Israel: News
28 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIsrael plans 'Trump station' at proposed railway line in Jerusalem
Israel's transport minister Yisrael Katz has said he wants to name a train station on a proposed railway tunnel under Jerusalem's Old City after US President Donald Trump.
28 Dec 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Araba denies visa to Israeli chess players
Saudi Arabia has sparked controversy by denying visas to seven Israeli players who were to participate in the ongoing King Salman Rapid and Blitz World Chess Championship in Riyadh.
26 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIsrael praises Guatemala for deciding to move embassy to Jerusalem
Guatemala, a US-ally recently became the first state to announce its decision to shift its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
22 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpUN General Assembly resolution opposes Trump's Jerusalem declaration
The UN General Assembly has voted 128-9 in favor of a resolution rejecting US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
19 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpUS vetoes UN resolution for withdrawal of Trump's Jerusalem announcement
As expected, the US has vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution calling for a withdrawal of US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
18 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpUN Security Council to vote on Trump's Jerusalem announcement
The UN Security Council is set to vote today on a draft resolution calling for a withdrawal of US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
14 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpMuslim nations seek recognition of East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital
The Organization of Islamic Co-operation (OIC), which comprises of 57 Muslim countries, has urged the world to recognize "the State of Palestine and East Jerusalem as its occupied capital."
09 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpJerusalem announcement: Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli military said it has retaliated against rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas by targeting multiple sites belonging to the outfit.
08 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIsraeli-Palestinian clashes erupt after Trump's Jerusalem announcement
US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital has sparked Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
07 Dec 2017
PalestineEverything you need to know about Israel-Palestine conflict
US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has left the Israelis celebrating and Palestinians seething in anger.
07 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpTrump delivers on Israel promise, recognizes Jerusalem as capital
US President Donald Trump has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a bold and unprecedented step that reversed decades of official US policy.
06 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIn a first, US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
President Donald Trump is reportedly soon going to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, making the US the first country to do so.
20 Nov 2017
IndiaDefense Ministry scraps $500mn deal for Israeli anti-tank missiles
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has decided to cancel the $500 million deal Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) for the Indian Army.
02 Nov 2017
IndiaIndian contingent to attend major multilateral military drill in Israel
In a first, an Indian contingent is all set to take part in a military exercise in Israel.
13 Oct 2017
UNESCOUS and Israel withdraw from UNESCO citing "anti-Israel" bias
Israel has joined the US in withdrawing from UN cultural organization UNESCO. Washington cited UNESCO's "anti-Israel bias" for its decision.
08 Sep 2017
SyriaReports: Israel bombs military facility in Syria
The Syrian Army has claimed that Israeli warplanes have attacked a military base in Masyaf in the country's western region.
20 Aug 2017
IndiaIsrael says it would never take Pakistan's side on Kashmir
As a sign of Israel's increasing love for New Delhi, top officials have stated that Israel would not support Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute under any circumstances.
25 Jul 2017
JerusalemIsrael agrees to remove Jerusalem metal detectors as crisis worsens
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has voted to remove metal detectors from a holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.
07 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiPM Modi concludes historic Israel visit, departs for Hamburg
PM Modi bid farewell to Israel after wrapping up an eventful three-day visit. Modi was seen off by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again broke protocol in doing so.
06 Jul 2017
IndiaIsrael visit: Indian diaspora taken with PM Modi's charm
PM Modi scheduled his trademark interaction with the Indian diaspora during his Israel trip, at the end of an eventful second day.
05 Jul 2017
MumbaiBaby Moshe, Mumbai terror attack survivor, meets PM Modi
During his 3-day visit to Israel, PM Modi has met Moshe Holtzberg, an Israeli-child who survived the 26/11 attack in Mumbai as a toddler.
05 Jul 2017
IndiaPM Modi kicks off historic Israel visit
PM Modi commenced his Israel visit, with a stirring welcome accorded to him by those including Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who broke protocol to receive Modi at the Tel Aviv Airport.
04 Jul 2017
Narendra Modi#ModiInIsrael: Jewish Indians celebrate Modi's arrival
Narendra Modi's visit to Israel is historic as it's the first trip by an Indian prime minister to the Jewish nation.
04 Jul 2017
India#ModiInIsrael: 5 things that define Indo-Israeli ties
Narendra Modi is set to become the first Indian PM to visit Israel on July 4.
04 Jul 2017
IndiaTies with Israel are 'special': Modi ahead of Israel visit
Speaking to Israeli pro-government daily 'Israel Hayom' ahead of his visit, PM Modi termed ties with Israel 'special' and noted that his current visit would further cement bilateral co-operation across key areas including terrorism.
30 Jun 2017
Narendra ModiIsrael to offer a red carpet welcome for PM Modi
Israel is set to roll out the red carpet for PM Modi, the first Indian PM to visit the country.
22 May 2017
IndiaIsrael Aerospace Industries inks $630 million contract with India
Amidst speculations on multi-billion dollar defence deals being finalized during PM Modi's upcoming visit to Israel, the Israel Aerospace Industries has secured a $ 630 million contract from the Indian Navy, for supply of advanced long range air and missile defence systems.
22 May 2017
Donald TrumpTrump seeks 'ultimate peace deal' during Israel visit
US President Donald Trump is visiting Israel and the Palestine territories where he's expected to push for "the ultimate deal" to end the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict.
15 May 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's Middle East visit: Palestine hopes for freeze on settlements
As the world eagerly anticipates President Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East, Palestinian officials hope that US-led peace talks would make Israel stop settlement construction.
05 May 2017
Donald TrumpTrump meets Palestinian President, vows to broker peace with Israel
US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House that he would work harder to broker peace between Israel and Palestine.
03 May 2017
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel displays air power: Debuts F-35s at air show
Israel proudly displayed its newly acquired F-35 stealth fighters in an air show held in connection with its 69th independence day celebrations.
30 Mar 2017
IranModi to visit Israel, Arab states mum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel soon, marking the first such visit to Israel by an Indian head of state.
07 Jan 2017
WorldWorld's tallest solar tower coming up in Israel
World's tallest solar tower is under construction in Israel, as part of an ambitious renewable energy project, the Ashalim solar thermal project.
03 Jan 2017
Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli PM questioned by police over corruption allegations
Police questioned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for about three hours over allegations of bribery and corruption; the Israeli Justice Ministry said it was about "receiving benefits from business people" and refused to divulge more details.
26 Dec 2016
Donald TrumpPakistan threaten Israel over a 'fake news' threat
Responding to a fake-news published on awdnews.com, the Pakistani defense minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, took to Twitter to respond to Israel.
28 Sep 2016
Narendra ModiFormer Israeli President dies at 93
One of Israel's most influential leaders, Shimon Peres, died on 28th September 2016 at the age of 93.
14 Aug 2016
WorldRabbi publishes article challenging the socially accepted sexuality of God
In light of incidents revolving around sexual discrimination against transgenders, Rabbi Mark Sameth published an article in The New York Times stating how, according to ancient texts, the God of Israel did not adhere to any one gender.
