Israel, UAE complete historic FTA

Jerusalem and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have completed negotiations on a major bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). By Erin Viner "This is an important moment in relations between the…

Gantz, Abdullah hold talks in Jordan

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with King Abdullah II at the Royal Palace in Amman to discuss regional and security challenges, just ahead of another visit to the Hashemite…

Jordanian King meets with PA President Abbas

King Abdullah II of Jordan traveled to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority (PA) on Monday for a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. By Erin Viner “We and…

Landmark Israeli-Arab Summit focuses on Iran

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid hosted his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Egypt at the 2-day Negev Summit,” also attended by US Secretary of…

Zelenskyy reveals family Holocaust history

While it was previously known that family members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were killed during the Second World War, he has now shared new details. By Erin Viner Volodymyr…

Israel opens field hospital in Ukraine

A ceremony was held to inaugurate the “Kochav Meir” (“Shining Star of Meir”) medical facility in the western city of Mostyska. By Erin Viner “We are here to be the…

Singapore to open first embassy in Israel

The two countries have held good diplomatic relations since 1965. By Erin Viner During a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan announced his…

Israel: still wide gaps between Ukraine, Russia

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been trying to mediate an end to the conflict since Russia invaded Ukraine.   By Erin Viner "There's still a long way to go, because…

Zelenskyy addresses Israeli Knesset

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Israeli lawmakers to become more proactive in support for his country following Russia’s 24 February invasion. By Erin Viner Saying "I know that you recognize…