This week, Benjamin Netanyahu became the longest-serving prime minister in Israel. In a special interview to Israel Hayom, he looks back on a number of significant events from his time in office, first and foremost the new sanctions on Iran. He discusses the trust he has built with Russian President Putin and seeks to calm those who are concerned that religion is taking over the state.
Spokesman for PA President Mahmoud Abbas is quoted by pan-Arabic daily Asharq Al-Awsat saying that the Arab world backs the Arab peace initiative and a plan that does not discuss the core issues of Jerusalem and Palestinians refugees has no chance of success.
Projected to win five Knesset seats ahead of April’s elections, Orly Levy-Abekasis' party failed to pass the electoral threshold. Labor head Amir Peretz: We’re sending a message of unity and responsibility. Meretz leader: Labor is repeating past mistakes.
Global Innovation Index for 2019 ranks Israel in the top 10, compared to 11th in 2018 and 21st in 2016. Final rankings to be unveiled at event in New Delhi on July 24.
Palestinian in Lebanon hold a “Day of Rage” after the country puts Palestinian labor in the same category as that of Syrian illegals, leaving many with no way to support their families.
