The Diamondback | Israel does not deserve to be celebrated The Diamondback Many members of the Israeli government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claim their country is a "Jewish State." But in stark contrast to Jewish icons of our past and present, Israel stands not with the oppressed but as the oppressor of ... Israel Criticizes UN Cultural Agency Resolution on Jerusalem Why I'd rather my son didn't wave the Israeli flag for Independence Day Ahead of likely visit to Israel, Trump still eyeing embassy move |
The White House (blog) | Remarks by Vice President Pence at an Israel Independence Day Commemoration Event The White House (blog) Republicans and Democrats who are gathered here, honored guests, my fellow friends of Israel, thank you, on behalf of the President of the United States. Just thank you for being here today at the White House to celebrate this day, the anniversary of a ... Experience the miracle of Israel |
VICE News | Hamas stops calling for Israel's destruction, but still thinks the country has no right to exist VICE News In a stunning about-face, Hamas has formally declared acceptance of a Palestinian state (based on 1967 borders), moving away from its hyperbolic calls for the destruction of Israel. Khaled Meshaal, the Islamic militant group's outgoing political leader ... Israel Rejects New Hamas Policy Document Hamas drops call for Israel's destruction, but old goals remain Hamas Drops Call For Destruction Of Israel And War Against Jewish Faith |
Washington Post | The United Nations' campaign against business in Israel makes no sense Washington Post There is increasing political tumult over the treatment of Israel at the United Nations. Last week, all 100 U.S. senators — Republicans and Democrats alike — admonished the organization for anti-Israel bias, and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) recently ... |
Israel refuses to extend visa of critical Dutch journalist Jewish Telegraphic Agency Derk Walters, who has been the main correspondent of the NRC Handelsblad daily in Israel and the Palestinian Authorities since 2014, has exhausted the procedure to have his visa extended and must leave the country in July, the daily reported Tuesday. |
Bloomberg | Germany's roguish stand against US, Israel must be stopped Fox News Israel and the Trump administration have a German problem, ironically manifesting itself on Israel's 69th birthday. Just as President Trump's emissaries and his UN Ambassador Nikki Haley are rightly insisting that Israel-bashing at the UN cease ... Why Israel Got Into a Dust-Up With Germany - Bloomberg View Firm resolve by international community imperative to ending the occupation | B'Tselem |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Friedman's first stop in Israel is the Kotel Jerusalem Post Israel News WASHINGTON -- David Friedman, the new US ambassador to Israel, will make the Western Wall his first official stop when he arrives at his post on May 14, US officials told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. Senior State Department officials confirmed the ... |
Reuters | Israeli strikes raise stakes in face-off with Hezbollah Reuters But it is determined to stop Lebanon's Hezbollah, with which it fought a 2006 war, and which it sees as the top strategic threat on its borders, from using its role in the Syrian war to gain weapons and experience that could ultimately endanger Israel. |
MyStatesman.com | Gov. Abbott bans contracts with companies supporting Israel boycott MyStatesman.com Legislation banning state contracts and investment in companies that boycott Israel was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday at the Jewish Community Center in northwest Austin. The law is a response to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions ... Being anti-Israel is anti-Texas, says Gov. Greg Abbott Texas Governor Passes Pro-Israel Law on Israel's Independence Day Texas governor signs anti-BDS bill on Israel's Independence Day |
Forward | QUIZ: How Much Do You Really Know About Israel? Forward On Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day), Jews around the world celebrate the founding of the state of Israel. Want a celebratory and fun test of your knowledge? Check out this 18 question Buzzfeed quiz and let us know how you did by tweeting your ... |