Israel News

An independent Israeli policy vis-à-vis Gaza

An independent Israeli policy vis-à-vis Gaza

Op-ed: Gaza is an enemy state. We should respond to every rocket and mortar fire and destroy the tunnels, but we can’t base our policy… Read More ›

While PM cements US support, Abbas fails to recruit EU as new peace broker

While PM cements US support, Abbas fails to recruit EU as new peace broker

On the same day as Netanyahu celebrated a Pence lovefest in Jerusalem, Palestinian leader was told in Brussels that Washington remains an indispensable part of… Read More ›

‘A Nazi travels to Palestine’: A swastika and Star of David on one coin

‘A Nazi travels to Palestine’: A swastika and Star of David on one coin

The unique, juxtaposing coin, sold in a recent Israeli auction, contains the remarkable story about an unlikely friendship between two Germans—a Jew and a Nazi—and… Read More ›

Abbas to ask European Union to recognize Palestinian state

Abbas to ask European Union to recognize Palestinian state

Meeting with EU foreign policy chief and its 28 foreign ministers Monday, aging leader looks to bloc as replacement for US mediator, top PA minister… Read More ›

Netanyahu Thanks U.S. for Helping Resovle Jordan Crisis

Netanyahu Thanks U.S. for Helping Resovle Jordan Crisis

Jordan said that Israel had apologized for the July incident in which two Jordanians were killed at the Israeli Embassy compound in Amman.   Prime… Read More ›

Trump support carries rewards and risks for Israel

Trump support carries rewards and risks for Israel

Analysis: While President Trump’s nearly unequivocal support for Israel has proven a boon in some respects—such as recognizing Jerusalem as the capital and the decision… Read More ›

Amid police inaction on binary options fraud, FBI pursues suspects in Israel

Amid police inaction on binary options fraud, FBI pursues suspects in Israel

Agents visit platform provider SpotOption, and question binary options company owner Yossi Herzog   While Israeli authorities have failed to convict or even indict anybody… Read More ›

Sara Netanyahu May Face No Jail Time Even If Convicted of an Offense

Sara Netanyahu May Face No Jail Time Even If Convicted of an Offense

But the bottom line again is, even if Netanyahu’s lawyers lose that argument to avoid indictment and conviction, it will almost certainly get her out… Read More ›

Israel’s Jordan embassy to resume full operations following Israel’s apology

Israel’s Jordan embassy to resume full operations following Israel’s apology

Jordanian government spokesman says Israeli government officially apologized over the incident at the Israeli embassy in Amman last July, as well as for the killing… Read More ›

Pence heads to Jerusalem, epicenter of rift with the Palestinians

Pence heads to Jerusalem, epicenter of rift with the Palestinians

VP’s visit to Egypt, Jordan and — on Sunday — Israel takes place amid high tension sparked by Trump administration’s moves   US Vice President… Read More ›

Israeli fugitive in killing of Palestinian extradited from Brazil

Israeli fugitive in killing of Palestinian extradited from Brazil

Yehoshua Elitzur was driving near Nablus in 2004 when he suddenly stopped and exited his car carrying an M-16 and shot and killed the Palestinian… Read More ›

Rebuffing Netanyahu, Trump says US embassy won’t move to Jerusalem within year

Rebuffing Netanyahu, Trump says US embassy won’t move to Jerusalem within year

American president rejects prime minister’s assessment of imminent relocation, says ‘we’re not really looking at that’   US President Donald Trump on Wednesday denied the… Read More ›

Jerusalem – After US Cuts, Palestinian Refugee Agency Seeks Donations

Jerusalem – After US Cuts, Palestinian Refugee Agency Seeks Donations

  Jerusalem – The U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees and their descendants said Wednesday it would launch a global fundraising appeal in hopes of… Read More ›

IDF Court: Ahed Tamimi to be Jailed Untile End of Trial

IDF Court: Ahed Tamimi to be Jailed Untile End of Trial

The IDF prosecution stated that Tamimi has a “pattern of lawbreaking” which requires her to remain in detention   The Judea Military Court on Wednesday… Read More ›

Last fallen soldier from Lebanon War laid to rest 31 years later

Last fallen soldier from Lebanon War laid to rest 31 years later

Sgt. Abraham Ajami suffered a critical head injury in 1987 while serving in an Artillery Corps battery in Lebanon. He spent the last 31 years… Read More ›

Abbas: ‘Jerusalem is the gate of peace and war — Trump must choose’

Abbas: ‘Jerusalem is the gate of peace and war — Trump must choose’

PA leader stresses Palestinians must only use ‘peaceful’ means to resist, encourages Muslims and Christians worldwide to visit and ‘defend’ Jerusalem   Palestinian Authority President… Read More ›

Ahmadabad, India – Netanyahu Says US Embassy To Move To Jerusalem This Year

Ahmadabad, India – Netanyahu Says US Embassy To Move To Jerusalem This Year

  Ahmadabad, India –  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s certain that the U.S. Embassy will be moved to Jerusalem in the coming year,… Read More ›

Abbas Speech Condemned Across Political Spectrum

Abbas Speech Condemned Across Political Spectrum

Bennett: Time to prepare for the next era   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was condemned by Israeli politicians across the political spectrum on Monday… Read More ›

The moderate Palestinian leader’s lies

The moderate Palestinian leader’s lies

Op-ed: Mahmoud Abbas’ scathing speech was mostly a gift to the Israeli rightists who wants one big state; the Palestinian president is making it clear… Read More ›

Defense minister: Abbas ‘lost his senses,’ gave up on peace

Defense minister: Abbas ‘lost his senses,’ gave up on peace

Avigdor Liberman says PA choosing confrontation with Israel and the US; education minister Bennett says fiery speech marks end of Abbas era   Defense Minister… Read More ›