May 31, 2023
Yeshiva opening draws criticism
The inauguration of a new Jewish religious seminary took place in Homesh. By Erin Viner The former settlement was evacuated and dismantled along with three others in the northern West…
Mar 23, 2023
Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban
The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…
Feb 21, 2023
Netanyahu condemns UN anti-settlement statement
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a formal statement on Monday denouncing Israel's plan to expand Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria – marking the first action the United…
Feb 16, 2023
Int’l criticism over Israel’s West Bank building
There has been widespread opposition from the West over the decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to authorize nine Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. By Erin Viner…
Feb 09, 2023
Israeli Minister: no settlement freeze
This, following a public request from the United States to halt construction of Jewish communities in the West Bank districts of Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. By Erin Viner…
Oct 26, 2021
New Israeli settlement permits anger EU
The European Union insists Israel’s building of new homes for Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria is “illegal.” By Erin Viner The Israel Land Authority published tenders on Sunday for…
Apr 01, 2021
US: Israel occupying lands
Attempts by the administration of United States President Joe Biden to balance its Mideast policy between Israel and the Palestinians is evident in wording of the latest world human rights…
Jan 18, 2021
Israel bids farewell to US Amb. Friedman
The Israeli government held a special cabinet meeting in the presence of outgoing United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. The session was devoted to honoring the American envoy for…
Jan 13, 2021
Netanyahu okays 800 new settlement homes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially authorized that the construction of hundreds of housing units in Judea and Samaria, also known part as the West Bank. In a statement obtained…
Dec 17, 2020
New UN envoys to mediate Mideast, Libya conflicts
The United Nations Security Council has approved Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposal to appoint Norwegian Tor Wennesland as the U.N.’s new Middle East envoy, while his predecessor Bulgarian Nickolay Mladenov will…