By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — June 27, 2016 … Turkey announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Israel today after a six-year break in ties. Turkey is seeking to ease a sense of isolation on the world stage as Israel views enormous financial and security benefits. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued the following statement… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — June 14, 2016 … Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today in Jerusalem, met with ambassadors from NATO member states and told them at the start of the meeting: “Thank you to all of the ambassadors representing the NATO countries that are here today. I look forward… Read More »
By Israel News Agency Staff Jerusalem, Israel — June 12, 2016 … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening issued the following statement following the Islamic terror attack in Orlando, Florida: “On behalf of the people and government of Israel, I extend our deepest condolences to the American people following last night’s horrific attack on the… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Tel Aviv, Israel — June 9, 2016 … Lt. Col. Peter Lerner is the commander of the International Branch of the IDF Spokesperson’s Office. As he was heading home to Israel after leading an IDF delegation to Germany, his telephone started to vibrate with a river of incoming text messages.… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Tel Aviv, Israel — June 8, 2016 … Dressed in black suits, they ordered desserts at the Max Brenner restaurant in Tel Aviv. Many were out to relax and enjoy a beautiful summer’s evening over a fine dinner, homemade chocolate and strong Israeli coffee. As the waiter walked away with… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Bergen-Belsen — May 4 2016 … “The horrors of Bergen-Belsen and the Holocaust have bequeathed a responsibility to later generations to ensure that the Jewish people would never again be helpless.” Israel MFA Director General Dr. Dore Gold The following was communicated by the MFA to the Israel News Agency. Following… Read More »
Senator Ted Cruz is the only candidate who has a realistic vision with both US domestic and foreign challenges. By Herb Brandon Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — April 29, 2016 … Security analysts in Israel have long believed that Donald Trump’s candidacy was not real. It was started and restarted in recent years. Perhaps an… Read More »
Col. (res.) Richard Kemp: “No army in the world acts with as much discretion and great care as the IDF” By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — March 30, 2016 … US Senator Patrick Leahy and 10 House members have asked the Obama administration to investigate claims that the Israeli and Egyptian security forces have committed… Read More »