Washington doublethink and the Iran deal – analysis The Biden administration ought to take home the gold in the George Orwell Olympics for considering Ebrahim Raisi’s election an opportunity for a swift return to the JCPOA. June 22, 2021
Iran says state-linked media sites seized by US While there was no immediate acknowledgement of the seizures from American authorities, it comes amid the wider heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. June 22, 2021
Israel: New government, new threats – analysis The new government both faces and invites new challenges and threats from Hamas, from Iran and from Washington. If he follows through on them, Lapid’s policies will guarantee that his government will fail to meet them. June 21, 2021
Analysis: Biden administration backs Palestinian human rights violations, supports crackdown on PA rivals The Biden administration's aid to Ramallah isn't conditioned on the PA ending human rights violations. June 21, 2021
Thomas Nides officially named US Ambassador to Israel A former State Department official during the Obama administration, Nides currently serves as vice chairman of finance industry titan Morgan Stanley. June 16, 2021
Analysis: Can the Biden administration capitalize on an inexperienced Bennett-Lapid government? Benjamin Netanyahu exerted an understanding of U.S. politics and culture unmatched by previous Israeli leaders. Yet some experts believe that incoming Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid might have more clout among current administration officials. June 10, 2021
Biden embraces Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals The Biden administration is considering appointing former U.S. ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro to a Mideast role that would marshal and potentially expand the Abraham Accords. June 10, 2021
WATCH: Israel respects US but will make its own decisions, says former UN envoy Danny Danon discusses Israel’s war on terror, world opinion, and his support for Netanyahu’s comments to Biden that Israel will continue to fight Iran even if it causes friction with the U.S. June 7, 2021
Arabs concede: Hamas, Iran turned Gaza into cemetery for children Scenes of Palestinians celebrating the Hamas 'victory' sparked a wave of condemnations in the Arab world, especially in the Gulf states. June 7, 2021
Report: Change bloc to seek two-state solution The officials suggested that the move had been made behind the back of prime minister-designate and Yemina party head Naftali Bennett. June 7, 2021
EU pushing to finish Iran nuclear deal despite damning IAEA report EU foreign policy chief says next week's talks in Vienna should be the last, but diplomats are worried about confirmed Iranian nuclear excesses. June 3, 2021
Netanyahu: We will fight Iran even if it causes friction with US Iran currently has 16 times more enriched uranium than is allowed by the nuclear deal, according to details leaked from a secret report by the International Atomic Energy Agency. June 1, 2021
US demands Iran-backed rebels in Yemen release Jewish prisoner U.S. State Department reiterates call for immediate release of Jewish man held captive by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. June 1, 2021
Israel’s Foreign Minister Ashkenazi in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks Gabi Ashkenazi arrives in Cairo to seek Egyptian help in prolonging the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, keeping Israeli hostages on the agenda. May 30, 2021
Blinken: US knows Israel wants hostages back from Hamas, but ‘Gaza needs hope’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken says main focus now is to stabilize the Gaza ceasefire, no sense in trying to restart peace talks now. May 28, 2021
Opinion: Cozying up to the PA and fighting anti-Semitism – Can the Americans do both? While slamming anti-Semitism, the Biden administration has warmed up to the PA, which glorifies and incites terror against innocent Jews. May 27, 2021
US plans to reopen eastern Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians; Israel opposes move Opening the consulate, which for years had served as the de facto embassy to the Palestinians, is 'an important way for our country to engage with and provide support to the Palestinian people,' Blinken said. May 26, 2021
Biden administration bypasses Congress, approves arms sale to Israel State Department issues export license for precision armaments despite attempt by left-wing Democrats to block the $735 million sale. May 26, 2021
If US rejoins nuclear deal, Israel ‘will reserve the right to defend itself,’ Netanyahu tells Blinken Netanyahu hopes the U.S. 'will not go back to the old JCPOA,' but 'whatever happens, Israel will always reserve the right to defend itself against a regime committed to our destruction.' May 25, 2021
