Israel reconnects with Muslim nation; 25k at Jerusalem pride: Israel Update

After a 49-year-break, Israel and Guinea, a majority-Muslim country in West Africa, reestablished diplomatic ties on Wednesday. Israeli Foreign Ministry Director General Dore Gold and the secretary of the Guinean president, Ibrahim Khalil Kaba, signed an official agreement on Wednesday…

Terrorism in Nice, France; one year since Iran Nuclear Deal: Israel Update

We are devastated over the recent terror attack in Nice, France during Bastille Day that killed 84 people. Reacting yet again to more terrorism in France, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “Israel stands united with France today. We offer our condolences to the French people and we…

Israel mourns Wiesel; Bibi visits Africa remembers Entebbe: Israel Update

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Africa this week in a four-nation tour to meet with political leaders in a bid to strengthen ties. The trip to Africa is the first by an Israeli prime minister in over 30 years. Beginning in Uganda, Netanyahu commemorated the 40th anniv…

Israel & Turkey normalize relations— hit with terror attacks: Israel Update

The Israeli Embassy in Ankara issued a condemnation of the Tuesday bombing in Turkey that killed dozens of people and injured over 140 at Istanbul's main airport. The attack came hours after Israel and Turkey signed a reconciliation deal. The embassy said, “We extend our condolences to…

Israel responds to Brexit; Car ramming terror attack today: Israel Update

Brexit, the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, will have strong implications for Israel. Professor Sharon Pardo, director of the Center for European Politics and Society at Ben Gurion University of the Negev said, “When the EU is sick, Israel will suffer, it’s as simple as that.