Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
US Rejects Nuclear Disarmament Document Over Israel Concerns
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2015
The United States on Friday blocked a global document aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons, saying Egypt and other states tried to "cynically manipulate" the process by setting a deadline for Israel and its neighbors to…
US to Sell IDF Bunker Bombs
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015
The US State Department approved a massive sale of bombs and missiles worth $1.897 billion, pending final congressional authorization. The procurement package includes bunker buster munitions and its timing suggests the Americans are seeking to alleviate Israeli concerns…
UN to explore new Mideast Israel-PA Peace
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2015
The United Nations will explore options with Israel's new government for a return to negotiations on creating a Palestinian state within a reasonable timeframe.
Obama: Palestinians Deserve an End to the Occupation
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2015
"I will never give up on the hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians," said President Barack Obama, "Palestinians deserve an end to the occupation and the daily indignities that come with it. That's why we've worked so…
Israel Army Says Hezbollah Hiding 100,000 Missiles
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2015
The Lebanese group Hezbollah has built up a massive arsenal of rockets and other advanced weapons in Shi'ite villages of southern Lebanon, a senior Israeli intelligence official said Wednesday, warning civilians would be at risk if war breaks…
Vatican Officially Recognizes Palestinian State
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2015
The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects.
Obama Calls on Israel to Pursue Two-State Solution
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2015
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he looks to the incoming Israeli government and the Palestinians to show a "genuine commitment to a two-state solution" and asserted that an agreement will have to resolve the humanitarian conflict…
Fatah-Hamas Unity Government Collapsing
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2015
The fluid and rapidly changing dynamics of politics in the Middle East, where allegiances can shift dramatically, is impacting Palestinian politics and the biggest loser appears to be the Fatah-affiliated Palestinian Authority (PA) which is losing support amongst…
Netanyahu Secures Coalition at the Last Moment
Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2015
Less than two hours before his deadline was set to expire on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hammered out a deal with Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett, allowing him to inform President Reuven Rivlin that he…
Israel Reportedly Launch Strikes within Syria
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015
Hours after an Israeli air strike on militants along the Syrian border, Arab news networks al-Jazeera and al-Arabiya reported a new Israeli attack in Syrian territory early Monday morning, targeting missile launchers held by Hezbollah and forces loyal…
