Bennett played key role in mediating Russia-Ukraine talks
The Financial Times reports that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett played a central role in advancing talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
On Moldovan border, Christian groups help Ukrainians flee to Israel
It is one of history’s ironies that the northern Moldovan town of Otaci, emptied of its Jews during World War II, is now an entry point for fleeing Ukrainians who are on their way to Israel.
Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles, many that can reach Israel – US general
Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles, many of which can reach the State of Israel, commander of the United States Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said on Tuesday.
Israel decimated Iranian drone fleet in February airstrike inside Iran
A UAV attack in the middle of February reportedly caused major damage to Iran’s drone fleet, prompting Iran to fire missiles this week at a site in Iraq that it claims was an Israeli intelligence base.
Israeli government websites crash after ‘massive’ cyberattack, officials say
Israeli government websites were downed for over an hour due to a major cyberattack on Monday evening, officials said.
Israeli NGO mints silver coin to fund third temple for the nations
The Mikdash (Temple) Educational Center in conjunction with Rabbi Hillel Weiss, the former spokesman for the Sanhedrin, has minted a silver coin to promote a practical effort to establish the third temple.
Turkey agrees to return ancient evidence of Hezekiah’s tunnel to Israel
Israeli officials say Turkey has agreed to return to Israel the Siloam Inscription, a 2,700-year-old Hebrew text which concretely supports the Biblical account of a tunnel constructed to carry water from the Pool of Siloam to the City of David during the reign of King Hezekiah, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Family Holocaust Survivor Rescues Ukrainians
The family of a Jewish woman rescued from the Holocaust is now helping Ukrainian descendants of the person that saved her life.
US Approves $4.8 Billion in Israeli Military Aid in Omnibus Spending Package
The US Senate approved $4.8 billion in military aid to Israel as part of its $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package.
Zelensky: Jerusalem is ‘constructive place’ to hold Russia-Ukraine talks
Jerusalem is a constructive place to hold ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Saturday as he gave a positive boost to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s efforts to mediate an end to the war.
Shin Bet chief warns FBI, Pentagon Jerusalem tensions could spark violence
The head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency warned the FBI and the Pentagon of tensions in Jerusalem escalating to a full-fledged round of fighting between Israel and the Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan, Ynet has learned on Sunday.
Israel’s ‘Citizenship Law’ Passes in Final Knesset Vote
Israel’s parliament held its final session before breaking for recess on Thursday, passing the controversial Citizenship Law, effectively banning Palestinians married to Israeli citizens from gaining citizenship or residency inside the country.
US House approves $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome after months-long delay
After months of delay due to internal political disputes, the US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an additional $1 billion in funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
100 Jewish Ukrainian orphans arrive in Israel
Around a hundred Jewish orphans aged 2-18 years old were evacuated from war-torn Ukraine to Israel on Sunday, i24 News reports. The children were taken by bus from their orphanage in northwest Ukraine to Romania, where an Israeli El Al plane picked them up and flew them in.
More Than 14,000 Jews From Russia, Belarus Request Aliyah Visas or Information
More than 14,000 Jews from Russia and Belarus are actively applying for or have expressed interest in making aliyah to Israel, as Russia becomes increasingly sanctioned amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Herzog advances Israel-Turkey ties in meeting with Erdogan
President Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli leader to visit Turkey in over a decade on Wednesday, marking a thaw in relations between the countries.
Chevron CEO says Israel gas pipeline could supply Europe amid crisis
Europe’s natural gas shortage, which has pushed prices to multi-year highs, has revived talk of the EastMed pipeline – a Mediterranean Sea pipeline that could carry gas from Israel to European customers, Chevron Chief Executive Michael Wirth said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference.
In Israel, Mike Pence says future GOP administration will rip up any new Iran deal
Visiting Israel, former US vice president Mike Pence — touted as a potential future presidential contender — said Tuesday that a Republican-led America will once again pull out of any future Iran nuclear deal.
Russian war on Ukraine places Israel in delicate position
Israel could expect to see the arrival of a total of 15,000 Ukrainians by the end of the month if it continues to allow entry to refugees fleeing their war-torn country at the current pace, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked told the Cabinet during its weekly Sunday meeting.
US designates Syrian al Qaeda-linked group as ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’
The US Department of State said on Monday it was designating an al Qaeda-affiliated group that operates primarily in the Idlib, Syria as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist.”