Jan 21, 2021
Israel welcomes US Pres. Biden
Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum issued greetings to the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden and the 49th Vice President Kamala Harris immediately upon the taking of their…
Jan 21, 2021
Israel extends 3rd lockdown
The Israeli Coronavirus Cabinet of government ministers extended the third national lockdown by an additional 10 days, by unanimous vote. The decision came as coronavirus infection rates soared to their…
Jan 21, 2021
Iraq tightens Syria border security
The Iraqi military announced a wide-scale operation to bolster security on its border with Syria to curb infiltration of terror groups, drug smugglers and other illegal activities. The remote 600…
Jan 21, 2021
When The President Is No G.I. Joe
Circle of competent confidants cooperating in a common cause - and a Combat Commander By Amir Oren Joe Biden was a student when American involvement in the Vietnam War was…
Jan 20, 2021
Locusts invade Horn of Africa
A new crisis is looming in the Horn of Africa as infestations of the Desert Locust surged over the past month. Kenya is increasingly at risk extensive breeding in Ethiopia…
Jan 19, 2021
Shin Bet foils 430 major terror attacks
The Israel Security Agency (ISA) has just released a report summarizing its activities in 2020. The ISA is perhaps best known by its Hebrew acronym, Shin Bet; while others often…
Jan 19, 2021
COGAT facilitates Christian baptisms
Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) helped to facilitate baptism ceremonies for Christian worshippers from the Greek Orthodox and Ethiopian Orthodox denominations in the West Bank yesterday,…
Jan 19, 2021
4.6% rise in Israeli economy forecast
Israel’s economy has been badly damaged by the coronavirus, similar to that which has been experiences around the globe. Israel’s Finance Ministry has nevertheless estimated a 4.6% growth of the…
Jan 18, 2021
Gaza rockets draw IDF fire
Israel was once again targeted by Palestinian-Islamist rocket fire in the early morning hours today, prompting IDF retaliatory bombardments against military installations in the Hamas-controlled enclave. 2 rockets were launched…
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…