Benjamin Kerstein
ARTICLES BY: Benjamin Kerstein
Israel Asks Egypt Not to Allow Cement, Construction Materials to Enter Gaza Over Fears of Strengthening Hamas
In a bid to prevent items that could be used for terrorist purposes from entering Gaza, Israel has asked Egypt not to allow cement and...
Israeli Foreign Ministry Boycotted EU’s Middle East Envoy During Recent Visit: Report
The Israeli Foreign Ministry boycotted the European Union’s envoy to the Middle East during his recent visit to Israel, Israeli news site Walla revealed on...
Outgoing Head of Mossad: Qatari Aid to Gaza ‘Got a Little Out of Control’
Yossi Cohen, the outgoing head of Israel’s foreign intelligence agency the Mossad, said Monday that the use of Qatari money to prop up the Gaza...
IDF Finds No Evidence of Terror Attack in Infiltration at Military Headquarters in Tel Aviv
An investigation into an incident in which three young Arab men attempted to break into the Kirya — the IDF’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv...
Blinken to US House Committee: ‘It Remains Unclear’ Whether Iran Prepared to Comply With Nuclear Deal Limits
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and said that indirect talks with Iran had not...
Israel Knew of Imminent Attack Before Yom Kippur War, Did Not Strike for Fear of International Reaction: Documents
Newly released documents reveal that the Israeli government knew that Syria and Egypt were set to attack Israel on Yom Kippur 1973, but chose not...
Head of IDF Southern Command: ‘We’re Ready for Next Stage’ of Operation Against Hamas
The head of IDF Southern Command told Israel’s Channel 13 on Thursday that the IDF is preparing for “the next stage” of Israel’s latest conflict...
Specimen of Invasive ‘Super-Termite’ Captured in Israel, Raising Hopes of Controlling the Species
A specimen of an insect species so damaging that it is sometimes called the “super-termite” has been captured in Israel, giving environmental protection officials a...
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz to Make Snap White House Visit to Talk Iran, US Military Aid
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz will make a snap visit to the US on Thursday for talks with the White House, the ministry said. Gantz is...
Rutgers Jewish Group Condemns University’s ‘Pattern of Minimizing Antisemitism’ After Apology That Followed Message of Support
The Rutgers University chapter of Hillel and a leading American Jewish organization have strongly criticized the school over an apology from administrators for failing to...
Hamas Leader Says Terror Group Ready for ‘Serious’ Prisoner Exchange Talks With Israel
As Israel and Egyptian diplomats meet and Egyptian intelligence agencies liaison with the Gaza-based terror group Hamas, Israel’s Channel 13 reported Monday that Hamas leader...
Volunteer Security Group Calls for Jewish Institutions to ‘Heed the Call’ After Vandal Attacks LA Synagogue and Kosher Restaurant
A national volunteer Jewish security organization called on US Jewish leaders to prioritize security following three antisemitic incidents in Los Angeles. The Young Israel of Century...
Netanyahu Announces New Mossad Chief, Agency Veteran Who Handled Overseas Spies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced his choice for the next head of Israel’s Mossad foreign intelligence agency, Channel 13 reported. Netanyahu’s choice is...
Five Leading US Jewish Groups Send Letter to Biden Calling for Action on Antisemitism
Five of America’s largest and most prominent Jewish organizations sent a letter on Friday to President Joe Biden asking for immediate action on antisemitism, as...
