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…

Pelosi: US support for Israel “Ironclad”

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with a Democratic Congressional delegation led by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi at his official office in Jerusalem today. By Erin…

Australia brands Hamas a terror group

Canberra will designate the entirety of the Islamist Palestinian Hamas as a terrorist organization under the country's criminal code. By Erin Viner "The views of Hamas and the violent extremist…

Israeli leaders hold talks with German FM

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock today concluded visit to Israel for meetings on regional issues. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The first stop for Berlin’s top diplomat in her…

Israel begins ‘campaign against Iran’

The announcement came from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during an address at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner “The…

Gantz: coordination with PA critical

It is imperative to “maintain coordination and cooperation” with the Palestinian Authority (PA) even “alongside deep and difficult disagreements,” said Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin…

Herzog receives 2022 security report

The annual Strategic Survey for Israel 2022 is prepared by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), registering all major security and diplomatic challenges facing the country in the coming…

Sheikh Jarrah tensions spike

[Ed. Note 19 January 2022:  the court-approved eviction order of "illegal buildings built on grounds designated for a school for children with special needs" was enforced this morning, according to…

Israel to proactively confront Iran threat

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has reiterated that Jerusalem will not be bound by a future nuclear deal with Iran and will continue to regard itself as free to act "without…