Israel News

Together for the Seder—IDF style

Together for the Seder—IDF style

The biggest Passover Seder for lone soldiers of the IDF is held at the Olga recreational resort, hosted by United for Israel’s soldiers, donated by… Read More ›

Sa’ar to ‘Post’: Israel Must Persuade World to End Assad’s Regime

Sa’ar to ‘Post’: Israel Must Persuade World to End Assad’s Regime

Likudnik says he has best chance to be next prime minister.   Syrian dictator Bashar Assad must go, and Israel must help convince the international… Read More ›

Israel weighs treating Syrian kids hurt in gas attack

Israel weighs treating Syrian kids hurt in gas attack

Some ministers back idea, but defense chief Avigdor Liberman said to oppose it because of complications in coordinating rescue   Thhe high-level security cabinet on… Read More ›

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

Second boycott-Israel account closure by BDP Paribas.   NEW YORK – One EW YORK – One of the world’s largest banks, the Paris-based BNP Paribas, may… Read More ›

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Unclear why effort to bring in 100 refugees has stalled.   The Israel Givehe Israel Gives NGO launched an emergency campaign on Wednesday to provide… Read More ›

Syria: Israel is ‘main beneficiary’ of accusations against Assad

Syria: Israel is ‘main beneficiary’ of accusations against Assad

Syria’s foreign minister Walid Moallem categorically denied his government used chemical weapons in the attack this week in Idlib province, echoing the claims of Syria’s… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

  Jerusalem – Israel’s prime minister has welcomed the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base saying he “fully supports” President Trump’s decision. Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

Hamas-Appointed AG: Collaborators will be Executed in the Coming Days

Hamas-Appointed AG: Collaborators will be Executed in the Coming Days

Jaber added the execution sentences are final and unappealable.   Palestinian collaborators with Israel will be executed in “the coming days”, Hamas-appointed Attorney General Ismail… Read More ›

Israelis may be gloomy, but it’s not the media’s fault

Israelis may be gloomy, but it’s not the media’s fault

Op-ed: It takes a lot of nerve, not to mention lack of self-awareness, to call the media an ‘industry of gloom,’ when the person running… Read More ›

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Analysis: With no interest in getting mired in civil war across the border, politicians high on outrage, but low on what to do about it… Read More ›

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

  Columbus, OH – The state of Ohio bought a one-day record of $61 million in Israel Bonds. The largest single government purchase of Israel… Read More ›

Analysis: Is Israel Ready to Face Thousands of Hezbollah Missiles?

Analysis: Is Israel Ready to Face Thousands of Hezbollah Missiles?

  David’s Sling , the final piece of Israel’s protective aerial umbrella, became operational Monday afternoon, filling the last gap in Israel’s missile-defense system and… Read More ›

Netanyahu accuses media of bleak coverage

Netanyahu accuses media of bleak coverage

After resolving IPBC crisis by dissolving its news division, PM blasts media coverage, denying claims he is moving to undermine freedom of the press; says… Read More ›

Palestinian Authority Textbooks Teach Pupils to be Expendable ‘Martyrs’

Palestinian Authority Textbooks Teach Pupils to be Expendable ‘Martyrs’

As such, the report concluded that the curriculum does not meet the UNESCO-derived standards of peace and tolerance in education.   The latest Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Restarting the peace process by flipping the formula

Restarting the peace process by flipping the formula

Analyzing the Arab League summit in Jordan and all the unfolding drama that took place on the sidelines, US President Trump’s advisors would do well… Read More ›

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

Pro-settlement supporters voice mixture of frustration and cautious optimism following new construction guidelines   JTA — In response to new curbs on West Bank construction,… Read More ›

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

Negotiations said put on ice after Netanyahu, Greenblatt fail to agree on formula; comes days after Israel announces self-imposed restrictions   Talks between Israel and… Read More ›

Israel must take advantage of Hamas’ weak spot

Israel must take advantage of Hamas’ weak spot

Analysis: It’s true that Gazans hate Israel and want to see it destroyed, but they also want to live. Israel, however, is making no effort… Read More ›

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

A granddaughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, Megan Phelps-Roper speaks in Israel for the first time with the ‘Jewish enemy’ who became… Read More ›

Israel to Limit Settlement ‘Footprint’, New Homes Only Inside Buildng Lines

Israel to Limit Settlement ‘Footprint’, New Homes Only Inside Buildng Lines

No commitment made to restrict construction to large settlement blocs.   Israel will restrict its building beyond the Green Line to the built-up areas of… Read More ›