Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a huge loss for Evangelicals, the pro-life & pro-Israel cause, and the US military – I’ve lost a friend, too

We first met because he wanted to talk about Iran and Apocalyptic Islamism.

Prime Minister Netanyahu with US Senator Lindsey Graham. (Credit: GPO/Amos Ben Gershom)

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – I’m in absolute shock that my friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has died so suddenly and unexpectedly.

He was only 71.

Fox News anchor Shannon Bream first connected us about 15 years ago at a little dinner party she and Sheldon hosted at The Monocle Restaurant on Capitol Hill for the release of one of my novels.

Israel & Lebanon Sign Historic Agreement: Will Hezbollah Actually Disarm? | KAN 11

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Twelver Shi’a Islam, the Mahdi, and the Iranian regime’s existential war against Israel – Why Iran seeks to destroy the Jewish nation

A man gestures in front of a poster at the anniversary ceremony of Iran's Islamic revolution at the Khomeini shrine in the Behesht Zahra cemetery, south of Tehran, January 31, 2009. (Photo: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN)

The Islamic Republic of Iran is a Shi’a Muslim government. While it is not the only Shi’a Muslim majority country, it is the only one with a Shi’a theocratic government based on the Islamic Revolutionary philosophy of its founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

It is also a government that has attempted to spread its political and religious ideology outward – to other Shi’a regions, to Sunni Muslim nations, and to the rest of the world as a means of ensuring the survival of its Islamic revolutionary philosophy.

FULL TEXT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addresses nation, rejects Iranian & Hezbollah intervention, vows to pursue negotiations with Israel

The following is the full text of the nationally televised address delivered on Friday by Joseph Aoun, the president of Lebanon.

It follows the announcement by the Trump administration of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and the acceleration of direct talks between both countries under U.S. auspices to pursue a lasting peace treaty.

This text was first published by L’Orient Today, a French and English news service in Lebanon.

PRESIDENT AOUN THANKS THE UNITED STATES AND SAUDI ARABIA

My dear compatriots, my brothers and sisters –

Israeli NGO files war crimes complaint against Spain's PM Sánchez over alleged aid to Iran

Shurat HaDin argues Iranian regime’s exploitation of ‘dual-use’ products was ‘foreseeable and probable’.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (Photo: Shutterstock)

An Israeli NGO has filed a war crimes complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague against Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

The filing was made by the Israeli legal organization Shurat HaDin, and argues that there is a “reasonable and credible basis” for investigating the Spanish prime minister for providing material assistance to the Iranian regime with a supply of dual-use components linked to explosives.

"Dangerous to be Friends of Israel": Pro-Israel Center Bombed

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Jerusalem, the Heavy Stone

It is difficult not to discern in our time the “last days” announced by the prophets. More than ever, Jerusalem appears as “the heavy stone,” according to the word of Zechariah: “I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all peoples; all who lift it will surely injure themselves” (Zech. 12:3).

This word is strikingly relevant today. All nations are concerned—not only Israel’s declared enemies. The “wound” does not come from any aggression on Jerusalem’s part, but from the persistent attempt of the nations to redefine or control it. In reality, they are the ones who wound themselves.

Feet of Iron and Clay

Saudi Arabia warns Tehran against retaliation after downing multiple Iranian drones

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan leading the “International Alliance to Implement the Two-State Solution” conference. (Photo: Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia reportedly warned Iran on Saturday against further attacks on Saudi soil, unnamed diplomatic sources revealed.

The kingdom, which downed nine Iranian drones, signaled that it prefers a diplomatic solution to the Iranian attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28. However, Saudi officials warned that the country would respond militarily to continued Iranian attacks, especially if they targeted Saudi Arabia’s critically important energy sector.

In the past week, the ayatollah regime has launched unprovoked missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, as well as Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey and Cyprus.

PM Netanyahu: Israeli & US strikes on murderous Iranian regime to continue as long as necessary to end threat from the ayatollahs

'The day is not far away when Israel and a free Iran will join hands for security and peace'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video message to the nation. (Photo: Screenshot)

This is a transcript of the translated video statement delivered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew on Feb. 28, 2026.

It slightly differs from the shorter, written statement published simultaneously through his office.

My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel,

A short while ago, Israel and the United States launched a joint campaign, Operation “Roaring Lion.”

Somaliland delegation visits Israel after historic recognition, eyes water tech partnership

Official Somaliland delegation visits Israel (Photo: Israel Foreign Ministry)

The first delegation from Somaliland arrived in Israel on Monday for an official visit, led by the Director General of the Somaliland Water Ministry, Aden Abdullah Abdullah, along with other senior officials. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen diplomatic relations following Jerusalem's official recognition of the African country in December 2025.

Somaliland – an arid country facing chronic water shortages – is reportedly seeking to study Israel’s advanced water technologies. As part of the visit, the delegation toured the National Center for Water Education and Innovation at the Shafdan wastewater treatment complex in Rishon LeZion, in central Israel.

Is Christian community in Israel declining? Rosenberg denounces Tucker Carlson’s claims as 'demonstrably provable lies'

Tucker Carlson in his video titled “The Shocking Reality of the Treatment of Christians in the Holy Land by US-Funded Israel.” (Photo: Screenshot)

As online rumors swirl that Tucker Carlson could be landing in Israel on his way back to the United States from Jordan, at least one evangelical leader is warning the popular podcaster that “he’s in real danger spiritually.”

