Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Archaeologists find possible site of Jesus’ trial in Jerusalem
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
It started 15 years ago with plans to expand the Tower of David Museum. But the story took a strange turn when archaeologists started peeling away layers under the floor in an old abandoned building adjacent to the…
US weighs cutting aid to Palestinians over ICC move
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
The Obama administration said Monday it was reviewing its annual $440 million aid package to the Palestinians because of their effort to join the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes charges against Israel.
Islamic State Recruiting in West Bank
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
Israel's intelligence community has determined that Islamic State of Iraq and Levant was operating in the West Bank.
Immigration to Israel Breaks Records in 2014
Posted on Friday, January 2, 2015
Although Israel faced another war and tensions rose in Jerusalem, 2014 was a record-breaking year in terms of aliyah (immigration) statistics.
Israeli Cabinet Approves “Jewish State” Bill
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2014
The Israeli Cabinet voted in favor of the controversial "Jewish state bill," with the preceding discussion descended into a shouting match between ministers.
Hamas Official Calls to Dismantle Palestinian Unity Government
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2014
Senior Hamas official called Sunday to dismantle the Palestinian unity government led by Fatah and Hamas and to set up a new government in its place, citing the Palestinian leadership's failure to advance the rehabilitation of the Gaza…
US administration to unveil peace talks proposal
Posted on Sunday, November 2, 2014
The US administration is planning to present a proposal to resume the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians after the mid-term elections for Congress.
IDF confirms Hamas planned massive tunnel attack
Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2014
IDF officials confirmed Tuesday that Hamas had planned to carry out a massive assault by penetrating Israeli communities via tunnels under the border from the Gaza Strip, and then killing or kidnapping as many people as possible.
Kerry Calls for Renewed Peace Talks
Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will call for a revival of the collapsed Israeli-Palestinian peace process on Sunday when he attends an international conference in Cairo on rebuilding Gaza.
Temple Institute Raises $100K for Third Temple Plans
Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
The Temple Institute raised $100,000 for modern architectural plans for the Third Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple Institute says the Third Temple will be a "house of prayer for all nations" and will usher in a "new era…
Palestinians to seek UN resolution on Israeli withdrawal
Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2014
The Palestinian Authority is set to ask the UN Security Council to vote Friday on a resolution demanding the Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines in a time frame of three years, Israel Radio reported Thursday.
