Dan Shapiro

IT WAS a full house at Beit Avi Chai in Jerusalem for the conferring of the annual B’nai B’rith World Center Awards for Excellence in Israel-Diaspora Reportage.

US Ambassador tells Yishai freeze will help counter Palestinian UN bid; interior minister: No Israeli gov't has frozen settlements, nor will we.

Ouda Tarabin has been in an Egyptian prison for over a decade; Grapel to be released later this week, Arab media reports.

US ambassador visits Palmahim, says his presence sends a message that the US is committed to protect Israel against all security threats.

Embassy in TA sends condolences to victims; German FM condemns attacks; UN's Ban concerned of escalation, calls for restraint.

Embassy in TA sends condolences to victims; German FM condemns attacks; UN's Ban concerned of escalation, calls for restraint.

Prime minister thanks US president for support of Iron Dome rocket defense system, pledge to continue joint security work.

New American envoy says commitment to Israel’s security “has been consistent through many ups and downs of our own economy."

US secretary of state says she has every confidence in Shapiro’s ability to represent America and the Obama Administration.

White House officially announces that Obama adviser on Middle East issues to take up diplomatic position.