Israel holds COVID drill

The day-long "Omega Exercise," named for a fictitious strain of the coronavirus, was conducted in preparedness to ensure the country is equipped to cope with all future scenarios. 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…

Beta Israel celebrate Sigd holiday

Israelis of Ethiopian descent celebrated the annual Sigd holiday in Jerusalem yesterday. By Erin Viner Jewish Israelis who immigrated from Ethiopia are collectively known as Beta Israel, meaning "House of…

Bennett meets world leaders in Glasgow

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has used the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) to hold historic talks on a wide range of topics. By Erin…

Israel sets 0% emission goal by 2050

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that Israel is prepared to become “the climate innovation nation” during his address at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).…

Israel marks 27 years of peace with Jordan

Amman’s ties have recently warmed with Jerusalem, most notably with the doubling of water supplies from Israel. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent a congratulatory letter to King…

Sweden: PA corruption hinders aid

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde stated that “widespread corruption” in “Palestine” is “an obstacle” for Stockholm’s “ambitions to help with economic development.” By Erin Viner This, according to Radio Sweden…

26 years since Rabin Assassination

Several official events were held in Jerusalem to mark the 1995 assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was murdered on 5 November…

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…