Netanyahu tests positive for COVID

Current Israeli Opposition head and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. By Erin Viner The 72-year-old Likud party leader "feels well" and is following the…

Israel offers to mediate Russia-Ukraine crisis

"Our leadership believes that Israel is the only democratic state that has excellent relations with both countries,” said Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk. By Erin Viner Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Israel avoids criticism of Russia in Ukraine crisis

Jerusalem is urging a peaceful resolution and expressing deep concern over Israeli nationals and the large Jewish community in the East European nation, but seeking to preserve important strategic ties…

Israel condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

"The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of the international order. Israel condemns the attack, and is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to the citizens of…

Israel moves embassy amid Ukraine crisis

Mounting tensions on the Russia-Ukraine front prompted Jerusalem’s decision to follow in the footsteps of Washington, Ottawa and London to relocate its official embassy from Kiev to the western city…

Australia brands Hamas a terror group

Canberra will designate the entirety of the Islamist Palestinian Hamas as a terrorist organization under the country's criminal code. By Erin Viner "The views of Hamas and the violent extremist…

OECD: Israeli economy ‘remarkable, inspirational’

The Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighted Israel’s economic prowess during a visit to Jerusalem. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner “Since Israel joined…

Israel issues travel advisory for Ukraine

All Israeli citizens have been called on to leave Ukraine by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). By Erin Viner The MFA elevate its travel warning following a situational assessment…