Settlement Construction Approved Despite Peace Talks
Jerusalem’s city council confirmed on Wednesday that it has granted building permits for 184 new housing units in Jewish areas of East Jerusalem, the Associated Press reported.
The State Department’s Campaign Against the ‘Jewish State’ Idea—in 1954
Secretary of State John Kerry’s remark last week that it is a “mistake” to insist that the Palestinian Authority recognize Israel as a Jewish state brings to mind a little-known episode in the early 1950s, when the Eisenhower administration briefly embraced the notion that Israel should stop identifying itself as a Jewish state. The key figure […]
New Orleans Stands for Israel
This must-see video is so powerful. The strength of a young woman who advocates for Israel from New Orleans will have you reeling.
Israel Prepares for Possible Attack Against Iran
Top-ranking Israeli government officials have allocated 10 billion shekels ($2.89 billion) to the IDF’s operating budget in anticipation of conflict with Iran.
Abbas Blames Israel for Stalled Peace Talks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday at the White House. Abbas made it clear to the American president that time was running out when it comes to peace talks with Israel.
Abbas to Obama: No ‘Peace’ Without 26 Freed Terrorists
One wonders if, during his meeting with Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas at the White House on Monday, President Obama ever felt he was being subjected to a shakedown. In front of the press, Abbas expressed his concern about Israel’s freeing of a fourth and last batch of 26 convicted Palestinian terrorists on the scheduled […]
Abbas Expected to Officially Refuse to Recognize Israel
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet with United States President Barack Obama on Monday to discuss a peace framework agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian People’s Message to Kerry: Go Away!
Even if Abbas is forced — under U.S. Pressure and threats — to make concessions, the Palestinians will not “relinquish their rights.” “If you make any concession, the people and I will take to the street and chant against you and demand that you go away.” — Qassem Najjar, Palestinian songwriter. The Palestinians feel that […]
Israeli Leaders Slam Kerry for Calling Jewish Recognition a “Mistake”
Israeli leaders are slamming U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for telling members of Congress that Israeli insistence that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state is a “mistake.”
Kerry: Recognition of Israel as Jewish State a “Mistake”
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told members of Congress Thursday that Israel’s insistence that Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state is a big mistake.