Jason D. Greenblatt, who served as the special envoy to the region between 2017-2019 and now frequently visits the kingdom, says it is undergoing an "unbelievable transformation," but may not be ready for the onslaught of Israeli tourists. His advice to Biden: Focus on direct talks, avoid pressuring Israel on the Palestinian issue "beyond what the Saudis want."
Israel's defenders continue their service while the nation celebrates the Jewish festivals as they prepare the various IDF firing zones for visitors.
Despite the recent military coups, the continent also has much to show for when it comes to democratic rights. Israel Hayom spoke with the experts.
Israel Hayom journalist Moria Kor travels to Estonia to find out how it surpassed champion Finland in the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment in search of possible solutions for Israel's education challenges, such as a dire shortage of teachers.
Fifty years ago, I had been preparing for my Latin exam in university as a 22-year-old who had just completed his compulsory military service a year earlier. But then everyone had their world turned upside down when a nationwide reserve call-up was announced. I was lucky to make it back alive. The dead and the wounded earned the right not to be forgotten.
Reflecting on the fateful war’s 50th anniversary, Uri Bar-Joseph, professor emeritus in the Department for International Relations of the School for Political Science at University of Haifa, warns that the country is facing unprecedented security challenges.
An Israel Hayom reporter visited what is perhaps the most overlooked Muslim country – and was amazed at the hospitality and warmth. Lying at the heart of the ancient Silk Road, you will feel at home right away in a country that prides itself at being modern and secular, while maintaining tradition.
Fifty years ago, Israel achieved an incredible victory despite all odds. Would it be victorious if a similar conflict broke out in 2023?
Sixty-three-year-old Michael Mirilashvili immigrated to Israel in 2009 from Russia – but he only made headlines in Israel in 2023 as the father of Yitzchak Mirilashvili, owner of Channel 14 News. He gave Israel Hayom a rare interview in which he speaks about his role in Israeli politics, as well as his relationship with Netanyahu and Putin.
Is the Deal of the Century about to make a second appearance? The talk of normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia has refloated the idea of an administrative body that would run the Temple Mount. But this could result in a clash between Riyadh and Amman.