanese Army seized large quantities of Captagon pills in a raid on a manufacturing plant on the Lebanese-Syrian border, the Lebanese News Agency reported on Monday. An army unit, supported by a patrol from the Directorate of Intelligence, seized large quantities of pills in addition to equipment for producing Captagon, along with raw materials used in drug manufacturing.

Ecuador Opens Representative Office in Jerusalem

on May 05, 2025
(Jerusalem Post) Greer Fay Cashman - Ecuador this week inaugurated its representative office in Jerusalem on the campus of the Hebrew University. The office, which will have diplomatic status, will be known as the "Innovation, Research, and Development Center." The opening was jointly announced on Sunday by President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador and his foreign minister, Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, in the course of meeting with President Isaac Herzog. In December 2015, Ecuador officially recognized the State of Palestine and opened an embassy in Ramallah.

Operation Gideon's Chariots: Israel's Next Phase in Gaza. Clear, Hold, Build

on May 05, 2025
(SpencerGuard X) John Spencer - Israel has approved and is preparing to launch the next major phase of operations in Gaza: Operation "Gideon's Chariots." Unlike previous operations characterized by raids, limited clearing, and withdrawal, this new plan represents a significant shift. It appears guided by a phased strategy rooted in lessons from past conflicts -- Clear, Hold, Build. Israel's war aims have not changed since October 7: - Secure the release of all hostages; - Dismantle Hamas's military and governing capabilities; - Ensure no threat can reemerge from Gaza to endanger Israel again. To accomplish this, the IDF will no longer operate with short-term objectives. Instead, it will move with full force, expand its presence across Gaza, and remain in every area it captures. As part of this effort, civilians will be temporarily evacuated from combat zones in northern and central Gaza to humanitarian safe zones in the south recently cleared by the IDF. This aims to separate the civilian population from Hamas militants and allow for the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. Urban warfare isn't won by firepower alone. It's won when the population believes that something better is possible. That's why the IDF's plan doesn't stop at clearing -- it is finally designed to hold territory and build a new reality in Gaza, one free from Hamas domination. Success will require a sustained IDF presence, large-scale force commitment, and continued evacuation of civilians -- a process that Hamas actively sabotages.

Erdogan Tells Protesters against Islamification in Northern Cyprus They Will Fail

on May 05, 2025
(Guardian) Helena Smith - Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warned protesters in breakaway northern Cyprus not "to sow seeds of hatred" amid mounting discord over Ankara's perceived attempts to Islamize one of the world's most secular Muslim societies. In a visit to the Turkish-occupied territory on Saturday the leader had tough words for Turkish Cypriots who have stepped up demonstrations against policies he openly endorses, not least a controversial law allowing headscarves to be worn in schools. "Those who try to disrupt our brotherhood, to create a rift between us, and to sow the seeds of hatred will not be successful," he said. "If you try to mess with our girls' headscarves in the Turkish republic of northern Cyprus, I am sorry, you will find us against you."

Iran Unveils New Solid-Fueled Ballistic Missile, Iran TV Reports

on May 05, 2025
(CTV/Associated Press) Iran's defense ministry Sunday unveiled the country's latest solid-fueled ballistic missile, state TV reported, against a backdrop of threats from the United States over its nuclear program. Iran TV showed the "Qassem Basir" ballistic missile during an interview with Defense Minister Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh. He said it includes improvements in both guidance and maneuverability to overcome layers of defense and easily bypass anti-ballistic defense systems. The missile is described as having at least a 1,200-kilometre (745-mile) range.

UK: Iranian Terror Suspect 'Has Close Links To Regime' after Attack Is Foiled When It Was Just 'Hours Away'

on May 05, 2025
(The Sun - UK) Ethan Singh - Five men, all Iranian nationals, were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of plotting a terror attack on a "specific" UK target in one of the largest counter-terrorism operations for years. One Iranian terror suspect who was arrested is reported to have "close connections" to the regime in Tehran. Sources told the Telegraph that the terror suspect is "very well connected" and his family runs prominent businesses in Iran.

Read Trump's Lips on Iran

on May 05, 2025
(Wall Street Journal) Nuclear negotiations have so far brought relief for Iran while U.S. policy has appeared to waver. That is, until President Trump's clear policy statement Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." Mr. Trump was asked, "Is the goal of these talks limiting Iran's nuclear program or total dismantlement?" "Total dismantlement," he replied. "That's all you'll accept?" "That's all I'd accept." That's as clear as it gets. In saying so, Mr. Trump has repudiated the views of those in his Administration who want to water down U.S. policy. Some White House aides don't rule out military options but would settle for another Obama-style deal, well short of dismantlement. Mr. Trump rejects this for good reason: "I say, they have so much oil, what do they need [nuclear energy] for?"

