Oct. 7 heroes honored at Knesset Chanukah ceremony The event was led by Iris Haim, whose son, Yotam, was one of three hostages misidentified as Hamas terrorists and accidentally killed last year. Amelie Botbol Dec. 31, 2024
Paraguay to reopen its embassy in Jerusalem The move on Dec. 12 will bring the number of embassies in Israel's capital to six. Dec. 3, 2024
Israel re-establishes embassy in Paraguay ahead of nation’s moving own mission to Jerusalem The sequence of events was an unflinching boost of support for Israel in Latin America at a time when the Jewish state has been facing international opprobrium over the war in Gaza. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 18, 2024
Israeli officials slam Schumer’s ‘undermining’ speech on Netanyahu Netanyahu's Likud Party charged that "Israel is not a banana republic, but an independent and proud democracy." March 15, 2024
Likud sparks backlash after slamming Meron report as politically driven Criticism came from within and without the ruling party over its response to the Meron commission's findings. David Isaac March 7, 2024
Meron commission calls for Israeli police chief to resign The commission also found Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally responsible for the tragedy, but made no specific recommendations regarding him. March 6, 2024
Knesset speaker snubs UN chief, Irish basketballers rebuff Israelis, LA youth leader likes one-state solution Antisemitism roundup, Feb. 6-9 David Swindle Feb. 9, 2024
Blinken to visit Israel for sixth time since Oct. 7 The top American diplomat's most recent visit was reportedly tense, as he pressed Jerusalem to shift towards a less intensive phase in the war. Jan. 30, 2024
Kevin McCarthy, ‘true friend of Israel’ ousted from House Speakership Eight Republican legislators, in partnership with all of the House’s Democrats, voted for new leadership. Oct. 5, 2023
