Policeman in Jordan killed US and South African security trainers Jordan is investigating the motive behind a shooting at a US-funded security-training facility in Amman, although Islamic terror is largely suspected. November 9, 2015
Russia announces contract to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran Russia's announcement that it had signed a contract to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran came just ahead of Netanyahu's meeting with Obama, at which the US defense package will be discussed. November 9, 2015
Worldwide airport security may need complete overhaul in wake of Russian plane crash in Sinai A complete overhaul of airport security procedures worldwide may be necessary due to suspicions that the recent crash of a Russian plane in the Sinai was an act of ISIS terrorism, Britain's foreign secretary says. November 8, 2015
Russian Plane Crashes in Sinai, ISIS Claims Victory The Kremlin rejected ISIS's claim of responsibility for the downing of a Russian plane in the Sinai peninsula. All 224 people on board died. October 31, 2015
President Rivlin hosts joint India-Israel forum, applauds growing ties President Reuven Rivlin hosted a meeting of Tel Aviv University’s India-Israel Forum at his residence, where he lauded the growing ties between the two countries. October 27, 2015
Descendants of forcibly converted Spanish Jews support Israel, long to return to their roots Descendants of Sephardic Jews who converted to Christianity by force over 500 years ago are showing support for Israel and a desire to return to their roots. October 26, 2015
US President Obama and Russia’s Putin clash at UN over Syria While Obama is determined to oust Syrian President Assad from power, Putin sees him as the only viable solution to defeating the Islamic State. September 29, 2015
Palestinian Authority aims to unite with Iran against Israel In a renewed effort to bolster anti-Israel activity, PA Chair Mahmoud Abbas will visit Iranian leaders and is working to consolidating ties with Tehran. August 18, 2015
Palestinian terrorist killed after stabbing Border Policeman An attempted stabbing in Samaria on Monday morning was the third such attack in the area within 48 hours. The victim was only lightly wounded. August 17, 2015
Iran: Sanctions cannot be restored Despite the US administration's repeated statements that sanctions will be revived if Tehran cheats on the nuclear deal, the Iranians say it cannot happen. August 5, 2015
Report: Netanyahu considering Israel’s withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council IDF Radio reports that during a closed-door session, Netanyahu referred to the UNHRC commission of inquiry as a “hypocritical committee.” June 29, 2015
Majority of Palestinians in Gaza want to emigrate, poll shows While most Palestinians are disheartened by their leadership and lack of freedom, nearly half say that ending the Israeli "occupation" is the most urgent matter. June 10, 2015
US General Dempsey: Iran nuclear deal won’t threaten Israel’s security US General Martin Dempsey, on a visit to Israel, tried to assuage any fears regarding the emerging nuclear deal with Iran. June 10, 2015
Iran Fights Nuclear Watchdog Over Military Site Inspections Disagreements between Iran and the P5+1 on international atomic energy inspections are expected to play a central role in the Iranian nuclear negotiations. June 10, 2015
Arab terrorist rams car into four Israelis An Arab wounded four Israelis on Thursday in Judea and Samaria in yet another incident of car terror. May 14, 2015
Details of planned massive Hamas attack emerge; Vetoed due to fear of IDF mega-retaliation Fearing severe retaliation from the IDF, Mashaal vetoed a massive terror attack last year that would have killed hundreds and involved large-scale civilian abductions. April 29, 2015
Hamas accuses Fatah of crackdown after campus election win Hamas accuses Fatah of arresting its members and interfering in Palestinian student elections following their surprise victory at Birzeit University. April 27, 2015
New Zealand drafting UN resolution to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace process New Zealand’s ambassador to the UN told the Security Council that it should “use its moral and legal authority” to push forward “productive negotiations.” April 22, 2015
Pope Francis meets European chief rabbis, condemns anti-Semitism Pope Francis, in a meeting with European chief rabbis, expressed concern about the rise of anti-Semitism on the continent and called on Christians to deplore hatred. April 21, 2015
US media roundup on Iran highlights conflicting views As the six global powers and Iran try to move forward from a framework agreement to a final nuclear deal, some prepare for peace, others for war. April 20, 2015
UN: Slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians is not genocide UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rejected the Pope’s categorization of the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians during World War I as genocide. April 14, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker, Republican presidential hopeful, to arrive in Israel Governor Walker will visit Israel to get a closer look at the regional challenges and is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. April 12, 2015
In joint cooperation with Israel, PA police extend patrols Israel agreed to allow the PA to expand its police presence near Jerusalem less than a month after the PLO had threatened to end security cooperation entirely. April 9, 2015
Iran calls for global nuclear disarmament Iran has called for global nuclear disarmament but will not allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to access its military sites. April 9, 2015
US Senator Rand Paul announces presidential bid US Senator Rand Paul announced his decision to run for the Republican presidential nomination, but his isolationist past may complicate his campaign. April 8, 2015
Canada ‘skeptical’ of Iranian deal, reluctant to remove sanctions Canada remains mistrustful of the Iranian regime and will not remove sanctions until reassured that Tehran will lose the ability to develop nuclear weapons. April 8, 2015
Obama restores US military aid to Egypt The US will restore military aid to Egypt due to developments in Libya and Yemen. This will indirectly benefit Israel, which faces many of the same threats. April 1, 2015
Americans fear Iran nuclear deal, are less supportive of Palestinian state Americans are less supportive than ever of a Palestinian state and extremely skeptical that a deal would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. April 1, 2015
