Israeli protests enter 20th week

Tens of thousands of Israelis participated in demonstrations across the country against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contested plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court. By Erin Viner Organizers said…

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.…

Israel commemorates Memorial Day

Observance began at sundown last night and concluded at nightfall this evening in memory of the country’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.   By Erin Viner Nationwide ceremonies were…

Netanyahu tries to curb protests

The Israeli leader make his appeal to prevent public dissent  over his government’s controversial judicial overhaul  from disrupting this week’s Memorial and Independence Day commemorations. By Erin Viner In an announcement…

Terrorists kill 4 in Israel

The surge of Palestinian terror attacks continues to murder civilians in Israel.                                                 By Erin Viner Gunmen opened fire at short range on a dual Israeli-British family during a Passover holiday…

Major drop in support for Netanyahu

This, amid ongoing domestic turmoil in Israel over controversial judicial reform plans. By Erin Viner Backing for the Likud party headed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its religious-nationalist…

Netanyahu delays Gallant dismissal

Jerusalem’s top defense chief was fired over his public call to pause the bitterly contested plans for the judiciary. By Erin Viner Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay the…

Cabinet approves new Nat’l Guard

The controversial move came as part of a deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made last week, reportedly to prevent National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from quitting the government. By Erin…

Ongoing Protests Despite Reform Halt

Organizers said that 450,000 people demonstrated at more than 150 locations throughout the country, while others estimated somewhat lower numbers of participants. By Erin Viner The Saturday night nationwide rallies…

US has yet to slate Netanyahu visit

Despite bilateral discussion on the matter, the invitation has yet to be forwarded. By Erin Viner The Israeli leader has conducted several visits to the country’s Western allies France, Germany…