Chicago synagogue vandalizedA Chicago synagogue was targeted by an anti-Semitic hate crime, the first time since its establishment in 1959. February 6, 2017
Hamas commander killed in explosionAssassination or work accident? Hamas commander dies in a mysterious explosion. February 6, 2017
IDF attacks Hamas targets in response to rocket fired from GazaIsrael destroyed a Hamas military position, following through with its vow to respond to any and all attacks emanating from Gaza. February 6, 2017
Iran sentences scientist to death for espionage, collaboration with IsraelAn Iranian scientist, sentenced to death for alleged espionage and contact with Israelis, is scheduled to be executed in two weeks. February 5, 2017
Jewish Home commits to getting ‘Regulation Law’ passedThe Jewish Home Party said that it has the votes in the Knesset to pass legislation that will protect Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria from being demolished. February 5, 2017
Netanyahu seeks US, UK, Israel axis against IranBefore taking off for a visit to the UK, Netanyahu touched upon what he felt was an opportunity for a US/UK/Israel alliance to contain Iranian aggression. February 5, 2017
Israeli opposition leader suffers mild strokeMember of Knesset Isaac Herzog experienced a mild stroke with no permanent damage. February 5, 2017
House Speaker calls to ‘rigorously enforce’ Iran nuclear dealRyan spoke of "rigorously enforcing" the current Iran nuclear deal instead of scrapping it. February 5, 2017
Illinois governor warns EU against boycotting IsraelThe governor of the State of Illinois warned the European Union against imposing against any penalties on the State of Israel, including Judea and Samaria. February 5, 2017
Netanyahu calls for unity in fighting Iran’s ‘defiant aggression’Netanyahu is seeking a unified international front to counter Iran's mounting aggression. February 5, 2017
Iran launches missile drill in response to new sanctionsIran is not backing down, threatening to retaliate militarily against Trump's new sanctions against the Islamic Republic. February 5, 2017
Iran responds in tit-for-tat fashion against new US sanctionsAfter the White House placed new sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic missile test, the Islamic Republic announced retaliatory penalities on US individuals and companies. February 4, 2017
White House to request stay of restraining order on entry banThe Trump administration is determined to overturn a federal judge's temporary restraining order on the president's 90-day entry ban on nationals from 7 Muslim countries. February 4, 2017
Trump’s UN ambassador criticizes Russia over UkraineWhile Trump's UN ambassador accused Russia of responsibility for increased violence, Russia blamed Ukraine for 'barbarism.' February 3, 2017
US says settlements ‘may not be helpful’ but no official stance until Trump meets NetanyahuTrump's press secretary said that the White House has not taken an official stance regarding Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria while a Jerusalem Post report suggested the opposite. February 3, 2017
Car-ramming attack outside JerusalemAnother car-ramming attack occurred outside the community of Adam, located northeast of Jerusalem, approximately a week after a similar attack outside the nearby community of Kochav Yaakov. February 2, 2017
Iran dismisses Trump’s ‘notice’As Iranian officials dismissed the Trump administration's warning "putting Iran on notice," Trump and Republican members of Congress committed to further reign in Iran. February 2, 2017
Record number of anti-Semitic incidents in UK in 2016The UK’s Jewish community experienced a surge in anti-Semitic attacks in the past year, while expressions of Jew hatred on social media are becoming widespread. February 2, 2017
Netanyahu to meet UK Prime Minister in LondonNetanyahu will meet UK's Prime Minister next week when both leaders will discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and enhancing the bilateral relationship between the two countries. February 2, 2017
Knesset Speaker urges Congress to support embassy moveAs the Jordanian monarch campaigns for the opposite, Israel's Knesset Speaker has been urging members of Congress to support moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. February 2, 2017
Iran tests nuclear-capable missileIran's reported launching of a cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons challenges its contention of conducting missile activity only for defensive purposes. February 2, 2017
British PM slams Muslim countries for banning IsraelisAmid the controversy surrounding Trump's temporary entry ban, the UK leader condemned the continued discrimination practiced by several Muslim countries against Israelis. February 2, 2017
Trump administration ‘puts Iran on notice’President Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn released a statement 'putting Iran on notice' for its 'destabilizing behavior' that 'places American lives at risk.' February 1, 2017
High Court Rejects Alternative Plan for Evicted Amona ResidentsThe High Court of Justice rejected a government proposal for Amona, casting an additional pall over the future of former residents. February 1, 2017
Iran admits it conducted a missile testIran officially admitted to recently carrying out an illicit missile test. February 1, 2017
Report: Suicide attack on Saudi frigate may have been meant for US shipWas a suicide bombing against a Saudi ship actually meant for American sailors? February 1, 2017
Israeli Minister: ‘From the ruins of Amona, we will build’As the Jewish community of Amona was set to be evacuated on Wednesday, Bennett said that new legislation will prevent similar occurrences in future. February 1, 2017
Police remove Amona residents ahead of demolition'This is a dark day for us, for Zionism, for the state and for the great vision of the Jewish people returning to its homeland.' February 1, 2017
Knesset Speaker travels to US, will discuss moving embassyThe Knesset Speaker will cover Trump's plan to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, containing Iranian threats and enhancing bilateral cooperation in meetings with congressional leaders during a US visit. February 1, 2017
For 3rd time in a month, Jewish centers in US get bomb threatsor the third time this month, US federal authorities are investigating threats to Jewish centers nationwide. February 1, 2017
