US Rejects Israeli Request for Pollard
byPollard was paroled on November 20, 2015, following 30 years in prison, but is still barred from leaving New York.
Analysis
Netanyahu Takes Defense Portfolio
byIsraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (Likud) announced in a special national address Sunday evening that he would take the defense portfolio for himself. The…
Trump Team Meeting to Determine Release Date for Mideast Plan
byPrime Minister Netanyahu would likely take a significant electoral hit from an aggressive American two-state plan.
Lieberman Resignation a Blatant Political Move
byWith its mostly Russian-speaking base integrating more successfully into Israeli society, Yisrael Beiteinu likely hopes to attract new voters by posing as tougher than Likud on security issues.
Trump Team Might be Waiting on Early Israeli Elections
byAccording to a report on Israel’s Channel 10, United States Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt said last week that Washington intends to pressure both Israelis and…
US Lawmakers Seek Intervention on Israeli ‘Properties Bill’
byUnited States lawmakers, including both Democrats and Republicans, issued a letter this week to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, condemning Israel’s advancement of the…
Edelstein Criticizes Rabin Memorial’s Divisiveness
byThe speaker ultimately decided not to participate at the event once it became clear how politically divisive it would be.
Greenblatt in Israel to Finalize Trump Plan
byWith the danger of Macron’s plan looming, Trump likely expects Netanyahu to be more compliant to the dictates of Greenblatt’s team.
Outrage over Messianic ‘Rabbi’ should Open Deeper Identity Questions
byUnited States Vice President Mike Pence sparked outrage during a Michigan campaign stop this week by inviting Messianic Christian “rabbi” Loren Jacobs to say…
Alt-Right Terror Attack at Pittsburgh Synagogue
byAt least 11 people were killed when 46-year-old Robert Bowers opened fire at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue Saturday morning. According to witnesses on the…
Macron Serving as Trump’s ‘Bad Cop’ to Pressure Israel
byMacron’s role in Trump’s plan is clever as it allows the American president to maintain his “pro-Israel” image while forcing Netanyahu to comply with Washington’s two-state agenda.
Human Rights Watch Report Blasts Fatah & Hamas
byA Human Rights Watch report released Tuesday has claimed that both the Western-backed Palestinian Authority and Hamas “routinely arrest and torture peaceful critics.” The…