Israeli Counter-Terrorism Experts Sent to Nigeria to Assist in Search of Kidnapped Girls
Two Israeli anti-terror experts have been sent to Nigeria to help aid in the search for the missing 223 schoolgirls kidnapped by the radical Islamist group Boko Haram.
Bomb Explodes, Rockets Fired Upon IDF Soldiers in Gaza
A hidden explosive device planted next to the border fence with Gaza detonated early Wednesday morning as IDF soldiers carried out patrols along the border.
IDF Educates NATO On Women in the Military
The Women’s Affairs Adviser to the IDF Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Rachel Tevet-Wiesel, participated this week in the annual conference of NATO’s Committee on Gender Perspectives.
Israel, China Sign New Bilateral Financial Agreement
Israel is bolstering its ties with China as the Ministerial Committee for Chinese Affairs, headed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved a new plan that would strengthen and expand bilateral financial ties between the two nations.
US Pro-Israel Bill Stalled in Senate Over Domestic Politics
A bi-partisan, pro-Israel bill, in the works since March of 2013, has been pulled from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee agenda over an amendment that would pit Democratic supporters against their own government.
Great in Uniform: Special-Needs IDF Soldiers
This beautiful video reveals yet another side of the Israeli army that will make you so proud! Young adults with special-needs are incorporated into the IDF with incredible pride in contributing to the defense of the State of Israel.
Israel Tourism Ministry Prepares to Welcome Pope Francis
The Israel Ministry of Tourism is investing approximately NIS 10 million ($2.9 million) in marketing initiatives and infrastructure projects before, during and after the visit of Pope Francis to Israel, on May 25-26 May.
More Members of US Congress Visiting Judea and Samaria
Since last summer, 16 US Congressmen have toured through Judea and Samaria including two recent visitors, Andy Harris (R-Maryland) and Ron DeSantis (R-Florida), who toured the region with the Yesha Council on a Yes! Israel Mission last week.
Palestinian Magical Thinking
So April 29th has passed, and the nine-month period allotted by the current U.S. administration for its effort to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dispute has come and gone. Entirely predictably, it has failed, in its entirety.
Report: Increase in Attacks Against Jews in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM – Israelis living in the Old City in Jerusalem and tourists coming to visit the Holy Basin are the target of an increasing wave of violence perpetrated by Arabs.