EU pressures Iran to affirm JCPOA

Representatives of the European Union emphasize the critical importance of negotiating a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear dispute during a session of the United Nations Security Council in New…

Bennett sworn in as 13th Israeli Premier

The 36th Israeli “government of change” led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been sworn into office, following an often-stormy session in the Knesset. The Israeli parliament endorsed the diverse…

World reacts to end of Netanyahu era

Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday when new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took the oath of office. United States President Joe Biden immediately…

Gantz holds defense talks in US

The United States commitment to the strategic partnership and security of Israel remains ironclad, regardless of what government is in place in Jerusalem. That was the strong message conveyed during…

Fatalities, Direct Gaza strikes on Israel

Two people were killed and another 10 people injured when rockets fired from Gaza today made a direct hit on a packing plant at Moshav Ohad in Eshkol Regional Council.…

US approves $735 million arms sale to Israel

The United States has approved a $735 million weapons deal to Israel. Congressional sources say US President Joe Biden greenlighted the sale yesterday, in what will include special munition capabilities…

Israel mulls defense ties with Gulf allies

Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the Jerusalem is working to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran. In…

Israel downplays US arms halt

Israeli leaders are minimizing ramifications posed by the administration of United States President Joe Biden that it intends to review the sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates. The…

Israel, US defense chiefs discuss Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held his first telephone conversation with his new counterpart in the United States, retired four-star Army general Lloyd James Austin III. Gantz, who also serves…