May 20, 2021
Hamas fires at Jordanian aid shipment
Hamas attacked shipments transporting humanitarian and medical aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip for the second time in 24 hours. The IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the…
May 19, 2021
COGAT: Hamas puts terror ahead of Gaza residents
Israel has resealed crossings into Gaza after they came under Palestinian terrorist mortar fire when they were briefly opened to allow delivery of international aid. “Hamas keeps putting terror ahead…
Apr 20, 2021
Israel signs new deal with Pfizer
Israel has secured another agreement to acquire millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccinations from Pfizer, following major efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein. According to…
Apr 15, 2021
Jerusalem permits entry of 10,000 Palestinians for Ramadan
Celebration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has began with cheer at Jerusalem’s Old City. Colorful lanterns and ornate decorations adorned the ancient cobblestone streets last night as Muslim…
Apr 13, 2021
Mashaal elected as int’l Hamas head
Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has been elected as the next head of the Palestinian Islamist group’s office abroad, announced a spokesman. The 64-year-old Mashaal was chief of the Hamas…
Mar 18, 2021
Israeli study: COVID vaccination protects fetuses
A new Israeli study shows that pregnant women vaccinated against the coronavirus may pass along protection to their unborn babies through placental transfer. Following birth, researchers at Jerusalem’s Hadassah University…
Mar 11, 2021
Hamas reelects Sinwar as Gaza chief
After an unexpectedly tight race, Yahya Sinwar has been re-elected to head Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Balloting for Hamas leadership is supposed to be held every 4 years, although…
Mar 10, 2021
No clear win in Hamas elections
Secret Hamas leadership elections have reportedly ended in a deadlock between current chief Yahya Sinwar and his leading rival Nizar Awadallah. While the terror group has yet to make an…
Mar 05, 2021
Israel vaccinates Palestinian workers
Israel’s coronavirus vaccination drive for Palestinians who enter the country for work has successfully been launched. About 130,000 Palestinians are estimated to have been authorized to work in the Jewish…
Mar 03, 2021
Israel mulls defense ties with Gulf allies
Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the Jerusalem is working to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran. In…