With little resistance from a friendly White House, Israel has launched a new settlement push in the West Bank since President Donald Trump took office, laying the groundwork for what could be the largest construction binge in years, according to data … Continue reading →
{FD} Israeli military still silent over journalist shooting
One month after the shooting of an Associated Press cameraman in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military still has not commented on the incident or provided any updates about the status of an investigation. Continue reading →
{FD} Stone throwers face different fates across the globe
President Donald Trump’s assertion that stones thrown by Latin American protesters at American troops should be treated as “rifles” has sparked debate about the appropriate response to rock-throwing crowds — particularly after Nigerian troops appeared … Continue reading →
{FD} Khashoggi’s killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast peace
In recent months, the Trump administration has repeatedly put off the release of its long-awaited Mideast peace plan. Continue reading →
{FD} AP Interview: Jerusalem mayor wants UN agency out of city
Jerusalem’s outgoing mayor is calling on the international community to consider his proposal to end the local operations of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, saying there is “no such thing” as a refugee in the city. Continue reading →
{FD} UN official: Palestinian refugee issue can’t be wished away
The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees suggested that the United States slashed his budget early this year to punish the Palestinians for their criticism of the American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but he warned that the… Continue reading →
{FD} Israeli questioning of US Jews at border expose deeper rift
When Simone Zimmerman arrived at the check-in window at the Israeli border with Egypt, it didn’t take long for the young activist to run into trouble. Continue reading →
{FD} Israel: No criminal action in deadly Gaza 2014 war incident
The Israeli military said on Wednesday its investigation into one of the bloodiest incidents of the 2014 war in the Gaza Strip found no criminal wrongdoing by Israeli forces and there were no grounds to prosecute any troops. Continue reading →
{FD} Israel detains prominent Jewish-American critic at airport
A prominent Jewish-American commentator who has been critical of Israel’s policies said Monday that he was detained by Israeli airport authorities and interrogated about his political views before he was allowed to enter the country. Continue reading →
{FD} Gaza truce brings little relief to volatile situation
With a cease-fired declared Wednesday, Israel and Hamas appear to have pulled back from a fourth war after a day of intense rocket fire and airstrikes. Continue reading →
{FD} Israel strikes ‘dozens’ of Iranian targets in Syria
The Israeli military on Thursday said it attacked “dozens” of Iranian targets in neighboring Syria in response to an Iranian rocket barrage on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights, in the most serious military confrontation between the two bitter ene… Continue reading →
{FD} Israeli leader schedules special announcement on Iran
Israel’s prime minister scheduled a special prime-time statement Monday to reveal what his office said would be a “significant development” in the Iranian nuclear program. Continue reading →
{FD} Gaza violence is latest salvo in war of narratives
Thousands of Palestinians on Friday took part in a mass protest along Gaza’s volatile border with Israel, the second large-scale demonstration in what is expected to be a steady turnout over the coming weeks. Continue reading →
{FD} Mossad chief ‘100 percent certain’ Iran seeks nuclear bomb
The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is “100 percent certain” that Iran remains committed to developing a nuclear bomb and believes the international community must change or scrap its nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. Continue reading →
{FD} Aide turns state witness as Israeli PM visits Washington
A confidant of Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to turn state’s witness in a burgeoning corruption case, becoming the third former aide to testify against the Israeli leader in a series of scandals and casting a shadow over a high-profile visit to t… Continue reading →
{FD} Israel’s Netanyahu is no stranger to scandals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fighting for his political life after being accused of taking bribes from billionaire supporters, is no stranger to scandal. Continue reading →
{FD} Israel police recommend corruption charges against Netanyahu
Israeli police have recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted on bribery and breach of trust charges in two corruption cases, a development that deals an embarrassing blow to the embattled prime minister and is likely to fuel calls for him to res… Continue reading →
{FD} Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu
Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted in a pair of corruption cases, media reported, in an embarrassing blow to the embattled prime minister that is likely to fuel calls for him to step down. Continue reading →
{FD} Israel vows to retain West Bank control in any peace deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israel will retain security control over the Palestinians as part of any future peace deal, deepening Palestinian fears that Israel and the Trump administration are colluding on a proposal that will f… Continue reading →
{FD} Analysis: Trump support carries rewards and risks for Israel
From recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital to cutting aid to Palestinians, President Donald Trump has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the unprecedented gift of strong U.S. alignment with a nationalist Israeli government. Continue reading →
