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A daring escape from Treblinka

A daring escape from Treblinka

“I didn’t want to die in a crematorium, so I decided that they would have to shoot me,” recalled Michael Lizrovitch, today 89 years old.… Read More ›

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

King Al Khalifa meets with New York-based rabbi in the royal palace in Manama in order to discuss regional concerns in the Middle East.  … Read More ›

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

  Cmdr. Einat Gil Tzubari was confirmed as the head of the police security branch and promoted to deputy chief, as part of more than… Read More ›

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Having previously blamed a faulty earpiece for failing to condemn Duke, he this time said he couldn’t just come out and condemn groups generically because… Read More ›

Ohio pastor shot dead at church, and his brother has been arrested

Ohio pastor shot dead at church, and his brother has been arrested

  A pastor was shot dead by his brother at an Ohio church on Sunday, police said. Daniel Schooler, 68, is accused of gunning down… Read More ›

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Relatives say PA pressed Omar Zayed to leave mission in Bulgaria, where he was found dying Friday after apparent fall from upper story   The… Read More ›

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

After Tehran announces $7,000 payment per ‘shahid,’ Abbas spokesman says funds must go via PA, to avoid illegal interference in its internal affairs   The… Read More ›

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In other changes to curriculum, Mubarak’s role in Yom Kippur War is played down, content added during Muslim Brotherhood’s rule is removed   The peace… Read More ›

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

A Yedioth reporter joins Jewish students on UK campuses as they fight against vilification of Israel on ‘Apartheid Week’ — one ball of falafel at… Read More ›

Alberto Nisman’s murder officially confirmed

Alberto Nisman’s murder officially confirmed

Argentinean lawyer states that the special prosecutor, who purportedly committed suicide just before testifying about an official coverup regarding bombing of Jewish community center, was… Read More ›

President to skip Australia, meet Putin instead

President to skip Australia, meet Putin instead

Canberra miffed after Putin’s request for a work meeting prompts Foreign Ministry to recommend that President Reuven Rivlin cancel his Australia trip. President Reuven Rivlin… Read More ›

Netanyahu: We failed to deport terrorists’ families

Netanyahu: We failed to deport terrorists’ families

Prime minister says courts misinterpret Geneva Conventions, demolitions of terrorists’ houses are effective, and David Cameron ‘forgot a few basic facts’. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

Netanyahu shoots back at Cameron over Jerusalem comments

Netanyahu shoots back at Cameron over Jerusalem comments

Netanyahu shoots back at Cameron over Jerusalem comments   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired back at his British counterpart David Cameron on Thursday, saying Europe… Read More ›

Merkel urges Zuckerberg to curb neo-Nazi hate speech on Facebook

Merkel urges Zuckerberg to curb neo-Nazi hate speech on Facebook

Zuckerberg is on a charm offensive in Germany, where the company he co-founded has faced criticism for months from politicians and regulators.   Facebook’s Mark… Read More ›

MKs support Rivlin’s decision to disinvite Zahalka

MKs support Rivlin’s decision to disinvite Zahalka

The Balad leader waited till the day prior to the event to confirm his attendance and was given to understand in the most tactful of… Read More ›

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Foreign Ministry hosts delegation of four Arab journalists who live in Europe as part of a new initiative to reach out to the Arabic-speaking world.… Read More ›

Psychiatrist: Main suspect in Abu Khdeir murder fit to stand trial

Psychiatrist: Main suspect in Abu Khdeir murder fit to stand trial

Court-appointed psychiatrist says Yosef Haim Ben-David is only pretending to be insane; psychiatric opinion could lead to conviction, after judges already determined he is guilty.… Read More ›

IDF chief orders soldiers to carry weapons while off duty

IDF chief orders soldiers to carry weapons while off duty

In wake of murder of soldier who was stabbed to death while on break and unarmed, Eisenkot changes procedures requiring soldiers to leave their weapons… Read More ›

Report: Military Intelligence chief says without peace process, terror wave will grow

Report: Military Intelligence chief says without peace process, terror wave will grow

The security establishment has been dealing with terrorism that doesn’t appear to have an end or a clear definition, Channel 10 cites intel assessment as… Read More ›

Visiting GOP congressman from Florida: Israel has done its utmost to promote peace

Visiting GOP congressman from Florida: Israel has done its utmost to promote peace

“Having a partner and ally in the Middle East who will stand strong for our values is critical and important.”   Israel has done all… Read More ›