MK Temple Mt. visit enrages Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the controversy by repeating his pledge to uphold the so-called ‘Status Quo’ at the holy site. By Erin Viner Fury by Palestinians and…

IDF foils drug smuggling from Egypt

The bust comes amid continued efforts by security forces to stop the flow of the illegal substances into Israeli territory. By Erin Viner Soldiers from the Paran Regional Brigade, which…

Muslim world honors Soleimani

Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani was assassinated in a January 2020 United States airstrike near the Baghdad International Airport to prevent what top defense officials said was an “imminent attack” that would have…

New Israeli FM holds talks with US counterpart

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his appointment. By Erin Viner Secretary Blinken underscored the uncompromising commitment of…

Syria: main airport closed after ‘IDF strike’

The Damascus International Airport was forced to suspend services after unidentified fighter jets launched a missile barrage. By Erin Viner The Syrian Armed Forces blamed Israel for the attack, which…

Netanyahu: UN vote “despicable”

Jerusalem strongly condemned a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on legal consequences of Israel's so-called occupation of Palestinian…

Palestinian held for Jerusalem bombings

The Israeli-Arab was captured just six days after the 23 November 2022 blasts that killed two people. By Erin Viner The Israel Security Agency (ISA, also known as the Shin…

Iran holds multi-sector military drill

The Islamic Republic conducted joint naval, air, and ground exercises in the Gulf of Oman near the sensitive Strait of Hormuz. By Erin Viner The three-day maneuvers involved “the deployment…

Netanyahu announces new government

With just minutes to the deadline, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced success in forming the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner After weeks of unexpectedly tough negotiations with…

Jerusalem Santa wishes all Merry Christmas

The quintessential figure issued holiday greetings to Christians around the world from a hot air balloon against the background of the Old City. By Erin Viner                                A video and…