Israel officially signs peace treaties with UAE and Bahrain in White House ceremony
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Israel signed peace treaties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain at the White House on Tuesday, with President Donald…
Middle East Politics
Israel could annex parts of the West Bank on July 1. Here’s what you need to know.
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — While the world has had its attention fixed on the George Floyd protests and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, a…
Palestinians officially reject economic summit
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization made it official: They will not be attending the Trump administration’s…
Israel, Iran and Syria just traded blows. Does this mean war?
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel and Iran have been clashing for years. But on Saturday, February 10, their war of words briefly became an actual…
Arab countries are turning on Qatar. What does it mean for Israel?
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Five Arab nations cut ties with Qatar on Monday, escalating a long-simmering competition for preeminence in the region into…