Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Feb. 18 said he is confident that no one will ever again be able to deny the threat that the Islamic Republic in Iran presents Israel, the Gulf nations, and the United States, following the “historic” achievements for the region made under the Trump administration. Pompeo made…
Pompeo: No One Can Ever Again Deny the Threat Iran’s Islamic Republic Presents Israel, Gulf Nations
Biden Speaks to Israeli Prime Minister for First Time Since Taking Office
President Joe Biden on Wednesday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking the first time the two leaders conversed since Biden took office last month. During the phone call, Biden affirmed his commitment to Israel’s security and expressed a desire to strengthen all aspects of the U.S.-Israel partnership, including defense cooperation, the White House said in…
Biden Administration Reviewing Whether Israel, Saudi Arabia Are ‘Important Allies’
President Joe Biden’s administration is looking into whether Israel and Saudi Arabia are important allies for the United States, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Asked Friday whether the administration considers them “important allies,” Psaki said the Biden administration is involved in “ongoing processes and internal interagency processes” to discuss Middle Eastern issues….
Israeli PM Pleads Not Guilty as Corruption Trial Resumes
JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty on Monday as his trial on corruption charges resumed in a Jerusalem courtroom just weeks before national elections in which he hopes to extend his 12-year rule. Netanyahu was indicted last year for fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases. In recent months,…
GOP Senator Urges Biden to Confirm That US Embassy Will Remain in Jerusalem
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Saturday urging him to confirm that his administration will keep the U.S. embassy in Israel’s capital city of Jerusalem. Hagerty’s letter comes after White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday failed to confirm whether the administration intends to maintain the U.S. embassy in…
World’s Most Vaccinated Country Sees ‘Wave of Infection’ From COVID-19 Variant
Many countries have been struggling to keep up with the pace of people receiving their first vaccine doses against the CCP virus. Israel is now leading the world in having the most people inoculated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus per capita, with currently more than 30 percent of the countries’ population having administered…
Israel Says It Will Have Plans in Place for Iran Strike As Biden Mulls Rejoining Nuclear Deal
Israel’s military chief has warned that the country is working on possible options for a strike on Iran if required as it urges President Joe Biden against rejoining the multinational 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi issued the warning in an address to the Institute for National…
Israel Moved to CENTCOM in Boost to Arab-Israeli-US Efforts Against Iran: Pentagon
Pentagon officials said Friday that Israel has been shifted to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, delivering a major boost to allied efforts to counter the regional threat posed by Iran. The Department of Defense (DOD) said in a Jan. 15 statement that Israel has been moved from the U.S European Command (EUCOM) area…
Sheldon Adelson, Casino Mogul and GOP Power Broker, Dies
LAS VEGAS—Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness. Adelson died at 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Las Vegas Sands announced Tuesday. He was…
Made in Israel
Commentary The U.S. Department of State recently issued a statement declaring that all goods and products made in Judea and Samaria will be henceforth labeled as “Made in Israel.” This is another product of the successful Abraham Accords. Previously, these products were labeled as “West Bank.” So while most Americans are familiar with the term…
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