Regarding the use of force, Hook said that the US would use military force if its interests were assaulted by Iran.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Brian Hook: Iran has cut cyber funding, 17% of Quds force
Shaffir calls for Labor leadership race
"Labor needs to be rebuilt so the old style political hackery can be removed so we can become a party with determination that is open to the public and believes in its ability to win."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Shaffir calls for Labor leadership race
Israel, U.S., Russia to discuss Syria in trilateral meeting in Jerusalem
The meeting will take place in June.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel, U.S., Russia to discuss Syria in trilateral meeting in Jerusalem
Why mediation with Iran is useless
If Iran does not get its punishment through a war that would restore it to its natural size, the entire region will collapse. That is because Iran only plans to turn the region into camps for its militias that are preparing for Mahdi’s expected reappearance..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Why mediation with Iran is useless
In Syria's Maalula, fear for survival of Aramaic
Hunched over a thick book, George Zaarour uses a magnifying glass to decipher Aramaic script — the biblical language of Jesus that is disappearing from everyday use in his village..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: In Syria's Maalula, fear for survival of Aramaic
Jerusalem lantern-making struggles against occupation, Chinese competition
At his shop in Jerusalem's Old City, Palestinian craftsman Issam Zughair makes traditional lanterns for Muslims marking the holy month of Ramadan, battling competition from cheap Chinese imports..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Jerusalem lantern-making struggles against occupation, Chinese competition
Netanyahu to Kushner: We had a little event last night
The "economic workshop" in Bahrain is meant to discuss the economic aspects of the Trump peace deal without unveiling any of the political components.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu to Kushner: We had a little event last night
Qatar PM arrives in Saudi Arabia for Mecca summits on first visit since blockade
Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser al-Thani is the highest-ranking Qatari official to visit Saudi Arabia since the kingdom led a regional blockade on Doha..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar PM arrives in Saudi Arabia for Mecca summits on first visit since blockade
IS exploits disputed areas, sets Iraqi fields on fire
A rash of farmland set on fire, allegedly by the Islamic State, threatens massive economic loss and more internally displaced persons.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: IS exploits disputed areas, sets Iraqi fields on fire
US 'maximum pressure' changing Iranian attitudes toward nuclear program
Amid rising anti-Americanism in Iran, attitudes are hardening, even among moderate elites, with some now espousing the use of the nuclear program as a deterrent.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US 'maximum pressure' changing Iranian attitudes toward nuclear program