Abbas to Attend Shimon Peres’s State Funeral as Israeli Arab MKs Refuse

Several Arab leaders have reached out to send their respects and express their condolences on the death of former president Shimon Peres, while Israeli Arabs remain silent.
Shimon Peres, Israel’s Elder Statesman, Passes Away at 93

Last night, Shimon Peres passed away at Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv, two weeks after suffering a stroke. Peres was 93 years old when he passed away.
Chief Rabbis Ask Nation to Pray for Life of Shimon Peres After Major Stroke

Shimon Peres, a former prime minister, defense minister and Israel’s ninth president was hospitalized Tuesday evening after suffering a stroke and remains in critical but stable condition.
Israeli Leaders Send Condolences to Turkey Over Airport Terror Attack

”On behalf of all the Knesset members I would like to express our deep shock and outrage over the vile terror attack at the Ataturk airport yesterday.”
Pope Francis: “No One Has the Right to Kill in the Name of God”

“I firmly believe that we must promote peace and morality, livelihood and harmony for the younger generation,” Pope Francis said.
Former President of Israel Shimon Peres Stable After Heart Attack

Former Israeli president Shimon Peres is reported to be in stable condition after he was rushed to the hospital following a mild heart attack on Thursday morning.
Rabin’s True Legacy

“People who were close to my father told me that on the eve of his assassination he considered ending Oslo. He wasn’t a blind man who sprinted forward.”
Netanyahu: Paris Massacre Demonstrates Radical Islam “Knows No Border”

Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the deadly attack on a French satirical magazine on Wednesday, calling on the world to unite against radical Islamists.
Nearly 1 in 3 Israelis Living in Poverty

A new report on the state of poverty in Israel reveals a more troubling picture than official reports would suggest.
Israel’s Newest President Sworn In

In a modest ceremony at the Knesset on Thursday, Reuven Rivlin was sworn in as Israel’s tenth president of Israel.