Israel
The latest updates on Israel. As a result of the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine in 1947, which formed an Arab and Jewish state—with Jerusalem designated as an international city—the Jewish Agency declared state independence in 1948 while Arab leaders rejected the plan. Tensions, and many wars, have persisted between the two factions ever since. A liberal democracy with a parliamentary government, Benjamin Netanyahu is the current and longest serving prime minister.
A Terrorist Lingers in Plain Sight. Why Is She Still Free?
The Jordanian woman who planted the bomb at the pizzeria, who scouted central Jerusalem and selected the target site because of the many children inside, who later called the carnage "my operation," was shockingly set free.
The Mislabeling of Antisemitism
Antisemitism must always be denounced evenhandedly, whether it's coming from the Left or the Right.
U.S.-Morocco—Strategic Partnership With Room to Grow
With reliable allies in short supply, it is time for the U.S. to build on the firm foundation it has already established with Morocco.
China Targets Israeli Technology in Bid for Global Dominance As U.S. Frets
Israel is trying to manage a tricky balance between pleasing its ally, the U.S., without throttling lucrative technology deals with China.
It's No Secret Why Pro-Israel Candidates Are Winning U.S. Elections
A 2021 Gallup poll found that a whopping 75 percent of Americans—including two-thirds of Democrats—have a favorable view of Israel—the highest number in thirty years. A Pew survey from earlier this year similarly found that two-thirds of Americans have a favorable view of the Israeli people.
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters: Every Political Issue He's Weighed In On
The 78-year-old musician has a long history of activism.
Is This a Turning Point in Israel-Hamas Relations?
Not only did Hamas do everything it felt it could to avoid being dragged into this mini-war, it also exerted considerable pressure on PIJ to agree to the Egyptian-mediated ceasefire.
A New Low for Antisemitism at the UN
Just when you thought the United Nations could not stoop any lower in its relentless antisemitism, this past week, it reached a new despicable low, with obscene antisemitic comments made by a U.N. Human Rights Council official, alleging "the Jewish Lobby" controls social media.
Iran State Media Warns U.S. It Can Build Atomic Bombs, Turn NY Into 'Ruins'
In a video, the country detailed its purported capability to quickly "turn Iran's peaceful nuclear program into a nuclear weapons program in an instant."
Putin Wants to 'Destroy' Ukraine, War to Last 'Long Time': Exiled Oligarch
Leonid Nevzlin said Saturday that Putin "destroys Russian-speaking cities" and "human beings" as "his way to take revenge."
Saudi Arabia Flirts with Iran and Israel As Biden's Peacemaking Flounders
"Everything is possible when it comes to international relations," former Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry official Salem al-Yami told Newsweek.
How the U.S.-Israel Partnership Is Tackling China
One issue Biden didn't appear to discuss with Israeli officials was China.
Horror Footage Shows Sinkhole Opening in Swimming Pool, Dragging Man In
A 43-foot sinkhole opened up during a pool party in central Israel, with one of the men sucked into the hole later being found dead.
Stop Funding Palestinian Jew-Hatred
UNRWA school buildings are used by Hamas to store weapons and missiles—all while America continues to foot UNRWA's bills.
In Israel, Biden Stumbles At the Finish Line
President Biden got to the West Bank, and it was time to pretend that Palestinians hadn't heard what he said in Jerusalem.
Joe Biden's Middle East Trip Defined by Fist Bumps, Blunders and Oil Talks
The president was widely criticized for greeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump.
Saudi Prince Skeptical Biden Can Succeed: He's a 'Diminished' President
Prince Turki Al-Faisal pointed to the president's energy policies, and his shift back to relying on fossil fuels.
Biden in Saudi Arabia Updates: What's Happening Tomorrow
President Biden met with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia Friday.
What Joe Biden Should Tell the Iraqi Prime Minister
When President Joe Biden meets Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi this weekend at a summit in Saudi Arabia, Iraq's relations with Iran will be at the top of the agenda.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Takes Back Seat on Joe Biden's Mideast Trip
President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East reveals how much the United States' agenda in the region has changed in recent years.
Who Is Golda Meir? Biden Recalls Ukraine-Born, U.S.-Raised Ex-PM of Israel
The first and still the only female leader of Israel met Biden in 1973 when the president was a senator from Deleware.
Joe Biden's Middle East Trip Blighted by Blunders
The president mistakenly said people should keep alive "honor of the Holocaust" during remarks in Israel Wednesday.
Biden Visits Israel Updates: Biden Celebrates 'Deep' U.S.-Israel Bond
President Joe Biden and the Israeli Prime Minister reaffirmed the "unbreakable bonds" between their two countries.
Israel's Message for Joe Biden
While President Biden continues his trip to Israel, the Iranian threat remains very real.
Biden Open to Using Force Against Iran to Prevent Nuclear Weapons
"The only thing worse than the Iran that exists now is Iran with nuclear weapons," the president said in an interview that aired Wednesday.
Biden Should Lean into his Middle East Trip
Contrary to popular opinion, President Joe Biden's visit to the Near East next week isn't just about oil.
Will CEOs Finally Learn Their Lesson on Boycotting Israel?
Ben & Jerry's' Israel boycott melted away last month when its parent company, Unilever, settled a federal lawsuit.
Joe Biden's Oil Gamble Set to Backfire as Saudi Arabia Sticks With Russia
Many countries in the West, including the U.S., want Saudi Arabia to pump out more oil to help mitigate the growing global energy crisis.
President Biden, Please Promote Peace, Not Discord
President Biden should respect Israel's sovereignty in Jerusalem.
What Were the Abraham Accords Keys to Success?
The Abraham Accords came about because the United States under President Trump had a clear Middle East policy.
