Trump wraps up Middle East visit

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed for elusive peace between Israel and the Palestinians, calling on both sides to put aside the “pain and disagreements of the past”. The AP’s

Trump Receives Warm Welcome in Israel

President Donald Trump wrapped up the first day of his historic stop in Israel Monday, where he visited the Western Wall and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The

Tens of thousands flee from Israel wildfires

Tens of thousands of Israelis have fled their homes after a spate of wildfires caused massive damage. Authorities suspect Arab arsonists are behind much of the blazes. The AP’s Aron

Israel pays respects to Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres was laid by dozens of world leaders who praised Israel’s former president and prime minister for pursuing peace with an indefatigable spirit and optimism, even though his vision

Netanyahu Declares Victory in Tight Race

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared victory after a tight national election appeared to give him the upper hand in forming the country’s next coalition government. The AP’s Aron

Israel pounds Gaza as rockets fly deep into country

Israel air force pounds Gaza as rockets fly deep into country in escalating war. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Sirius/XM Radio POTUS Channel (Washington DC) from Jerusalem.

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New TV Channel Reports Israeli Perspective

State-of-the-art TV studios above an ancient Middle East port signal Israel’s arrival in a media landscape where countries seek to broadcast their own perspective to the world. The AP’s Aron

Exit Polls: Netanyahu, Allies Win Israeli Vote

Exit polls show that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party and his hard-line allies have won a narrow majority in parliamentary elections. The AP’s Aron Heller reports from Tel

Israel and Hamas battle for second day

Israel pounds Gaza as Hamas fires deep into Israel in the worst case of violence in four years. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for KFWB Radio (Los Angeles) from Jerusalem.

Israel and Hamas exchange fire for second day

Palestinian militants barraged Israel with nearly 150 rockets on Thursday, killing three people as Israel pressed a punishing campaign of airstrikes on militant targets across the Gaza Strip. The AP’s

Gay Friendly Tel Aviv Gains Admirers, Critics

Tel Aviv is a gay-friendly city that attracts liberal tourists from around the world. But critics say the government is using the progressive hot spot to draw attention away from