Israel lifts Samaria settlement ban

The move has prompted widespread concern. By Erin Viner In a 31-18 vote, the Knesset approved an amendment to the 2005 Disengagement Law – paving the way for the reconstruction…

Smotrich: ‘Palestinians don’t exist’

Furor erupted after comments by a senior Israeli minister with responsibility for administrating the West Bank. By Erin Viner “There is no such thing as a Palestinian people," Finance Minister…

Netanyahu: Smotrich remarks “inappropriate”

The Israeli leader tries to calm international outcry over his Finance Minister’s remarks on Palestinian town. By Erin Viner Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said last week that while he opposed…

Israel downs Gaza rockets

IDF fighter jets retaliated with strikes on targets in the Islamist Hamas ruled Strip. By Erin Viner Residents of the southern Israeli city of Sderot and neighboring communities along the…

Arab terrorist kills 7 in Israel

A series of four attacks and attempted-attacks spanned three days. By Erin Viner An Israeli-Arab gunmen launched a murderous rampage in the Neve Ya’akov neighborhood of Jerusalem. Eyewitnesses said that…

Gaza missiles draw IDF response

Following one of the worst days of violence in the West Bank in years, tensions with Palestinians soared even higher when Gaza terrorists fired rockets at Israel overnight. By Jonathan…

Israel moves to strip terrorists of citizenship

A Knesset parliamentary committee has approved expedition of legislation to undertake such moves. By Erin Viner The measure comes as the latest of a series taken by the new government…

UN begins anti-Israel hearings

The so-called independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) was established by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). By Erin Viner Despite claims that it would be "impartial" and examine allegations…