New era of Israel-Sudan ties

Israel is hailing the breakthrough diplomatic establishment of ties with Sudan. “This is a new era. An era of true peace. A peace that is expanding with other Arab countries…

Gaza rockets prompt IDF strike

IDF fighter jets and aircraft launched strikes on Hamas military targets in the Gaza Strip last night, in retaliation for the firing of two rockets from the Palestinian enclave at…

Israel-UAE: Shalom and Salam!

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates  arrived in Israel today, marking an historic first visit by a Gulf Arab nation to the Jewish State. “We are making history in…

US calls on Saudis to normalize ties with Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that he has urged Saudi Arabia to consider normalizing relations with Israel. Pompeo said he raised the issue while hosting Saudi Foreign Minister…

Israel to resume settlement building

Israel’s Civil Administration Higher Planning Committee (HPC) has given final approval for the construction of 1,313 new housing units at several settlements. The move marks the first such decision since…

Israel, UAE deal forges ahead

Israel’s cabinet officially approved the nation’s normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan had…

Jordan’s new leaders focus on reform

Jordan’s new Prime Minister Bisher al Khaswaneh was sworn into office by King Abdullah II along with other government leaders on Monday. Amman’s new government must formulate critical new strategies…

Israel, Qatar work to help Gaza

Israel is reportedly negotiating a further infusion of monetary support from Qatar to Hamas, against which Israel has fought three wars. Mossad head Yossi Cohen and the Coordinator of Government…

US Jewish leader meets with Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in the West Bank on Saturday, following a call by the influential American business leader for the…

Saudi Arabia: Palestinians always pick losing side

Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief and ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, slammed the Palestinians for rejecting the decisions by the United Arab Emirates and…