Israeli politicians react warmly to Friedman’s remarks about Judea and SamariaPoliticians in Israel praised US Ambassadors David Friedman's comments on Israel's potential annexation of Judea and Samaria. June 10, 2019
Opinion: American liberal Jewry clashes with Israeli nationalismUS and Israeli Jews share DNA, familiarity, goodwill, a love of the Torah and a love of the homeland, but live very different lives and developed very different mindsets. May 6, 2019
Congress introduces bill to monitor Palestinian textbooks for encouraging violence, anti-SemitismU.S. lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to monitor intolerance in Palestinian textbooks. April 25, 2019
Opinion: Why is Alan Dershowitz Pressuring Israel for a Palestinian State?The most ironic voice amid the chorus of vitriol was that of legal scholar and Democratic Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz, who congratulated Netanyahu before instructing him in matters of policy. April 15, 2019
Abbas swears in new government, hostile to HamasAbbas’ firing of Hamdallah and assigning Ishtayeh to lead the next government reflects his frustration over the narrowing chances of an inter-Palestinian unity accord. April 14, 2019
Pompeo refuses to back Palestinian state in Senate hearingsPompeo also refused to condemn Netanyahu for promising a partial Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria. April 10, 2019
Omar lashes out against Netanyahu on TwitterOmar criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of tweets on Tuesday. March 27, 2019
‘It’s not about her’: House refuses to rebuke Omar, condemns ‘hate’ generallyThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning bigotry, without directly referencing freshman Democrat Ilhan Omar or her anti-Semitic comments. March 8, 2019
Opinion: Is there any defense for Ilhan Omar?The Minnesota representative is living proof of the link between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. Attempts to deflect attention from her smears rob her apologists of credibility. March 6, 2019
Analysis: PA, Turkey and Jordan form new axis to change status quo on Temple MountThe new tensions on the Temple Mount compound have not been chosen by chance by the Waqf council as the arena for provocation against Israel at the holy site. March 4, 2019
Jewish population growth in Judea and Samaria surges, group saysThe Jewish population of Judea and Samaria grew at a much faster rate than the overall Israeli population last year, a report finds. February 6, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker, now US presidential candidate, gets mixed marks on IsraelSince being elected to the Senate in 2012, Cory Booker's record on Israel has been mixed at best, sometimes going back and forth on major issues. February 4, 2019
ADL calls on Democrat Tlaib to explain picture with Israel-hating terror supporterRep. Rashida Tlaib is seen posing with Abbas Hamideh, who has supported terror against Israel and Jews. By David Jablinowitz, World Israel News The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is calling on U.S. Congress... January 20, 2019
Senate Democrats block pro-Israel, anti-BDS bill for second time in a weekDemocrats continue to clash with Republicans over Israel policy, the government shutdown, and U.S. border security. January 11, 2019
Israel bolts UNESCO as Danon decries body as ‘tool of Israel’s enemies’Israel decided in 2017 to leave along with the U.S., accusing UNESCO of an anti-Israel bias. The decision takes effect today. January 1, 2019
Illinois board rules Airbnb in violation of state lawsAn independent board in Illinois on Wednesday voted to notice Airbnb that it was in violation of state laws as a result of its ban on listing in Judea and Samaria. December 13, 2018
Opinion: Early elections might be just what Israel’s right needsNetanyahu’s political victory over Bennett in saving the coaltion and preventing an election for now may prove to be a pyrrhic one that could well come back to haunt him. December 1, 2018
Diplomats: EU open to Iran sanctions after foiled France, Denmark plotsThough still at an early stage, the EU’s apparent readiness to penalize Iranians would be the first such move in years. November 20, 2018
Analysis: Palestinian threats to Arab normalization with IsraelThe PA and Hamas see eye to eye on one issue only. Both are opposed to normalization with Israel. November 7, 2018
Top 7 US gubernatorial races critical to Jewish votersBelow are the top seven gubernatorial races to watch for the American Jewish and pro-Israel community. October 30, 2018
