First-ever remains of Sanhedrin era uncovered

Excavations “are revealing evidence of the life—and death” of the Sanhedrin supreme legislative Jewish assembly in the late first and second centuries, said the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). By Erin…

Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant

Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…

Herzog Hanukah visit to Hebron draws Hamas fury

The Islamist leaders of Gaza threatened to retaliate after Israeli President Isaac Herzog lighted the first candle for the Jewish holiday at the Cave of the Patriarchs in the city.…

Low hopes ahead of Iran nuclear talks

World powers restart negotiations with Iran to salvage the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Austria today, where tensions are high and expectations low. By Erin Viner Few…

Christians donate 36 new bomb shelters to Israel

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is currently delivering the new refuges to vulnerable Israeli border communities in an effort funded by Christians worldwide. By Erin Viner The three-dozen mobile…

Israel, Morocco sign historic Defense MOU

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz signed a groundbreaking defense Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of National Defense, His Excellency…

COGAT helps plan Christmas celebrations

In efforts to ensure a safe and happy holiday for Christian residents of the Holy Land, the Head of the Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)…

Hamas: Qatar to fund $10m monthly fuel for Gaza

Doha has agreed to facilitate a fuel-to-cash scheme to pay civil servants in the impoverished Hamas-controlled territory, said an official with the Islamist terrorist group. By Erin Viner "According to…

Bennett: Israel won’t be obligated to revived JCPOA

“Even if” nuclear negotiations to renew the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear accord with Iran succeed, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett declared Jerusalem “is of course not a party…