Israel

Air France Under Fire for Omitting Israel

Air France apologizes for failing to include Israel on its in-flight map, but Simon Wiesenthal Center rejects the apology.

Google Removes Hamas App from Play Store

Hamas application meant to connect terror org to its supporters, likely taken down by Google Play for promoting hatred.

German Official Calls on Iran to Rethink Israel Stance

As German looks to rebuild trade ties with Iran, Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel notes issue of different positions on Israel.

Report: Hamas and Israel in Talks Over Gaza Captives

PA officials claim Hamas and Israel discussing return of two Israeli citizens captive in Gaza, say that Avraham Mengistu is healthy.

South Africa Threatens Students Who Visited Israel

Deputy minister accuses students who traveled to Israel with South Africa Israel Forum of bring African National Congress into 'disrepute.'

FBI Arrests Three Israelis for Cyber Hacking

Large-scale underground forum for sharing hacked information busted by FBI and cyber police; 70 arrested, including three Israeli citizens.

Lebanese Report: Israel Tried to Arm Syrian Rebels

Hackers allegedly broke into computers of Israel defense officials accessing secret documents on contact with Syrian opposition.

Hamas: Terror in Judea-Samaria Will Continue

Senior Hamas official says this generation of Palestinians will be the one to liberate 'Palestine.'

'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy as Rest of the World'

Israeli ambassador to UN, Ron Prosor, blasts Secretary-General for issuing no condemnation of terror attacks against innocent Israelis.

Turkey Continues to Reprimand Israel for Airport Incident

Turkey once again rebuked Israeli charge d'affaires on Monday, days after meeting with her on the Turks denied entry to Ben Gurion Airport.

Half of Israelis Willing to Share Emails to Combat Cyber Attacks

Fear of cyber attacks against Israel is high, with over half of citizens willing to share online activity with gov't for security purposes.

Jerusalem Remains a City without a Country

The US Administration obstinately refuses to recognize Israel's capital.

Why is Obama Courting the Jews?

There is a reason for all the special attention Obama has been giving the the Jews, says Jay Shapiro.

Israel Rules Out Any Payment to 'Enemy' Iran

Israeli government says no chance it will pay $1.1 billion over alleged oil debts to enemy state sworn to its destruction.

Israel and Hamas Reportedly Conducting Secret Face-to-Face Talks

Reports describe a series of ongoing talks between Israeli and Hamas leaders in Europe.

Israeli Clowns Work to Ease Trauma in Nepal

A group of medical clowns from the Israeli Dream Doctors team entertain children, scarred by Nepal earthquake, in IDF field hospital.

Israeli Ally India Signs 'Huge' Deal With Israeli Enemy Iran

Iran will construct a new seaport that will lead to a 'huge' increase in trade between India, a close Israeli ally, and its enemy Iran.

Report: US to Offer Saudis Bunker Buster Bombs

The United States is likely to offer Saudi Arabia its advanced GBU-28 bunker buster bombs - so far only provided to Israel - report says.

Kerry 'Confident' Israel Will Probe Violence Against Ethiopians

US Secretary of State says he is certain Israel will examine charges of violence in a way that 'honors the values' of Israeli people.

Comparing the North Korea and Iran Nuclear Deals

Expert explains the parallels between the deal that let North Korea get the nuke and the Iran deal, details South Korea's concerns.

UN Blames Israeli Blockade for Slow Gaza Reconstruction

Despite Hamas being more intent on restocking terror arsenal than reconstruction, new UN peace envoy says Israel must stop blockade.

Iran Demands Israel Renounce Nuclear Weapons

Speaking at NPT treaty, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif demands Israel 'renounce possession of nuclear weapons.'

Israel Eleventh Happiest Country Worldwide

Israel outranks the US, UK in happiness index, and has jumped three spots since 2011.

WSJ Editor Tells Israel to Ignore World after Obama Betrayal

Pulitzer-prize winner Bret Stephens advises Israel to return to days when it wasn't afraid to go 'rogue,' because US isn't the US anymore.

Activist Urges Israel to Raise Kurdistan as Ally against Iran

Prominent Kurdish official urges Israel to support Kurdistan as a buffer to Iranian, Turkish expansionism - despite Obama policy.

What Does Russia Gain from the S-300 Sale?

Russia has several motivations to sell missiles to Iran, but stands to benefit no matter what the result of the nuclear negotiations.

Khamenei: US Created 'Myth' of Nuclear Weapons to Demonize Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses US of creating 'myth' of Iranian nuclear weapons in order to claim 'Islamic Republic is a source of threat.'

Israeli Baseball Comes Roaring into Europe

Israeli homegrown baseball teams battle in youth tournaments in Prague. Under-14 team will battle Spain for 5th place on Sunday.

Max Sela, 24, Named as Israeli Killed in Peru Accident

Israeli killed in Peruvian air glider accident named as Max Sela, 24, from Shoham; family struggling to digest the news.

