The Horrifying Facts Behind Israeli Apartheid Week
Apartheid, an Afrikaans term meaning “separatehood”, refers to an official system of separation or segregation of groups on the basis of race. It was coined to define the government policies of strict segregation and discrimination against black people in South Africa from 1948 to 1992. In 2005, 170 Palestinian organizations urged supporters to boycott, divest […]
U.S. Congressman Praises EFRAT
Watch the inspiring speech of U.S. Congressman Trent Franks, a true Christian friend of Israel, speaking highly of Israel’s premiere pro-life organization, EFRAT.
U.S. School Children Bring Joy to the IDF
This news report shows an IDF army unit getting an incredible morale boost on Purim. School children from the U.S. sent gift packages containing personalized letters along with delicious food, much to the appreciation of these Israeli soldiers.
Riot Erupts on Temple Mount
Early Tuesday morning, Palestinian youth erupted in protest against an upcoming debate regarding Israeli sovereignty of the Temple Mount. Clashes between Israeli police forces and Palestinians began when officers opened the Mughrabi Gate, a main entrance to the Temple Mount that is located next to the Western Wall and is only accessible for non-Muslims. The […]
Robert Malley’s Return
That there is widespread anxiety over the Obama administration’s Middle East policies is hardly a secret. If we have learned anything over the past six years it is that, contrary to the conspiratorial theory that the so-called “Israel Lobby” is the ultimate authority when it comes to Washington’s stance in the region, the opposite is […]
U.S. Congressman Hold Town Hall Meeting in Jerusalem
The town hall meeting, unique to New England’s traditional style of local citizen governance, made its way to Jerusalem when two US Congressmen visited Israel’s capital to discuss ‘local’ issues with U.S. citizens recently. U.S. Congressmen Bill Johnson (R-OH) and David McKinley (R-WV) took part in a historic town hall meeting with American expatriates on […]
Netanyahu: “Iran Receiving Everything and Giving Almost Nothing”
U.S. Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman said that the United States is committed to reaching a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program. The hope is that come July, a nuclear accord will be signed and sealed between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1. Speaking from Jerusalem, Sherman maintained that success could only be […]
Kerry Demands Partial Israeli Settlement Freeze
Israel’s Army Radio reported that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is insisting that the Israeli government impose a construction freeze in settlements that fall outside of communities Israeli would keep in any final-status deal with the Palestinians. Aides to Kerry are arguing that construction freezes would allow negotiations to continue after the April deadline. […]
Israel Most Favorably Viewed Mid-East Country by Americans
A recent Gallup poll has revealed that American’s have consistently viewed Israel in a favorable light compared to any other country in the Middle East. A random sample of 1,023 respondents showed that 72 percent of Americans held a “very favorable” view of Israel. Israel’s favorability went up 6 percent, compared to the 66 percent […]
Leaked UN Report Accuses Israel of “Ethnic-Cleansing”
Israel is no stranger to criticism from the United Nations. This week, a UN report leaked by the non-governmental organization UN Watch, is stirring up even more controversy against Israel. Richard Falk, the United Nation’s special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories who is retiring in March, authored a final […]