WATCH: American Jew Alan Gross Thanks God for His Release from Cuba
In a true Hanukkah miracle, Alan Gross was released from imprisonment in Cuba on Wednesday in a secret deal that has been brewing for the last year between US and Cuban officials.
Israel and the Diaspora
Jews have had a Diaspora at least since the middle of the sixth century before the common era.
US to Veto Palestinian Push for Statehood in UN
The Palestinians are expected Wednesday to submit a draft resolution to the United Nations setting a two-year timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from lands they want for their own independent state.
Morton’s Hanukiya for IDF Soldiers
Meet Morton Freiman, an American who immigrated to Israel. At 74, he labored alongside our soldiers to create a large Hanukiya — a Hanukkah candelabra — which they carved together out of stone. As we look forward with anticipation to the Hanukkah holiday, we share Morton’s warmth & devotion to the IDF with our supporters […]
Jerusalem Dateline: Jerusalem’s Mayor Stands Up & Strikes Back (VIDEO)
Jerusalem’s mayor is standing up and striking back at critics who constantly condemn Israel for building in the capital city.
Landmark Arab Bank Terrorism Trial Gets Day in Court
A date has been set for a bellwether trial to determine damages owed by the Arab Bank to 17 of 310 American plaintiffs for the bank’s role in financing 24 Hamas terror attacks.
Kerry the Peacemaker Attempting to “Defuse” Tensions between Israel, Palestinians
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed to Europe early Sunday in his latest round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at heading off a Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN.
State Department: US Policy on Settlements Will Outlast Obama
US State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters Wednesday in Washington the US would continue to oppose Israeli settlement activity long after President Barack Obama leaves office in 2017.
Are Palestinian Terrorists Immune from Extradition?
It is one of the great mysteries of American foreign policy that while terrorists from around the world are routinely extradited to the U.S. to be prosecuted for attacks on Americans, there is one class of killers that seems to be immune from extradition.
Biden Spins Fantasies, Middle East Heats Up
Vice-President Joe Biden said that the talks with Iran, which began about a year ago and recently were extended for another seven months, had “brought significant benefits” and slowed down Iran’s nuclear program.