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J Street To Trump: One State is the Problem, Not Solution

J Street To Trump: One State is the Problem, Not Solution

Trump is the first US president in at least two decades to refrain from pledging total allegiance to the idea of a two-state paradigm  … Read More ›

The carrot, the stick and the narrative

The carrot, the stick and the narrative

Op-ed: The change of governments in Washington and in Gaza is both an opportunity and a need to create a change. Israel should respond to… Read More ›

While refusing to endorse two-state solution, Netanyahu says Israel won’t annex West Bank

While refusing to endorse two-state solution, Netanyahu says Israel won’t annex West Bank

In briefing after talks with Trump, PM says he requested US recognize Israeli annexation of Golan, indicates a willingness to discuss reining in settlements, though… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump plans to emphasize his interest in reaching a “comprehensive agreement that would end the… Read More ›

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Analysis: Yahya Sanwar’s election is bad news for Israel. The terrorist who was released as part of the Shalit deal has set inadmissible conditions for… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

  Jerusalem – By any standard, Jerusalem’s first direct bus route to Ben–Gurion Airport represents a public transportation victory, if not a revolution, for the… Read More ›

The AG’s war to protect Israeli democracy

The AG’s war to protect Israeli democracy

Analysis: The Regulation Law has created one of the most serious constitutional crises the State of Israel has ever experienced. Attorney General Mandelblit, who strongly… Read More ›

600 rabbis and cantors sign letter opposing Trump’s Israel envoy Friedman

600 rabbis and cantors sign letter opposing Trump’s Israel envoy Friedman

Liberal Jewish groups say ‘extreme’ nominee, who called J Street backers ‘worse than kapos,’ would hurt Israel   WASHINGTON — More than 600 rabbis and… Read More ›

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

“The Trump presidency is a historic opportunity to say the land of Israel is ours,” Erdan said.   The Palestinians should be made to pay a… Read More ›

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

The executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is in Israel ahead of the organization’s annual leadership mission, set… Read More ›

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israeli immigration officials apologize for ‘unpleasantness’ wrought following questioning of senior executive from the New Israel Fund upon her arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli… Read More ›

UK House of Commons Condemns Israeli Settlement Activity

UK House of Commons Condemns Israeli Settlement Activity

The UK was one of 14 countries, out the UNSC 15 member body, that voted in support of Resolution 2334.   The United Kingdom House… Read More ›

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

IDF soldiers who noticed the 23-year-old Rehovot resident try to cross the border into the strip were able to stop him; he was carrying a… Read More ›

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Trump plans to sit Netanyahu down on February 15 for a “long conversation” focused on Middle East peace.   WASHINGTON – Knesset authorization of a… Read More ›

The government’s psychological wall

The government’s psychological wall

Op-ed: Regulation is not theft, it’s a logical compromise. The problem is that the law includes no policy and no vision; it’s simply a band-aid… Read More ›

Newly approved settler homes financed by Trump’s Israel envoy pick – report

Newly approved settler homes financed by Trump’s Israel envoy pick – report

David Friedman heads organization that raised millions of shekels for construction in West Bank settlement of Beit El   Some 20 apartments recently approved in… Read More ›

Ottawa – Canada Says Very Worried By Israel’s Move To Legalize Settlements

Ottawa – Canada Says Very Worried By Israel’s Move To Legalize Settlements

  Ottawa – Canada is very concerned by Israel’s move to legalize thousands of settler homes on Palestinian land in the West Bank, Foreign Minister… Read More ›

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

The first Jordanian condemnation came yesterday and it was decidedly sharp.   The Settlement Regulation Law passed on Monday night leaves Jordan in the lurch, poses… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Trump: A relationship based on flattery and groveling

Netanyahu and Trump: A relationship based on flattery and groveling

Op-ed: The prime minister’s silence in light of the violence, racism and even anti-Semitism of the new US administration could be defined as an attempt… Read More ›

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Vice presidents of New York, New Jersey boards of rabbis implore J Street to have open mind on US envoy to Israel nominee after he… Read More ›