Israel

Israel has ‘absolute right to defend itself,’ US Defense Secretary James Mattis says

Mattis defended Israel's airstrikes on Syria following the interception of an Iranian drone.

White House: Netanyahu’s claim of US-Israel talks on annexing settlements is ‘false’

After the White House statement, the Israeli prime minister said that the Americans had told him President Trump was "unequivocally" committed to his peace plan.

David Grossman named 2018 Israel Prize for Literature winner

“In his writing, Grossman has honored all of Israel, not just one political camp,” Israel's pro-settlement education minister said, acknowledging the author's peace activism.