Israel

Municipal committee approves new eastern Jerusalem housing

The approvals were delayed until the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who is perceived by Israeli leaders as more supportive of settlement construction than his predecessor.

Israelis rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with women’s march

Posters in the crowd of about 500 read “Hate does not make America great,” “Love Trumps hate,” “Resistance has no borders” and “Keep your tiny hands off my rights.”

Israeli officials congratulate Trump on inauguration

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration as 45th president of the United States. “Congratulations to my friend President Trump. I look forward to working closely with you to make the alliance between Israel and America stronger than ever,” Netanyahu posted to Facebook and Twitter shortly before […]