Merkel affirms German commitment to Israel

"Every government in Germany will have to side with Israel, and I believe that every government will indeed feel a commitment to your security," vowed outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel…

Herzog attends Babi Yar memorial

Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a speech at the official international ceremony marking 80 years since the notorious Babi Yar Massacre of Jewish civilians during World War Two by the…

Lapid inaugurates Israeli Embassy in Bahrain

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is in Manama today to open his nation's first-ever embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. By Erin Viner Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …

Israel commemorates 1973 war

Israeli leaders gathered at the national Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on Sunday for an annual memorial ceremony in honor of IDF soldiers who fell in the Yom Kippur War.…

Herzog tours tense Gaza border

Israeli President Isaac Herzog conducted his first defense and civilian tour of the Gaza border area. By Erin Viner The visit comes in the wake of ongoing hostilities with the…

Israel celebrates Jewish New Year

Israelis are joining Jews around the world in preparing for the start of the High Holy Days, which begin at sundown this evening.  By Erin Viner The occasion begins with…

2.5m Israeli kids begin school

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog today presided over the opening of the new school year, which is beginning under the shadow of a resurgence of the…