Netanyahu sanctions PA over ICJ suit

Israel declared it will implement retaliatory steps following a bid by Palestinians to involve the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the decades-old conflict between the sides. By Erin Viner…

1000s of Israelis protest against new gov’t

Demonstrators gathered in central Tel Aviv to express opposition to the right-wing, nationalistic coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By Erin Viner Up to 30,000 people - including current…

Netanyahu: UN vote “despicable”

Jerusalem strongly condemned a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on legal consequences of Israel's so-called occupation of Palestinian…

Abbas: PA will work with Israel’s new gov’t

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared willingness to interact with the new Israeli government, which took office on 13 June under the leadership of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. “We will deal…

Will Netanyahu meet Saudi leader in UAE?

Speculation had been rising whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a visit to the United Arab Emirates…

Israel welcomes UAE Ambassador

The arrival of the first-ever United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Israel is being celebrated with great fanfare. Mohamed Mahmoud Fateh Ali Al Khaja presented his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President…

Israel to expand aerial fleet

Israel is reportedly hoping to bolster national aerial defense with the acquisition of new aircraft and munitions from the United States. “A ministerial procurement committee has approved the purchase of…

UAE halts funding to UNRWA

The United Arab Emirates does not plan to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees, which it suspended last year. According to statements…