Netanyahu Stands Up to Obama
After private talks at the White House that lasted nearly three hours between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of…
Reading the Obama Interview
Bloomberg columnist Jeffrey Goldberg’s interview with President Obama on the eve of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is highly significant, verging on a turning point in US-Israeli relations. Several points emerge from the interview. First is the implied threat that if current peace negotiations with the Palestinians fail, the US will be unable […]
Obama Abandons Israel
United States President Barack Obama is laying down some ground rules when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. In an interview with Bloomberg, Obama warned Israel that it could expect sanctions and international isolation should Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fail to support a framework peace agreement. In the interview, Obama quoted the Jewish […]
Iran Unveils Newest Combat Drone
At an exhibition in Tehran on Saturday, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled its newest home-made combat drone dubbed “Karrar”. The drone was on display for the first time at the Defense Industries Exhibition during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit. Fars News Agency reported that the Karrar has the capability of carrying a military payload […]
PA Chief Negotiator Rejects Extending Peace Talks
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat announced that it will not take part in U.S. brokered peace negotiations with Israel beyond April. The United States has been attempting to extend peace talks beyond its April deadline after nine months of talks. Erekat told AFP that “There is no meaning to prolonging the negotiation, even for one […]
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of War Crimes
According to a new report published by Amnesty International, “Israeli forces have displayed a callous disregard for human life by killing dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children, in the occupied West Bank over the past three years with near total impunity.” The report, called “Trigger-happy: Israel’s use of excessive force in the West Bank,” accuses […]
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 […]