Don’t Sell Elkin Short

The departure of a key figure like Ze’ev Elkin deals the Likud a serious blow, as it augments the perception that the ruling party is disintegrating ahead of a crucial general election.
US Urges Russia To Permit Resumption of Israeli Air Strikes In Syria

Special United States envoy for Syria, James Jeffrey, has called on Russia to allow a resumption of Israel air strikes on Iranian targets in Syria – despite the Russian supply of S-300 air defense systems.
Czech Republic Agrees to Follow Trump’s Lead and Move Embassy to Jerusalem

The Czech Republic has agreed to begin a three-stage process of moving its diplomatic representation in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Applying Sovereignty More Important Than Relations with US, Says Israeli Minister

‘If what is right for the State of Israel is against the US stance, then we must still do what is right for us,’ said Minister Ze’ev Elkin.
Minister: Prepare for One Million New Settlers in Judea and Samaria

“This will happen – it is only a question of when,” said the minister at a conference on population growth in the Biblical heartland.
‘Defenders of Jerusalem’ Plan Will Protect Holy City From UNESCO ‘Assault’: Minister

“Jerusalem is at the eye of a storm, under an unprecedented assault born from malice and ignorance that attempts to erase her deep link to the Jewish people.”
Controversial “Jewish State” Bill Passes Cabinet Vote

After being shut down in ministerial committee last week, a controversial bill designed to enshrine Israel’s Jewish character into law passed an important cabinet vote on Sunday.
Coalition Ministers Urge Netanyahu Not To Give Land To PA

In that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: ‘Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates; (Genesis 15:18) As doubts continue to grow over a possible peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, 16 coalition Knesset members sent a […]
EU To Mull Israel Settlement Ban Implementation After US Request

Again shalt thou plant vineyards upon the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant, and shall have the use thereof. (Jeremiah 31:4) , following a request to delay their planned ban on products produced from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem, the European Union plans to send a team to the Holy Land in order to determine […]
Israel Goes to Battle With EU Over Settlement Ban

In the Jewish Oral Text Pirkei Avot, or Ethics of the Father, a compilation of ethical teachings and maxims, in Chapter 1 Verse 7 Nittai the Arbelite warns “Keep far from an evil neighbor and do not associate with the wicked”. Israel may be taking these words to heart. Both Israel and the European Union […]