Israel, Bahrain formalize ties in Jerusalem

Israel and Bahrain will open embassies, establish online visa systems and launch weekly flights between the countries in the near future. The announcement came during the first official visit by…

IAEA: Iran’s nuclear claims ‘don’t add up’

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accused Iran of blatantly lying to the agency over its nuclear activities. The United Nations nuclear watchdog and the United States pressured Iran on…

US strengthens bond with Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States will recognize the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel as anti-Semitic, with the intent of withdrawing government…

Israeli leaders have ‘warm’ talks with Biden

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a “warm conversation” with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden last night. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu said that “the…

Why Israelis Like Trump

By Prof. Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. [Editor's Note: This article was initially published on the eve of the US presidential elections] From his…

Israeli leaders congratulate Biden

Jerusalem is welcoming the election of U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. Speaking at the start of his weekly cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said,…

Regional reaction to Trump defeat

There has been widely diverse reaction to the impending exit of U.S. President Donald Trump from the White House. Many Arab leaders congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory, while…

US elections reach Israeli streets

Jewish settler leaders and their supporters prayed for the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. The site is revered…