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Ethiopians permanent suspects

Ethiopians permanent suspects

Op-ed: In an open letter to Police Commissioner Alsheikh, Danny Adeno Abebe, an Israeli of Ethiopian descent, takes umbrage with being labelled a minority who… Read More ›

Celebrating Kedumim’s 40th, Bennett calls to annex Area C

Celebrating Kedumim’s 40th, Bennett calls to annex Area C

He told the thousands of people that he imagined how in a few short years he would be able to state: “We promised the imposition… Read More ›

Liberman: We remain committed to bringing our captives home

Liberman: We remain committed to bringing our captives home

Defense minister slams “chatter” and press reports about his stance on retrieving bodies of soldiers from Gaza Strip.   Israel is fully committed to securing… Read More ›

Police do damage control after Alsheich remarks

Police do damage control after Alsheich remarks

Many in Ethiopian Israeli community still not satisfied.   The Israel Police on Wednesday sought to hamper criticism of Commissioner Insp.-Gen. Roni Alsheich’s controversial remarks… Read More ›

EU: Women’s funding won’t go to Palestinian ICC suit against Israel

EU: Women’s funding won’t go to Palestinian ICC suit against Israel

The UN and the EU supports “advocacy” and “capacity building components” of a plan that helps Palestinian women be more involved with decision making at… Read More ›

Anti-immigrant and white supremacist, maybe. But is the alt-right anti-Semitic?

Anti-immigrant and white supremacist, maybe. But is the alt-right anti-Semitic?

Analysis: The movement is nudging its way into the American mainstream as it attaches itself to Trump’s success, and while some of its followers are… Read More ›

Alsheikh: ‘Natural’ for police to suspect Ethiopian-Israelis more readily

Alsheikh: ‘Natural’ for police to suspect Ethiopian-Israelis more readily

The Israel Police commissioner made the controversial statement at an Israel Bar Association conference Tuesday; ‘It has been proven that immigrants are more involved in… Read More ›

Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Op-ed: Many Israelis support the demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state; but why aren’t we demanding the same from our own… Read More ›

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

As human rights abuses are highlighted, trade between Tehran and Berlin jumps.   BERLIN – Germany’s normalization of relations with Iran are tied to Tehran’s… Read More ›

Settlement building ‘surged’ in recent months — UN envoy

Settlement building ‘surged’ in recent months — UN envoy

Quartet’s calls to halt construction in East Jerusalem and West Bank ignored by Jerusalem, peace process coordinator says   Settlement construction has “surged” in the… Read More ›

Israel’s ‘modest’ swimmers wade into burkini controversy

Israel’s ‘modest’ swimmers wade into burkini controversy

Both Israeli Arabs and Jews insist full-body swimwear isn’t just for religious women, and government has no place making fashion decrees   Burkinis may be… Read More ›

Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Former Minister Ben-Eleizer was in the middle of bribery and fraud hearings when he passed away; now, the prosecution has to give back all of… Read More ›

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

The platoon commander from the Hebron soldier’s infantry company testified Monday morning, becoming the first IDF official to give testimony on behalf of the defense.… Read More ›

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

Railway chief: Two-year delay if Shabbat work halted.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with the heads of the United Torah Judaism and Shas… Read More ›

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

“The Chinese interest in the Israeli startup scene is undeniable yet it is not easy for Israeli companies to break into the Chinese market…” Hila… Read More ›

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Israeli embassies worked ‘vigorously’ on issue after scandal over sesame snack erupted last week.   Brussel Airlines is welcoming Achva halva back on board. In… Read More ›

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli Supreme Court rules that Eli Cohen’s extradition for illegally exporting weapons to the Islamic Republic be upheld.   The Supreme Court ruled on Sunday to… Read More ›

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Human rights group demands Israeli authorities investigate claims of abuse, ‘forced’ confession   Amnesty International on Monday called on Israel to give an aid worker… Read More ›

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

16,500-year-old bird’s head carved into limestone plaque from Ein Qashish may be among oldest ritual objects ever found in the Levant   A collection of… Read More ›

‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

Despite legislation and incentives, the vast majority of structures in Israel have not undergone any fortification in preparation, leaving them extremely vulnerable to earthquakes; as… Read More ›