AfricaIsrael confirms formal recognition of SomalilandJerusalem announced the move just days before Somalia, from which the country claims independence, takes over presidency of the UNBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
Israeli PoliticsNetanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protestsThe scope of the investigation could run all the way back to the 1993 Oslo AccordsBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia won’t agree normalisation until Israel acts like a ‘normal country’, claims former intelligence chiefPrince Turki al-Faisal claimed that Jerusalem has been unwilling to ‘pay the price of peace’ in the pastBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Israeli PoliticsIndicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage dealThe Prime Minister’s Office has claimed that Feldstein’s allegations are politically motivated and aimed at deflecting blame for the leakBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
IsraelIsrael calls on diaspora Jews to make aliyah following spate of antisemitic terror attacks‘The time has come’ said Foreign Minist Gideon Sa’ar in the wake of the Heaton Park and Bondi massacresBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
IranNetanyahu to present Trump with plans for new attack on Iran during Florida visitThe IDF’s chief of staff also hinted at fresh conflict with the Islamic Republic, with Israel said to be concerned about its buildup of ballistic missilesBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
By Mike DoranTucker Carlson claims Israel is a burden on the US. It reveals profound strategic ignoranceThe security mechanism with the Jewish state directly serves the American interest and, in practice, saves American lives, soldiers and civilians alike6 min read
Israel secures $34.7 billion natural gas deal with EgyptThe payment will be split between private companies and the public purse, but providers will be required to sell to Israelis at a ‘good price’By Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 18, 2025 10:49
Most Gazan journalists killed by IDF had links to terror, new report claimsMore than 150 of the 266 reported casualties were affiliated with groups like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, per the study released by an IDF-linked think tankBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 12, 2025 10:32
Netanyahu to sign ‘multi-billion dollar’ natural gas deal with EgyptThe Israeli prime minister will reportedly make his first official visit to Cairo in 15 years to secure the agreement, and repair relations strained by the Gaza WarBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 12, 2025 10:03
Hundreds of Charedi Jews protest against IDF draft outside London embassyDemonstration by members of Strictly Orthodox community follows end to conscription exemption for full-time yeshiva students in IsraelBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read||December 11, 2025 17:32
Religious Zionism expected to back revised Charedi draft billThe redrafted bill has heavily watered down sanctions against draft dodgers, but is set to pass through the Israeli parliament with the support of some unlikely alliesBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 11, 2025 11:20
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister made secret trip to IsraelFrancois Wu’s visit came amid speculation that Taipei may look to the Jewish state for greater defence cooperation to push back against ChinaBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 11, 2025 10:58
Hamas leader rules out ‘unacceptable’ disarmament as part of Gaza ceasefire‘Disarmament for a Palestinian means stripping away his very soul,’ said Khaled MashalBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 11, 2025 10:19
US holds ‘fruitful’ talks with Turkey about prospective F-35 salesThe negotiations are likely to cause alarm in Israel, given President Erdoğan’s open desire for the destruction of the Jewish stateBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read||December 10, 2025 10:31
Bolivia becomes latest country to renew diplomatic ties with Israel following Gaza ceasefireThe agreement could pave the way for the country to join the Isaac Accords championed by Argentina’s President MileiBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read||December 10, 2025 10:19
