Israelis raise funds for Syrian children

The fundraising event in Tel Aviv for Syrian children had a slow start, as many Israelis show apathy to the suffering of their neighbors, but the Israeli committee supporting war-stricken Syrian children is determined to address the indifference in Israeli society.

Israel

Israel's unexploded ordnance endangers Jordan Valley residents

The Israeli army leaves behind unexploded devices and mines each time it conducts military drills in the Jordan Valley, and prevents local Palestinian forces from performing demining activities.

Palestine

Liberman eyes premiership

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman has identified this moment as a golden opportunity to determine who would be the next premier, and even perhaps become the prime minister himself.

Israel

Liberman outlines his regional peace plan

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman details his comprehensive regional proposal, including land and population swaps.

Israel

Israel: Turkey insincere about mending fences

Several emissaries are trying to reconcile Turkey and Israel, but the latter feels that resetting relations requires a sincere change of approach: an end to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's declarations against Israel and to his support for Hamas terror.

Israel

Israeli nationality bill negates Palestinian self-determination

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stubborn insistence on pushing through the nationality bill is not driven by political motives alone, but reflect his and his cohorts' belief that the Palestinians are not even a people.

Palestine

Turkey's Hamas 'bureau'

Hamas activist Saleh al-Arouri, previously expelled from Israel, found refuge in Turkey, where he managed to create a militant alternative to the movement’s splintered leadership.

Palestine

US tries to head off Israeli-Palestinian 'Al-Aqsa war'

While right-wing settlers and extremist Palestinians ponder a ''war of zealots,'' the Obama administration considers a tactical deal, including an Israeli settlement freeze in exchange for Palestinian security cooperation and no unilateral moves at the UN.

Palestine

Gaza's pregnant women suffer

With the high number of wounded individuals during the last Israeli offensive against Gaza, doctors were often unable to attend to pregnant women giving birth or experiencing complications before and after deliveries.

Palestine

Erdogan slams US on Syria again, days after Biden visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls US "impertinent" on Syria, says West likes seeing Muslim children die; Israel considers extension of Iran nuclear talks as better than a bad deal.

Saudi Arabia

Israel satisfied with delay in Iran nuclear deal

Following months of meetings with European and US leaders and with intelligence experts, Israel is relieved by the fact that the talks with Iran were extended and that the negotiated deal draft was not signed yet.

Israel

Israel denies residency to Arab Israelis' Palestinian spouses

Israel's denial of residency permits keeps its Arab citizens from reuniting with their Palestinian spouses in Israel.

Palestine