The Kremlin is moving to “liquidate” the primary group fostering emigration from the Jewish diaspora to Israel as tens of thousands of Jews flee Russia because of the war in Ukraine. Up to 40,000 of the country’s estimated population of
The Church has been called to pray for and support Christians in Jerusalem. Church leaders there have said it’s been a tough year full of many instances of intimidation, violence, vandalism, and property theft. Dr Munib Younan, Bishop Emeritus of
The Albanese government has ignited a diplomatic furore with Israel over a snap cabinet decision to abandon the policy of recognising West Jerusalem as the country’s capital, after a bungle by the Department of Foreign Affairs threw Australia’s official position
Israel and Turkey have announced the return of full diplomatic ties between the two nations, including the reinstatement of ambassadors and consulate generals. “The resumption of relations with Turkey is an important asset for regional stability and very important economic
For the first time in more than a decade, a serving Israeli prime minister re-committed to a two-state solution with the Palestinians. But his comments didn’t sit well with many Israelis. His comments were made prior to his losing office
The vote counting is finished following the recent Israeli elections, and Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc won a solid 64-seat majority in the Knesset, opening the door for Netanyahu to return to office after 17 months in the
Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party are expected to receive the mandate to build Israel’s next government. While President Joe Biden has congratulated Netanyahu, there are signs that the administration is concerned about some of the religious leaders in this
Most of the world will focus on the economic quagmire facing new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as well as the internal Conservative Party tensions which could cut short his time in office. In Israel though, Sunak’s statements about Jerusalem
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered deal demarcating a disputed maritime border, officials from both sides said, easing recent tensions between the long-time foes and opening the way for Israel to export gas to Europe. The accord, which
On the Jewish calendar, the time between Rosh Hashanah and the end of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) is normally the least political time of the year. Israeli Jews turn their focus inward, gather with family and friends, and seek to
