Herzog makes state visit to Greece

Israeli President Isaac Herzog was personally welcomed by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of the Hellenic Republic. By Erin Viner Immediately after landing in Athens on his first visit as Israeli President,…

Turkey slams Greece over migrant deaths

The condemnation follows the deaths of 19 people due to frigid temperatures this week, just within the Turkish border. By Erin Viner Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced discovery of…

Israel, Lebanon to resume maritime talks

United States-brokered negotiations to demarcate the Mediterranean Sea border between Israel and Lebanon will resume next week, Israel's Energy Ministry revealed. By Erin Viner Long time foes Jerusalem and Beirut…

Israel, Greece hold defense talks

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…

Erdoğan: US against EastMed pipeline

The United States has withdrawn its support for a subsea pipeline that would supply natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to Europe, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly said.…

Israel reportedly agrees to supply gas to Lebanon

Jerusalem signed a secret deal to indirectly deliver gas to the economically-stricken neighboring Arab Republic, according to local media. By Erin Viner Both the United States and Russian President Vladimir…

Erdoğan: EU ignoring Turkish overtures

The European Union has failed to reciprocate for his nation’s effort to improve relations, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told ambassadors from the bloc. By Erin Viner Ties between the…

Christmas snow falls in the Holy Land

At least 25 cm (nearly 10 inches) of snow has accumulated on Mount Hermon in northern Israel. By Erin Viner Flurries of snow dusted the Holy Land just in time…