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Israeli Cabinet Passes Loyalty Oath For New Citizens

The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday has approved an amendment to a citizenship law that requires new citizens (non-Jews) to declare their loyalty to a “Jewish and democratic state” to receive Israeli citizenship. The new oath would not apply to immigrants coming to Israel under… Continue reading

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Remarks by PM Netanyahu at Cabinet Meeting

the entire world saw the difference between a humanitarian flotilla and a hate flotilla by violent, terrorism-supporting extremists. In both incidents, Israel used an identical procedure: We proposed that the ships unload their cargo in Ashdod port, where… Continue reading

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Statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu: “No Love Boat”

“Israel cannot permit Iran to establish a Mediterranean port a few dozen kilometers from Tel Aviv and from Jerusalem. These weren’t peace activists. These were violent supporters of terrorism…” Continue reading

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Israel Vows to Stop All Gaza Aid Ships

Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai says Israel will prevent all aid ships from reaching Gaza. “We will not let any ships reach Gaza and supply what has become a terrorist base threatening the heart of Israel…” Continue reading

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The Gaza Flotilla – Statement by PM Netanyahu

Last night a regrettable incident occurred, during which people were killed and others were injured. IDF soldiers who were compelled to defend their lives were also injured. This incident was the result of an intentional provocation… Continue reading

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Benjamin Netanyahu Freezes Construction in Jerusalem?

There hasn’t been — and won’t be — any public confirmation of such an understanding, yet it seems quite likely that this has happened. In effect, Netanyahu is saying: We are cooperating in every way possible, so how can you complain about us… Continue reading

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Interview With Jordan’s King Abdullah II

Jordan’s King Abdullah spoke with The Wall Street Journal’s Jay Solomon on a wide range of issues before leaving for Washington to attend President Obama’s Nuclear Security Summit… Continue reading

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It Is A Clash Of Civilizations

In a SPIEGEL interview, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, discusses his country’s controversial settlement policies, the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program and the seeming hopelessness of the conflict with the Palestinians… Continue reading