Israel and Spain strengthening ties
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Spanish counterpart agree on strengthening ties between the countries and on an official visit in May.
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After four years:
After four years: New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office
President Herzog receives credentials of new Turkish Ambassador to Israel, Şakir Özkan Torunlar.
FM to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi:
Foreign Minister to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: We will increase the humanitarian aid
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, who says: "I have found a true friend of our Jewish community."
Two terrorists convicted of attacking family in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem
Jerusalem District Court convicts terrorists of setting fire to home and car of the Yushvaev family in February of 2022.
Surprising appointment:
Surprising appointment: Netanyahu taps Hanegbi as head of National Security Council
Former minister Tzachi Hanegbi, who did not enter the Knesset, to serve in one of the most sensitive and central positions.
Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff:
Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff: The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF
PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.
Hanukkah in wartime
Hanukkah in wartime: The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine
Ukrainian rabbi: 'We launched a campaign to explain that the message of the menorah is to fight the darkness with light.'
UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich:
UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich: We will deepen the relationship with Israel
MK Bezalel Smotrich meets UAE ambassador to Israel. The two discuss promoting normalization with other Arab countries.
Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets an early start to Hanukkah, participates in candle lighting ceremony with Jewish leaders.
Lapid on Iranian threat:
Lapid on the Iranian threat: Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit
Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.
For the first time in UN:
For the first time in UN: Exhibition shows Jewish expulsion from Arab countries and Iran
Ambassador Erdan: UN has been telling a completely false story about the "Nakba," which the Palestinians themselves caused.
66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing
New survey shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis believe soldiers shouldn't have to attend events at which women sing, unless they wish to.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems
Ukrainian President claims PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu promised to consider his request to receive an air defense system.
US Visa exemption
Minister Ayelet Shaked: Work on USAVisa exemption program continues
Statistic critical for the process to be published in two weeks; then expedited legislative will be required to complete USA visa exemption.
Biden expected to call to congratulate Netanyahu in the coming days
US President busy with midterm elections, but White House officials says it is important for Biden to open a clean slate with Netanyahu.
After election defeat:
Lapid won't represent Israel at UN climate conference
With partial results of vote count showing Netanyahu poised to replace Lapid as prime minister, PM Lapid decides not to attend UN conference
Erdan to UN Rapporteur:
Erdan to UNHRC Special Rapporteur: Your position is helping the anti-Semites
Israel's UN Ambassador attacks Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on Racism for rejecting IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
New campaign aims right:
New campaign takes aim at the right: 'Your voice will decide everyone's fate'
With less than a week to Israel's elections, campaign mastermind Rabbi Joseph Gutnick aims to save the right-wing bloc. 'We can't stay home'
Lapid to Dutch PM:
Lapid to Dutch PM: Our shared values are being tested today
Lapid meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mark Rutte: An important visit of an important friend.
Sukkot in Japan:
Sukkot in Japan: Celebrating with Tokyo Chabad
The Chabad emissary in Tokyo builds large sukkah that hosts many Jewish locals and tourists over the holiday.
Sukkot in Ukraine:
'There were loud explosions, we hid in the basement'
The rabbis of Ukraine's Jewish community recount a holiday of explosions, power outages, and joy
Midwives Association:
Midwives Association: Women won't be forced to give birth without an epidural
'Right now there is no shortage, in any delivery room in Israel,' Midwives Association reassures.
After 4 years:
After 4 years without an ambassador, Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey
Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.
Tourism Min. to Booking CEO:
Tourism Minister to Booking.com CEO: Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria
Minister Yoel Razvozov writes to CEO of Booking.com following decision to place accommodations in Judea and Samaria under a travel warning.
Head of NSC:
Head of NSC: 'The Palestinians should be thwarting terrorism'
Dr. Hulta confirms deteriorating security situation in Judea & Samaria, increasing boldness of Hezbollah.
Top US official:
Top US official: The security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning
US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs tells reporters the US is concerned over security coordination between Israel and the PA.
US Ambassador to Israel:
US Ambassador calls for Palestinian state: Situation in the West Bank cannot continue
Ambassador Tom Nides argues that Israel should promote the two-state solution "in order to maintain a Jewish and democratic state."
Days after being named Likud advisor, Moshe Klughaft backs out
The assumption is that the one who pushed Klughaft out is Yair Netanyahu, the son of the party's chairman
Will illegal Bedouin outpost be evacuated?
The State of Israel must provide within a week its response to the Supreme Court regarding the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar.
Area C:
Area C: Vast tracts of land seized, developed by PA Arabs
Roads, infrastructure appear on state & privately owned lands while authorities stand by.
Ambassador Gilad Erdan:
Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power
Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.
First publication:
First publication: EU representative meets family of imprisoned terrorist
Official EU representative met in recent days with family of Ahmed Mansara, who stabbed a Jewish child in Pisgat Ze'ev in 2015.
Israel to Oman:
Israel to Oman: Allow Israeli planes to fly over your territory
Oman reportedly in no rush to follow in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia and permit Israeli flights to fly over its airspace.
Israel to US:
Senior Israeli official to US: The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it
Senior political official: Iran refused the Europeans' offer, it's time to get up and leave.
Israeli officials believe:
Israeli officials believe: Iran close to returning to nuclear agreement
Israeli political officials believe that Iran is interested in rejoining nuclear deal even though no agreements have yet been reached.
Erdan to UN chief:
Erdan to UN chief: Overturn removal of UN official who condemned rocket fire
UN official Sarah Muscroft was removed after tweeting support for Gaza ceasefire and condemning indiscriminate rocket fire on Israel.
French Minister of Justice:
French Minister of Justice: Whoever harms a Jew, harms the entire republic
French Justice Minister responds to Jewish MP Meyer Habib who submitted a query regarding the way France is dealing with antisemitism.
Erdan to Security Council:
Erdan to Security Council: Listen to plea of father whose son is held by Hamas
Israel's Ambassador to UN criticizes Security Council for ignoring Israeli captives held by the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip.
Benny Gantz:
Benny Gantz: The Abraham Accords could lead to separation from the Palestinians
Defense Minister says agreements with Arab countries could lead Israel and Palestinians separating into two different entities.
Pres. Biden in Israel:
Israel trip video deleted from Presidential Twitter account
No explanation provided for removal of video, tweet saying, "Every chance I get to work with Israel is a blessing."
