Carrie Hart, at The Blogs

Apr 28, 2022, 10:51 AM

Pomegranate memorial in Jerusalem displays the untold story of a small community

At the end of the Jerusalem promenade, on a grassy piece of land, sits a beautiful piece of art – a large pomegranate, created by Igor Sarni and the Artdi group. The pomegranate is made, mostly, with pieces of...

Apr 25, 2022, 6:50 AM

Despite Temple Mount Violence, Israel Keeps The Status Quo

Israeli Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, spoke to journalists on Sunday in a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As expected, he wanted to set the record straight about the facts regarding the Temple Mount clashes in Jerusalem. Due...

Mar 5, 2022, 3:30 PM

War efforts: Israel’s aid to Ukraine and border nations

Mashav bringing Israeli aid to Ukraine through Poland (courtesy, Israeli MFA)

Mashav, Israel’s Agency for International Development, delivered one ton of humanitarian aid to Poland on Friday, March 4, 2022, destined for Ukraine. The goods are being distributed inside Ukraine’s battered cities and towns, where residents have suffered the horrors...

Mar 3, 2022, 1:07 AM

RUSSIAN WAR: Evacuating Ukrainian Jews; bringing them home

On Sunday, March 6, 2022, there are plans for three flights of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants scheduled to arrive at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Two of the flights are expected to arrive from Poland and Moldova. Another flight from Romania,...

Feb 23, 2022, 5:14 PM

Flourishing Diplomatic Relations Between Israel and Kosovo

Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Israel February 2022. Photo by Carrie Hart

Thursday, February 17, 2022, marked the first time in history that the Embassy of Kosovo in Jerusalem hosted an evening celebration of Kosovo’s 14th year of independence. This occasion also marked the first year of full diplomatic relations between Israel...

Feb 15, 2022, 5:46 AM

Diplomacy Continues While Russia Threatens Ukraine With War

Diplomacy is still possible to avert a war between Russia and Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin approves Russia’s reply to the West about security guarantees. Whether the current security guarantees offered will be enough for Russia to stop...

Jun 19, 2021, 3:32 PM

Is Israel losing the war on global antisemitism?

Pro-Israel rally in Kosovo. Photo by Radio Evropa e Lire. Used with permission.

From May 10-20, 2021, during Israel’s 11-day “mini-war” with Hamas, there were 256 recorded anti-Semitic incidents worldwide. It was a 50% increase compared to what was recorded just one week before. In April and May 2021, global antisemitism skyrocketed...

May 23, 2021, 2:39 PM

The ‘Mini War,’ the Cease Fire, and What’s Next

Hezbollah entrenched in south Lebanon. Photo by Carrie Hart

The unconditional cease fire between Israel and Hamas has held since 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, May 21, 2021, after 11 days of fighting. But, Israeli military experts are wondering how long the cease fire will continue. Hamas caused violent unrest...

Mar 22, 2021, 2:07 PM

The predictability of the unpredictable – Israel’s 4th election

Overview of the Knesset (Israel's parliament). Photo by Carrie Hart.

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Israelis will be sitting down to a Shabbat dinner one night before the eve of Passover, which begins sundown on Saturday, March 27. Jewish families will be preparing to answer the traditional four questions...

Feb 2, 2021, 11:39 PM

Israel’s emerging ties with Kosovo in the Balkans

February 1, 2021, marks the signing of formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo, taking place on zoom, because of the cancellation of the gathering in Israel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and Kosovo’s Foreign...

About Me

Carrie Hart is a news analyst reporting on political, diplomatic, military and social issues as they relate to Israel, the Middle East, and the international community.