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After killing Dafna Meir, teen terrorist ‘went home to watch movie’

After killing Dafna Meir, teen terrorist ‘went home to watch movie’

Charge sheet against 16-year-old Palestinian, accused of murdering mother of six with knife, provides chilling details of the attack   On January 17, Morad Bader… Read More ›

Israel won’t demolish homes of families who turn in terrorists

Israel won’t demolish homes of families who turn in terrorists

In precedent-setting move, government accepts position of new A-G to spare home of killer whose father handed him over   In a marked departure from… Read More ›

Ya’alon: Bereavement not equal for Israelis and our enemies

Ya’alon: Bereavement not equal for Israelis and our enemies

Weighing in on public debate over grief, defense minister says the Jewish state strives for life while the ‘opposing society wishes for death’   Defense… Read More ›

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Kenyan president’s visit prompts reaffirmation of military and intelligence ties; Netanyahu says ‘Israel is a unique partner against this extremism’. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

US students mobilize against BDS

US students mobilize against BDS

Pro-Israel students have organized campaigns to fight BDS and promote a positive image of the Jewish state, as some around the world condemn Israel on… Read More ›

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

2015 had the most terror-related deaths since 2008, Hebron had twice as many terror attacks as Jerusalem, and the number of wounded was four times… Read More ›

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

Hours later, IDF soldiers raided the town, removed the body and arrested dozens of Palestinians on suspicion of participating in the lynching.   In February… Read More ›

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gaza’s unemployment rate stands at more than 40 percent, and there are no economic growth engines to speak of in the Hamas-ruled Strip.   The… Read More ›

State finds Israeli killer of Palestinian teen fit for sentencing

State finds Israeli killer of Palestinian teen fit for sentencing

Psychiatric report rejects defense claim that Yosef Ben David was not responsible for his actions on night of Muhammed Abu Khdeir’s murder   The State… Read More ›

Israel reportedly preparing plan to boost Palestinian economy

Israel reportedly preparing plan to boost Palestinian economy

Finance officials from both sides propose new cooperation in medicine, tech and construction, among other areas   Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has met several times… Read More ›

Army intelligence warns Fatah militants may join terror wave

Army intelligence warns Fatah militants may join terror wave

In briefing last month, security cabinet reportedly heard that without peace talks, violence could spiral further   Military Intelligence officials warned last month that with… Read More ›

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Foreign Ministry hosts delegation of four Arab journalists who live in Europe as part of a new initiative to reach out to the Arabic-speaking world.… Read More ›

Psychiatrist: Main suspect in Abu Khdeir murder fit to stand trial

Psychiatrist: Main suspect in Abu Khdeir murder fit to stand trial

Court-appointed psychiatrist says Yosef Haim Ben-David is only pretending to be insane; psychiatric opinion could lead to conviction, after judges already determined he is guilty.… Read More ›

IDF chief orders soldiers to carry weapons while off duty

IDF chief orders soldiers to carry weapons while off duty

In wake of murder of soldier who was stabbed to death while on break and unarmed, Eisenkot changes procedures requiring soldiers to leave their weapons… Read More ›

Report: Military Intelligence chief says without peace process, terror wave will grow

Report: Military Intelligence chief says without peace process, terror wave will grow

The security establishment has been dealing with terrorism that doesn’t appear to have an end or a clear definition, Channel 10 cites intel assessment as… Read More ›

Visiting GOP congressman from Florida: Israel has done its utmost to promote peace

Visiting GOP congressman from Florida: Israel has done its utmost to promote peace

“Having a partner and ally in the Middle East who will stand strong for our values is critical and important.”   Israel has done all… Read More ›

Clash over Arabs moving into Jewish towns reflects deeper conflict

Clash over Arabs moving into Jewish towns reflects deeper conflict

High Court decision delays case over preventing Arabs from purchasing homes in Jewish Afula.   The High Court on Sunday did not reach a decision… Read More ›

In Jordan, Kerry urges Palestinians, Israelis to ease tensions

In Jordan, Kerry urges Palestinians, Israelis to ease tensions

In Amman meeting, PA leader Abbas tells top US diplomat Washington should intervene in Israeli-Palestinian deadlock   US Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian… Read More ›

Prisoner on death row performs Bar Mitzvah

Prisoner on death row performs Bar Mitzvah

Houston Chabad rabbi helps Jewish prisoner on death row put on tefillin and perform a Bar Mitzvah; the rabbi says, ‘When he saw that I… Read More ›

Israel presents Bedouin with demolition orders

Israel presents Bedouin with demolition orders

Israel sent notices to ramshackle 12 Bedouin properties; affected bedouin says ‘The Israeli occupation seeks to displace us from our territory’ Israel’s Civil Administration, the… Read More ›