US Senator Ted Cruz: US should not dictate Israeli policy Republican Senator and US presidential hopeful Ted Cruz said Israel should be trusted and left to formulate its own policies without American interference. March 31, 2015
Palestinians set to join International Criminal Court on Wednesday The “State of Palestine” will accede Wednesday to the ICC. This move will further undermine the peace process but has few practical implications for Israel. March 31, 2015
Clinton calls for better US-Israel relations Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said US-Israel relations must improve and that support for Israel must not become a partisan issue. March 30, 2015
FBI thwarts ISIS terror plot at US military base Two cousins, both US citizens, were arrested for attempting to assist in an ISIS terror attack. March 29, 2015
Argentine court dismisses AMIA bombing case An Argentine court voted to dismiss charges that President Kirchner concealed Iran’s role in the 1994 AMIA bombing. March 29, 2015
US Senate votes unanimously to re-impose Iran sanctions if agreement is broken Voting on an amendment sponsored by Senator Mark Kirk, the US Senate signaled that it will monitor and ensure that Iran fulfills the terms of any deal that is signed. March 29, 2015
Netanyahu faces hurdles in building next Israeli government Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the challenge of forming a new Israeli government that will include six parties - with only 18 portfolios to distribute among them. March 26, 2015
US Senate ready to impose new Iran sanctions if talks fail US senators will seek to impose new sanctions on Iran if nuclear negotiations fail to produce a framework agreement next week. March 25, 2015
Obama Declares War on Israel In short, Obama's anti-Israel stance is the best gift the Americans could have given to Muslim terrorists and radical Arabs. March 24, 2015
Congress presents Obama with tough terms for Iran deal in bipartisan letter Fearing a dangerous deal with Iran, Congress is pushing for oversight on any agreement that Obama may sign with the Islamic Republic. March 24, 2015
IAEA: Iran’s nuclear program may not be peaceful IAEA Director-General Yukiya Amano says Iran is not implementing protocols needed to determine if its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. March 24, 2015
US does not defend Israel at biased UN session For the first time since Obama took office in 2009, the US did not defend Israel at a UN Human Rights Council debate. Israel says the decision was jointly coordinated. March 23, 2015
New UN Gaza report: Israel deliberately targeted Palestinians The UN Human Rights Council's Gaza report, which has been accused of bias, claims that Israel deliberately targeted civilians in last year's war against Hamas. March 23, 2015
Israeli forces capture Hamas terror cell in Samaria Israeli security forces captured another Hamas terror cell in the Palestinian Authority-administered territories of Judea and Samaria. March 22, 2015
Is this the End for the Palestinian Authority? US Secretary of State John Kerry warned PA President Mahmoud Abbas to avoid taking harsh measures before the Israeli elections on March 17. March 4, 2015
Palestinian Authority to Fight Israel in International Criminal Court In its ongoing efforts to battle Israel in every forum, the Palestinian Authority is seeking to drag Israel to court over alleged war crimes. This move could backfire though as Israel can also file a complaint against the PA. March 4, 2015
Obama Downplays Rift with Netanyahu Obama, while defending his diplomatic drive towards an agreement with Iran and criticizing Netanyahu, reaffirmed US ties with Israel. March 3, 2015
Kerry Mocks Netanyahu on Foreign Policy In what appears to be a new low point in the Washington-Jerusalem relations, US Secretary John Kerry took another swing at Prime Minister Netanyahu. February 26, 2015
ISIS Leadership Suffers Severe Blow in Iraq US-led coalition airstrikes on Thursday eliminated many among ISIS's top leadership while damaging institutions and logistical capabilities. February 26, 2015
Hitler’s Mein Kampf Returns to German Bookstores “I am absolutely against the publication of Mein Kampf, even with annotations. Can you annotate the Devil? Can you annotate a person like Hitler?” February 25, 2015
Netanyahu Ensnared in Congress’s Partisan Web “My sole intention was to voice Israel’s grave concerns about a potential nuclear agreement with Iran that could threaten the survival of my country.” February 25, 2015
‘Zionist’ Muslim Teenager Completes IDF Preparatory Program Mohammed Zoabi, the Arab-Israeli teen who made headlines over the summer for condemning Palestinian terror, has completed a week of preparation to join the IDF. Zoabi in uniform. (Photo: Facebook) Arab-I... February 24, 2015
Palestinians to Appeal Guilty Verdict in Terrorism Lawsuit The PA and PLO will appeal a Manhattan court verdict that found them guilty of providing material support to terrorists and awarded the victims $218.5 million. February 24, 2015
Iran Nuclear Negotiations Show Signs of Breakdown As the negotiating deadline looms, it remains unclear whether Iran and the P5+1 will conclude an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program. February 23, 2015
Security Forces Bust Hamas Terror Ring Israeli security forces again succeeded in thwarting a plot against its citizens. On Monday, they announced the arrest of a Hamas terror ring. February 23, 2015
Jerusalem mayor and bodyguard catch terrorist who stabbed Jewish victim A terrorist stabbed a Jewish man in central Jerusalem on Sunday. Mayor Nir Barkat and his bodyguard grabbed the assailant and held him down until police arrived. February 22, 2015
Will the White House Boycott a High-Profile Pro-Israel Event? “It is not unusual for neither the president, nor vice president nor secretary of state to attend – presidents usually only attend as candidates.” February 22, 2015
UK parliamentarians express shock, concern over report showing rise in anti-Semitism A UK parliamentary inquiry into anti-Semitism, launched in response to a spike in hate crimes against Jews, confirms a shocking reality. February 11, 2015
Tu b’Shvat – Celebrating the Fruits of the Land of Israel Tu b’Shvat, which falls this year on February 4 and celebrates the fruits of the Land of Israel, is one of those holidays that have received little attention until the last few decades. February 2, 2015
