Abbas tells US negotiator he’s committed to peaceAbbas told Trump's international negotiator that he was committed to achieving a lasting peace with Israel and to combating terror and incitement. March 15, 2017
France commits to bringing in 500 more Iraqi and Syrian refugeesFrance is offering 500 Iraqi and Syrian refugees an alternative to reaching Europe through trafficking and dangerous crossings over the Mediterranean Sea. The government of outgoing French President Francoi... March 14, 2017
Amnesty International condemns PA for harsh crackdown against protestersAmnesty International said that at least 21 people were injured with 17 hospitalized after a harsh crackdown against protesters by Palestinian Authority security forces. March 14, 2017
Trump negotiator meets with Netanyahu and Abbas to discuss regional peaceTrump's envoy is in the Middle East to learn more about the region as a step towards a possible diplomatic solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. March 14, 2017
Israeli Minister: Not much difference between Trump and Obama on ‘settlements’Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz said there isn't much difference between Trump and Obama regarding construction in Judea and Samaria. March 14, 2017
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Syria is a ‘torture chamber’The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced the failure of the UN to end 'the senseless carnage' in Syria. March 14, 2017
European Court justifies banning Muslim headscarf in workplaceThe European Court of Justice held that a company's decision to ban the Muslim headscarf in the workplace is not direct discrimination so long as all employees regardless of religious background are treated in accordance with the same standards. March 14, 2017
Jewish community centers in US hit with bomb threats on Purim holidayJewish community centers across the US and Canada received bomb over the Purim holiday. March 14, 2017
Amazon curbs sales of Holocaust-denying materialsAmazon has begun to comply with its own guidelines and has removed three Holocaust-denying books. March 14, 2017
Israeli annexation bill delayed until after visit of Trump’s adviserMinister Bennett decided on postponing a vote to annex Ma'ale Adumim at least until after the visit to Israel of Trump's senior adviser, Jason Greenblatt. March 14, 2017
Terrorist shot dead after wounding 2 police in Jerusalem, 4 arrestedA terrorist from Jabel Mukaber, an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, was eliminated after stabbing two Border Police officers in the Old City. March 13, 2017
Netanyahu: As in Purim story, modern-day Persia will not succeedNetanyahu told a number of children at Caesarea's central synagogue during Purim celebrations that modern-day Persia will fail in efforts to destroy the Jewish state. March 12, 2017
Iran’s Parliament Speaker: ‘Wicked Zionist’ Netanyahu distorts Persian history, has not studied TorahThe Iranian Parliamentary Speaker said that the 'wicked Zionist' Netanyahu distorted pre-Islamic Persian history during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. March 12, 2017
Jordan frees soldier who killed 7 Israeli childrenA Jordanian soldier who completed a prison sentence for killing 7 Israeli schoolchildren, was freed in the middle of the night reportedly to avoid large celebrations. March 12, 2017
Israel beats Cuba 4-1 at World Baseball ClassicIsrael started off its second round at the World Baseball Classic by working back from a 1-0 deficit against Cuba and winning 4-1. March 12, 2017
Twin bombings in Damascus kill at least 40 Shi’ite pilgrimsIraq's Foreign Ministry counted 40 fatalities in twin bomb attacks in Damascus on Saturday. March 11, 2017
Trump invites Abbas to White House, says he’s committed to peaceWhile discussing the importance of a peace deal, Trump invites PA leader Abbas to the White House but avoids discussing Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria or moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. March 11, 2017
Trump and Abbas to have first phone conversationTrump is scheduled to speak by phone to Abbas on Friday, ahead of the arrival of the US's Israel Affairs adviser in Israel to lay the groundwork for peace talks. March 10, 2017
Iran launches naval ballistic missile testA naval ballistic missile test launched by Iran is reported to have destroyed a target at a distance of 250 km. March 10, 2017
Skeletons wearing uniforms and helmets discovered in JerusalemTwo skeletal body remains were uncovered by a ZAKA rescue team at a Jerusalem construction site. March 9, 2017