Opinion: Oslo never was a two-sided affairThe Oslo Accords were never a matter of give-and-take in which each side’s promises depended on fulfillment of the other’s promises, argues a former high-ranking U.S. defense department official. October 28, 2018
Netanyahu pays surprise visit to OmanNetanyahu on Friday returned from an unannounced visit to Oman, the two countries confirmed, meeting the Gulf state's leader in the first visit of its kind in over 20 years. October 27, 2018
US ‘making sure Iran never has nuclear weapons,’ vows treasury chief in JerusalemNetanyahu touted Israel's ties with the US under the Trump administration during a meeting on Sunday with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Jerusalem. October 21, 2018
US eliminates independent Palestinian ‘embassy’ in JerusalemThe US delivered another message to the Abbas regime on Thursday by downgrading the status of its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians in Jerusalem. October 18, 2018
Netanyahu hails US decision to shutter PLO headquarters in D.C.On Tuesday evening, Netanyahu praised the US' decision to close the PLO mission in Washington. September 12, 2018
US Ambassador: ‘No reason to evacuate’ Jewish communities in Judea and SamariaThe US ambassador to Israel reportedly commented at a recent meeting with a Knesset member and prominent Palestinian businessman that there is ‘no reason to evacuate settlements’ in the forthcoming Trump peace plan. August 16, 2018
White House team prepares to launch Mideast peace planThe Trump administration is assembling a Middle East policy team prior to its unveiling of an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan the president has touted as the "deal of the century." August 3, 2018
Can an agreement on Syria eliminate Iran’s influence there, or merely rein in Tehran?As the Trump-Putin summit approaches, Iran's future role in Syria rises to the top of the agenda. July 13, 2018
Palestinians blast Kushner, accuse him of ‘incitement’Following Jared Kushner's high-level meetings in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, the PA Ministry of Information accused the Trump senior adviser of inciting the Palestinians against their leadership and 'promoting normalization' between Arabs and Israel. June 24, 2018
Israel issues tenders for 1,162 homes in Judea and SamariaIsrael’s Housing Ministry published tenders for another 1,162 homes to be built in Judea and Samaria. May 31, 2018
Palestinians to mark US Jerusalem embassy opening with ‘huge day of rage’The Palestinian Authority sharpened its tone regarding the inauguration of the new American embassy in Jerusalem in five days’ time. May 12, 2018
Pondering the ‘German Problem’ after Holocaust Remembrance DayAn examination of Germany's relationship with the Palestinians, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and its own sizable Muslim population raises more questions than it answers. April 11, 2018
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg apologizes for privacy failures'We didn't take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake. It was my mistake, and I'm sorry,' said Zuckerberg of Facebook's failure to protect users' personal information. April 11, 2018
Palestinians furious at US ambassador for saying Abbas is ‘replaceable’'If Abbas is not interested in holding negotiations, I’m sure someone else will want to,' Friedman said, angering the Palestinians. March 29, 2018
European powers meet with Iran to discuss nation’s regional aggressionThe talks also come amid heightening tensions between Israel and Iran over its involvement in Syria. March 4, 2018
Palestinian envoy to US faces silence from White HouseEven Tuesday, when Kushner and Greenblatt traveled to New York to hear Abbas address the U.N. Security Council, no face-to-face interaction between the sides occurred. February 23, 2018
Canadian opposition supports moving embassy to Jerusalem'Not only is Jerusalem obviously and objectively the capital of the State of Israel since its creation, but it is the ancient capital of the Jewish people.' February 15, 2018
White House: Europe knows it can’t replace US as peace broker'I don’t think anybody believes the US can be replaced in this process,' a White House official said. January 24, 2018
Mideast experts fear strong US support may haunt IsraelExperts say it is unlikely Israel will see an upsurge in Palestinian violence in the immediate aftermath of Pence's visit, but express concern for Israel and the Palestinians' long-term future. January 24, 2018
White House: No contact with Palestinians since Jerusalem declarationThe Palestinians have severed all ties with the White House, which is attempting to jump-start the peace process. January 24, 2018
