Yeshiva opening draws criticism

The inauguration of a new Jewish religious seminary took place in Homesh. By Erin Viner The former settlement was evacuated and dismantled along with three others in the northern West…

American Policy and the Israeli Domestic Debate

By Jeremy Ben-Ami for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. Jeremy Ben-Ami is the President and Founder of J Street, a liberal American advocacy group which promotes American leadership to end the Israeli-Arab…

Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban

The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…

Israel increases Gaza work permits

The move comes as part of Jerusalem’s campaign to ease border tensions with the Palestinian Islamist-Hamas controlled territory. By Erin Viner 10,000 residents of Gaza are now permitted to cross…

Lapid unveils new Gaza initiative

Amid soaring tensions with Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that Jerusalem is to promote a new approach with the Palestinian enclave controlled by the Islamist Hamas terror group.…