Israel: US should continue pressure on Iran

The United States seeks to lengthen and strengthen the nuclear constraints on Iran through diplomacy and the issue will be part of President Joe Biden’s early talks with foreign counterparts…

Cyprus earthquake felt in Israel

An earthquake rattled Cyprus at 1427 GMT on Thursday 13 at a latitude of 34.891 N and longitude of 33.779 E. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) estimated the quake…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…