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Rocket from Gaza hits southern Israel in dead of night

Rocket from Gaza hits southern Israel in dead of night

Missile hits open field in Sha’ar Hanegev; no incoming alert as projectile was headed toward unpopulated area   A rocket fired from Gaza struck an… Read More ›

According to Foreign Reports: Israel’s Covert Missions Undergo a Change

According to Foreign Reports: Israel’s Covert Missions Undergo a Change

Israel has learned the lessons of past missions and become more dangerous.   In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Israel Air Force struck… Read More ›

A rabbi in Iran—the Neturei Karta’s fight against Israel

A rabbi in Iran—the Neturei Karta’s fight against Israel

A peculiar sight was present in the crowd of an international conference against Israel: an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, listening attentively to anti-Israel rhetoric; what drives these… Read More ›

Israel must not fall into Lebanese trap again

Israel must not fall into Lebanese trap again

Op-ed: Alongside Nasrallah’s harsh words, we should also pay attention to the recent comments made by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, which make it clear that… Read More ›

Despite détente with Israel, Turkey to host Hamas confab

Despite détente with Israel, Turkey to host Hamas confab

‘Palestinians Abroad’ gathering, backed by Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood, aims to unite Palestinian diaspora for ‘return’   Despite the recent thawing of ties between Israel… Read More ›

Settler leaders should have been put on trial, not Azaria

Settler leaders should have been put on trial, not Azaria

Op-ed: As a child, Elor Azaria was a victim of the education he received at home and of his political opinions. As a soldier, he… Read More ›

PM: Israel’s Pivot to Asia is Economic Not Political

PM: Israel’s Pivot to Asia is Economic Not Political

Netanyahu said there was no replacement for the US on the diplomatic scale.   SYDNEY – Israel’s pivot to Asia is economic, not political, Prime… Read More ›

The enemy of the people? Join the club

The enemy of the people? Join the club

Op-ed: Unlike in the US, Israeli media outlets are not protected by amendments enshrined in the constitution. Freedom of the press is protected by the… Read More ›

US torpedoed regional peace bid by trying to impose terms, Israeli official says

US torpedoed regional peace bid by trying to impose terms, Israeli official says

Secret effort to solve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which saw a Feb. 2016 Aqaba summit with Netanyahu, Kerry, Sissi, Abdullah, was doomed by US, official close to… Read More ›

Global Arms Sales at Highest Level Since Cold War

Global Arms Sales at Highest Level Since Cold War

Israel a minor player in importing arms, but a top exporter   Global arms sales have skyrocketed in the last five years, reaching their highest… Read More ›

IDF soldiers punished after leaving their station in protest

IDF soldiers punished after leaving their station in protest

5 soldiers from the Kfir Brigade are given 21 days’ detention for leaving their post near the Gaza Strip; the soldiers state they did so… Read More ›

US Jewish leaders urge Israel to query Trump on anti-Semitism

US Jewish leaders urge Israel to query Trump on anti-Semitism

In Jerusalem, JCC chair says dozens of bomb threats have made members fearful and US president ought to address it   American Jewish leaders on… Read More ›

No Love Lost for Bibi in Australia

No Love Lost for Bibi in Australia

Netanyahu to encounter protests during official visit down under.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Australia this week was supposed to be a positive, official… Read More ›

After his magical meeting with Trump, real life awaits Netanyahu

After his magical meeting with Trump, real life awaits Netanyahu

Op-ed: The joy in the Right over Wednesday’s White House meeting may be premature, as there is no guarantee that what the US president said… Read More ›

Islamic State claims five members killed in Israeli drone strike

Islamic State claims five members killed in Israeli drone strike

Terror group says cell targeted Saturday in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula; no immediate comment from IDF   The Islamic State’s official media outlet claimed Sunday five… Read More ›

Austrian Interior Minister Looks to Israel for Security Expertise

Austrian Interior Minister Looks to Israel for Security Expertise

Sobotka’s trip included visits to Yad Vashem, Golan Heights.   In the first visit by an Austrian official since the January inauguration of President Alexander… Read More ›

The ball is now in Netanyahu’s court

The ball is now in Netanyahu’s court

Op-ed: The Trump administration is the most permissive administration the Israeli prime minister could have dreamed of. It’s time to set brave objectives, like applying… Read More ›

Nasrallah Warns: Hezbollah’s Missiles Can Hit Israel’s Nuclear Reactor

Nasrallah Warns: Hezbollah’s Missiles Can Hit Israel’s Nuclear Reactor

Hezbollah leader says Wednesday’s Trump-Netanyahu meeting signaled the death of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.   Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called on Israel to dismantle its… Read More ›

B’Tselem: 2016 a record year in Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes

B’Tselem: 2016 a record year in Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes

A new report reveals that Israel destroyed 274 structures in the West Bank last year, leaving 1,134 people homeless. ‘This reflects Israel’s increased efforts to… Read More ›

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Netanyahu won’t say the words, and Abbas won’t come to the talks, but it’s still the two-state deal, and no other, that they’re not doing… Read More ›