Heroes of Judea and Samaria: The Godfather of Judea’s Jewish settlement

While many Israelis contributed to the settlement of Judea and Samaria, few have accomplished as much as Benny Katzover. The 75-year-old “legend” of Judean pioneering is the father of seven kids and boasts over twenty grandchildren. Standing in front of Mount Kabir in Samaria, the grey-haired Katzover recalls how he quit his pursuit of academic […]

10,000-tree forest to be planted in Samaria to celebrate ten years of Israel365

The act of planting trees figures prominently in the Bible. “I will plant cedars in the wilderness, Acacias and myrtles and oleasters; I will set cypresses in the desert, Box trees and elms as well,” reads the 41st chapter of the book of Isaiah. “That men may see and know, Consider and comprehend That Hashem’s […]

Three fathers leaving 11 orphans: Who were the victims of the Ariel terror attack

As a young woman, Yonit Ashkenazi had already experienced the brutality of terrorism. In 1979, her brother David was killed in a terror attack. Over 40 years later, another terrorist slayed her husband. Moti Ashkenazi, 59, was one of the three Israelis killed in Ariel on Tuesday. A father of three from Yavne, Moti also […]

Accept Turkish Relations for What They Are

Ever since President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came to power in the early 2000s, bilateral ties between Israel and Turkey have been in an ongoing state of crisis. At the same time, he has taken care not to cross the line and harm economic ties.