New Israeli FM holds talks with US counterpart

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his appointment. By Erin Viner Secretary Blinken underscored the uncompromising commitment of…

Syria: main airport closed after ‘IDF strike’

The Damascus International Airport was forced to suspend services after unidentified fighter jets launched a missile barrage. By Erin Viner The Syrian Armed Forces blamed Israel for the attack, which…

Netanyahu: UN vote “despicable”

Jerusalem strongly condemned a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on legal consequences of Israel's so-called occupation of Palestinian…

Palestinian held for Jerusalem bombings

The Israeli-Arab was captured just six days after the 23 November 2022 blasts that killed two people. By Erin Viner The Israel Security Agency (ISA, also known as the Shin…

Iran holds multi-sector military drill

The Islamic Republic conducted joint naval, air, and ground exercises in the Gulf of Oman near the sensitive Strait of Hormuz. By Erin Viner The three-day maneuvers involved “the deployment…

Netanyahu announces new government

With just minutes to the deadline, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced success in forming the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner After weeks of unexpectedly tough negotiations with…

Jerusalem Santa wishes all Merry Christmas

The quintessential figure issued holiday greetings to Christians around the world from a hot air balloon against the background of the Old City. By Erin Viner                                A video and…

US sanctions Iranians over protests

Washington imposed the punitive measures on Tehran’s prosecutor general and key military officials. By Erin Viner "We denounce the Iranian regime’s intensifying use of violence against its own people who…

Israel to hold terrorist’s body

Nasser Abu-Hamid, a convicted terrorist who died of cancer while serving seven life terms in Israel prison, died of lung cancer yesterday. By Erin Viner Outgoing-Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz…

Salome Cave dig reveals surprises

Excavations of a cave reputed to be the burial place of Jesus’ midwife Salome has found evidence that it had also served as a Christian pilgrimage site and an important…