Yossi Cohen named next head of MossadIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named National Security Council head Yossi Cohen as the next head of the Mossad, saying he was the right man to face the looming threats on Israel's security. December 8, 2015
Netanyahu, Obama discuss Palestinian incitement on sidelines of Paris Climate ConferenceWhile climate was the topic of the conference, the recent wave of Muslim terror attacks was on the mind of many of the 150 leaders who convened in Paris. December 1, 2015
IDF forces shoot Palestinian terrorists who attempted attacksWhile the wave of Palestinian terror attacks in Israel continued on Tuesday, Netanyahu called on the world to unite in the war on incitement - the root of terrorism. December 1, 2015
Netanyahu denies reports he plans to concede land to the Palestinian AuthorityNetanyahu denied his government is planning trust-building concessions to the Palestinians as long as the wave of terror attacks continue. November 30, 2015
Israeli Defense Minister: Russia has breached our airspaceThe IDF appears to have a clear policy of avoiding downing a Russian plane, even if it has entered Israeli territory since its pilots have no intentions of attacking Israel. November 29, 2015
Palestinian terrorist wounds 4 Israelis in car attackPalestinians continued to carry out attacks against Israelis on Tuesday, while Netanyahu vowed to step up Israel's actions to stop them. November 24, 2015
Kerry in Jerusalem: Israel has ‘obligation’ to defend itselfIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry both stressed their country's shared goal in the fight on global Islamic terrorism. November 24, 2015
Palestinian terrorist turned in by his own fatherIsraeli security forces arrested a suspect in the latest Palestinian terror attack, which claimed the life of a Jewish father and his son on their way to celebrate a family member's upcoming wedding. The terrorist was turned in by his own father. November 15, 2015
‘Narrow’ escapesWhen Obama and Netanyahu exchanged pleasantries and spoke a few scripted lines prior to meeting privately, everyone — myself included — was hanging on their every nuance for clues. And leave it to Obama to provide a whopper of a glimpse into the workings of his mind. November 12, 2015
Netanyahu: Israel must keep security control in a peace dealIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the "real test" of a two-state solution is Palestinians, Arabs and the world accepting Israeli security control over areas ceded in a peace deal. November 11, 2015
Obama, Netanyahu minimize differences, renew call for peaceMinimizing sharp differences, President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed their commitment to seeking elusive Middle East peace on Monday, though prospects for an agreement between Israelis and Palestinians appear ever further out of reach. November 10, 2015
Russia announces contract to deliver S-300 missiles to IranRussia'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
Abbas seeks EU help to pressure IsraelPalestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is working to shore up support from countries sympathetic to the Palestinian narrative in his attempts to blame Israel for ongoing Palestinian terror attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers. October 28, 2015
WATCH: Netanyahu Affirms Commitment to Temple Mount Status QuoReturning from meetings with US Secretary of State Kerry and EU High Representative Mogherini, Prime Minister Netanyahu provided an update on current events at Sunday's cabinet meeting. October 25, 2015
Israel Welcomes Security Cameras on Temple Mount to Disprove LiesPrime Minister Netanyahu has agreed to a Jordanian plan to station security cameras on the Temple Mount. This is part of a larger effort to reduce tensions, with US Secretary of State John Kerry currently in th... October 25, 2015
Skepticism over progress ahead of Kerry trip to Middle EastAll parties appear to be skeptical a diplomatic solution can be found for the current wave of Palestinian terror. October 21, 2015
Netanyahu: Abbas has joined forces with ISIS and HamasWhile Netanyahu demanded that the world condemn Abbas for incitement and support of terror, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon equated Palestinian terrorism with Israeli self-defense, calling for the reduction of violence on both sides. October 21, 2015
WATCH: Netanyahu counters Palestinian liesPrime Minister Netanyahu gave a speech before the 37th Zionist Congress in Jerusalem and rejected the anti-Israel lies spread by Palestinian leaders. October 20, 2015
