Israel Intercepts 16 Tonnes Of Dangerous Rocket-Making Materials Destined For Gaza, Validating The Need For Blockade Of Hamas-Controlled Strip
In mid-September, Israeli customs authorities announced that, two months prior, they had seized 16 tonnes of ammonium chloride, originating from Turkey and on their way to the Gaza Strip. The chemical is a critical component in manufacturing rockets, and Hamas, the Islamist terrorist group which rules over Gaza, has fired thousands of rockets into Israel […]
New Archaeological Find Further Proof Of Jewish People’s Ancient Historical Ties To Israel
A recent archaeological find deep in the Judean Desert, announced in early September, was a boon for the archaeological profession: four well-preserved Roman swords dating from the second century CE. The swords, thought to have been hidden by Jewish rebels, potentially during the Bar Kochba Revolt, serve as a living history to the Jewish population […]
Recent Incidents With Iranian & Libyan Governments Prove That Anti-Israel Hostility Continues to Run Deep In The Middle East
Israel’s diplomatic relations have expanded significantly in recent years, with new or expanded ties with Morocco, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and more. But other, more recent incidents have shown that anti-Israel hostility remains normalized in much of the Middle East. In August, an Iranian athlete was photographed shaking the hands of an Israeli […]
Israel Announces Major Investments In Arab Sector – Where’s The Media Coverage?
More than two million Arabs live in Israel alongside its Jewish majority, but despite enjoying equal rights with their Jewish peers, Israeli Arabs earn lower wages and are beset by communal violence in many Arab towns. To help address these shortcomings, the Israeli government recently announced a major investment totaling close to $1.1 billion dollars […]
Thirty Years After The Oslo Accords, The Palestinian Leadership Has Repeatedly Torpedoed Peace Efforts
In September 1993, Israel and the Palestinians signed what became known as the Oslo Accords, representing an interim agreement meant to help pave the way for longer-term peace negotiations. But over the last three decades, the Palestinian leadership has repeatedly violated the core tenets of the accords, undermining any realistic prospect of peace with Israel. […]
As Iran & The United States Announce A Prisoner Agreement, World Must Be Wary Deal Will Incentivize More Terrorism, Hostage-Taking
In recent days, Iran and the United States announced a tentative deal, which would see both countries release a number of prisoners, and the United States would unfreeze billions in Iranian funds, locked due to sanctions. While the funds are officially to be used exclusively for humanitarian purposes, Tehran is already making clear it can spend […]