‘Condemn Israel,’ demand 500 Biden staffers in open letter to president The letter accuses Israel of human rights abuses ranging from apartheid to ethnic cleansing. May 25, 2021
Hamas mulling direct talks with Israel Israel has never negotiated directly with the terrorist organization that rules the Gaza Strip with an iron fist. May 23, 2021
Caroline Glick: The US has plunged its relations with Israel into crisis The rupture in ties isn’t about how best to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians. It is about prejudice against Jews. May 10, 2021
WATCH: Psaki says White House advisers urge Biden to dodge press questions White House press secretary Jen Psaki revealed that President Joe Biden's advisers want him to avoid questions form press, Sky News Australia reports. May 9, 2021
Caroline Glick: A powder keg, courtesy of Washington Israel’s ruling class refuses to see the effect the U.S. administration is having on the Middle East—from the Taliban in Afghanistan to Syria to surging Palestinian violence against Israelis. May 9, 2021
WIN EXCLUSIVE: US making ‘fundamental error’ in talks with Iran, says Mideast expert 'We cannot rely purely on defenses. No defense system is 100%, and with nuclear weapons, less than 100% is as good as nothing, especially with a country like Israel.' May 7, 2021
Following Iran threats, Israeli intelligence chief visits Bahrain to discuss security The trip came amid heightened tensions in the region over Iran and negotiations in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal. May 6, 2021
WATCH: Is Biden Administration responsible for 1000 lost jobs in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward argues the Biden administration 'is partly responsible because of their focus on only green energy.' May 6, 2021
Biden: Jews ‘increasingly target of white nationalism and anti-Semitic violence’ 'In recent years, Jewish Americans have increasingly been the target of white nationalism and the anti-Semitic violence it fuels,' Biden said. May 4, 2021
US, Iran both deny reports of pending prisoner swap Iranian television report had claimed the countries would exchange 4 prisoners each and the US would hand over $7 billion to Iran. May 3, 2021
Biden administration releases details of Trump-era counter-terrorism rules, now suspended 'I stand by the policies I helped produce,' a top counter-terror adviser to the former president said. May 2, 2021
Saudi Crown Prince calls for ‘good and distinguished relationship with Iran’ In a wide-ranging TV interview, Mohammed Bin Salman laid out Saudi positions for the Biden administration. April 28, 2021
Opinion: Biden’s team of Israel-haters After a few months, it was clear that the administration was shaping up to be an anti-Israel presidency. April 26, 2021
Mossad chief heading to US, but White House says position on Iran won’t change Last ditch effort by top Israeli security officials will try to improve the Iran nuclear deal, but the White House is already saying no to any changes. April 25, 2021
Biden administration willing to lift terror sanctions on Iran In a bid to entice Iran to return to the nuclear deal, U.S. is offering to lower or remove sanctions imposed on Tehran for supporting terrorism. April 22, 2021
AIPAC blasts bill proposed by Minnesota Rep. McCollum to condition US aid to Israel Rep. Betty McCollum’s bill is being backed by several left-wing groups such as J Street, IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace and Americans for Peace Now. April 16, 2021
US Aid to Palestinians based on ‘promise’ to be good, oppose anti-Semitism Israel points out that the Palestinian aid agency still has textbooks glorifying violence against Israel and Jews in all its schools. April 13, 2021
WATCH: Biden administration hit with multiple lawsuits by attorneys general Arizona's attorney general is the latest to join a slew of others suing the Biden administration over its border, gun and tax policies. April 12, 2021
Iran testing nuclear-capable missiles for months, says Israel’s UN envoy The Security Council must respond to Iran's threats to world peace and security, the Israeli ambassador wrote in a letter to the UN chief. By World Israel News Staff Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has ... April 9, 2021
Republicans delay renewal of US aid to Palestinians 'The PA is spending millions annually to compensate terrorists while the international community pays for the well-being of the Palestinian people,' the senator and congressman said in a statement. April 9, 2021
