Trump’s New Israel Ambassador Looks Forward to Serving From “Israel’s Eternal Capital, Jerusalem”
President elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he will nominate David Friedman to be the US Ambassador to Israel.
Tidal Wave of UN Resolutions Against Israel
The United Nations will vote next week to allocate funds to implement a resolution initiated by the Palestinians creating a “blacklist” of companies operating directly or indirectly in Judea, Samaria, the Golan, and East Jerusalem.
Netanyahu and Kerry Trade Barbs Over Settlements as Obstacles to Peace [VIDEO]
In his final address to the Saban Forum on Sunday, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that Israel was ultimately to blame for the failure of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians during the Obama administration.
Abbas Vows Never to Recognize Jewish State
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said in his re-election speech on Wednesday that Palestinian Arabs will never agree to recognize Israel as a Jewish state or compromise on its peace demands.
Fires Divine Retribution for Attempts to Destroy Settlements, Claims Rabbi
The devastating fires which swept through Israel in the past days are God’s punishment upon the Israeli government for planning to dismantle several Jewish communities in the West Bank, said a settler leader and rabbi on Thursday.
France Institutes Labeling “Settler” Products
The French government published regulations on Thursday requiring importers and retailers to label all products originating from Judea, Samaria, the Golan, and East Jerusalem.
IDF: Jihadi, Hamas Terror Suspects Detained, Weapons, Cash Seized
IDF and security forces arrested nine suspects overnight in Judea and Samaria, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said Monday.
Trump Win to Spur Massive Building Wave in Jerusalem
An official from the Jerusalem municipality said the construction in Ramat Shlomo, which is located past the Green Line, is set to be approved in light of Trump’s victory.
Government Ministers Clash Over Settlement Policy Under Trump
Israeli coalition leaders butted heads on Thursday over the correct approach to building in Judea and Samaria in light of the impending Donald Trump presidency.
Contentious Bill to Legalize “Outposts” Sparks Knesset Brawl But Passes First Vote
A bill to legalize more Israeli settlements passed its preliminary Knesset vote Wednesday despite growing political tensions surrounding the proposal.