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Harow going abroad, might return with investigative materials

Harow going abroad, might return with investigative materials

Police planning to soon summon Netanyahu for questioning in light of former confidant Ari Harow’s state witness testimony; Mrs. Netanyahu might be asked to give… Read More ›

In Jerusalem, a gender-bent production of ‘Taming of the Shrew’

In Jerusalem, a gender-bent production of ‘Taming of the Shrew’

The Theatre in the Rough opens its summer run this week with a laugh-out-loud, cross-dressing performance of the Bard’s classic comedy   It’s the Israeli… Read More ›

Netanyahu Wouldn’t Have to Quit if Indicted, Shaked Says

Netanyahu Wouldn’t Have to Quit if Indicted, Shaked Says

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could stay in office even if he’s indicted as a result of one of the police investigations concerning him, Justice… Read More ›

State religious schools push girls not to enlist in the IDF

State religious schools push girls not to enlist in the IDF

According to Education Ministry’s supervisor of state religious high schools, national-religious girls are taught Chief Rabbinate’s ruling that bars enlistment of women to the IDF;… Read More ›

National Service Authority Discourages Religious Girls from IDF Service

National Service Authority Discourages Religious Girls from IDF Service

Female, haredi soldiers have in the past been ridiculed for their decision to enlist in the army.   Lawmakers on the Left and Right expressed… Read More ›

The great juggler of the Israeli discourse

The great juggler of the Israeli discourse

Op-ed: Netanyahu throws balls in the air and catches them, furthers initiatives and curbs them. People fall in love with promises the prime minister seems… Read More ›

Israeli Spy Agency Uncovers Gaza-Turkey-Hebron Terror Money Trail

Israeli Spy Agency Uncovers Gaza-Turkey-Hebron Terror Money Trail

‘Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip and abroad recruit emissaries from Judea and Samaria who travel abroad to transfer terrorist funds and messages to operatives… Read More ›

New Israeli system capable of identifying explosive devices from afar

New Israeli system capable of identifying explosive devices from afar

Radars with a 270-degree radius and automatic scanning cameras make up new CIMS (Counter IED and Mine Suite) system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries; system… Read More ›

Israel breaks up alleged Hamas Turkey-Hebron money laundering ring

Israel breaks up alleged Hamas Turkey-Hebron money laundering ring

Terror group brought some $200,000 into the West Bank to pay salaries of its command, operatives, Shin Bet says   Israel’s Shin Bet security service… Read More ›

Prime Minister’s Son Lashes Out on Social Media

Prime Minister’s Son Lashes Out on Social Media

After project 61 published five facts about the son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yaair Netanyahu attacks the project and sons of other prime… Read More ›

Israel’s First Environmental Satellite Soars

Israel’s First Environmental Satellite Soars

Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, The Venus is the world’s smallest satellite of its kind. With all components made in Israel.   On Wednesday at… Read More ›

Tillerson says he disagrees with Trump on Iran deal

Tillerson says he disagrees with Trump on Iran deal

US secretary of state says accord gives Washington ‘alternative means’ to ‘advance our policies’ vis-a-vis Tehran   US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday… Read More ›

Jaffa Residents Say Weekend Police Shooting was Excessive Force

Jaffa Residents Say Weekend Police Shooting was Excessive Force

“They didn’t have to kill him,” says Jewish man who knew Mahdi al-Saadi.   The intersection of Jaffa’s Yefet Street and Haj Kahil junction, where… Read More ›

Elor Azaria is no hero, and he knows it

Elor Azaria is no hero, and he knows it

Op-ed: The soldier made a mistake when he shot the terrorist in Hebron without any justification, and kept making mistakes when he let politicians exploit… Read More ›

Israelis gather in Jerusalem’s Old City after weeks of tensions over Temple Mount

Israelis gather in Jerusalem’s Old City after weeks of tensions over Temple Mount

Thousands pray at Western Wall to mark start of Tisha B’Av fasting and memorial day, commemorating destruction of ancient temples   Thousands of Jews attended… Read More ›

Zaka Priests Unit to Deal With Temple Mount Incidents

Zaka Priests Unit to Deal With Temple Mount Incidents

ZAKA is the responsible organization in the country for recovering bodies and other remains of people killed during terrorist attacks, accidents and natural disasters.  … Read More ›

Israeli guard in Amman embassy affair named as Ziv Moyal

Israeli guard in Amman embassy affair named as Ziv Moyal

The identity of Moyal, who shot and killed 2 Jordanians last week while under attack by one of them, was published in Jordanian media earlier,… Read More ›

Rabbis Call on Jews to Visit Temple Mt ‘To Strengthen Our Claim To This Holy Place’

Rabbis Call on Jews to Visit Temple Mt ‘To Strengthen Our Claim To This Holy Place’

The Temple Mount is the holiest place in Judaism, and is believed to be the site of the Biblical accounts of the Binding of Isaac;… Read More ›

Jerusalem Grand Mufti OKs resumed prayer at Al-Aqsa

Jerusalem Grand Mufti OKs resumed prayer at Al-Aqsa

Muslim leaders and clerics tell worshipers to return to the Al-Aqsa mosque for prayers after determining Israel had fully acquiesced with demands to remove all… Read More ›

Jerusalem police chief threatens casualties if protests continue

Jerusalem police chief threatens casualties if protests continue

‘Don’t test us,’ Yoram Halevi warns Muslim worshipers after removal of Temple Mount security measures and ahead of Friday prayers   Following the removal of… Read More ›