Palestinian Police Expand Security Control in Judea and Samaria

Following deal with Israel, Palestinian police say they will launch armed patrols in towns near Jerusalem, under Israel's security control.

Israel Cuts Gazan Lumber Shipments, Importers Say

Gazan importers asserted Monday that Israel has cut lumber shipments from 200 cubic meters a day to nothing to terror-controlled territory.

Nightmare Scenario: How Would Israel Combat a Nuclear Iran?

Israel will look to the US for security guarantees in response to an Iranian nuke, but how would it defend against strengthened proxies?

Israel Not Expected to Attack Iran - For Now

Analysts: Israel doesn't have footing to strike Iran's nuclear program, will catch them cheating and then 'it's a different ball game.'

Expert: Pry Syria Away from Iran

Professor John Myhill of Haifa University says it's worth considering how a future Syria independent of Iran could align with Israel.

Steinitz: If We Have No Choice, We Will Attack Iran

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said Thursday that military action against Iran is an option if all else fails.

Finding a Religious Zionist Foreign Policy

What should a 'Jewish foreign policy' look like? And how does Judaism view international alliances and imperialism?

Can't rely on America

Biden: American Jews Can Only Rely on Israel, Not US

US Vice President makes shocking statement, telling American Jews 'no matter how involved you are in the US, the only guarantee is Israel."

Obama's Determination vs. Netanyahu's Conviction

The US president wants an agreement with Iran, for many reasons. Israel wants to defend itself. Why does this lead to such a conflict?

Pursuit of Jewish Rights on the Mount is Challenge for Jordan

Jordan is used to the status quo in Jerusalem, but it might have to overcome its own pride and soon accept Jewish demands for change.

Europeans Won't Punish Israel on Iran for Palestinian Policy

Even if Israel had more conciliatory policy, it probably wouldn't affect Iran talks, says expert.

IDF Sources: ISIS Accumulating Support Near Israel-Jordan Border

Southern Command sources claim Islamic State is gaining support in southern Jordan, kilometers away from the border with Israel.

Egypt Sentences Two for 'Spying for Israel'

In Egypt, which has peace treaty with Israel, man gets life and woman 15 years for allegedly giving intelligence, submarine info to Israel.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

Breaching status quo

US Declassifies Document Revealing Israel's Nuclear Program

Obama revenge for Netanyahu's Congress talk? 1987 report on Israel's top secret nuclear program released in unprecedented move.

Israel Thinks Assimilation is the Diaspora's Problem

Despite possible threats to American Jewish consensus on Israel, Jerusalem doesn’t see a reason to get involved.

Germany Anchors Israel’s Relationship with Europe

Berlin is still inclined to support Israeli positions, but Jerusalem needs to nurture its relationship with younger Germans.

Obama's revenge

US Won't Defend Israel at UNHRC, Israel Boycotts

Unprecedented step at 47-member state forum where Washington has always defended Israel; Israel skips special session against it.

Cleared for publication

Hamas Terror Cell Busted in Shechem

Six members of a terror cell building explosives in Shechem busted by Shin Bet, IDF, and police.

University of New Orleans Holds Drive to Divest from PA

Allies of Israel sponsors two-day drive at Univ. of New Orleans urging students to sign petition against 'abuses perpetrated by the PA.'

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

South Korea Eager to Expand Ties with Israel

Seoul is trying to balance its ties to Jerusalem with ties to Arab states, but wants to develop both relationships.

UN Team Asks to Delay Findings of Probe into Protective Edge

UN investigators probing summer Gaza war ask Human Rights Council for postponement to present findings on Israel and Hamas's conduct.

Game-Changing Israeli PR: How to Make Things Personal

Expert tells Arutz Sheva how Scarlett Johansson's BDS flap teaches how Israel can market itself so much better.

Iranian Official: Netanyahu is Like a Wanton Woman

Iran's Parliament Speaker attacks Netanyahu's speech for hypocrisy, claims Israel has assassinated dozens and wants to take over region.

Jordan, Israel to Link Dead Sea with Red Sea

Deal signed in Amman to pump Red Sea into Dead Sea as part of efforts to boost Israel's water supply.

India's Kalyani Group Announces Israel Defense Venture

Kalyani industrial group announces Thursday it will partner with Israel to make missiles and other weapons during arms exhibit in Bangalore.

Report: Fight Against ISIS Has Tightened Israel-Jordan Relations

Common enemy? Israel-Jordan relationship reportedly improving as both sides struggle to battle radical Islamism, security source says.

Turkish PM: We Won't Succumb to 'Jewish Lobby'

Turkish PM Davutoglu says gov't 'won't succumb to Jewish lobby' after Erdogan accuses opponents of cooperating with Mossad.

Watch: Special Needs Kids Inspired by Visit to the Holy Land

Chai Lifeline's Wish at the Wall fulfilled a wish for 13 teens with special needs by taking them on a ten-day visit to Israel.

Survey: More Britons Dislike Israel Than Iran

New survey finds Britons feel most unfavorably to Israel, with exception of North Korea, than any other non-European country in the world.