IDF on high alert amid Lebanon gas deal

Tensions are escalating following Beirut’s insistence on “amendments” to a proposed maritime demarcation proposal by the United States. By Erin Viner Israeli  Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructed the security establishment “to…

Israel honors fallen troops of 1973 Yom Kippur War

A state ceremony was held at the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. By Erin Viner The Yom Kippur War broke out 6 October when the Jewish State came under surprise attack on the holiest…

Palestinian gunmen fire at IDF

The latest in a series of near-daily confrontations comes amid relentless efforts by Israel’s defense establishment to uproot terror elements as part of the ongoing Operation Waves Breaker. By Jonathan…

Lebanon seeks changes to sea deal with Israel

Jerusalem’s security cabinet is meeting today to discuss a prospective United States-mediated border demarcation deal with Lebanon addressing a disputed Mediterranean gas field, as Beirut expressed fresh reservations over terms…

Netanyahu unwell on Yom Kippur

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after falling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement. By Erin Viner The former Prime reportedly collapsed during his fast on…

Israel observes Yom Kippur

The annual commemoration of the Day of Atonement begins at sundown this evening. By Erin Viner Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is marked wit a 25-hour fast,…

Israel, EU renew diplomatic-strategic dialogue

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid led the first meeting of the European Union-Israel Association Council held in over a decade. By Erin Viner EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and…

Israel holds defense talks with Azerbaijan

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducted an official visit to Azerbaijan for meetings focused on security and policy issues and aimed at fostering defense cooperation between the countries. By Erin…

Palestinian-Israeli clashes continue

A car-ramming attack was averted and 16 terror suspects were captured overnight. By Jonathan Hessen and  Erin Viner A high state of security alert continues both in the West Bank…

Israel-Lebanon sea deal advances

The United States has presented a draft agreement to demarcate maritime borders between the two enemy states with a history of conflict. By Erin Viner US Special Envoy and Coordinator…