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Israelis unruffled by Trump, left cold by Bernie — poll

Israelis unruffled by Trump, left cold by Bernie — poll

61% of country’s Jews believe Republican front-runner is Israel-friendly, while most prefer Clinton in Democratic face-off   The front-runner in the race for the Republican… Read More ›

Shin Bet: Palestinian oversaw anti-Israeli terror group in Cairo

Shin Bet: Palestinian oversaw anti-Israeli terror group in Cairo

Shin Bet reveals January arrest of a Palestinian who years ago left the West Bank to Egypt, supposedly to study, and confessed to working with… Read More ›

Going around the Rabbinate

Going around the Rabbinate

In order to get married in Israel, one has to go through the arduous and, according to many, demeaning process of getting confirmed as Jewish.… Read More ›

Netanyahu: Biden visit reflects strength of ties between US and Israel

Netanyahu: Biden visit reflects strength of ties between US and Israel

Romanian president arrives for six-day stay.   US Vice President Joe Biden’s anticipated visit on Tuesday “expresses the strong relations between Israel and our ally… Read More ›

Police disperse violent mob after Arab woman arrested in Jerusalem

Police disperse violent mob after Arab woman arrested in Jerusalem

Using non-lethal crowd dispersal methods, police were able to disband the group without incurring any injuries.   A near-riot broke out by the Old City’s… Read More ›

Tehran’s ‘destabilizing activities’ on the agenda for Biden’s visit to Israel

Tehran’s ‘destabilizing activities’ on the agenda for Biden’s visit to Israel

A 2010 visit by Biden to Israel turned sour after the Jerusalem Municipality chose that moment to announce the construction of 1,600 apartments over the… Read More ›

Palestinian indicted for plotting terror attacks in Ukraine against Israelis

Palestinian indicted for plotting terror attacks in Ukraine against Israelis

Man was allegedly planning to blow up a bus full of Israeli tourists in Odessa, kidnap high-ranking IDF officer to Gaza, and arm ISIS operatives… Read More ›

Blood brothers: One family’s double tragedy

Blood brothers: One family’s double tragedy

16 years ago, Rami Cohen was brutally attacked by a terrorist. To this day, he struggles with the emotional trauma. Now, he prays for the… Read More ›

Tattoo Culture in the Holy City: The stories behind Jerusalem’s ink

Tattoo Culture in the Holy City: The stories behind Jerusalem’s ink

Despite the fact that two out of the three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem ban tattoos, you don’t have to look far to find someone with… Read More ›

After wars, Red Cross hopes tree gifts bear fruit for Gaza farmers

After wars, Red Cross hopes tree gifts bear fruit for Gaza farmers

Body donates 4,000 almond trees to Palestinian growers whose border-adjacent fields were damaged in recent fighting   The Red Cross on Wednesday began distributing thousands… Read More ›

MK Yachimovich 2015’s highest spender on ‘voter relations’

MK Yachimovich 2015’s highest spender on ‘voter relations’

The Zionist Union MK spent NIS 67,972 in that well-known but vague field in 2015, topping the list. Yachimovich, the former Labor Party chairperson, also… Read More ›

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

After leading the campaign against the ultra-Orthodox draft into the IDF, Israel Heller has crossed over to the other side. Together with MK Sharren Haskel… Read More ›

A daring escape from Treblinka

A daring escape from Treblinka

“I didn’t want to die in a crematorium, so I decided that they would have to shoot me,” recalled Michael Lizrovitch, today 89 years old.… Read More ›

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

King Al Khalifa meets with New York-based rabbi in the royal palace in Manama in order to discuss regional concerns in the Middle East.  … Read More ›

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

  Cmdr. Einat Gil Tzubari was confirmed as the head of the police security branch and promoted to deputy chief, as part of more than… Read More ›

Biden to arrive in Israel with US election in the backdrop

Biden to arrive in Israel with US election in the backdrop

Visit comes 6 years to day after his last visit, marred by Jerusalem housing flap.   US Vice President Joe Biden will arrive on Tuesday… Read More ›

Terrorist duo stabs, wounds two soldiers; manhunt underway

Terrorist duo stabs, wounds two soldiers; manhunt underway

Terrorists believed to have infiltrated settlement and are on the run. Two terrorists stabbed and wounded two soldiers, before fleeing in Har Brakha in the… Read More ›

IDF Brig. Gen. denies second sexual harassment accusation

IDF Brig. Gen. denies second sexual harassment accusation

Former Golani commander Ofek Buchri hit with second harassment claim in two days; he denies charges, saying both accusers are friends and that circumstances are… Read More ›

Snitches, sex, and blackmail: Hamas execution remains a mystery

Snitches, sex, and blackmail: Hamas execution remains a mystery

Military wing member was executed last month after it was supposedly discovered that he had led Israel to Mohammed Deif’s location, but investigations suggest Hamas… Read More ›

In rare move, IDF returns over 1,700 dunams to Palestinian landowners in Area C

In rare move, IDF returns over 1,700 dunams to Palestinian landowners in Area C

“Using territories under military occupation is permitted only for imperative military purposes and is the exception to the obligation of upholding the right to property.”… Read More ›