Immigration to Israel Breaks Records in 2014
Although Israel faced another war and tensions rose in Jerusalem, 2014 was a record-breaking year in terms of aliyah (immigration) statistics.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Cabinet Approves “Jewish State” Bill
The Israeli Cabinet voted in favor of the controversial “Jewish state bill,” with the preceding discussion descended into a shouting match between ministers.
Fatah’s Military Wing Prepares for the “Destruction of Israel”
The al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the military wing of the Palestinian political party Fatah, released a new recruitment video Friday hoping to enlist new soldiers for the “destruction of Israel.”
Hamas Official Calls to Dismantle Palestinian Unity Government
Senior Hamas official called Sunday to dismantle the Palestinian unity government led by Fatah and Hamas and to set up a new government in its place, citing the Palestinian leadership’s failure to advance the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip following this year’s summer war between the Islamist group and Israel, the Times of Israel reported.
US administration to unveil peace talks proposal
The US administration is planning to present a proposal to resume the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians after the mid-term elections for Congress.
IDF confirms Hamas planned massive tunnel attack
IDF officials confirmed Tuesday that Hamas had planned to carry out a massive assault by penetrating Israeli communities via tunnels under the border from the Gaza Strip, and then killing or kidnapping as many people as possible.
Netanyahu Warns World: A Nuclear Iran Bigger Threat than Islamic State
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is concerned about the direction the world’s negotiations with Iran are going, and warned of the danger of the Islamic Republic becoming a nuclear threshold state.
Kerry Calls for Renewed Peace Talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will call for a revival of the collapsed Israeli-Palestinian peace process on Sunday when he attends an international conference in Cairo on rebuilding Gaza.
Temple Institute Raises $100K for Third Temple Plans
The Temple Institute raised $100,000 for modern architectural plans for the Third Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple Institute says the Third Temple will be a “house of prayer for all nations” and will usher in a “new era of universal harmony and peace” as prophesied in the Bible.
Palestinians to seek UN resolution on Israeli withdrawal
The Palestinian Authority is set to ask the UN Security Council to vote Friday on a resolution demanding the Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines in a time frame of three years, Israel Radio reported Thursday.
New round of Israel-Hamas talks set for end of October
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Cairo on Tuesday agreed to schedule new talks on a durable Gaza ceasefire for the last week of October.
Poll: Nearly Half of Palestinians Support Armed Struggle Against Israel
A public opinion poll published on Tuesday showed that half of the Palestinian public supports an armed intifada against Israel.
IDF Concerned of Possible Hezbollah Attack
Hezbollah may implement its plan to invade northern Israel if a third Lebanon war breaks out, according to an estimate by the IDF Northern Command. Sources in Israel have identified a change in the Shiite terror group’s policies, which Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has defined as “breaking the silence.”
Abbas Threatens to Break Partnership with Hamas
The rift between Fatah and Hamas, which developed over the course of Operation Protective Edge, continued to widen Saturday, when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke to Egyptian reporters, threatening to break their current partnership if the organization in Gaza doesn’t begin to make some changes.
Israel Prepares for ‘Very Violent’ War Against Hezbollah
Just 10 days after a ceasefire ended a 50-day Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israeli army is “making plans and training” for “a very violent war” against Hezbollah in south Lebanon, an Israeli TV report said Friday night, without specifying when this war might break out.
PA Plan Seeks Palestinian State Within 3 Years
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to pressure Israel to formally prepare a map of the borders of a Palestinian State with Jerusalem as its capital.
Iran Vows to ‘Save’ al-Aqsa mosque from ‘Zionists’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran “will use all of its capabilities” to save the “al-Aqsa Mosque” and would not allow the Mosque to remain “under the occupation of usurpers and aggressors.”
Israel Bolsters Forces Near Syrian Border
Fierce fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces over the strategic Quneitra crossing on the Golan Heights has compelled Israel to up its readiness in the area.
Israel on High Alert in Golan Heights
As a result of the fighting on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, the level of alert was raised on the Israeli side, an army spokesperson said Thursday, without confirming that it had been increased to the highest level.
Jihadists Seize Syria Crossing Near Israel
Al Qaeda’s Syria wing Nusra Front and other Islamist fighters have taken control of a border crossing on the line dividing Syria from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a group monitoring the Syrian conflict said on Wednesday.