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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 ›

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

A projectile launched from the Gaza Strip on Monday morning landed in southern Israel; none hurt. The IDF has attacked Hamas targets in the Strip… Read More ›

The presidential settlement approval

The presidential settlement approval

Op-ed: Trump’s statement reflects a completely new American policy. It gives the Israeli government the green light to build as much as it wants in… Read More ›

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

Controversial law recognizing building on private Palestinian land passes final Knesset votes by 60 to 52, despite warnings it could land Israel in international court… Read More ›

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Knesset to vote late tonight on controversial legislation. Supporters fear another delay.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to coordinate passage of the settlement regulation… Read More ›

2.6 million tweets of hate

2.6 million tweets of hate

Op-ed: Different political changes in 2016 served as a catalyst for the rise of new and renewed anti-Semitism. Particularly concerning is the case of the… Read More ›

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

While no one’s claiming a hidden European agenda to boycott Israel, there’s no logical reason why the EU should compromise its values by supporting NGOs… Read More ›

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Justice Minister Shaked and Tourism Minister Levin propose measures to cut down on private bill proposals and in return give the Knesset’s committees the authority… Read More ›

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Majority decision denies request for three-month extension to clear settlement homes built on private Palestinian land   The High Court of Justice pushed back the… Read More ›

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

PM flies to London on Sunday, then DC the following week.   With President Donald Trump signaling a more muscular US policy toward Iran, Prime Minister… Read More ›

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

Seeking to have the bill limit the noise from houses of prayer’s loudspeakers during the nighttime alone, MKs are rephrasing the legislation to get around… Read More ›

White House says new Israeli settlements ‘may not be helpful’

White House says new Israeli settlements ‘may not be helpful’

Trump administration’s first, mild, criticism of Israeli policy follows Netanyahu’s vow to Amona residents to establish new community in outpost’s stead   The White House… Read More ›

Netanyahu Announces Creation of New Settlement

Netanyahu Announces Creation of New Settlement

First such move since 1991 • 3,000 housing units authorized in existing West Bank communities.   As Border Police continued to evacuate Amona on Wednesday… Read More ›

Who will be the next leader of Hamas?

Who will be the next leader of Hamas?

Analysis: There is no target date for the appointment of the Palestinian organization’s secretary-general. While Ismail Haniyeh seems to have the best chance, the Hamas… Read More ›

Bennett: Amona evacuation will lead to West Bank annexation

Bennett: Amona evacuation will lead to West Bank annexation

As demolition begins, Jewish Home leader hails outpost residents as ‘heroes,’ urges nonviolence in comments echoed by public security minister, chief rabbi   Jewish Home… Read More ›

Ex-IDF General: Disabling an Entire Enemy Air Force With One Keystroke is Not Imaginary

Ex-IDF General: Disabling an Entire Enemy Air Force With One Keystroke is Not Imaginary

  With one keystroke on the eve of a war, all enemy aircraft could be disabled without sending a single aircraft on a mission and… Read More ›

MK Smotrich compares Amona evacuation to rape

MK Smotrich compares Amona evacuation to rape

Arriving in Amona to protest the impending evacuation, the Bayit Yehudi MK accuses the judicial system of ‘raping the government, raping elected officials, raping those… Read More ›

Israel okays another 3,000 new settlement homes

Israel okays another 3,000 new settlement homes

Netanyahu and Liberman approve widespread construction, including outside major blocs, saying Israel ‘returning to normal life’ in West Bank   With the evacuation of the Amona… Read More ›

Rights groups provide jihad with free services

Rights groups provide jihad with free services

Op-ed: As always, European countries are funding bodies that issue reports allegedly about ‘human rights,’ while in fact waging a campaign against Israel’s existence. The… Read More ›