The Israeli government held a special cabinet meeting in the presence of outgoing United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. The session was devoted to honoring the American envoy for…
Having long denounced Israel’s burgeoning peace process in the Middle East, Palestinians are now further enraged over deepening trade ties between the Jewish and Arab states. The latest condemnation from…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially authorized that the construction of hundreds of housing units in Judea and Samaria, also known part as the West Bank. In a statement obtained…
[Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect later statements by Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani that Manama will distinguish between Israeli goods from disputed territories…
Christmastime is an important and festive season in the Holy Land, where traditional holiday events attract significant tourism and help bolster local economies. Sadly, this year’s celebrations take place under…
Mike Pompeo has become the first United States Secretary of State to visit an Israeli West Bank settlement and the Golan Heights. Last year, Pompeo, an evangelical Christian, broke with…
Israel’s Civil Administration Higher Planning Committee (HPC) has given final approval for the construction of 1,313 new housing units at several settlements. The move marks the first such decision since…
By Prof. Haim Gvirtzman When Israel declares sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and the Jerusalem Envelope, this must be accompanied by significant economic development and construction. Introduction The planned (but delayed)…
Contrary to promises made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a press briefing in the immediate aftermath of the unveiling of the American peace plan on Tuesday, it now…
Christmas cheer rang out as Christians celebrated this year’s festivities throughout the Holy Land. In his annual videotaped Christmas greeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “The State of Israel is…