Israel in the News

Israel in the News

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Israel in the News episodes

  • Netanyahu Evacuated as Rockets Fired
    A terrorist rocket attack on southern Israel this Wednesday forced Prime Minister Netanyahu to seek shelter during a campaign rally. The post Netanyahu Evacuated as Rockets Fired appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Pompeo, Netanyahu Meet to Discuss Iran
    U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Portugal on Wednesday to discuss Iran and how to respond to the anti-Iranian protests now taking place in Baghdad, Beirut, and Iran. The post Pompeo, Netanyahu Meet to Discuss Iran appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • IDF Hit Iranian Targets in Syria
    On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched dozens of attacks against Iranian targets in Syria. At least 23 were reportedly killed in the pre-dawn attacks. The post IDF Hit Iranian Targets in Syria appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Ceasefire Called After Hundreds of Rockets Fired at Israel
    On Thursday morning, Egypt brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Islamic Jihad, the Palestinian terror group responsible for firing hundreds of rockets at Israel from Gaza since Tuesday. The post Ceasefire Called After Hundreds of Rockets Fired at Israel appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Iran to Expand Nuclear Capabilities in Violation of 2015 Pact
    Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced this week that Iran will move forward with plans to develop its nuclear program, a move that violates the 2015 nuclear deal. The post Iran to Expand Nuclear Capabilities in Violation of 2015 Pact appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Pompeo Praises Baghdadi Raid
    In the wake of a U.S. raid in Syria last week that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the main objective was to get "this bad guy … off the face of the planet." The post Pompeo Praises Baghdadi Raid appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    5 min
  • Israel Shoots Down Drone from Gaza Strip
    Earlier this week, the IDF reportedly shot down a drone along Israel's border with the Gaza Strip. The post Israel Shoots Down Drone from Gaza Strip appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • 2 Dead in Synagogue Shooting in Germany
    Two people were shot and killed in Germany on Wednesday by a gunman who attempted to enter a Jewish synagogue in the city of Halle on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Also this week on Israel in the News: Tens of thousands of worshippers flocked to the Western Wall in Jerusalem […] The post 2 Dead in Synagogue Shooting in Germany appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Iran Backs Out of Nuke Talks with US
    At the United Nations General Assembly last week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani first agreed to a meeting with Donald Trump, but backed out at the last minute after insisting that the U.S. first lift all sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Following what has been identified as an Iranian attack on Saudi oil facilities last month, […] The post Iran Backs Out of Nuke Talks with US appeared first on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
    6 min
  • Trump, Netanyahu Meet at U.N.
    Before chairing the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show support for Israel's right to defend herself against her enemies.
    6 min

About Israel in the News

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Israel in the News features timely news stories and on-site reporting on a variety of topics related to Israel and the Jewish people. You'll also hear weekly commentary from those with an on-the-ground vantage point in the Holy Land, including Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), Yael Eckstein (The Fellowship's Senior Vice President), and other Fellowship staff.