Israel

Israel appoints first envoy to the Christian world after dual scandals

George Deek, who made history as the country’s first Christian ambassador, has returned from a stint in Azerbaijan to fill the role

EU to impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, says French FM

Jean-Noël Barrot suggested that such a move would now be possible after a change of leadership in Hungary

Lebanon ceasefire extended for three weeks

US President Trump confirmed the move, despite Hezbollah continuing to launch rockets at northern Israel

Israel’s population rises to 10.2 million, official figures show

The number has risen by about 146,000 since last year’s Independence Day

Hungary will arrest Netanyahu if he visits, says new PM

Péter Magyar announced an about-turn in Budapest’s policy towards the Israeli prime minister after promising to rejoin the International Criminal Court

Want to know the future of Israel? Ask the fearless teenagers who have grown up with war

In a week of Independence Day and Remembrance Day, the nation's children look ahead with confidence and resilience

IDF denies carrying out airstrike on Lebanon amid strained ceasefire

When it comes to Jews, Democrats are ‘kaput’

All but seven of the party’s Senators voted against the sale of bombs and military bulldozers to Israel. Some may gripe about anti-Jewish sentiments being a bipartisan plague. They are not, not by a long shot

IDF replaces Jesus statue smashed by soldier in Lebanon

The suspected culprit has been jailed, while he and five others are facing further disciplinary action after the incident was condemned by government ministers