Palestinians to Announce Unity Government This Week

A negotiator working on behalf of the Palestinian unity agreement announced that the new government would be officially formed later this week.
EXCLUSIVE: 23,554 People the World Over Sign the Jerusalem Covenant

On Sunday, May 25th, during a rather busy visit by Pope Francis to Jerusalem, a group of Jews and Christians from around the world gathered together to honor the city of Jerusalem and express their unending connection with the holy city.
Peace Talks Have Collapsed: Hooray!

Last week, U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, threw in the towel on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. It was a kind of “a plague on both your houses” statement, saying he has more important things to deal with in the Ukraine and elsewhere.
Pope’s Visit Coincides With Campaign Against Christian School

Pope Francis was probably unaware that during his visit to Bethlehem earlier this week, a Christian school in east Jerusalem was being attacked by Palestinian families for allegedly banning their daughters from wearing the hijab, the veil that covers the head of Muslim women.
Will Pope Bring Blessings or Curses to the Catholic Church?

Pope Francis will be welcomed to the Holy Land by Israel on May 25, 2014. His visit will, no doubt, be touted by the press as a renewed call for peace and reconciliation among the diverse and divided population who call this land home.
IAF Chief Lauds 400% Improvement in Firepower Over 2 Years

Major General Amir Eshel, commander of the Israeli Air Force, said Wednesday that a top-to-bottom change in the IAF has led to a 400% increase in firepower since 2012, drastically shortening the time it would take Israel to win a war today.
Pope Ascends Temple Mount on Last Day in Israel

Pope Francis made his way to Tel Aviv yesterday after meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and holding mass in Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Sunday.
Three Dead in Terrorist Attack at Brussels Jewish Museum

Four people were killed following a terrorist attack at the Brussels Jewish Museum on Saturday.
Startup Spotlight: IDF Technology Saving Lives in the Operating Room

Surgery is a frightening prospect for a patient. The risks can be high, but so can the dangers of not operating. What if you knew the surgeon had had an opportunity to practice the surgery you needed, on a model based on your own anatomy?
Pope: “State of Palestine” Has Right to Exist

Pope Francis landed in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Sunday morning as part of his two day tour of Israel and Palestinian territories.