Shin Bet arrests Hezbollah terrorist who planned attacks in IsraelHezbollah has recruited a Palestinian and tasked him with carrying out attacks in Israel. March 9, 2017
Senate Committee approves Friedman, Trump’s ambassador to IsraelOnly one Democrat joined all Republicans in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to vote in favor of Trump's nominee for ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. March 9, 2017
Netanyahu urges Putin to help prevent Iranian military front in SyriaNetanyahu told Putin on Thursday that there is an attempt today by 'Persia's heir, Iran, to destroy the state of the Jews' and that an open-ended Iranian presence in Syria is a major security concern for Israel. March 9, 2017
Swiss parliament’s national council votes to defund BDSThe Swiss parliament's lower chamber voted to defund indirect financial support to organizations that promote BDS and incitement to hatred against Israel. March 9, 2017
JCCs request more help from White House in tackling bomb threatsIn a letter to Jeff Sessions, the JCC Association of North America expressed appreciation for Trump's condemnation of anti-Semitism but expressed frustration with the speed of progress in countering bomb threats. March 9, 2017
Palestinians receive Obama’s $221 million secret giftThe US has finally transferred Obama's parting gift to the the Palestinians. March 9, 2017
Liberman calls for US to withdraw from UN organizationsLiberman urged US Secretary of State Tillerson that the US consider cutting support for the UN Human Rights Council, in light of its 'unacceptable' treatment of Israel. March 9, 2017
Israel gives initial approval to ‘muezzin law’Netanyahu underscored that the law was about noise and public peace, not about religion. March 8, 2017
Top US general in Israel to strengthen ties with IDFUS General Scaparrotti underscored 'the strong and enduring military partnership,' saying it was built on 'trust developed over decades of close cooperation.' March 8, 2017
Jewish community centers in US hit with 6th round of bomb threatsJewish community centers and schools across the US, and now in ;Canada, continue to receive bomb threats in unprecedented numbers. March 8, 2017
UN Human Rights Council head: Israel and ‘Palestine’ violate human rightsNoting human rights abuses on the part of the PA and Hamas, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights also criticized Israel. March 8, 2017
UK Foreign Secretary Johnson: UK remains committed to 2 state solutionStressing complete support for the two-state solution, Johnson called for an end to Palestinian terrorism and Israeli 'settlement' building. March 8, 2017
Arab League prepares to oppose any embassy move to JerusalemMoving any diplomatic mission to Jerusalem would be considered by the Arab League as an 'attack on the rights of Palestinian people, Muslims and Christians.' March 8, 2017
IDF uncovers terror cell that ordered weapon parts via the internetIsraeli forces exposed a Palestinain cell that bought weapons parts through the internet and sold them in the Shechem area. March 8, 2017
Rivlin invites UK royal family for 100th anniversary of Balfour DeclarationBritish Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told Israel's President Reuven Rivlin that the United Kingdom is 'looking forward to the commemorations' of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Balfour Declaration. March 8, 2017
Liberman to Pence: ‘We have true friends in the White House’Liberman expressed appreciation to Vice President Mike Pence for the Trump administration's friendship to the state of Israel and to the US Jewish community. March 8, 2017
Israel calls for probe of UNRWA’s ties to Hamas terrorIsrael's UN Ambassador is calling for donor countries of UNRWA to investigate the organziation's potential ties with Hamas after two of its employees were recently discovered to have been elected into Hamas' political bureau. March 7, 2017
All 100 US Senators tell Trump to actively address anti-Semitic bomb threatsAll members of the US Senate are asking for Trump to help 'enhance security measures and improve preparedness' for the Jewish community in light of a number of bomb threats against Jewish community centers. March 7, 2017
Israel to convene anti-BDS summit at UNIsrael and a number of Jewish and pro-Israel organizations will hold an event at the UN that will emphasize the need to counter and fight the BDS movement. March 7, 2017
