Masks & Costumes: Purim 2021

Israelis today donned costumes for the Purim holiday, this year with the required addition of face masks amid coronavirus fears. Purim, which is marked between yesterday and this coming Sunday…

Iran tops Israel-Bahrain talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain’s Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa held talks over the telephone, according to statements from both Jerusalem and Manama. Bahrain and…

Israel shares vaccines internationally

[Editor's Note: The post has been updated to reflect the suspension of Israel's donation program abroad]. Israel is now donating surplus COVID-19 vaccines to friendly nations. After stating that his…

Gantz issues warning to Hezbollah

Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducted a situational assessment and discussion with senior military staff during an inspection of the IDF 91st Division in the north. The…

Israel, US to develop Arrow 4 missile

Israel has announced that it is developing a new ballistic missile shield with the United States known as the Arrow-4, adding yet another layer in a defensive system constructed with…

Holy Land frosted with snow

Snowfall has turned much of Israel into a winter wonderland. Most residents greeted the flurries with joy, and set out to build snowmen and engage in other celebratory activities. Heavy…

ICC elects new prosecutor

Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) elected Britain’s Karim Ahmad A. Khan as the new chief prosecutor for a 9-year term. The 50-year-old attorney won a secret ballot…

“Golan will always be Israel’s”

The Golan Heights will forever remain a part of Israel, proclaimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. That declaration was prompted by statements from United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken during…

Gantz: Palestinians must return to negotiations

Israeli Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Gantz declared that revival of peace talks with the Palestinians will be a priority by the next government in Jerusalem following the upcoming elections.…