February 2017
Repeated Attacks on Jewish Graves in a Cemetery in Philadelphia
Recent attacks on Jewish graves in Philadelphia and St. Louis have raised alarms about rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. The incidents have prompted condemnation from…
Iran: A Long Way to Go for a Free Economy
The Heritage Foundation's annual report has ranked Iran 155th in economic freedom, improving from 171st last year. Despite this improvement, Iran remains near the bottom…
Israeli Soldier Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Killing Wounded Palestinian Attacker
An Israeli soldier, Elor Azaria, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker, Abdul Fattah al-Sharif. The lenient sentence has…
Nikki Haley: The U.S. Supports the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Nikki Haley affirmed U.S. support for the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, despite conflicting statements from Donald Trump who expressed openness to both one-state…
Netanyahu Expresses 'Willingness' to Slow Construction Following Meeting with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed a willingness to slow construction in disputed territories after a meeting with President Trump, who urged restraint on settlement activities.…
Trump Says He Accepts 'One State' Solution for Israel and Palestinians
Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to accept either a one-state or two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, diverging from traditional U.S. policy. This shift…
Trump: One of the Worst Deals I've Seen is the Agreement with Iran
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump condemned the Iran nuclear deal as one of the worst agreements he has seen…
White House Official: Trump's Support for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Even Without a 'Two-State Solution'
A White House official stated that Trump supports peace between Israel and Palestine, even without a two-state solution. This comes ahead of a meeting between…
Donald Trump: Israel Must Be 'Reasonable' in the Peace Process
Donald Trump has called for Israel to adopt a more reasonable approach to the peace process, expressing concerns over settlement expansion in Palestinian territories. This…
Abbas: New Law on Israeli Settlements is an Attack on Palestinians
Mahmoud Abbas condemned a new Israeli law that legalizes settlements on Palestinian land, calling it an attack on Palestinians. The law has sparked international criticism…
Extension of Israeli Parliament Session on Settlement Expansion Until Netanyahu's Return
The Israeli Parliament has extended its session to decide on settlement expansion until Prime Minister Netanyahu returns from Britain. Critics warn that the bill could…