Rochester Jewish community center evacuated after bomb threatThe Rochester JCC was the latest Jewish institution in the US to be targeted by anti-Semitism. March 7, 2017
2000-year-old Roman road exposed in IsraelIsraeli archaeologists recently exposed a millennia-old road which served as a vital route for travel and commerce when the Romans ruled Israel. March 7, 2017
IDF neutralizes explosive devices near Gaza border fenceThe IDF said that IEDs were placed 'in order to attack IDF forces operating on the border' with Gaza. March 7, 2017
Ohio synagogue defaced with anti-Semitic scrawlingYet another act of anti-Semitic vandalism has occurred in the US. March 7, 2017
Trump replaces previous travel ban with revised versionTrump issued an executive order on Monday that replaces his original travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim countries. March 7, 2017
Police question Netanyahu for 4th timeThe investigation into Netanyahu’s alleged corruption continues as he faced a fourth round of questioning by police. March 7, 2017
Israel wins first two in a row at World Baseball ClassicIsrael made a good start in its first World Baseball Classic, routing the number 3 tanked team of South Korea and number 4 ranked Chinese Taipei. March 7, 2017
Netanyahu to be questioned by police for 4th timeThe investigation into Netanyahu's alleged corruption continues as he faces a fourth round of questioning by police. March 6, 2017
Germany slams Erdogan for comparing Merkel government to NazisAfter German municipalities banned demonstrations backing a referendum in Turkey to enhance Erdogan's powers, he accused the Merkel government of engaging in 'Nazi practices.' March 6, 2017
Arab town in Israel removes street sign named after ArafatAfter a public outcry, the Arab town of Jatt retracted its naming of a street after arch-terrorist Arafat. March 6, 2017
Trump not necessarily opposed to annexation of ‘settlements’Israel's deputy foreign minister slammed her superior for saying that incorporating Judea and Samaria into Israel would create a crisis with the Trump administration. March 6, 2017
Israeli forces kill wanted terrorist in overnight shootoutIsraeli forces killed a Palestinian terrorist who shot at them when they tried arresting him. March 6, 2017
Netanyahu: Iran responsible for more than 80% of Israeli security concernsMarking the 25th anniversary of the mass-casualty suicide bombing at Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires by an Iranian proxy, Netanyahu vowed to keep the Islamic Republic and its agents at bay. March 6, 2017
Liberman: Annexing Judea and Samaria would create financial, diplomatic crisisIsrael's defense minister said that the annexation of Judea and Samaria would create not only a financial strain, but also a diplomatic crisis with the new US administration. March 6, 2017
Trump calls for probe of Obama’s alleged wiretapping during 2016 campaignThe Trump administration is calling for a probe into the possibility that Obama wiretapped then candidate Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, following up on accusations from the president. March 5, 2017
US Congressman: Trump is ‘man of his word,’ will move embassy to JerusalemSpeaking from Jerusalem, US Congressman Ron Desantis believes that Trump will move the US embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and expressed excitement for his expectations after having surveying several possible new locations. March 5, 2017
Former British PM Tony Blair denies intention to be Trump’s Mideast envoyFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair only intends to work in a private capacity in pushing forward Middle East peace, according to his spokeswoman. March 5, 2017
Iran successfully tests advanced air defense systemIran has significantly upgraded its air defense system with the Russian-made S-300 system. March 5, 2017
US Navy ship has dangerous encounter with Iranian navy frigateIran’s belligerence in the Persian Gulf continues as it again threatened a US Navy ship. March 5, 2017
Syrian resident claims Jewish ancestry, seeks Israeli rescueIn a recording transmitted by his brother to Israel Army Radio, a resident of the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo is asking Israel to help rescue him while claiming Jewish ancestry. March 5, 2017
Netanyahu’s goal in visiting Russia: Keep Iran away from Israel’s borderIn his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Netanyahu will attempt to reach further understandings with regards to Syria and in particular, preventing the opening of an Iranian front against Israel. March 5, 2017