King Abdullah Has Had Enough of the Muslim Brotherhood

on May 05, 2025
(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) Yoni Ben Menachem - The trial of 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood's terror network will begin in Jordan in the coming days. Senior officials in the Hashemite Kingdom have stated that "the era of tolerance by the Jordanian government and security forces towards the Muslim Brotherhood has come to an end." Security sources say Jordan is now at a critical crossroads, perhaps facing its greatest threat since September 1970 when the PLO attempted to overthrow King Hussein. They believe that King Abdullah's legal ban on the Muslim Brotherhood -- a strong and popular religious movement -- could push it underground and escalate its clandestine activities against the Jordanian monarchy. Hamas's involvement, especially its broad support among Jordan's younger generation due to its war against Israel, has further complicated the situation. Egyptian journalist Ahmed Moussa, closely associated with the Egyptian regime, stated: "The Muslim Brotherhood can never be trusted....All those affiliated with this treacherous organization should be executed."

The Deadly Domino Effect of Islamism in the Horn of Africa

on May 05, 2025
(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) Shlomi Michaels - Qatar and Turkey, fueled by their Muslim Brotherhood doctrine, have positioned themselves as supporters of certain Islamist movements, including the Houthis in Yemen, Al-Shabaab in Somalia, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sudan. These alliances threaten regional security and stability, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa, with deepening crises particularly in Sudan and Somalia. Turkey has emerged as a key ally of Qatar in supporting various Islamist movements. Its military and logistical support often includes advanced weaponry and training, further empowering groups like the Houthis and Al-Shabaab. Turkey's strategic interests in these regions align with its broader ambitions to project power and influence in the Islamic world. Both Qatar and Turkey have historically supported the Muslim Brotherhood and its offshoots across the Arab world, viewing them as legitimate political actors. This alignment has fostered a network of Islamist groups that share ideologies and goals. Somalia's Al-Shabaab is sponsored by Qatari funds, equipped with Turkish weapons, and trained on the ground by the Iranians -- and they are about to take over Somalia; Mogadishu is in danger of falling within a matter of weeks. Once the Muslim Brotherhood controls Sudan and they push into Egypt from the south, the Brotherhood in Egypt will join with the Brotherhood in Khartoum. It is not far-fetched to assess that this dangerous development could result in Al-Shabaab and the Brotherhood controlling Egypt.

Hamas Is Not Just a Terrorist Organization

on May 05, 2025
(Mosaic) John Spencer and Solomon Moshkevich - At the start of this war, the jihadist group had governing authority, territorial control, a functioning bureaucracy, and a trained army. On October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters from Gaza launched one of the most brutal assaults on Israeli soil since the country's founding -- killing civilians, seizing hostages, and briefly occupying territory. The attack was quickly labeled a "terror attack," and Hamas, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, was cast once again in the role of a group of religious extremists operating outside of the system of sovereign states. This framing, though familiar, is flawed. It creates misperceptions about the scale, nature, and legal classification of the conflict Israel now faces. And it misleads both policymakers and the public about the rules that govern this conflict, the expectations of response, and the real meaning of proportionality. It is time to stop calling Hamas just a "terrorist organization." This argument is, of course, heard most often from those who would claim that Hamas consists of "freedom fighters" and that the term terrorist is unfairly biased or even a sign of racial prejudice. The case we make here is very different, and not moralistic, but legal and strategic. Undoubtedly, Hamas is a terrorist organization that has committed countless acts that fit any standard definition of the term. But in addition it is a political-military entity with governing authority, territorial control, and a functioning bureaucracy. It maintains a trained army, organizes military campaigns, and conducts operations that resemble traditional armed conflict far more than they resemble isolated acts of terrorism. Labeling Hamas a terrorist group undermines the legal clarity and strategic understanding necessary to fight and win a war. It also distorts public perception of what Israel is actually doing and what it is allowed to do under the law of armed conflict. The attack of October 7 was not an isolated act of terror; it was a cross-border, combined-arms military operation, that is, an invasion. This invasion involved thousands of trained fighters who breached Israel's air, land, and sea defenses; killed civilians and soldiers alike; and seized territory, while operatives in the rear simultaneously fired rockets deep into Israeli territory. Hamas attempted to coordinate its assault with Hizbullah to open a northern front. Like any conventional military invasion, the attack posed an immediate, existential risk to the state of Israel, and the IDF has since admitted that its Gaza Division was initially overrun and defeated by the enemy. This was an act of war. Hamas may use terrorist tactics, but it is an armed force fighting in a war. The semantics matter. They always have. But in war, they can mean the difference between legitimacy and condemnation, between clarity and chaos, between victory and defeat.

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