IDI Peace Index: Netanyahu Preferred Candidate to Serve as Israel’s Next PM

A recently published Peace Index of the Israel Democracy Institute and Tel Aviv University reveals that: 46% of Jewish Israelis name Benjamin Netanyahu as their preferred candidate for the next prime minister. Despite this boost, 76% of Israelis are critical of the government’s handling of the crisis on Israel’s border with Hamas-run Gaza.
Government of Israel: Being as “a Light for the Nations.”

The establishment of the State of Israel and its role on the international stage calls for a transformation of the “light unto the nations” metaphor from a passive, individual candle, to a powerful blaze, firing up the nations and igniting the world with righteousness.
Northern Shield Not Meant to Shield Netanyahu

It’s regrettable that the terror group’s sentiments were echoed by some in the Knesset.
Is Israel Weighing Strike Options in Lebanon?

Hezbollah seems to have interpreted recent developments as a signal of Israel’s determination to enforce its red lines, raising the organization’s concern over what may come next.
IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Attack Tunnels Penetrating Into Israel

The IDF announced on Tuesday that it is setting out to neutralize another threat to Israel’s existence: Hezbollah terror tunnels dug into the solid rock that separates northern Israel from Lebanon.
Pushing for an Israeli Victory Is the Only Way to End the Conflict with the Palestinians

Lieberman and Bennett failed to impose a new paradigm on how to deal with Hamas, but more and more people in Israel are recognizing that compromises and concessions have only led to more violence.
While Airbnb Boycotts, Israel Builds its Diplomatic Strength

Airbnb’s partial boycott of Israel last week came just as the Arab world, Africa, and Eastern Europe moved closer to the Jewish state.
A New Phase in Israel-Gulf Relations

Recent visits by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Israel Katz to Oman could herald a regional upheavel.
Netanyahu Claims Human Cost Prevented Harsher Response to Gaza Attack

In an open dialogue with new recruits, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained his controversial decision to show restraint in the military response to the rocket attack from Gaza two weeks ago.
Hamas Threatens Tel Aviv

We live in a time in which a U.S. congressman has now threatened to use nukes on American citizens who do not turn in their guns.