Indonesia May Normalize Relations with Israel to Join OECD
Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, is reportedly ready to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of OECD membership.
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Blockade: No Power or Water for Gaza Until All Hostages Released Says Israel
Gaza should not expect to see the water or electricity turned back on while it still holds hostages captured during the massive and deadly terror attack on Israel on Saturday, that country’s government has warned.
World Jewish Population Nearly 14.5 Million but 80% Unconnected
The world Jewish population stands at 14,410,700, a new report from the Diaspora Affairs ministry said Monday, but added some 80 percent of Jews outside Israel do not feel connected to their Jewish identity.
Tens of Thousands Protest Israel’s COVID-19 Economic Response in ‘Health Terror Attack’
TEL AVIV — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday night to protest the government’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic in what was later described by the country’s deputy health minister as a “health terror attack.”
Hezbollah Terror Chief Complains About Being Banned in Germany
TEL AVIV – Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah blasted Germany for outlawing his terror group, saying the European country surrendered to U.S. pressure and aimed to please Israel.
Up to 100,000 Israelis in Quarantine over Coronavirus
TEL AVIV – As many as 100,000 Israelis are currently in self-quarantine amid increasingly dramatic measures imposed by Israel in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak, including restricting entry from certain European nations, banning large gatherings, and barring IDF soldiers from travelling overseas.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Slams Sanders’ ‘Shocking’ Comment on U.S. Embassy Move
TEL AVIV – Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday blasted presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders over his “shocking” declaration during Tuesday’s Democratic debate that he would consider moving the U.S. embassy from Jerusalem back to Tel Aviv if he won the elections.
WATCH: Spanish Town Slammed for Holocaust-Themed Carnival
TEL AVIV – A carnival troupe danced through the streets of a Spanish town dressed like Nazis and Jewish concentration camp prisoners next to a float made to look like crematoria, sparking outrage from Israel’s embassy in Madrid and Jewish groups.
Backpacker Released by Putin Flies Home to Israel with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV – Israeli-American backpacker Naama Issachar was released Thursday and flew home from Moscow together with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara following a pardon from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Report: Israel and Gulf States Advancing Historic ‘Non-Aggression’ Pact
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Sunday he was seeking “non-aggression” agreements with Gulf Arab nations that do not formally recognise the country as a prelude to possible future peace deals.
Israeli FM: Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Directly Ordered by Iran’s Khamenei
Foreign Minister Israel Katz lashed out against Iran during an address at the United Nations Thursday, calling the Islamic Republic the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism and urging the world to join America’s sanctions against the regime.
Netanyahu to Skip Trump Meet, U.N. General Assembly Amid Election Deadlock
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday he would not travel to New York for the UN’s annual General Assembly later this month after failing to secure sufficient support in elections to form a new government with his right-wing political allies.
Nasrallah Warns Israel Must ‘Pay Price’ for Drone Attack, Reprisal ‘Decided Upon’
TEL AVIV – Hezbollah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah said Saturday he has decided just how to retaliate over an alleged recent Israeli drone attack that Israel “must pay a price” for.
Ron Dermer to Complete Tenure as Israel’s DC Ambassador in September
Israel’s Civil Service Commissioner has rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to extend the tenure of Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Ron Dermer.
Israeli Business Delegation Invited to Bahrain Conference Instead of Government Officials
TEL AVIV – The White House announced on Monday that no Israeli government representative will be invited to take part in next week’s US-led peace workshop in Bahrain, in which the Trump administration is set to unveil the economic part of its long-anticipated proposal.
Netanyahu to Push for Railway Linking Israel to Saudi Arabia
TEL AVIV – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Israel Katz will “immediately launch” a trade route initiative called “Tracks for Regional Peace” that will see the establishment of a railway network linking Israel to Saudi Arabia.
