Biden congratulates Israel’s Bennett in telephone call

Biden phones new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to Israel’s security Biden, who is traveling in Europe, congratulated Bennett in a phone call  He also congratulated Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on the power-sharing deal ‘Israel has no better friend than the United States,’ Biden said Biden spoke multiple … Read more

Israel’s security cabinet and Hamas officials approve ceasefire to end the 11-day military conflict

The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a ceasefire to end the 11-day military offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to reports. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet approved a unilateral ceasefire to halt an 11-day Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, reports say. The decision came following heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. It … Read more

Israel’s security cabinet and Hamas officials approve ceasefire to end the 11-day military conflict

Israel’s security cabinet and Hamas officials approve ceasefire to end the 11-day military conflict By Henry Martin For Mailonline Published: 20:30 BST, 20 May 2021 | Updated: 20:31 BST, 20 May 2021 The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a ceasefire to end the 11-day military offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to reports. More follows…  Share … Read more

Black Lives Matter condemns Israel’s ‘settler colonialism’, declaring ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians

Black Lives Matter has condemned Israel’s ‘settler colonialism’ while declaring ‘solidarity with Palestinians’ in a statement on Twitter.  The BLM movement said it would ‘continue to advocate for Palestinian liberation’ as it equated the conflict in Gaza to anti-police protests in the US.     The tweet came as thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered across the US … Read more

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court at his corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court today at his corruption trial to hear prosecutors make their allegations against him. Prosecutors say Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister used his political influence as ‘currency’ to buy favours from media executives and wealthy businessmen. The evidentiary phase of the trial was beginning as Israel’s political parties were … Read more

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court at his corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court today at his corruption trial to hear prosecutors make their allegations against him. Prosecutors say Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister used his political influence as ‘currency’ to buy favours from media executives and wealthy businessmen. The evidentiary phase of the trial was beginning as Israel’s political parties were … Read more

The best holy hikes around the world, from Spain’s Camino to Israel’s Jesus Trail

The modern pilgrim is not necessarily a Christian. Many are people wishing to escape the digital age and re-engage with nature for a while.  Others may simply be seeking the meditative, therapeutic value of a long walk. SERENITY IN SPAIN Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Ingles), from Ferrol or A Coruna to Santiago de … Read more

The best holy hikes around the world, from Spain’s Camino to Israel’s Jesus Trail

The modern pilgrim is not necessarily a Christian. Many are people wishing to escape the digital age and re-engage with nature for a while.  Others may simply be seeking the meditative, therapeutic value of a long walk. SERENITY IN SPAIN Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Ingles), from Ferrol or A Coruna to Santiago de … Read more

Boy, 11, discovers a 2,500-year -old fertility amulet in Israel’s Negeve Desert

A boy, 11, made a rare and exciting discovery while on a family vacation – a 2,500-year-old amulet of a fertility goddess. Last month, Zvi Ben-David was visiting Israel’s Negev Desert when he found a ceramic figurine from the sixth century BC, when the region was controlled by Persia. The idol, about two-and-half- inches tall, … Read more

Britain will start getting out of Covid lockdown in late May if it follows Israel’s roadmap

Britain will only begin to emerge from lockdown at the end of May if it follows the Israeli roadmap for defeating coronavirus. Israel has started implementing a three-stage plan to exit Covid restrictions – similar to the blueprint Boris Johnson is set to lay out on February 22. Despite its world-beating vaccine drive, Israel’s health … Read more