US clarifies: Entry ban does not apply to Israelis born in 7 Muslim-majority countriesTrump’s ban on entries from seven designated countries does not apply to Israelis originating from those Muslim-majority states. January 31, 2017
Israel’s president calms tensions with Mexico over controversial tweetRivlin spoke by phone with the Mexican president concerning Netanyahu's tweet on an issue sensitive to Americans and Mexicans, which created backlash not only on a diplomatic level, but also for the Jewish community there. January 31, 2017
Iran denies violating UN resolution with missile testIran claims that its reported ballistic missile tests are conducted for defensive purposes only. January 31, 2017
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel for ‘Judaization’ of JerusalemSaudi Arabia accused Israel of the 'Judaization' of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria after Netanyahu announced the construction of hundreds of new Jewish housing units. January 31, 2017
IDF orders residents of Amona to leave home within 48 hoursThe IDF has begun to prepare for Amona's demolition. January 31, 2017
Arab terrorist gets life in prison for car-ramming attackKutina, who was sentenced to life in prison, admitted that he wanted to kill Jews and therefore committed the terror attack. January 31, 2017
Pence, Jordan’s Abdullah discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, embassy moveAbdullah II met with Pence to discuss regional issues, including prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. January 31, 2017
Report: Majority of US Citizens Support Entry Ban, Despite ProtestsA conservative-leaning US polling company has found that most Americans are in favor of Trump's entry ban. January 30, 2017
Netanyahu wants renewed sanctions on Iran after missile testAfter a reported Iranian ballistic missile test, Netanyahu called for renewed sanctions against Iran. January 30, 2017
Trump: ‘Two sides’ to issue of moving embassy to Jerusalem, ‘not easy’Conceding that the decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem is "not easy," Trump stressed that "there's certainly a chance" he will do so. January 30, 2017
Arab Israeli indicted for fatal terror attackAn Arab-Israeli terrorist said he was driven by hatred for Jews when he shot and killed one and wounded another. January 30, 2017
Israel seeks clarifications on Trump’s entry banWill Trump's entry ban apply to Israelis born in the seven designated countries? January 30, 2017
Palestinians demand UN Secretary-General apologize for Jerusalem remarks"It's clear as the sun is clear that the Temple, which was demolished by the Romans, is a Jewish temple," said Guterres. January 30, 2017
Iran to seek redress with international bodies against Trump’s entry banAs many senior Iranian politicians voiced protests against Trump's 90-day entry ban on nationals from 7 Muslim countries, Iran's vice-president is calling for his country to seek redress with international bodies. January 30, 2017
Arab League, Islamic countries call on Trump to reverse entry banThe OIC and Arab League called upon Trump to reconsider the 90-day entry ban on nationals from 7 Muslim countries. January 30, 2017
Holocaust survivor at UN: ‘My dream has been realized, Israel has been restored’Klieger called on the world never to forget and to ensure that the next generations remember the horrors of the Holocaust. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu seeks to legalize ‘settlement’ communities in Judea and SamariaKnesset set to reconsider bill that would officially legalize thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria in the face of a scheduled evacuation in early February. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu’s support for Trump’s wall angers MexicansNetanyahu's support for Trump's plan to build a wall on the border with Mexico has angered the Mexicans. January 29, 2017
Judge stops deportation of nationals included in Trump executive orderA US District judge issued a ruling granting temporary emergency stay to two Iraqis detained at JFK airport. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu denies responsibility for delay of Trump’s embassy moveNetanyahu insisted that his position has not changed and that he continues to call for foreign embassies to be moved to Jerusalem. January 29, 2017
Trump, Putin agree to cooperate in fight against ISISTrump and Putin agreed to cooperate in fighting ISIS as well as on other regional issues. January 29, 2017
Iran bans Americans in response to Trump orderIran responded in tit-for-tat fashion to Trump's executive order banning entry to nationals from Iran and 6 other Muslim countries. January 28, 2017
Mexican president cancels meeting with TrumpMexico's president has cancelled a meeting in DC with his new US counterpart after President Trump said it would be better for him not to come if Mexico refuses to pay for a border wall between the two countries. January 26, 2017
Trump: ‘The hour of justice for the American worker has arrived’Trump promised to move forward with tackling trade deficits with Mexico as well as illegal immigration, including a commitment to have Mexico pay for a southern border wall. January 26, 2017
Qatar, Turkey welcome Trump’s ‘safe-zone’ plan in SyriaQatar and Turkey express support for Trump's plan to make 'safe zones' in Syria, while Russia expresses skepticism. January 26, 2017
Orthodox party pushes to ban mixed-gender prayer at Western WallThe Knesset's ultra-Orthodox Shas party hopes to pass legislation prohibiting pluralistic and mixed-gender prayer services from taking place at the Western Wall. January 26, 2017
Mexican opposition leader calls for UN lawsuit against TrumpOne of Mexico's contenders for the presidency is calling for a UN lawsuit against Trump in response to his policies limiting illegal immigration. January 26, 2017
Israel experiences mild earthquakeIsrael experienced a mild earthquake on Wednesday night. January 26, 2017
Israel and US successfully test David’s Sling missile defense systemWith an eye on threats stemming from Hezbollah in the north , Israel conducted another successful test of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense system. January 26, 2017
