US, Israel tiff over judicial reform

Jerusalem objects after United States Vice President Kamala Harris commented on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contested judicial overhaul plan that has drawn mass protests. By Erin Viner "America will…

Yeshiva opening draws criticism

The inauguration of a new Jewish religious seminary took place in Homesh. By Erin Viner The former settlement was evacuated and dismantled along with three others in the northern West…

Gaza Rocket Attacks turn Deadly

[This article was updated after new details on the Israeli victim were released. - Ed.] An elderly Israeli became the first Israeli fatality of the 4-day Operation Shield and Arrow…

Israel advances West Bank settlement building

Contractors have been invited to bid on the construction of new housing units for Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. By Erin Viner Separate tenders have been…

US to push Mideast ‘integration’ of Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the statement as part of a congratulatory message to Israel on its Independence Day. By Erin Viner “On behalf of the United States of…

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…

Jordan: West Bank violence risks stability

The remarks were issued against the backdrop of a surge of Palestinian terror attacks against Israel and corresponding raids by Israeli security forces to root out terror in Judea, Samaria…

Netanyahu condemns UN anti-settlement statement

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a formal statement on Monday denouncing Israel's plan to expand Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria – marking the first action the United…

Int’l criticism over Israel’s West Bank building

There has been widespread opposition from the West over the decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to authorize nine Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. By Erin Viner…

Israeli Minister: no settlement freeze

This, following a public request from the United States to halt construction of Jewish communities in the West Bank districts of Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley. By Erin Viner…