Lapid reaches a coalition deal

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced that agreement has been reached with his political allies to form a new government. "I am honored to inform you that I have succeeded…

Isaac Herzog voted 11th Israeli President

Isaac Herzog has been elected the 11th President of the State of Israel. The 60-year-old candidate garnered 87 votes in a secret Knesset ballot this morning. His only contender, Miriam…

Israel’s 73rd Independence Day

Israelis today celebrated 73 years since the Jewish State was re-established in 1948. A state ceremony was televised live from Mount Herzl in Jerusalem to mark the start of the…

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…