Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Netanyahu rebuffs bribery claims, predicts he will win next election
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
In an impassioned 10-minute rebuttal to police recommendations to indict him on bribery and breach of trust charges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation Tuesday night that not only will this government complete its term, but he…
Abbas to Putin: We refuse to cooperate with U.S. mediation
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday he could no longer accept the role of the United States as a mediator in talks with Israel because of Washington’s behavior, Reuters reported.
Abbas, Putin to discuss new peace talks mechanism sidelining US
Posted on Thursday, February 8, 2018
When they meet on February 12, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a new proposed peace negotiations mechanism meant to sideline the United States, a Palestinian diplomat in Russia told the Russian…
Abbas sets conditions for fresh peace talks, with diminished US role
Posted on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
The Palestinians are prepared to return to the negotiating table with Israel, but only on the basis of an international multilateral mechanism, the Arab Peace Initiative and international resolutions pertaining to the Israeli-Arab conflict, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud…
Lebanon blasts Israel over oil exploration near border
Posted on Thursday, February 1, 2018
Lebanon’s energy minister vowed Thursday that Beirut will go ahead with oil and gas exploration near its maritime border with Israel, despite Israeli claims to the field that provoked wide condemnation in the tiny Arab country.
Israel accuses Iran of trying to turn Syria into its base
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2018
Israel’s U.N. ambassador is accusing Iran of attempting to turn Syria into 'the largest military base in the world' to destabilize the region, threaten Israel and 'terrorize the entire free world.'
EU promises to back Abbas’ demand for Jerusalem
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2018
The European Union pledged its support Monday for Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ vision of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
