Mar 23, 2023
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…
Mar 07, 2023
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…
Feb 21, 2023
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…
Feb 16, 2023
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…
Feb 09, 2023
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…
Feb 03, 2023
Netanyahu, Macron hold talks
“The main topic of our talk will be Iran, of course, and the joint efforts to fight its aggression and its aspiration to obtain nuclear weapons,” said Israeli Prime Minister…
Feb 01, 2023
Abbas blames violence on Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas leveled the accusation during a visit to the West Bank by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken. By Erin Viner Following his visit with Israeli…
Jan 31, 2023
Blinken urges calm by Israelis, Palestinians
The two-day visit by Washington’s top diplomat to the region comes amid some of the bloodiest violence between the two sides in years. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner United…
Jan 03, 2023
New Israeli FM holds talks with US counterpart
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his appointment. By Erin Viner Secretary Blinken underscored the uncompromising commitment of…
Dec 22, 2022
Netanyahu announces new government
With just minutes to the deadline, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced success in forming the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner After weeks of unexpectedly tough negotiations with…