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 15, 2021
Palestinians angered by Israel-UAE trade
Having long denounced Israel’s burgeoning peace process in the Middle East, Palestinians are now further enraged over deepening trade ties between the Jewish and Arab states. The latest condemnation from…
Jan 12, 2021
Palestinians endorse Russian vaccine
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has approved Russia’s coronavirus vaccine for use. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh informed his cabinet during a session in Ramallah that, "The Health ministry signed an…
Jan 12, 2021
Gantz tries to unite front against Netanyahu
Israeli Defense Minister and Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz is gearing up for the country’s 23 March elections by trying to form a broad alliance of political factions aimed…
Jan 12, 2021
US to declare Houthis terrorists
The United States is set to designate Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement as a foreign terrorist organization. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in an official statement his “intent to designate…
Jan 11, 2021
Israel helps end 54-year wait for Epiphany
After a years-long effort to remove landmines near the site revered by Christians as where Jesus was baptized, Israel facilitated the marking of the Epiphany holiday on Sunday (January 10)…
Jan 11, 2021
Israel starts 2nd vaccine phase
Israel is continuing to maintain its momentum with the world's fastest per capita coronavirus vaccination campaign. The country’s bid to protect the most vulnerable citizens by next month and ease…
Jan 11, 2021
Lebanon’s Christians won’t join new government
Lebanon’s largest Christian political bloc has ruled out joining the next government led by Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri. Gebran Bassil, who leads the Free Patriotic Movement and is the son-in-law…