IDF on high alert amid Lebanon gas deal

Tensions are escalating following Beirut’s insistence on “amendments” to a proposed maritime demarcation proposal by the United States. By Erin Viner Israeli  Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructed the security establishment “to…

Israel honors fallen troops of 1973 Yom Kippur War

A state ceremony was held at the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. By Erin Viner The Yom Kippur War broke out 6 October when the Jewish State came under surprise attack on the holiest…

Lebanon seeks changes to sea deal with Israel

Jerusalem’s security cabinet is meeting today to discuss a prospective United States-mediated border demarcation deal with Lebanon addressing a disputed Mediterranean gas field, as Beirut expressed fresh reservations over terms…

Netanyahu unwell on Yom Kippur

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after falling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement. By Erin Viner The former Prime reportedly collapsed during his fast on…

Israel, EU renew diplomatic-strategic dialogue

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid led the first meeting of the European Union-Israel Association Council held in over a decade. By Erin Viner EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and…

Israel-Lebanon sea deal advances

The United States has presented a draft agreement to demarcate maritime borders between the two enemy states with a history of conflict. By Erin Viner US Special Envoy and Coordinator…

Israel opposes referendums on Ukraine

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem has announced that it will not recognize a hastily arranged vote in four areas of occupied Ukraine to join Russia. By Erin Viner “Israel recognizes…

Abbas calls for full UN membership

The Palestinian President made his appeal during an address at the United Nation General Assembly. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner “Why aren't we allowed to be full members? What…

2 Terrorists killed in West Bank

Tensions across the West Bank districts of Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley continue to run high – while tours by Jewish visitors on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount have sparked clashes.…

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…