WATCH: Biden’s tax plan could kill 1 million jobs in first two years, study says According to a new study, the Biden administration’s new infrastructure plan would likely result in the loss of a million jobs in the first two years. April 9, 2021
US appears to cave to Iran, says it’s ready to lift sanctions Biden Administration changes policy, says it is now prepared to lift sanctions before Iran stops its violations of the nuclear deal. April 8, 2021
Biden’s push for restoring aid to Palestinians faces legal hurdles and brewing political crisis 'UNRWA remains a mainstay of Palestinian rejectionism, characterized by advocacy for the ‘right of return.'' April 8, 2021
Netanyahu: We will not be bound by an Iran deal that threatens to destroy us 'We are obligated to only one thing: To prevent anyone who seeks to destroy us from carrying out his plot,' Netanyahu said. April 7, 2021
Biden aid to Palestinians appears to violate US anti-terror laws Tens of millions in aid flowing to Palestinians despite failure to enforce anti-terror laws that Biden supported. April 7, 2021
US State Department human-rights report returns to using ‘occupied’ territories The language, however, 'is not meant to convey a position on any final-status issues to be negotiated between the parties to the conflict.' March 31, 2021
US officials complain: Iran making it hard to return to nuclear deal Biden has put the Iranian nuclear issue high on the list of priorities, but so far Tehran has rejected all of his proposals. March 31, 2021
WATCH: Americans deserve to see what’s going on at border, says Kayleigh McEnany As the Biden administration continues to deny media access to border facilities, former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnamy discusses the situation. March 21, 2021
Did Biden just call Kamala Harris the President of the United States? During a speech on coronavirus vaccinations, Biden calls his vice president 'President Harris' March 19, 2021
Kushner: Biden should maintain tough stance on Iran, build on Arab-Israeli peace deals Jared Kushner advises the Biden administration to maintain a 'strong hand' in dealing with Iran and to exploit Trump's progress in the Middle East. March 16, 2021
Fox News host accuses Biden of taking credit for Trump’s vaccine work Sean Hannity calls on President Biden to acknowledge Trump's work to get COVID-19 vaccines in record time. March 12, 2021
Former Israeli UN Ambassador: Settlement leaders’ failure to embrace Trump plan was huge mistake 'If anyone gives the opportunity to annex the Jordan Valley, do not turn a blind eye,' Gold said. March 9, 2021
WATCH: Biden appears to forget name of Secretary of Defense President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his nomination of two women generals to four-star commanders. But stumbled when trying to remember the name of his Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. March 9, 2021
WATCH: White House Press Secretary asked, ‘Will we see more of President Biden?’ White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked about the president's failure to hold a formal press conference at Monday's press briefing. March 8, 2021
Israel will not allow Iran to get nukes, Netanyahu tells Harris in phone conversation Netanyahu, in conversation with the American vice-president, reiterated Israel’s determination to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. March 5, 2021
Tweeted to defeat: Neera Tanden withdraws in first high-profile Biden flop Her nomination first came into doubt when Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin came out against her last month. March 3, 2021
Opinion: Is the two-state solution an anti-Semitic whistle? These are people who pretend to know what’s best, but are bothered by the fact that Israel exists, period. There is a word for them…anti-Semites. March 2, 2021
Biden will work against Abraham Accords, legal scholar says The Biden administration may try to weaken the agreement by 'pulling threads' from it, Kontorovich said. March 1, 2021
Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill favors minorities Clauses in the bill state that special aid will be given to women and minority groups, without offering the same help to white business owners. February 28, 2021
WATCH: Israel in talks with Gulf States to form defense alliance Israel is currently in talks with the kingdoms of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates in establishing a defense alliance against the Iranian threat, according to an exclusive i24NEWS report. h... February 26, 2021
US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. action was a 'proportionate military response' taken together with diplomatic measures, including consultation with coalition partners. February 26, 2021
