Hillary Clinton Takes on Saudi Arabia, Says Execution of Shiite Cleric “Raises Serious Questions”
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton criticized Saudi Arabia on Sunday, saying that its decision to execute 47 people charged with terrorism, including the prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, “raises serious questions.”
Egyptian Ambassador Returns to Israel After Three Years
Egypt’s new ambassador to Israel, Hazem Hairat, arrived in the country on Friday after a three-year gap, said the Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
2015’s Most Explosive Stories May Surprise You
As the year draws to a close, BIN takes a look back through its archives to find the biggest Israel stories and trends of 2015.
Brazil Refuses to Accept Israeli Ambassador From Samaria
Despite pressure from Israel, Brazil will not accept Dani Dayan, a former head of the Jewish settlement movement, as its Israeli ambassador, Reuters reported on Sunday.
Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer’s Holiday Gifts Leaves BDS Supporters Fuming
This holiday season, the Israeli embassy in Washington DC is sending a message along with its annual gifts: Judea and Samaria are part of Israel, and those who boycott Israel because of them are fanatics and fools.
Israeli Diplomats Will Learn How to Defend Settlements, Jewish Right to Land
The days of Israeli diplomats siding with the Palestinian cause, or embarrassing themselves with their lack of familiarity with the Jewish prayer book, are over.
India’s Strong Friendship with Israel Continues to Grow
As Israel increasingly becomes a high tech giant, the Jewish state is continually forging bonds with India, the second most populous country in the world.
Kerry Named Least Competent US Diplomat in Last 50 Years
A survey of American scholars of international relations has ranked US Secretary of State John Kerry the least competent officer to hold the position in the past 50 years.
After Peace Talks Collapse, Will Israel be Forced to Take Unilateral Steps?
With the recent collapse of the U.S.-brokered peace negotiations, the Palestinian leadership has embarked on a broad plan of unilateral action to gain recognition of a Palestinian state and to isolate Israel internationally.
Shakeup in the Peace Process: Jerusalem, Refugees off the Negotiating Table?
Miri Regev (Likud Beiteinu) plans to introduce another piece of legislation to the Knesset on Sunday, according to Yediot Ahronot, which would limit the ability of the Prime Minister to carry out peace negotiations with the Palestinians. The proposed legislation would require prior consent of an absolute majority of Knesset members (61) in order to […]
