Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Mayor of Thessaloniki Yannis Boutaris and the president of the Jewish community in Thessaloniki David Saltiel attend the presentation of a memorial plaque at the Museum of the Holocaust in Thessaloniki (AFP PHOTO) By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — June 16, 2017… Read More »
Jerusalem, Israel – 50 Years of Liberation “Jerusalem is a symbol of togetherness, of unity, for Jerusalem, for Israel & the world as a whole.” – Mayor @NirBarkat for #JerusalemDay. pic.twitter.com/vPGc5qn1jd — Israel Foreign Min. (@IsraelMFA) May 23, 2017
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — December 28, 2016 … The following was communicated by the Israel Prime Minister’s office to the Israel News Agency. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, issued the following statement in response to US Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech: “Before I explain why this speech was so… Read More »
By John Hill Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — December 20, 2016 … More than five years after it began, the Syrian civil war has killed a reported 470,000 people. Bombings are destroying crowded cities and horrific human rights violations are widespread. Basic necessities like food and medical care are sparse. The U.N. estimates that… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — November 14, 2015 … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening issued the following statement regarding the Islamic terrorist attacks in Paris: “On behalf of the people and Government of Israel, I extend our deepest sympathies to the people of France and to the families of… Read More »
As Obama bashes Israel for embracing security, Palestinian rockets slam Israeli cities, towns. By Ariel Kahana Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — June 5, 2015 … President Barack Obama recently accused Israel of failing to live up to the high standards of Jewish moral responsibility. So for his benefit, here is a list of Israel’s contributions… Read More »
Canadian Foreign Minister Nicholson: “Canada’s support for Israel is unwavering.” By Herb Brandon Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — June 4, 2015 … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Canadian Foreign Minister Robert Nicholson and told him at the start of their meeting: “Rob, welcome to Jerusalem. Our friendship, the friendship between Canada and Israel, is… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — May 16, 2015 … Following are Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the start of the first meeting of the 34th Government. “Despite all the ups-and-downs we had to go through to reach this moment, I am still moved by the position and I am certain… Read More »
New York, New York — March 31, 2015 … The United Nations is turning a blind eye to the murder of Christians and other minorities in the Arab world, said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Ron Prosor. “In 2013, three Iranian Christians were caught selling Bibles, found guilty of ‘crimes against state security,’ and… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — March 25, 2015 … Part of the following was communicated by the President’s Office of Israel to the Israel News Agency. President of Israel Reuven Rivlin this evening, appointed outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu MK, with the task of forming the 34th Government of Israel, at a… Read More »