Macron-Erdogan row fuels Muslim protest

Israel “unites in shock and condemnation of the atrocious attack” at the Notre-Dame Basilica church in Nice that claimed three lives, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “All civilized peoples must…

US ends ban on disputed Israeli lands

The Trump administration has lifted a decades-old ban that had prohibited U.S. taxpayer funding for Israeli scientific research conducted on lands in the West Bank and Golan Heights captured by…

Israel still rejected by some Arab states

Sudan became the third nation to declare official normalization of relations with Israel this week, following agreement by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to full diplomatic, cultural, and commercial relations…

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…

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…