Israeli-Druze leadership warns of border crossing into Syria 
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Israeli-Druze leadership warns of border crossing into Syria 

The Druze leadership in Israel, headed by spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, has declared days of mourning and a general strike in response to the worsening situation of Druze communities in Syria. The leadership also called on the community to prepare for the possibility of crossing the border. “The blood alliance with Israel is at a breaking point,” they warned.

Israel assumes control over Cave of the Patriarchs

Israel assumes control over Cave of the Patriarchs

In an unprecedented move, a significant change has been made to the long-standing status quo at the Cave of the Patriarchs: authority over the site has been transferred from the Palestinian-run Hebron Municipality to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Religious Council by the Civil Administration, in order to conduct structural upgrades at the compound.

Top political commentator Amit Segal joins Israel Hayom

Top political commentator Amit Segal joins Israel Hayom

One of Israel's most prominent political analysts, Amit Segal, is joining Israel Hayom and its new weekend magazine, The New Weekend, which is set to launch next month. Segal: “Excited and grateful for the opportunity to take political commentary heigher, and deeper.”