Canberra backtracks on Jerusalem

Australia has officially rescinded a decision of the previous government to recognize west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. By Erin Viner The unexpected reversal was announced by Australian Foreign…

UK mulls Jerusalem embassy move

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid was informed of the development during talks with his British counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. By Erin…

Colombia opens Jerusalem trade office

Bogata’s trade and innovation office will operate as a satellite of its Tel Aviv embassy, in a nod toward recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem. By Erin Viner Colombian President…

New Israeli settlement permits anger EU

The European Union insists Israel’s building of new homes for Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria is “illegal.” By Erin Viner The Israel Land Authority published tenders on Sunday for…

Knesset honors Abraham Accords

The special ‘Advancement of the Abraham Accords’ event celebrated the first anniversary of Israel’s peace treaties with 4 Arab nations at the nation’s parliament in Jerusalem. Invited guests included Moroccan…

Israel bids farewell to US Amb. Friedman

The Israeli government held a special cabinet meeting in the presence of outgoing United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. The session was devoted to honoring the American envoy for…

Netanyahu okays 800 new settlement homes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially authorized that the construction of hundreds of housing units in Judea and Samaria, also known part as the West Bank. In a statement obtained…

Dominican Republic mulls embassy move to Jerusalem

Israel is welcoming a declaration by the Dominican Republic that it may consider relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Santo Domingo’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday…

Jerusalem marks 53 years since reunification

Celebration of the 53rd anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem was somewhat muted this year, in accordance with limitations on festivities imposed by the Israeli Supreme Court over fear related…