Jerusalem summons French envoy over proposal for monitors on Temple MountIsrael is pushing back hard against a French proposal to send international peacekeepers to ensure a status quo on the Temple Mount and that undermines Israel's sovereignty in Jerusalem, its capital. October 19, 2015
Israeli government approves new measures to fight terrorismLooking for new ways to fight the recent wave of Palestinian terror, the government authorized a new list of measures to stem the attacks. October 14, 2015
Knesset passes new law in fight against Palestinian terrorismIsrael is using all the means at its disposal, including the law, to combat the latest wave of Palestinian terror. October 13, 2015
Quartet cancels trip to Israel over bad timingOn Netanyahu's behest, an international delegation of foreign ministers will not land in Israel and will postpone its efforts to restart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. October 13, 2015
Israel passes new laws in fight against terrorIsrael is using all the means at its disposal, including the law, to combat the latest wave of Palestinian terror. October 11, 2015
Netanyahu and Kerry discuss Palestinian terror in Israel, urge calmIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the recent wave of Palestinian violence, and called for calm. No such statement was issued by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. October 11, 2015
Palestinian terrorist explodes car bomb near capital; Israeli officer woundedThe latest Palestinian terror attack, a suicide car bombing near Jerusalem, may indicate the onset of a significant rise in the wave of terror against Israelis. October 11, 2015
First-ever visit by president of India to Israel next week to make historyIsrael and India are stepping up relations as India's president will make the first-ever, historic state visit to Israel next week. October 8, 2015
Defense Minister: Israel Won’t Allow Hezbollah to Get Russian ArmsIsraeli defense minister Moshe Ya'alon said that Hezbollah would not be allowed to benefit from Russia’s increasing involvement in Syria. September 24, 2015
Palestinian terrorist killed after stabbing Border PolicemanAn 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
French seeking ways to force revival of Israeli-PA peace talksThe French are persisting with their initiative to revive the stalled diplomatic process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. June 30, 2015
French FM Fabius ignores Netanyahu’s vow to resist any peace plan that endangers Israel’s securityDespite Netanyahu's promise to resist any peace initiative which endangers Israel's security, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius made clear he plans to advance such a proposal. June 22, 2015
Egypt sends first diplomatic envoy to Israel in 3 yearsIn a positive diplomatic development, Egypt reinstated its ambassador to Israel after three years of absence. June 22, 2015
Netanyahu rejects peace initiatives that will compromise Israel’s securityNetanyahu says Israel will stand strong against any international pressure that pushes the Jewish state to compromise its security in a deal with the Palestinians. June 21, 2015
Jerusalem, Washington deny report that Obama invited NetanyahuThe US and Israel are denying a media report indicating that Obama had invited Netanyahu to the White House for a meeting in July. June 16, 2015
Report: CIA chief John Brennan secretly visited IsraelDespite policy disagreements, top American and Israeli officials have been meeting recently to discuss the serious security challenges facing both nations. June 9, 2015
Czech foreign minister: It’s getting harder to defend Israel because of ‘settlements’Czech foreign minister Lubomir Zaoralek blamed 'settlements' for the reason his country may not want to continue supporting Israel. He did not acknowledge that Israel is more willing than the Palestinians to make peace. June 9, 2015
Netanyahu: Not too late to stop ‘bad deal’ with IranNetanyahu again warned against making a "bad deal" with Iran, urging global leaders to work towards a safer agreement that would ensure global stability. June 8, 2015
Obama doubts Israel’s commitment to peace, may end support at UNDespite repeated Israeli declarations that it seeks peace, Obama doubts they really mean it. He raised no such doubts about the Palestinians. June 3, 2015
Obama: No military solution to Iran nuclear threatAfter reassuring skeptics for years that the military option against Iran will remain on the table, Obama now insists that a diplomatic agreement is the only solution. June 2, 2015
