Netanyahu, Putin Affirm Ties in Combating Jihadists in Syria

Israel and Russia reaffirmed its continuing coordination in the fight against Islamic jihadists in Syria on Tuesday in a phone call between Netanyahu and Putin.
In Heartwarming Christmas Story, IDF Welcomes More Pro-Israel Christian Arabs

As Christmas approaches, an Israeli priest is spearheading a program to dramatically increase the number of Christian Arabs enlisting and serving in the Israeli Defense Forces.
As Syrian Civil War Creeps Closer to Israel, UN Extends Observation of Syria-Israel Border

Amidst increasing tensions on the Israel-Syria border, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday to extend its observation of the border in the Golan Heights for another six months.
When All Else Fails, Erdogan Calls Israel

Erdogan came to office in 2003 with a policy of “zero problems with neighbors,” but has since led Turkey to problems with most, if not all, of them.
Trump Seeks to Make Russia Great Again

Donald Trump has hired an attractive young woman to spin the news in his favor. But it’s a difficult job, especially when a cold-blooded killer endorses your candidate.
Chutzpah of ISIS, EU and UN Sign of the Fulfillment of Jewish Prophecy

According to the Talmud, Judaism’s treasury of rabbinic wisdom, the last generation before the arrival of the Messiah will be a generation marked by brazenness and audacity.
Iran Begins Exporting Uranium Stockpiles to Russia

Iran is preparing to meet its commitments to reduce its uranium stockpiles by exporting much of its enriched uranium to Russia.
Greek Parliament Likely to Recognize Palestinian State in Largely Symbolic Vote

Greece is likely to recognize Palestinian statehood in a symbolic vote at the Greek Parliament on Tuesday, in spite of the country’s recent efforts to strengthen its relationship with Israel.
Albania and Israel Sign Joint Declaration of Friendship

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Jerusalem to sign a joint declaration of friendship between the two countries.
Rocket Fire from Lebanon Hits Northern Israel

Three rockets fired from Lebanon fell in Israel’s Western Galilee on Sunday evening, causing a red alert siren to sound in the northern city of Nahariya and surrounding towns.