Jordan using UN post to jumpstart Israeli-Palestinian peace process Jordan is collaborating with France, which is drafting a UN Security Council resolution to set the parameters for a final Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement. April 22, 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
IDF thwarts Hamas attempt to smuggle weapons-making materials Israel thwarted the smuggling of weapons-productions materials into Gaza by Hamas. April 21, 2015
Police confirm last week’s fatal Jerusalem car attack was act of terror Police confirmed that a car incident last week in Jerusalem was not an accident, but terror. A man was murdered and a woman is in critical condition. April 19, 2015
Israel releases frozen PA tax funds After much deliberation, Israel and the PA have agreed on a formula for the transfer of the funds collected by Israel on behalf of the PA. April 19, 2015
IDF arrests Hamas members in overnight raid Israeli security forces raided the city of Shechem (Nablus) and arrested 29 wanted men affiliated with Hamas. April 15, 2015
Netanyahu calls Putin to warn against selling S-300 missiles to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that selling air defense missiles to Iran threatens Middle East stability. April 15, 2015
Israeli security forces thwart Hamas terror plot Security forces caught yet another Hamas terror cell that planned to attack Israel on Purim, one of the most joyful days of the year for the Jewish people. April 14, 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
Israeli defense minister affirms Israel-US ties, but warns that Iran is a ‘terrorist monster’ Although Israel and the US enjoy close ties, a gap remains between the two allies regarding Iran, says Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon. April 7, 2015
Obama: Tying Iran deal to recognition of Israel is a ‘misjudgment’ Obama refused Israel's demand that Iran be forced to recognize Israel before a nuclear deal is finalized, saying this was unrealistic. April 7, 2015
Abbas rejects tax money after Israel deducts debts PA leader Abbas claimed he was rejecting Israel's transfer of tax funds because of deductions made to cover debt, saying they will go to arbitration or court. April 5, 2015
Israel condemns Palestinian membership in International Criminal Court as ‘hypocritical’ Israel responded harshly to the PA's ascension to the International Criminal Court, pointing to its technical and moral failures. April 2, 2015
PA objects to Palestinian tax revenues transfer delay as Israel seeks to deduct unpaid bills The Palestinians are calling on the international community to pressure Israel into ignoring debts and releasing all tax revenues withheld from the PA. April 2, 2015
IDF: Hezbollah will fire over 1,000 rockets a day at Israel’s citizens in next war Israel's citizens will face unprecedented danger in a future war with Hezbollah, IDF commanders warn. April 2, 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
IDF Thwarts Palestinian Terror Attack in Hebron IDF soldiers prevented another Palestinian terror attack by remaining on high alert. March 26, 2015
Amnesty International Charges Palestinian Terror Groups with War Crimes Amnesty International confirms what every Israeli already knows - Hamas committed war crimes and targeted civilians during Operation Protective Edge. March 26, 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
Israel Hopes France Will Harden Stance On Iran Nuclear Deal Israeli officials visited Paris Sunday to encourage France to take a hard line in the emerging bad deal with Iran as the deadline for the nuclear negotiations nears. 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
IDF holds surprise drill on Gaza border The IDF, in an effort to remain prepared for any scenario, has been holding spontaneous training exercises. March 22, 2015
Will the Iran nuclear framework deal yield results by deadline? An Iran nuclear framework deal may materialize, but while the Iranians are expressing enthusiasm, US representatives are less optimistic. March 19, 2015
Prosor to UN: If you’re worried about Mideast democracy, focus on PA – not Israel The UN chided Israelis for their choice of leader in democratic elections, while choosing to ignore the Palestinian Authority's dictatorship. March 19, 2015
Palestinians balk at claims they owe over $1 billion to victims of terror attacks in Israel The Palestinian Authority is fighting a US court decision that ruled they must compensate US-born and dual-citizenship victims of terror attacks in Israel. March 18, 2015
Palestinians Appear Indifferent to Netanyahu Victory Some Palestinians are angry at Israelis for voting in PM Netanyahu and his Likud party, but PA President Mahmoud Abbas indicated that it makes no difference. March 18, 2015
Hamas rebuilding bases to attack Israel Hamas has confiscated building materials supplied by Israel meant for civilian reconstruction and is using it to rebuild bases and terror infrastructure. March 16, 2015
Saudi prince sides with Israel, warns against bad Iran deal Prince Turki al-Faisal warned that the Middle East will see a nuclear arms race if Iran is left with the capability to produce the bomb. March 16, 2015