Pence displayed ‘intense passion for Israel and the Jewish people’Israeli experts were struck by the vice president's deep and authentic expressions of love for the State. January 23, 2018
Pence in Jerusalem: Proud to be in Israel’s capitalNetanyahu warmly welcomed Pence, who said it was an honor to be in 'Israel's capital, Jerusalem.' January 22, 2018
Netanyahu: It’s a ‘disgrace’ that Arab lawmakers are boycotting PenceIt's 'a disgrace that MKs intend to boycott this important visit to the Knesset and are even seeking to disrupt it,' Netanyahu said of the Arab MK's intentions. January 21, 2018
After curses and aid cuts, has ‘desperate’ Abbas reached dead end?US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt returned to Israel only days after the Palestinian leader cursed President Trump and rejected any role for the US in the peace process. January 17, 2018
The world according to Abbas: denying Jewish ties to the Holy LandIsraeli analysts say speech by the Palestinian leader reflects his true colors as an ideological denier of Jewish rights in the Land of Israel. January 15, 2018
Israel slams Abbas for anti-Semitic, Holocaust-denying speechIsraeli leaders criticized Abbas for his vitriolic speech calling Israel a 'colonial project that has nothing to do with Judaism.' January 15, 2018
Netanyahu accuses Abbas of ‘running away’ from peace processSpeaking to the foreign and foreign language press, Prime Minister Netanyahu challenged the Palestinians to return to the peace talks as he awaits President Trump’s 'ultimate' deal. January 11, 2018
VP Pence to visit Israel, Egypt, Jordan but will not meet with PalestiniansPence is not expected to meet with the Palestinians, who have sought to make east Jerusalem their capital. January 8, 2018
Israel switches from defense to offense against BDS, ‘finally gets it’The budget to fight BDS is the largest sum ever earmarked by Israel for the purpose of combating BDS activities. January 8, 2018
US threatens to cut funds to Palestinians unless negotiations resumeUS Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley announced that President Donald Trump will not support funding for the Palestinians' primary UN agency unless the Palestinians return to negotiations. January 2, 2018
Turkish president: We’ll open an embassy to ‘Palestine’ in JerusalemFurious over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel, the Turkish president vowed to open an embassy in the 'State of Palestine.' December 17, 2017
Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycottExpected to arrive on Wednesday, Pence will meet Israeli leaders, address the Knesset, and visit the Western Wall and Yad Vashem, but will not set foot in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. December 17, 2017
White House: Palestinians missing opportunity for peace again'It’s unfortunate that the Palestinian Authority is walking away again from an opportunity to discuss the future of the region,' a White House official said of the PA's boycott of Pence's visit. December 11, 2017
‘Paris is the capital of France, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel,’ Netanyahu tells MacronThe French and Israeli leaders sparred verbally Sunday over the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. December 10, 2017
Abbas’ response a ‘tragedy’ for Palestinians, says Israeli ministerFollowing American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Michael Oren says renewed peace talks could have a better chance of success now, with a strong US president in office who “stands by his word." December 7, 2017
Palestinians freeze ties with USPalestinians following through with threat to sever ties with US after Washington orders closure of PLO mission in Washington. November 21, 2017
Palestinians threaten to suspend ties with US if it closes PLO missionThe Palestinians are threatening to cut their ties with the US after Washington threatened to close the PLO mission in Washington over the Palestinians' diplomatic warfare. November 19, 2017
Exposed Clinton-DNC ties face criticism from Democrats, RepublicansA new book by Donna Brazile says Clinton had ethically dubious influence over the governing body long before her nomination. November 6, 2017
Netanyahu: If nothing changes, deal gives Iran nuclear weapons within a few years"It is completely clear, if one examines this agreement, if nothing changes, that Iran will have an arsenal of nuclear weapons within a few years," Netanyahu warned. October 15, 2017
Former Israeli defense chief: US should impose non-nuclear sanctions on IranThe US should impose sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, announced former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. October 10, 2017
