Jun 02, 2021
Isaac Herzog voted 11th Israeli President
Isaac Herzog has been elected the 11th President of the State of Israel. The 60-year-old candidate garnered 87 votes in a secret Knesset ballot this morning. His only contender, Miriam…
Jun 02, 2021
Israel will protect itself even if friction with US
Photo: Koby Gideon (GPO) Israel will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense against Iran – even if it risks straining ties with the United States. This, from Israeli…
Jun 01, 2021
Gantz: Iran, Lebanon a major security issue
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave a strategic overview of regional security challenges, reviewed the Gaza campaign and outlined steps going forward and also discussed current political developments during a…
Jun 01, 2021
IAEA: Iran fails to explain uranium traces
A fresh diplomatic clash may between the West and Iran may be on the horizon, after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that the Islamic Republic has once again…
Jun 01, 2021
Largest-ever, 2,000 year old basilica discovered in Israel
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has recently revealed a magnificent 2,000-year-old basilica dating back to the Roman period unearthed in the Tel Ashkelon National Park, which is currently being meticulously…
May 31, 2021
Bennett joins Lapid unity government
Far-right Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett has announced support for the formation of a unity government with centrist Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid. Lapid was tasked by Israeli President Reuven…
May 31, 2021
Christians first tourists to post-COVID Israel
Israel gave a warm welcome to the first vaccinated tourists from abroad since the COVID-19 outbreak, as part of the country’s decision to gradually reopen borders. The first to arrive…
May 31, 2021
Israel deepens ties with Egypt over Gaza
There has been a flurry of diplomatic and security activity between Israel and Egypt in recent days, heavily concentrated on maintaining calm with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, which borders both…
May 28, 2021
UNHRC criticizes Israel, Gaza for conflict
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has declared that the Islamist Hamas rulers of Gaza violated international humanitarian law by firing rockets into Israel earlier this month, while…
May 28, 2021
Qatar pledges $500 million for rebuilding Gaza
Qatar has promised to donate $500 million to help with the reconstruction of Gaza, following IDF retaliatory strikes earlier this month in response to Hamas rocket attacks. Qatari Foreign Minister…