* Is the Western Wall Judaism's Holiest Site?  Few beliefs have resonated more widely, or among a more diverse set of Israelis and Jews, than the perception of the Western Wall as Judaism's holiest site, the place where they feel the greatest sense of sacredness, "the holy of holies […]

* Hamas must disarm to join Palestinian unity government - US The United States says the militant Islamist movement Hamas must lay down its weapons if it is to play a part in a new Palestinian government.* 'Reconciliation agreement is pact to destroy Israel' Reconciliation […]

* Iran and Iraq go to war with the Kurds over Kirkuk. Rev Guards take part in defiance of US Baghdad claimed that Iraqi units led the operation launched early Monday against the Kurds over Kirkuk.* Mass Arab Emigration to Jordan Would Solve Israel's Palestinian Problem, Suggests […]

* Palestinian unity deal "lebanizes" Gaza and fuels its dispute with Israel Iran and its Lebanese proxy are big winners from the Palestinian reconciliation accord signed by the rival Hamas-Fatah factions in Cairo on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Cairo.* Israel tries to balance Iran strategy […]

* Alleged North Korean Anti-Trump Leaflets Float into Seoul "Death to old lunatic Trump!" reads one poster, with a North Korean soldier with rifle in hand, crushing what looks to be Trump's head with his tongue dangling out of his mouth.* Iraqi forces enter Kirkuk as Kurds […]

* Iran nuclear deal: Global powers stand by pact despite Trump threat  Global powers, including key US allies, have said they will stand by the Iran nuclear deal which US President Donald Trump has threatened to tear apart. * Palestinian unity deal signed - but […]