Palestinians hope international pressure can force resolution on IsraelIsrael seeks direct negotiations to end the conflict, but the Palestinians prefer to force a resolution through international pressure. June 1, 2015
Netanyahu: Palestinians must stop delegitimizing IsraelIn what appears to be an orchestrated move, European leaders are flocking to Israel in the hope that creating enough pressure will result in a new round of peace talks. June 1, 2015
US Senator Graham vows to defend IsraelUS Senator Graham vowed to use his force and that of the Congress to defend Israel against the diplomatic war waged by the international community. May 28, 2015
Palestinians reject Netanyahu offer to negotiate land swap, bordersAccording to an Israeli report, Prime Minister Netanyahu has agreed to proceed with peace talks and is willing to discuss borders, but the Palestinians have refused the offer. May 26, 2015
Iran reports progress in S-300 missile deal with RussiaIf Iran does obtain the surface-to-air missiles, an aerial attack by the US or Israel would become a much more complex and dangerous task. May 26, 2015
France pushes Israeli-Palestinian peace, threatens to recognize ‘Palestine’The French are moving ahead with their proposal for a final peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. May 21, 2015
Palestinians dismiss Netanyahu as not serious about peaceSenior Palestinian officials rejected Netanyahu's appointment of a minister to handle peace negotiations, since they believe he calls the shots anyway. May 19, 2015
Netanyahu appoints minister to handle Palestinian peace talksThe prospects of peace in the near future appear slim, but Israel is exploring all options and has appointed a minister in charge of negotiations. May 18, 2015
Netanyahu forms coalition, Palestinians already condemn new Israeli governmentPM Netanyahu’s narrow-right coalition could lead to problems with the Obama administration and provide political cover for unilateral Palestinian actions. May 7, 2015
Missing Israeli Or Asraf Found Dead in NepalThe body of Or Asraf, the last missing Israeli following last week's earthquake in Nepal, was found by a ZAKA rescue team and friends from his IDF unit. May 4, 2015
Carter says Hamas serious about peace while Netanyahu is notIn Ramallah, former US President Carter also pushed for peace among the Palestinians and called for elections. May 3, 2015
Iran claims Israel has 400 nukesIranian Foreign Minister Zarif claimed Israel possesses 400 nuclear warheads. He condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu for criticizing a deal that would leave Iran’s nuclear infrastructure intact. May 3, 2015
Netanyahu: Iran is our North KoreaNetanyahu reiterated his warning that a nuclear deal with Iran could prove very dangerous for the world, citing North Korea as an example. April 30, 2015
IDF thwarts terror attack on Syrian borderThe Israeli military thwarted an attempt by terrorists from Syria to plant explosives near an abandoned IDF post on the Golan Heights. April 27, 2015
Netanyahu calls Putin to warn against selling S-300 missiles to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that selling air defense missiles to Iran threatens Middle East stability. April 15, 2015
Obama, Castro convene in historic US-Cuba meetingBy eliminating the US embargo on Cuba, Obama is pushing forward his foreign policy, thawing ties with regimes that, until now, have been perceived as a threat to the US. April 13, 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
Congress pushes for oversight on Iran nuclear dealThe Obama administration has arrived at a framework nuclear deal with Iran, but Congress wants to ensure it prevents the Islamic Republic from getting the bomb. April 6, 2015
Abbas rejects tax money after Israel deducts debtsPA 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
US rejects Netanyahu’s demand that Iran recognize Israel in final nuclear dealThe US State Dept. spokeswoman brushed off Netanyahu's demand that any final deal with Iran must include Iranian recognition of Israel’s right to exist. April 5, 2015
PA objects to Palestinian tax revenues transfer delay as Israel seeks to deduct unpaid billsThe 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
Conflicting reports emerge over Iran nuclear deal as deadline extendedAs conflicting reports emerge regarding progress on an Iran nuclear deal, the deadline for a framework agreement was extended by one day. April 1, 2015
