Incoming IDF commander: ‘Question of who won will not be in air after next...
The new commander of the Israel Defense Forces’ Northern Formation, which is the military entity in charge of overseeing wartime maneuvers into Lebanon or Syria, took up his position on Sunday.
Maj. Gen. Sa’ar Tzur...
Republicans seek first-ever convention in Jerusalem
For the first time, representatives of the Republican Party living outside the United States plan on convening an international conference in Jerusalem.
Marc Zell, an Israeli-American lawyer and the chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, sent...
Deadlock, mutiny, defections: All the post-election scenarios
With Israelis heading to the polls for an unprecedented third time in under 12 months, all eyes are on “the day after.” Polls have projected a continuation of the political deadlock, but is Israel...
Yamina proposes bill to protect sitting prime ministers from prosecution
Israel’s right-wing Yamina Party announced on Monday that it had submitted a bill aimed at preventing the criminal prosecution of a sitting prime minister.
In a statement released to the press, Yamina leader Naftali Bennett,...
IRGC chief warns Riyadh against ‘relying on Israel’
In an apparent reference to the strengthening ties between Israel and Gulf Arab governments, Tehran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency said on Thursday that Iranian officials had told Saudi Arabia’s leaders they should stop relying on Israel.
“This is...
Sa’ar to start work on bringing Iran before ICJ on genocide charges
Israeli Cabinet minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on Sunday that he will begin work to bring Iran before the International Court of Justice on genocide charges.
After speaking with Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, Sa’ar...
Israel and Lebanon agree to US-mediated border talks
Israel and Lebanon announced on Thursday their intention to participate in U.S.-mediated talks, with the aim of settling their maritime border dispute.
The dispute has been ongoing for decades, but became more urgent following natural-gas...
Knesset passes law authorizing prime minister and defense minister to declare war
The Knesset plenum passed a new law Monday that gives the prime minister and the defense minister the authority to declare war or start a major military operation without first obtaining the cabinet’s approval.
Under...
Israeli tourism minister heads to Dubai to sign cooperation agreement
Israeli Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov will head to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, where he is expected to sign a tourism cooperation agreement with UAE Economy Minister HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi.
The...
Israel sues Volkswagen for $152 million over ‘fraudulent software’
Israel filed a $152 million lawsuit in a Tel Aviv court against the German automaker Volkswagon; its subsidiary Audi; and its local distributor, Champion Motors, for allegedly committing fraud and negligence.
According to the Israeli...