Israel

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  U.N. General Assembly Votes in Favor of Palestinian Statehood The 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to approve a resolution to upgrade the Palestinian Authority's observer status at the United Nations from "entity" to "non-member state,"... Religion Today Nov 29, 2012
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  Anti-Israel Activity Spikes on U.S. Campuses Following Gaza Conflict More than 100 anti-Israel demonstrations have been held in the United States following Israel's military operation in Gaza, with more than one-third on college campuses. Religion Today Nov 29, 2012
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  Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak Stepping Down Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak abruptly announced Monday that he was leaving politics and would not run in parliamentary elections in January. Religion Today Nov 26, 2012
• The Gaza Trap Even though Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, it’s apparent that Gaza still holds many traps for Israel. Dr. Earl Tilford Nov 22, 2012
• Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Announced After a deadly eight-day conflict, Israel and Gaza militants agreed to a ceasefire effective Wednesday evening, Egypt's foreign minister announced at a press conference. Religion Today Nov 21, 2012
• Iran Speaker Confirms Military Aid to Hamas Iran has supplied military aid to the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's parliament speaker said Wednesday. Religion Today Nov 21, 2012
• Hamas Kills Suspected Collaborators With Israel Masked gunmen publicly shot dead six suspected collaborators with Israel in a large Gaza City intersection Tuesday. Hamas' military wing claimed responsibility, saying the six were killed because they gave... Religion Today Nov 20, 2012
• Bustling Tourism Continues in Israel Despite Gaza Operation More than 100,000 tourists are currently in Israel and touring the country. According to Israel's Ministry of Tourism, the country has not yet found mass cancellations or departures. Travelujah Nov 20, 2012
• Turkish Prime Minister: 'Israel is a Terrorist State' A top Turkish official has claimed that Israel is committing acts of terrorism by bombing Hamas targets in Gaza. Meanwhile, a popular Egyptian Islamic cleric called on the people of Gaza to conduct suicide... Religion Today Nov 19, 2012
• International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Rushes Aid to Communities in Southern Israel The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has announced increased funding of emergency aid for families in southern Israel and new security projects to assist communities in the line of fire. Religion Today Nov 19, 2012
• Israel's 'Operation Pillar of Defense' Continues, U.S. and World Powers Mostly Silent While many Israelis are all too familiar with living with the threat of war, being in the Holy Land during a time such as this brings a heightened sense of anxiety. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Russ Jones Nov 19, 2012
• Thousands Rally in Egypt Against Israel Offensive Thousands of Egyptians protested Friday against Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip as Egypt's prime minister visited the Palestinian enclave in a symbolic show of support for the territory's Hamas rulers. Religion Today Nov 16, 2012