May 31, 2023
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…
Apr 25, 2023
American Policy and the Israeli Domestic Debate
By Jeremy Ben-Ami for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. Jeremy Ben-Ami is the President and Founder of J Street, a liberal American advocacy group which promotes American leadership to end the Israeli-Arab…
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…
Feb 25, 2022
Israel increases Gaza work permits
The move comes as part of Jerusalem’s campaign to ease border tensions with the Palestinian Islamist-Hamas controlled territory. By Erin Viner 10,000 residents of Gaza are now permitted to cross…
Sep 14, 2021
Lapid unveils new Gaza initiative
Amid soaring tensions with Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that Jerusalem is to promote a new approach with the Palestinian enclave controlled by the Islamist Hamas terror group.…
Oct 04, 2018
Putin demands eventual disengagement of all foreign forces from Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that the nearing end of the Syrian civil war must be coupled with the "eventual" disengagement of all foreign forces from Syria. Putin stressed, in…