Lapid says hopes travel alert to Turkey will be lifted soon
FM says warning will be lifted when risk to safety of Israelis visiting Istanbul is removed; adds countries opt to advance relations gradually before returning ambassadors to posts
Israel adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
This definition describes various behaviors considered antisemitic, including the denial of the Holocaust.
Israel-Saudi Ties Will Deepen, With or Without Biden
“This is not a breakthrough, but another stage in the tightening relationship between the two countries,” said Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab Gulf states.
Israel’s Parliament Prepares to Dissolve Itself, Polls Show Another Political Deadlock in Next Election
Israel’s parliament will begin the process of dissolving itself on Wednesday, bringing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s governing coalition to an end after months of political crises and triggering the country’s fifth election in just three years.
PM says Israel, Turkey foiled Iranian attacks together but work not over
Bennett hails cooperation with Ankara that led to arrest of Iranian operatives in number of different incidents, stresses travel advisory for Israelis still stands despite recent successes as terror threat looms
Jewish leaders blast anti-Semitic art at German fair
‘All red lines have not only been crossed, they have been shattered,’ Israel’s embassy said.
Lapid to visit Turkey amid security jitters
Foreign Ministry says Lapid will make snap visit to NATO-member country to meet with Turkish counterpart and demonstrate the cooperation between the countries in fight against terrorism
Israel Police Finish Probe Into Violence at Reporter’s Funeral, Won’t Release Findings
Israel Police said it concluded its internal probe into the violence at the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed on May 11 during an Israeli counterterrorism raid in the West Bank. However, police are refusing to release their findings.
Watchdog Group: Palestinian Officials Are Threatening a ‘Religious War’ Over Jews Praying on Temple Mount
An Israeli non-profit organization that tracks incitement in Palestinian media says Palestinian Authority (PA) officials are threatening a “religious” war over Jews praying at the Temple Mount.