Netanyahu to Blinken: US should not return to JCPOA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today hosted United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem, and issued public statements following a lengthy morning meeting. After welcoming Blinken on his…

Israel seizes Gaza shipments

Israel’s security establishment remains highly-concerned over the replenishment of Hamas’ arsenal of low-cost, home-made rockets, largely constructed with civilian materials with Iranian financing and expertise. Defense Minister Benny Gantz this…

Hamas claims victory over Israel

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is claiming that his Islamist faction won the recent battle with Israel. "This victory is a strategic victory. Why? Because the stage that comes after the…

Arab-Jewish tensions simmer in Jerusalem

The truce between Israel and Hamas held into its 4th day today, as international mediators continue efforts to secure an extended period of calm after the worst outbreak of fighting…

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal

An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 2 AM local time this morning (2300 GMT Thursday) following the worst violence in years between the two sides.…

Netanyahu: IDF op not on ‘stopwatch’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed determination to press on with Operation Guardian of the Walls against Gaza’s Hamas rulers “until its objective is achieved to restore quiet and…

IDF sets Gaza terrorists ‘back by years’

Palestinian Islamists kept up cross-border rocket fire today, with no firm sign of any imminent ceasefire despite international calls to end Gaza’s conflict with Israel. The Hamas-controlled territory has indiscriminately…

More Peace, Less Security

 Travel Advisories - Who Issues Them, What Are The Issues By Amir Oren That old maxim, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, has been slightly modified to reflect part of the…

Suez jam costs Canal $14-15 million daily

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced that the huge container ship blocking Egypt’s critical waterway for nearly a week has been partially refloated. High winds lodged the 400-meter (430-yard)…

Israel holds energy talks with Egypt

Jerusalem and Cairo have agreed to build a pipeline to connect Israel’s offshore Leviathan natural gas field to liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in northern Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…