Abbas Signs Treaty to Join ICC, Prosecute Israel for War Crimes

Following a stinging defeat at the UN Security Council, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed appeals to join 20 international treaties.
Israel’s Bedouin Schools Flourish in Negev Desert

In the sandy dunes of the northern Negev desert between Arad and Be’er Sheva, 130 students who belong to a local Bedouin tribe study at the Al-Sayed Technological School.
Battle Lines Emerge in Israel’s Election Campaign

With the date of the elections set for March 17th, the campaigning season has begun in Israel.
Leaders of Israel’s Christian Community Welcome New Year with Israeli President

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted the traditional state reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian leaders to mark the civil New Year.
In Stinging Defeat, UN Rejects Palestinian Bid for Statehood

The UN Security Council rejected on Tuesday the Palestinian draft resolution calling for the full Israeli withdrawal from East Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria by the end of 2017.
Spiritual Leader of Black Hebrew Community Dies

Born Ben Carter in Chicago, Illinois, Ben Israel joined the Black Hebrew community in the 1960s when an adherent and colleague suggested African Americans could be descended from the Biblical Children of Israel.
Hebron Welcomes New Year by Giving Back to its Community

In the holy city of Hebron, the new years resolution is all about giving back directly to those who risk their lives continuing a thriving Jewish presence in the city.
Wiesenthal Center’s Top 10 Worst Anti-Semitic Acts of 2014

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has released a list of its top 10 worst anti-Semitic offenses of 2014.
PA Submits Resolution to UN Calling for Statehood Despite US Veto Threat

A draft resolution calling for a full Israeli withdrawal from East Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria by the end of 2017 was submitted to the UN Security Council late Monday.
The day I agreed with Hamas

There is no love lost between me and Hamas. They have been a great source of anger, stress, frustration and yes, even fear, for me.