Op. Protective Edge Day 16: “We Are in the Right Direction”
The IDF is continuing its mission to destroy Hamas’ terror infrastructure as Operation Protective Edge enters its 16th day.
Netanyahu: No Streets Will be Named After Killers of Arab Teen
Israeli security forces announced that they had arrested a suspect in connection to the death of East Jerusalem teen Muhammad Abu Khdeir.
Peres and Abbas (and Arafat): Partners Indeed
Outgoing Israeli President Shimon Peres continues to heap voluminous words of praise on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, describing him as “the best partner that Israel has and the best we have had..”
Obama to Peres: Israel’s Security a Vital US Interest
While nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 appear to be faltering, United States President Barack Obama assured Israeli President Shimon Peres that the US would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.
President Peres Meets with Esther Pollard Prior to His US Trip
President Shimon Peres met this morning (Jun. 22) with Esther Pollard, wife of incarcerated Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, and the heads of the Knesset Caucus to Free Jonathan Pollard, MK’s Nachman Shai Ayelet Shaked, at the President’s residence in Jerusalem.
Israeli Citizens to Peres: “Bring Pollard Back with You”
JERUSALEM – A new petition has been launched demanding the release of incarcerated Israeli Jonathan Pollard.
Vatican Hosts Historic Prayer Summit for Peace in Israel
Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican on Sunday in an attempt to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Maccabi Electra Becomes Europe’s New Basketball Champions
MILAN – For 10,000 Israeli fans that filled the Mediolanum Forum Arena in Milan, Italy, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv’s win against Spain’s Real Madrid was a sweet victory.
15 Spectacular Yom Ha’atzmaut Photos
On Monday night and Tuesday, Israel celebrated its 66th birthday. Celebrations took place all over the country with fireworks, airshows, and some tasty barbecuing.
On Memorial Day, Israel Remembers the “Blood of its Sons and Daughters”
On Sunday afternoon, Israel began to mark Yom Hazikaron, also known as Israel’s Memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. As of this year, Israel commemorates the lives of 23,169 soldiers and 2,495 terror victims.