Yeshiva opening draws criticism

The inauguration of a new Jewish religious seminary took place in Homesh. By Erin Viner The former settlement was evacuated and dismantled along with three others in the northern West…

Israel passes nat’l budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the approval as important for economic stability and a first step in the fight against the cost of living (COL). By Erin Viner The government…

Israeli credit rating holds strong

S&P affirmed its Aa-/A-1+ credit rating and stable outlook for the country. By Erin Viner “Israel's positive rating has been left unchanged in a challenging period for the global economy.…

EU Cancels Event over Ben-Gvir

Today’s slated celebration of “Europe Day” was called off over the planned participation of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. By Erin Viner "Regrettably, this year we have decided to…

Pro-gov’t supporters protest

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem in a show of support for the controversial judicial overhaul plan by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner…

Israeli crisis tops Arab news

Enemies of the Jewish State have been paying close attention to domestic upheaval over the Netanyahu government’s contentious judicial reform. By Erin Viner The Israeli government plan to tighten parliament's…

Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban

The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…

Smotrich: ‘Palestinians don’t exist’

Furor erupted after comments by a senior Israeli minister with responsibility for administrating the West Bank. By Erin Viner “There is no such thing as a Palestinian people," Finance Minister…

Israelis protest for 11th week

Hundreds of thousands packed city streets nationwide on Saturday in another mass display against the controversial judicial reform plan by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner Describing…

Netanyahu: Smotrich remarks “inappropriate”

The Israeli leader tries to calm international outcry over his Finance Minister’s remarks on Palestinian town. By Erin Viner Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said last week that while he opposed…