Iran increases repression of Jews, Christians, Baha’i | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran NewsIRAN AFFAIRS: A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of…
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Iran increases repression of Jews, Christians, Baha’i
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IDF says it killed Iranian Quds Force member in southern Lebanon strike
Israeli military intelligence estimates that the Quds Force member who was killed is not senior enough to lead Iran to respond militarily to the assassination, and it has not raised alert levels in Israel
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Hezbollah operative: 70% of terrorists work with Israel
Hezbollah operative: 70% of terrorists work with Israel | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East”If they take our weapons away and return us to our homes and lands, I think, as far as I’m concerned, that’s what needs to be done,” the…
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Aoun: New Lebanon will be built on accountability
Aoun: New Lebanon will be built on accountability | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastLebanese President Joseph Aoun said “our diplomatic contacts have not stopped to ward off the specter of war” with Israel, noting that “the specter of…
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Lebanese president says diplomacy with Israel is pushing back ‘specter of war’
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, who has promised to disarm Hezbollah, expressed optimism Thursday that diplomatic efforts will prevent Israel from embarking on another major military operation in Lebanon.
“Diplomatic contacts to push…
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Central bank gov: Syria to start currency swap on January 1
Central bank gov: Syria to start currency swap on January 1 | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastSyria will begin swapping Assad-era notes for new currency on January 1, Central Bank Governor Husrieh on Thursday. Bundles of Syrian…
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Katz again vows Israel ‘will never fully withdraw’ from Gaza Strip, eyes outposts
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Thursday again insisted that Israel will never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip and hinted at establishing outposts in the enclave, days after he sparked controversy by saying that he wanted to rebuild…
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3 Palestinians arrested over torching of Christmas tree at West Bank Catholic church
Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian Authority police have said.
Police said late Wednesday that the arrests were made after…
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Turkey attempting to deploy radars in Syrian territory
Turkey attempting to deploy radars in Syrian territory | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastDeploying radars in Syrian territory would harm Israel’s ability to strike targets in Iran, due to the fact Israel is using Syrian airspace to…
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In 1st Christmas mass, Pope Leo laments ‘rain, wind, cold’ facing displaced Gazans
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe…
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