Lapid congratulates Netanyahu

Final results of Israel’s 1 November elections confirm the former premier's triumphant comeback as the head of a solidly right-wing alliance. By Erin Viner Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid…

High voter turnout for Israeli election

Former Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to return to power, proclaiming that his right-wing bloc is on the cusp of a resounding election win. By Erin Viner As of the…

Azerbaijan to open first embassy in Israel

“This decision has already been made,” revealed a member of Baku’s parliament. By Erin Viner During an interview with the Azeri Pravda news agency, MP Arzu Naghiyev said that only…

Israel holds national elections

Israelis are voting in their fifth election in four years, in a tight race that pits centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid against right-wing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner…

Anti-Jewish hate speech surges in US

A rising tide of anti-Semitism in the United States has emerged, centering around comments made by an African-American musician. By Erin Viner Anti-Semitic incidents reached an all-time high in the…

Gantz, Erdoğan hold security talks

In the first such visit in over a decade, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar.…

Israel reveals proof Russia using Iranian UAVs

Israeli intelligence establishing the use of Iranian-manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, drones) by Russia against civilians in Ukraine was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid his three-day trip to…

Herzog, Biden meet at White House

The Israeli President is visiting Washington at the invitation of his counterpart in the United States. By Erin Viner Talks between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and President Joe Biden yesterday…

US unhappy with Abbas’ Russia remarks

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas restated mistrust of the United States during an appearance in Kazakhstan alongside Russian President Vladmir Putin. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner "We don't trust America…

Israel celebrates New Year

Jews around the world are marking the start of the year 5783. By Erin Viner The occasion begins with observance of the beginning of “Days of Awe,” falling on the…