Category Archives: Current Events

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-protests-as-un-marks-partition-plan-with-palestinian-solidarity-event/ Monday, November 29th was the 74th anniversary of the UN vote for the partition plan. During this protest, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan called the decision to hold an event in the General Assembly aimed at strengthening … Continue reading →

http://https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/six-palestinians-escaped-from-an-israeli-prison-through-a-tunnel-sparking-a-manhunt/ar-AAO9KDK?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531   This is a startling current even article because these men managed to find a hole in the security of one of the most secure prisons in the prison. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett describes it as a “Grave incident.” … Continue reading →

Speaking of Eurovision, there was an incident last year in which Iceland’s band, Hatari, displayed scarves bearing the Palestinian flag while being broadcasted at the finals (which took place in Israel last year). Iceland was fined for this gesture because … Continue reading →

Two women from Gaza with permits to enter Israel to receive cancer treatment for one of the women were apprehended attempting to smuggle explosives in vials marked as medical supplies. Hamas is suspected by the Shin Bet as having used … Continue reading →

Hezbollah issued a statement through Iranian state TV that they would not hold back if war broke out between Israel and Lebanon again. Threats included missile attacks against chemical production sites and nuclear reactors in Israel, which would constitute a … Continue reading →

This week, over a hundred Jews from an obscure sect in India, one of the so-called ‘lost tribes’, immigrate to Israel and take up Israeli Citizenship. This is guaranteed to all Jews worldwide, through Israel’s Right of Return policy. Palestinians … Continue reading →

The Commander of Hamas armed wing, Yehiya Sinwar, has been elected to lead Hamas and has taken over the running of the Gaza strip. Yehiya Sinwar is known for opposing any peace deal with the Israeli Government. Hamas is not loyal … Continue reading →

This BBC article provides a brief guide to Israeli settlements. It covers where the settlements are located, and states that a deal on the settlements is unlikely, especially in East Jerusalem, since Israel regards Jerusalem as its capital. However, the … Continue reading →

Magal Security Systems, the Israeli firm who built many sections of the various border walls separating Israel from Palestinian territories, has offered their expertise to the new border wall project between the US and Mexico propsed by President Trump. This … Continue reading →