Smooth power transition in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has held a series of meetings marking an orderly transition of power. A brief, 30-minute meeting with former leader Benjamin Netanyahu was held behind closed-doors…

Iran admits to 6.5 kg of 60% enriched uranium

Iranian state media is reporting that the Islamic Republic has produced 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60%. This, according to Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei,…

Israel prepares for Palestinian Day of Rage

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a broad intelligence briefing ahead of today's scheduled parade in Jerusalem, attended by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, Police Commissioner Yaakov…

Israel lifts indoor masks for most

Israelis are no longer required to wear face masks indoors starting today, signaling the end of one of the country’s last remaining restrictions as new COVID-19 infections continue to wane.…

Biden meets with Erdoğan

Joe Biden held his first face-to-face talks as United States President with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the start of the main leaders' session at the NATO summit…

Bennett sworn in as 13th Israeli Premier

The 36th Israeli “government of change” led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been sworn into office, following an often-stormy session in the Knesset. The Israeli parliament endorsed the diverse…

World reacts to end of Netanyahu era

Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday when new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took the oath of office. United States President Joe Biden immediately…

EU: Iran nuclear talks “intense”

The 6th round of international indirect talks between the United States and Iran to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Saturday.…

B.N. Out, N.B. In. So?

  Net Effect Of Netanyahu’s Fall By Amir Oren A new government is in power in Israel, headed by Naftali Bennet and his co-leader Yair Lapid. Binyamin Netanyahu is no…

Germany delivers 2nd warship to Israel

The Israeli Navy welcomed the arrival of the 2nd of 4 German-built warships. The Sa’ar 6 class corvette, inaugurated as the INS “Oz” (meaning “courage” in Hebrew docked at the…