US calls on Saudis to normalize ties with Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that he has urged Saudi Arabia to consider normalizing relations with Israel. Pompeo said he raised the issue while hosting Saudi Foreign Minister…

Israel to resume settlement building

Israel’s Civil Administration Higher Planning Committee (HPC) has given final approval for the construction of 1,313 new housing units at several settlements. The move marks the first such decision since…

Israel, UAE deal forges ahead

Israel’s cabinet officially approved the nation’s normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan had…

Jordan’s new leaders focus on reform

Jordan’s new Prime Minister Bisher al Khaswaneh was sworn into office by King Abdullah II along with other government leaders on Monday. Amman’s new government must formulate critical new strategies…

Israel, Qatar work to help Gaza

Israel is reportedly negotiating a further infusion of monetary support from Qatar to Hamas, against which Israel has fought three wars. Mossad head Yossi Cohen and the Coordinator of Government…

Israel considers lockdown exit strategy

Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is slated to meet tomorrow to discuss the exit strategy from the nationwide lockdown to curb the epidemic. At a meeting of top ministers and health officials…

US Jewish leader meets with Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in the West Bank on Saturday, following a call by the influential American business leader for the…

Israel Finance Min. promises new budget by December

Israeli Finance Minister Yisrael Katz has vowed that the long awaited 2021 state budget would be ready by December, amid allegations of deliberate government delays for political reasons and the…

New US sanctions target Iranian banks

The United States slapped fresh sanctions on Iran’s financial sector yesterday, targeting 18 banks in an effort to further choke off Iranian revenues as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran…

Israel’s lockdown defied by ultra-Orthodox

The Chief Rabbis of the Israeli city of Bnei Brak have issued a joint statement permitting residents to observe the approaching Simchat Torah holiday within synagogues - in direct contravention…