Over 1,000 Building Permits Granted in Judea and Samaria
Notably, some of the housing units are located beyond the settlement blocs, despite Netanyahu’s previous statements that Israel would freeze construction outside the blocs following talks with Trump.
French Senate President Larcher Visits Knesset
Larcher answered that there was a deep need to establish a dialogue mechanism between parliaments “to avoid misunderstanding and prejudice.”
High-Ranking Chinese Official Signs Memorandum of Understanding During Visit to Israel
“China’s involvement and interest in the Middle East and in Israel in particular has been gradually growing and has reached new heights this year, both politically and economically.”
Bill to Annex Jerusalem Suburb Picks up Support in the Knesset
In the face of Israeli support to annex the large city, Ma’ale Adumim is still a magnet for international criticism of Israel.
Israeli Leaders Send Condolences to Turkey Over Airport Terror Attack
”On behalf of all the Knesset members I would like to express our deep shock and outrage over the vile terror attack at the Ataturk airport yesterday.”
After Orlando Shooting, Israeli Leaders Commit to “Join Hands in the Fight Against Terrorism” with US
“This terror threatens the entire world and it is necessary above all that the enlightened countries urgently unite to fight against it.”
MK Glick Warns on Lifting of Temple Mount Ban: Don’t Use Mount as Platform for Incitement
Eight months after it was instated as a response to an increase in violence at the site, the Israeli government is set to lift a ban upon members of Knesset visiting the Temple Mount.
Speaker of the US House to Israel: “We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder With You”
“I wanted to come to Israel first to emphasize the level of US commitment to Israel,” said Ryan.
Netanyahu Files Complaint Against Arab MK’s Who Met With Terrorist’s Families
Three Knesset Members (MK’s) from the Arab party Balad met with families of 11 terrorists on Tuesday.
Russia to Israel: We Will Not Allow Transfer of Weapons to Hezbollah in Syria
“Cooperation between the two countries is especially important in light of the concern that weapons will spread from Syria to Hezbollah,” Edelstein said.