Iran Nuclear Capabilities Will Remain After Deal Iran remains steadfast in its refusal to relinquish its ability to race toward the bomb. March 15, 2015
Kerry: Deal with Iran in coming days ‘possible’ Kerry continues to insist that only a negotiated agreement could provide long-term assurance that Tehran would not develop nuclear weapons. Can Iran be trusted? March 15, 2015
Iran’s Khamenei derides US Senators, calls Netanyahu ‘Zionist clown’ As the US negotiates with Iran over its nuclear program, Iran's supreme leader continues to ridicule American and Israeli decision makers. March 12, 2015
Qatar promises to rebuild homes in Gaza destroyed in Hamas’ war against Israel At a donors' conference in Cairo in October, some $5.4 billion was pledged at the meeting, but most of it has yet to reach the Palestinians. March 12, 2015
United Nations panel asks to postpone publishing Gaza war report A UN inquiry will publish a report on war crimes that took place during Hamas's war against Israel last year, during which Hamas indiscriminately fired thousands of rockets at Israel. Israel often objects to such UN inquiries, finding them biased. March 10, 2015
New missile enables Iran attack on Europe Iran showcased the new Soumar missile, capable of an attack on Europe. Analysts are speculating this public display is a signal to the US and Israel, demonstrating growing Iranian power. March 9, 2015
UK Middle East Students Vote to Boycott Israel While University of London students voted overwhelmingly to boycott Israel in a biased referendum, Jewish students felt afraid and unwelcome on campus. March 8, 2015
Israel to double supply of water to Gaza With Gaza's residents in need of fresh water, Israel announced that it will double the amount of water it supplies to the Strip. March 8, 2015
A skeptical US Secretary of State reassures Gulf leaders, Europeans over Iran’s nuclear ambitions With a March 30 deadline for a framework agreement looming, US Secretary of State John Kerry spent the last few days in separate meetings with the Iranians, Gulf leaders and European negotiating partners. March 8, 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
Israel to Connect New Palestinian City to Water Grid Although the Palestinians have resisted cooperating with Israel over connecting the new Palestinian city of Rawabi to the national water grid, Israel announced last week that it approved the move anyway. March 3, 2015
Israel, Jordan sign agreement for historic water project The Red-Dead Project will help save the Dead Sea while providing much-needed fresh water to Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority-run territories. March 2, 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
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
Terror Victim Adele Biton, 4, Passes Away After an intense battle for life, a four-year-old terror victim succumbs. February 18, 2015
Hezbollah’s Golan offensive threatens Israel’s entire northern border Hezbollah's dangerous presence on Israel's border is a major threat as it pushes towards the Golan Heights. February 17, 2015
Hamas Test-Fires Rockets into Sea as it Prepares for Further Attacks Against Israel Hamas continues its preparations to attack Israel, working relentlessly to re-arm itself and develop new and better weapons. February 15, 2015
Hamas, Hezbollah terror tunnels viewed as major threat to Israel Tunnels remain strategically important to Hamas, and Hezbollah may decide to adopt the same approach to terrorizing Israel's civilians. February 11, 2015
Palestinian Authority Boycotts Top Israeli Food Companies The PA announced that the boycott is intended to punish Israel for a number of “violations,” including freezing the transfer of tax revenues, as well as continued settlement activity. February 10, 2015
IDF Gears Up for Potential Palestinian Violence The Palestinians may launch a massive assault against Israel in the coming months, reports indicate, and the IDF is preparing for such a development. February 9, 2015
IDF Destroys Hamas Terror Tunnel After its discovery last summer during Operation Protective Edge, the IDF has finally destroyed a terror tunnel meant to be used by Hamas in an attack against Israel. February 9, 2015
Abbas Pushing Case Against Israel at ICC The PA established a new committee to monitor lawsuits against Israel. Both Jerusalem and Washington have criticized this latest act of diplomatic warfare. February 8, 2015
UN appoints new Middle East envoy Current UN envoy to Iraq, Nikolay Mladenov, will replace Robert Serry as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. February 6, 2015
EU building illegally in Judea and Samaria An Israeli organization has found that the EU is seeking to create facts on the ground outside of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation process. February 6, 2015
UN Condemns Israel, Ignores Hezbollah While castigating Israel for the death of a UN peacekeeper during last week's battle with Hezbollah, the UN Security Council did not censure the terror organization. February 5, 2015
Iranian Negotiator: Missile Program ‘Non-Negotiable’ Recent statements by Iran's senior nuclear negotiator make clear that the Islamic Republic has no intention of compromising. February 4, 2015
