Azeri parliament approves Israel Embassy

The development marks the first such declaration by a Shi’ite Muslim-majority nation. By Erin Viner The historic decision followed a vote by the National Assembly of Azerbaijan on 18 November.…

25th Israeli Knesset opens

Lawmakers were sworn into office in a festive ceremony. By Erin Viner The new term began with an honor guard and a visit by President Isaac Herzog . 23 new members…

Israel issues terror alert for Turkey

The travel warning comes in the wake of a deadly terror attack in Istanbul on 13 November. By Erin Viner “A Level 3 Travel Warning (an intermediate threat) has been…

Herzog appoints Netanyahu to form government

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an official mandate by President Isaac Herzog yesterday to form a new  coalition government. By Erin Viner While asking Netanyahu with building the…

Herzog: World concerned about Ben-Gvir

The comment about ultra-nationalist Knesset Member Itamar Ben-Gvir by Israeli President Isaac Herzog came in what is known as a "hot mic" occurrence. By Erin Viner The Israeli leader made…

Israel, Jordan sign energy MOU

The development signals advancement of a water-for-energy deal. By Erin Viner The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt at an event hosted by the…

Biden congratulates Netanyahu

The telephone call came six days after national Israeli elections in which Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the clear winner. By Erin Viner During the eight-minute conversation, United States President Joe…

Herzog addresses COP 27

As a longtime advocate of climate awareness, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference. By Erin Viner Herzog was among about 90 heads of state…

Netayahu begins coalition-building talks

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with members of the right-wing bloc that will likely form the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner The presumptive incumbent Prime Minister…

Israel marks Rabin assassination anniversary

By Erin Viner Several ceremonies were held to mark 27 years since the murder of then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was shot to death…