Israel Welcomes Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan
The visit represents the first time in 18 years that such a high-ranking Chinese official has come to Israel. Vice President Qishan arrived in Israel with a delegation of ministers and deputy ministers from approximately 13 ministries.
Jordan Cancels Annexes of Peace Treaty With Israel
Israel’s nearly 25-year peace treaty with Jordan has been a remarkable oasis of stability in a region otherwise riven with conflict and bloodshed. However, following a mass demonstration in Jordan’s capital Amman on Friday, King Abdullah announced that he has decided not to extend a part in the 1994 Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, which annexes regions of the Arava desert and Naharayim to Israel.
Breaking the Silence on Donating to the New Israel Fund
Hosting the NIF and donating to it is an anti-Israel act, even more so when it takes place in a synagogue. Read about what one of their grantees plans for this weekend.
Russia Raises the Stakes in Syria
Russia’s sudden deployment of S-300 surface-to-air missiles in Syria last week raised the stakes in Syria significantly for the U.S. and Israel.
Policies of Failure?
I long for the day Israelis will dwell in total peace and safety, forever.
PM Tells Cabinet ‘Prepare for War With Gaza’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday that he is preparing for a military solution to the violence on the country’s southern border.
Dear Benjamin Netanyahu,
It’s that time a year again when you and other world leaders head to the annual conference at the UN!
Trump & Palestine vs. Genesis, Rashi & The Land of Israel
The G-d of Israel does have a sense of Humor. Juxtaposing Pres. Trump’s recent UN press conference where he spoke of his two-state plan, followed within ten days, by G-d’s opinion of that plan.
German Chancellor Merkel Visits Israel, Meets with Netanyahu, Visits Yad Vashem
Germany’s long-term Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel yesterday evening, ahead of several meetings between her and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and their respective country’s ministers.
“Poor” Syria!
For three years, Israel has done a tremendous job of denying two things to the Iranians: further military buildup in Syria, and the delivery of weapons to Hezbollah.