Israel’s Twitter Account for Gulf Arabs Hits 30K Followers

The Israeli Foreign Ministry Twitter channel that aims to create direct dialogue with Arabs in the Gulf has reached 30,000 followers. Foreign Ministry Director General Yuval Rotem said that he was “pleased to see a growing number of people in the…

Netanyahu, Trump Discuss Latest Iran Developments

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday, according to Israeli media reports. The two leaders discussed the latest developments following Iran’s missile strike on US bases in Iraq. No further details were provided.

France Warns Citizens About ‘Explicit Threats’ on Haifa

The French Foreign Ministry is urging citizens in Haifa to exercise caution in light of growing tensions in the Middle East. The northern Israel city has been the subject of “explicit threats,” France said without elaborating, according to media reports.

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Why Israel’s 2020 Election Is Completely Unpredictable

Forget the polls and ignore most of the commentaries. The outcome of Israel’s 2020 election is entirely unpredictable for now. Given the potential for unforeseen developments and the question marks over some key factors, Israelis could wake up to a…

Netanyahu Vows ‘Crushing Blow’ If Iran Attacks Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel will deliver a “crushing and very painful blow” in case of an Iranian revenge attack for Qasem Soleimani’s assassination. Israel “fully stands by the United States” in its standoff with Iran, Netanyahu said…

Israel’s Security Cabinet to Discuss Iran Developments

The Israeli security cabinet will convene at 1400 local time today to discuss the latest regional developments. The meeting was called before the Iranian missile strike on US bases in Iraq overnight, according to the Maariv website.