The past week has seen the United States Department of State dismiss a senior journalist in its Israel and Palestinian Affairs section, Shahad Gureishi. This dismissal followed disagreements about key policies of the Trump administration, one of which involved plans to potentially relocate thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza strip, according to a report from Read more

Tensions rise between Israel and Australia as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes Australia’s move to diplomatically isolate Israel. The Australian government rejected visas for several Israeli officials, too, including former Ministers and diplomats. Mr. Netanyahu condemned Australia’s actions, particularly the visa denial of MP Rotman who was set to visit for events with the local Read more

Despite initial reports suggesting a shift in Hamas’ stance during negotiations in Cairo, the organization has reverted to imposing multiple conditions, including the establishment of a Palestinian state and its inclusion in security forces. They have kept their stance of accepting previously rejected proposals. An American diplomatic source likened this to “one step forward and Read more

In Israel, a ‘nationwide strike’ has been organized in protest. Starting with a call from Lishi Levya Miran, the wife of Omri who was kidnapped in Gaza, the plea for ‘stop and prevent disaster’ has led to a day of widespread protests across the country. Numerous private companies, local municipalities, universities, and bodies within the Read more

The Israel Railways system was plagued by numerous disruptions earlier today, leading to the collapse of the website’s search function due to the influx of passengers. Consequently, most of the stations reported large crowds. In response, the Savidor Central station in Tel Aviv initiated shuttling services. It is recommended for passengers to take advantage of Read more

23 renowned economists, including American and European professors – many of whom are Jewish – and among them 10 Nobel laureates, have written an open appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They urge Israel to “immediately cease policy measures that amplify the spreading hunger in the Gaza strip,” attributing responsibility to Hamas but insisting Read more

In the wake of Israel’s recent victory, Iran is seeking to rebuild its security apparatus, with a keen focus on enhancing its air defense systems. This move follows the country’s resounding defeat and the severe damage inflicted on its ground-to-ground missile program by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Iran is reportedly in discussions with China Read more

The German arms company, Renk, has made the bold move of moving its production to the USA in order to bypass the embargo on Israel. The company’s CEO, Alex Segal, shared this news in an interview with the Financial Times, stating that the decision is designed to circumvent new restrictions. As a company that produces Read more

Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world with no formal diplomatic relations with Israel, plans to air-drop humanitarian aid into Gaza. This, indeed, marks a significant first in the current wave of air-drops delivering much-needed aid to Gaza. The humanitarian packages, about 800 in total, weighing a ton each, will contain food, medicines, and Read more

Former U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, has spoken out against a proposal led by France, and supported by numerous Western countries, to recognise Palestine as a state. While many countries argue that the Palestinian people possess an inherent right to sovereignty alongside the security of Israel, Blinken has suggested that this is not the Read more