The signatories included more than a dozen former ambassadors, as well as other retired State Department officials and former Pentagon, intelligence and White House officials
By attacking Israeli kibbutzim and central Israel, Gazans made it clear that they regard all of Israel as their "West Bank" and every Israeli as a settler.
Meir Sharon studied industrial design at Ariel University, but already then, he started his pioneer work in producing original artifacts and home design forging metal.
It’s a vision starkly at odds with Israel’s mainstream, even as the country’s political center has shifted discernibly to the Right in recent years.
The National Council for Planning and Construction unanimously decides to enhance Levon and Harashim settlements in Galilee, potentially doubling residences.
The European Union told Israel to “reverse” the decision, reiterating, “Settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace, as they threaten the two-state solution."
On a pivotal Election Day, Israel unveils plans for 'Mishmar Yehuda', a settlement meant to expand Gush Etzion near Kidar, reinforcing the region's Jewish presence.
Despite US pressure against reoccupying Gaza, Netanyahu has repeatedly said Israel will maintain security over the densely populated enclave once the war ends.
The expansion of West Bank settlements escalates tensions between Israel and the US, posing significant hurdles to peace efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The world will always object to the Jewish development of Judea and Samaria, but that shouldn’t halt the State of Israel’s growth. The time is always right for Israel to build and grow.