Middle East Experience

Less than a week before the United States presidential election, Americans living in settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank know exactly who they want to win: Donald Trump.Recent polls show that a majority of Israelis, 66 percent according to one conducted by Israel's Channel 12 News, dream of the days when the former president inhabited the White House.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US-Israeli settlers hope to see a second Trump term

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed retaliation for attacks by Israel and its US ally, as a pro-Iran coalition in Iraq claimed a drone strike on the Israeli resort of Eilat.The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is among pro-Iran groups drawn into more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Days before the presidential election in Israel's main military supplier the United States, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran's response would cover attacks on both the Islamic republic and its allies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran leader vows response to Israel, US after attacks

According to Israeli state broadcaster KAN, some 35 projectiles targeted Nahariya.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF brings down drone after reported rocket strikes in northern Israel

A Lebanese military source said Saturday that unidentified naval commandos abducted a trainee mariner in the coastal city of Batroun, in an operation a judicial official said was likely carried out by Israel."A naval commando force kidnapped a civilian," the military source said on condition of anonymity, adding an investigation was underway to determine whether the operation was carried out by Israel.A Lebanese judicial official said Israel was likely behind the "kidnapping operation", the first of its kind since the Israel-Hezbollah war erupted in September.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon sources say man seized on coast in suspected Israeli raid

The tunnel contained several long-term living areas used by Hamas terrorists throughout the war.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF uncovers Hamas weapons production tunnel in civilian area near Zeitoun, Gaza

 Biden must not continue with the Obama policy of appeasing Iran and turning a blind eye to its terrorist proxies. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Joe Biden must stop using Obama's Iran policy and help Israel

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said an Israeli air strike hit "humanitarian structures" Saturday at a border crossing between Lebanon and Syria that was previously hit last month.The crossing, known as Jousieh on the Syrian side, became a key escape route for those fleeing the Israel-Hezbollah war after the main border crossing between the two countries was hit. But it was put out of service late last month when an Israeli strike created a large crater that blocked vehicle traffic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UN official says Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossing

Jewish businessman Eitan Neishlos and Arab strategist Amjad Taha tour Australia to inspire unity in challenging times.

Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Eitan Neishlos and Amjad Taha lead advocacy mission across Australia

It remains to be seen at next week’s election if the Electoral College outcome will differ from the popular vote yet again. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Understanding the Electoral College and its impact on US elections

Hundreds of Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv voiced their frustration with the government on Saturday for failing to secure a truce deal to bring the remaining hostages in Gaza home.Flag-waving demonstrators in the country's commercial hub held placards with slogans including "Deal now", "Stop the war" and "We won't abandon them", and beat drums and chanted: "Why are they still in Gaza?" "There have been countless opportunities to end this crisis and each one was torpedoed by the government," said demonstrator Zahiro Shahar Mor, a 52-year-old bank employee from Tel Aviv.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Stop the war', say Israelis demanding return of Gaza hostages