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Saudi paper calls for Abbas to accept invitation to address Knesset

Saudi paper calls for Abbas to accept invitation to address Knesset

The editorial came amid signs that the Saudi media is softening its reporting on Israel, a development that has been linked to under the table… Read More ›

Ignoring Israel: Why Clinton and Trump sparred on foreign policy, but didn’t mention Mideast ally

Ignoring Israel: Why Clinton and Trump sparred on foreign policy, but didn’t mention Mideast ally

It was surprising to see the way in which the Iran Deal has now become a very American issue, removed from its Middle Eastern context.… Read More ›

Palestinian official condemns Trump pledge to recognize Jerusalem

Palestinian official condemns Trump pledge to recognize Jerusalem

Saeb Erekat says GOP candidate’s comments show ‘disregard for international law, longstanding US foreign policy’ A senior Palestinian official on Monday said a pledge by… Read More ›

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – Over Half Of Religious-Zionist Women Want Female Halachic Adviser

Israel – More than half of religious-Zionist women would like a female spiritual leader in their community with whom they could consult on matters of… Read More ›

Clinton to Netanyahu: I’ll oppose any outside solution to conflict

Clinton to Netanyahu: I’ll oppose any outside solution to conflict

At NY meeting with Israel’s PM, Democratic nominee vows to fight one-sided UN motions and BDS, seek further strengthening of defense ties Democratic presidential nominee… Read More ›

Trump to Netanyahu: If I’m president, I’ll recognize undivided Jerusalem

Trump to Netanyahu: If I’m president, I’ll recognize undivided Jerusalem

Prime minister meets Republican candidate at his Manhattan office, will sit down with Hillary Clinton later Sunday Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Prime Minister… Read More ›

Analysis: Meeting with candidates, Netanyahu leaves another enigma in his wake

Analysis: Meeting with candidates, Netanyahu leaves another enigma in his wake

It’s not clear why the PM was so keen to have sit-downs with Trump and Clinton, and whether it will help the GOP candidate, as… Read More ›

Ritz Carlton in Herzliya puts penthouse on sale for NIS 16 million

Ritz Carlton in Herzliya puts penthouse on sale for NIS 16 million

The hotel at the Herzliya Pituach marina is now selling a 105-square-meter penthouse overlooking the sea, located on the 12th floor of its luxury apartment… Read More ›

Happy Rosh Hashanah: data finds 186,923 babies born over last Jewish year

Happy Rosh Hashanah: data finds 186,923 babies born over last Jewish year

The Population Immigration and Border Authority issued new data regarding the general Israeli public; In addition to the number of bouncing babies born in Israel,… Read More ›

US Muslim leaders urge Hamas to release remains of Israeli soldiers

US Muslim leaders urge Hamas to release remains of Israeli soldiers

Shaul and Goldin were killed during the 2014 war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. WASHINGTON – A slate of 10 US Muslim leaders, including both… Read More ›

Trump adviser: Israel can annex West Bank and remain Jewish

Trump adviser: Israel can annex West Bank and remain Jewish

David Friedman claims Israel would remain 65% Jewish even if it assimilated Palestinians in Judea and Samaria; official numbers tell a different story   Republican… Read More ›

Kerry: US, Israel can make progress on two-state solution in coming months

Kerry: US, Israel can make progress on two-state solution in coming months

Secretary of state, Netanyahu meet in New York, hail US-Israel ties, newly signed $38 billion military aid deal   US Secretary of State John Kerry… Read More ›

Trump campaign asked for closed-door Netanyahu meeting

Trump campaign asked for closed-door Netanyahu meeting

GOP staffers reportedly reached out first, but PM’s office, eager to avoid appearance of favoring either side, then called Clinton’s staff   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

Only 30% of Israelis think police treats everyone equally

Only 30% of Israelis think police treats everyone equally

A Central Bureau of Statistics survey shows that public trust in the law enforcement establishment is low, with just 39% of Israelis holding a positive… Read More ›

TV presenter attacked in Mea Shearim

TV presenter attacked in Mea Shearim

Hila Korach came to film a segment in the ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood and was attacked by youths. Korach claims she and her crew were surrounded,… Read More ›

Alternative wedding revolution underway in Israel

Alternative wedding revolution underway in Israel

A real drama is taking place under the Chief Rabbinate’s radar, as a secret movement of private halachic marriages is coming out of the shadows… Read More ›

Netanyahu: I hope Obama won’t help Palestinians unilaterally establish a state

Netanyahu: I hope Obama won’t help Palestinians unilaterally establish a state

Speaking with Channel 2 from New York City, Netanyahu was asked arguably the most pressing question facing his rule as prime minister.   Prime Minister… Read More ›

First Israeli New York assemblywoman will continue to fight boycotts and antisemitism

First Israeli New York assemblywoman will continue to fight boycotts and antisemitism

Rozic proudly keeps an Israeli flag at her desk in the assembly, but her connection is not just symbolic.   NEW YORK – When NY… Read More ›

Netanyahu to ask Clinton, Trump not to back imposing a diplomatic solution on Israel

Netanyahu to ask Clinton, Trump not to back imposing a diplomatic solution on Israel

Netanyahu has taken great pains to remain outside of this campaign, especially following his experience during the last campaign, when the widely accepted perception was… Read More ›

Netanyahu explains Russia’s interest in cooperating with Israel

Netanyahu explains Russia’s interest in cooperating with Israel

“I think Russia has variegated interests. The first interest is to make sure militant Islam does not penetrate and destabilize Russia.”   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›