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Palestinians say Obama’s last-minute $221 million payout frozen by Trump

Palestinians say Obama’s last-minute $221 million payout frozen by Trump

Source says State Department has notified Ramallah the funds will not be immediately available, while it examines the transfer   The Trump administration has informed… Read More ›

Government to postpone discussion of Ma’ale Adumim annexation

Government to postpone discussion of Ma’ale Adumim annexation

Bayit Yehudi Chairman Bennett to postpone discussion of a bill on Sunday’s cabinet meeting discussing the official annexation of Ma’ale Adumim. Minister of Education and… Read More ›

Where is Israel headed? Probably nowhere

Where is Israel headed? Probably nowhere

Op-ed: With Trump’s inauguration, Israel has a one-time opportunity to change the rules of the game, to present a vision and to set in motion… Read More ›

Obama, Trump and the dangers of a ‘Jewish’ president

Obama, Trump and the dangers of a ‘Jewish’ president

The great success story of American Jewry has created a phenomenon perhaps unprecedented since the Khazar king, Bulan, converted to Judaism around the ninth century.… Read More ›

Ex-CIA Chief Rejects Report Israel was Warned of Sharing Intel with Trump

Ex-CIA Chief Rejects Report Israel was Warned of Sharing Intel with Trump

Regarding US-Israeli intelligence cooperation in general, he said that Trump’s pick for CIA director, Mike Pompeo, should see to it that one of his first… Read More ›

Why is Obama looking for a ‘legacy’ at Israel’s expense?

Why is Obama looking for a ‘legacy’ at Israel’s expense?

Op-ed: The outgoing US president’s irresponsibility is fed by the arrogance of Israeli leaders, who have managed to position the settlements high in the international… Read More ›

Mattis, Trump Pick for Pentagon, Names Tel Aviv as Israeli Capital

Mattis, Trump Pick for Pentagon, Names Tel Aviv as Israeli Capital

Trump, for his part, said at several points during his campaign for president that he would work toward peace between Israelis and Palestinians– “the deal… Read More ›

Obama: Netanyahu talks of two-state solution but his actions undermine it

Obama: Netanyahu talks of two-state solution but his actions undermine it

In final interview with Israeli TV, president says ‘unfettered support’ for settlements by his successor would bring ‘worsening situation’ to conflict   In a final… Read More ›

8 Egyptian police killed in north Sinai attack

8 Egyptian police killed in north Sinai attack

The attack was launched with a car bomb, planted in a street cleaning car that the attackers had stolen a few days earlier, three security… Read More ›

Report ignored by state could grant Darfur refugees legal status in Israel

Report ignored by state could grant Darfur refugees legal status in Israel

A legal opinion issued two years ago stating that any former Darfur resident from a non-Arab tribe is automatically entitled to political asylum in Israel… Read More ›

New York – Judge: Top NYC Taxi Cab Owner Must Give Up 46 Medallions

New York – Judge: Top NYC Taxi Cab Owner Must Give Up 46 Medallions

  New York – A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that one of New York City’s top yellow cab operators must give up 46 coveted… Read More ›

Turkey nightclub attack: Dozens killed after attacker opens fire, official says

Turkey nightclub attack: Dozens killed after attacker opens fire, official says

  Thirty-five people were killed and 40 wounded in an attack in a nightclub early Sunday as they were celebrating the new year, Istanbul governor… Read More ›

Washington – Analysis: Kerry Leaves Stage Locked Into Failed Assumptions

Washington – Analysis: Kerry Leaves Stage Locked Into Failed Assumptions

  Washington – Long. That is likely how many will remember US Secretary of State John Kerry’s more than hour-long speech on the Middle East… Read More ›

In US media, move points to contrast between Obama and Trump

In US media, move points to contrast between Obama and Trump

Through the Christmas news lull, broadcast segments on the nation’s top stations highlighted the long and fractious history between Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.… Read More ›

Things look different from the White House

Things look different from the White House

Op-ed: When Trump takes office, he and his team will suddenly discover that things are not as easy to solve as they thought, from the… Read More ›

Trump won’t be able to change the UNSC resolution

Trump won’t be able to change the UNSC resolution

Opinion: By failing to veto the UN Security Council resolution against the settlements, Obama was sending a message to Israel: Enough is enough, no more… Read More ›

The perils of partisanship: J Street’s uphill battle against David Friedman

The perils of partisanship: J Street’s uphill battle against David Friedman

J Street’s alignment with progressive Democrats likely dooms its fight against appointment of David Friedman as ambassador to Israel.   When Donald Trump’s Israel adviser first… Read More ›

Otisville, NY – 4 Bodies Found On Property Linked To Ex-Police Officer

Otisville, NY – 4 Bodies Found On Property Linked To Ex-Police Officer

Otisville, NY – A retired police officer has been accused of killing four men who went missing during a drug deal this year, and authorities… Read More ›

Women’s groups, MKs blast Katsav’s early release

Women’s groups, MKs blast Katsav’s early release

“Katsav used his political power to rape and now he used that same political power to win his early release.”   Women’s groups and female… Read More ›

First Person: Not all racists and bigots: Coffee with my farmer father’s Trump-voting buddies

First Person: Not all racists and bigots: Coffee with my farmer father’s Trump-voting buddies

I don’t have to journey to Michigan or Ohio’s Rust Belt to witness the American divide; it’s right here in Illinois, an hour’s drive from… Read More ›