Germany ‘stands up’ for Israeli security

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is holding its annual Global Forum by virtual means this year, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Among other world leaders and diplomats to address…

Israel-Jordan rift widens over West Bank

Regional tensions continue to run high over Jerusalem’s aspired bid to assert its sovereignty over territories in the internationally disputed West Bank of the Jordan river, including the Biblical Districts…

Israel approves building of Trump Heights

Israel’s cabinet has approved plans to build a new village named for U.S. President Donald Trump in the Golan Heights. The announcement was made on the 74th birthday of the…

Arab states condemn Israeli annexation plans

Arab Gulf states are ratcheting up pressure against Israel’s slated annexation of over about 33% of disputed territory on the West Bank of the Jordan River, with less than two…

US to sanction ICC over war crime probes

The United States will no longer “stand by” as its people and allies around the world including Israel are threatened by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has itself become…

Palestinians vow to stop Israeli annexation plan

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh warned Israel of ‘dire consequences’ if it unilaterally asserts sovereignty over lands which his people demand for a future state. In remarks to the international…

Israeli annexation plans face rising protest

A growing number of global and domestic leaders are seemingly voicing increased objection to Jerusalem’s planned annexation of parts of the West Bank, since such a move is not in…