American Israeli evangelical Christian Joel Rosenberg issued the warning to Carlson through The Media Line this week, citing Genesis 12, which he said makes clear that God will bless those who bless the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and curse those who do not.

“I don’t wish ill on Tucker Carlson, but he clearly wishes ill against Israel and the

Israeli leaders express outrage and alarm over inclusion of Turkey, Qatar into Gaza Executive Board

‘The entry of Turkey and Qatar endangers Israeli citizens’ – opposition politicians criticize Netanyahu.

World leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pose for a family photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool)

Israeli politicians strongly rejected the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar in the future administration of the Gaza Strip, with many criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for ostensibly allowing this to happen, despite the premier expressing rare public criticism of the American plan.

As second phase of Gaza peace deal moves forward, Hamas leaders could leave Strip

Hamas leaders in exile reject reports leaders will leave, as questions remain about terror group’s disarmament.

Destroyed homes in the Hamad City area, north of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, January 6, 2025. (Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Senior Hamas commanders in Gaza are preparing to leave the enclave as part of the transition to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, Saudi Arabia news site Asharq al-Awsat reported last week.

Quoting three Hamas sources, the report stated that “several prominent political and military leaders” who survived the war would be allowed to leave the territory as part of the transition to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan. Turkey, which currently hosts some political leadership of Hamas, has been

US Amb Huckabee: Decision whether to strike Iran is up to Israel, Hamas has no future in Gaza

US won’t pressure Israel to accept Turkish troops in Gaza, Huckabee vows.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in an interview with Kan News (Photo: Screenshot)

Israel and the United States are discussing possible military actions against the Iranian regime, but will decide how to proceed based on their own interests, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Kan News in a wide-ranging interview touching on the U.S. positions on most security issues currently facing Israel.

Iran, which is embroiled in massive popular protests, remains the most significant danger to Israel’s security. Israeli media have extensively reported on concerns that the regime could attempt to divert attention by attacking Israel, or that Israel might use the situation to accelerate the regime’s collapse.

Argentina delays Jerusalem embassy move over Israeli involvement in oil project near disputed Falkland Islands

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Argentina has delayed the planned move of its embassy to Jerusalem following unusual diplomatic tensions linked to the involvement of an Israeli company in an oil project near the Falkland Islands, Israeli news outlet N12 reported on Sunday.

The Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean remain disputed territory, claimed by both Argentina and the United Kingdom, which defeated Argentina in the 1982 war over the islands.

The tension was reportedly sparked after an Israeli private company, Navitas Petroleum, announced its involvement in a drilling project in the Sea Lion oil field near the disputed area.

Iran would recognize Israel, join Abraham Accords & end nuclear weapons program under his leadership, says Reza Pahlavi

President Trump expresses skepticism regarding Pahlavi: ‘Seems nice, don’t know if his country would accept him’.

Images: Shutterstock and RezaPahlavi.org; edited by All Israel News staff.

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said on Wednesday, in a post to social media, that a post–Islamic Republic of Iran under his leadership would renew ties with the United States and Israel.

In the video message, Pahlavi said that “Iran is identified in your minds with terrorism, extremism, and poverty.”

The first two-state solution: The forgotten partition of 1922

1920's Map of British Mandate for Palestine

When the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its July 2024 advisory opinion on Israel's presence in Judea, Samaria (the West Bank) and East Jerusalem, it framed the legal analysis almost exclusively around the "1967 baseline." This has become the default setting in international discourse: treating these areas as "Occupied Palestinian Territory" without reference to the legal framework that existed before.

Yet, the true legal foundation of modern Israel, and the region as a whole, begins not in 1967, but over four decades earlier. It is rooted in binding international commitments from 1920 and 1922 that partitioned the land long before any modern Palestinian statehood claim arose.

Where David fought Goliath - Exploring Israel’s Elah Valley

A field of anemone flowers blossoming in the Elah Valley, south of Jerusalem, April 4, 2017. (Photo: Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Climbing to the top of Tel Azaka, with the Elah valley spread out below, it is easy even today to imagine the dramatic story taking place. It is the location where a brave shepherd boy named David, who would later become the king of Israel, fought Goliath, the Philistine giant from Gath.

The Elah valley is just south of Beit Shemesh, between Jerusalem and Gaza, in the “Shephelah” or lowlands, but it is home to a high point in Israel’s history. It is one of five valleys found in the coastal plain and the foothills of Jerusalem, stretching from the east of Gath towards Bethlehem.

CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER: 3 reasons why Netanyahu urgently met with Evangelical leaders in Florida before spending New Year’s Eve with President Trump at Mar-A-Lago

Bibi warns an ‘8th front’ has opened in war to destroy Judeo-Christian civilization.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with a delegation of Evangelical leaders, Dec. 31, 2025. (Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – Amidst a very full schedule of meetings with Jewish leaders and with senior officials in the Trump administration, including President Donald J. Trump, why did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu carve out time this week to meet with Evangelical Christian leaders?

Three reasons.

Why Israel should be concerned with Turkey’s role in Gaza

Israeli analyst warns: 'A grave strategic mistake' for Israel to allow Turkish intervention in Gaza.

Nicole Jansezian

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, November 13, 2019. (Photo: REUTERS/Tom Brenner)

An effigy of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swung from a towering crane last week in Trabzon, a city in northern Turkey, with the inscription: “Death Penalty for Netanyahu” – a chilling illustration of why many Israelis oppose any Turkish role in the rebuilding of Gaza.

The deadly sentiment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is banking on Turkish troops to join the U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), the international stabilization force which will oversee the reconstruction and future management of Gaza.