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8+ min ago  (1114+ words) As I understand it, this is the biggest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003," Col. Richard Kemp, a former British Army commander, told The Media Line. He paused on the comparison. The amount of force now in place, he…...

28+ min ago  (754+ words) Given that no analyst on the planet thought the drama with Iran would still be ongoing in February, let alone almost March, there are four generally expected scenarios for when the next Iran war might start if no deal is…...

29+ min ago  (814+ words) Multiple coalition parties pledged on Sunday to advance a bill sponsored by MK Avi Maoz (Noam) that would grant the Chief Rabbinate authority to determine prayer arrangements at the Western Wall, following a High Court ruling ordering upgrades to the…...

37+ min ago  (332+ words) A debate is underway at the highest levels of the US administration over whether to grant Iran more time before it submits a serious proposal meeting Washington's demands on its nuclear program, even as preparations continue for possible military action....

39+ min ago  (509+ words) A Palestinian-Syrian film director accused Germany of being "partners in the genocide in Gaza by Israel" at the Berlin Film Festival, prompting a German minister to walk out of the awards ceremony. The remarks by Abdallah Al-Khatib, whose "Chronicles from…...

53+ min ago  (940+ words) Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the United States in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a…...

54+ min ago  (397+ words) Rossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel's archaeology and religions reporter. A meter-long sword, roughly dating back to the 12th century CE, has been found by chance off the Carmel Coast, in the area of Dor Beach, the University of Haifa…...

55+ min ago  (464+ words) A Border Police officer was killed by a bullet fired from a weapon by an IDF soldier in an accidental incident on Sunday. The circumstances are under investigation by both the Israel Police and the military police. The victim was…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (579+ words) TEL AVIV, Israel " An uproar continued Sunday after the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said Israel has a right to much of the Middle East, as more Arab and Muslim countries objected and the U.S. said his comments were taken out…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (78+ words) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed with senior defense officials the question of possible responses by Hezbollah in the event that a front is opened against Iran, according to a report by Kan News. Netanyahu, defense officials discuss possible responses by…...