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Israel to Strike Back ‘fiercely’ if Syria Attacks the Jewish State

Arts, Culture & Media

Israel’s prime minister is warning that his country will strike back if Syria attacks the Jewish state. The threat comes after two and a half years of official Israeli silence on Syria’s civil war. The Syrian regime responded with a threat of its own.

Israeli officials promise public referendum on any peace agreement

Global Politics

Netanyahu makes a push to shore up relations in wake of Obama’s election victory

Israel says it’s received a message of peace from Egypt’s President; Egyptians say no

VIDEO: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praises Romney for his stance on Iran

VIDEO: Israel considering bill to ban playing of Muslim call to prayer

Lifestyle & Belief

A bill under consideration by the Israeli Knesset would ban the use of loud speakers in religious ceremonies. Though it would apply uniformly across religions, most say it’s targeting the call to prayer played from speakers at mosques.

Israeli election creates regional concerns

Israel’s political uncertainty has many in the wider Middle East wondering what the future holds.

Israel reaction to Iranian missile tests

Israel said today that it does not seek hostilities with Iran, but is gravely concerned about the Iranian missile tests.

Israel Prime Minister Public Wants Public to Vote on any Peace Deal

Global Politics

Israel’s prime minister says if anything comes of peace talks, the public would get the chance to vote yes or no on it. But even though polls suggest Israeli’s support peace with the Palestinians, it’s unclear how they might vote in a referendum.

Is there Hope for Middle East Peace in Obama’s Second Term?

This week, for the first time in Barack Obama’s presidency, Air Force One touched down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. As the president greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, he assured his Israeli audience, as many American leaders have before him: “Just as we have for these past […]