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Soldier killed in terror attack identified as Omri Levi, 19

Soldier killed in terror attack identified as Omri Levi, 19

Eritrean migrant mistaken for Beersheba terrorist dies of wounds after being shot in the head, beaten by bystanders   The soldier killed Sunday evening in… Read More ›

Congressman’s novel based on DC’s truth is much stranger than fiction

Congressman’s novel based on DC’s truth is much stranger than fiction

A book only a Beltway insider could write, in the satirical ‘The Global War on Morris,’ Steve Israel uses verbatim dialogue from post-9/11 high-level political… Read More ›

It’s not a wave of terror, it’s a civil war

It’s not a wave of terror, it’s a civil war

Op-ed: In the current situation, citizens of the State of Israel are going out to kill fellow citizens; the fact that both the murderers and… Read More ›

Dividing Jerusalem: Concrete walls separate Jewish, Arab neighborhoods

Dividing Jerusalem: Concrete walls separate Jewish, Arab neighborhoods

Police set up temporary wall in East Talpiot in effort to stop barrage of Molotov cocktails from nearby Jabel Mukaber. Police set up a tall… Read More ›

Hebrew U. students say campus is model of coexistence

Hebrew U. students say campus is model of coexistence

Arab and Jewish students returning for fall semester claim university provides shelter from geopolitical storm.   Against the backdrop of a terror wave that has… Read More ›

Shaked pushes to jail minors over age 12 involved in terror attacks

Shaked pushes to jail minors over age 12 involved in terror attacks

Move comes after 13-year-old took part in stabbing   Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked is pushing to amend the country’s criminal law to allow minors over… Read More ›

Netanyahu to offer Kerry no concessions for Abbas

Netanyahu to offer Kerry no concessions for Abbas

There are unconfirmed reports that Kerry’s meeting with Abbas will take place on Saturday in Amman.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not offer any… Read More ›

Netanyahu rejects French proposal, says Israel not the problem at Temple Mount

Netanyahu rejects French proposal, says Israel not the problem at Temple Mount

“We are preserving the status quo,” he said. “We are the only ones doing that, and will continue to this responsibly and seriously.”   Israel… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israelis And Palestinians March Together In Jerusalem Solidarity Rally

Jerusalem – Israelis And Palestinians March Together In Jerusalem Solidarity Rally

  Jerusalem – Hundreds of Israelis—Jews, Arabs, and Palestinians marched through the center of Jerusalem calling for an end to the current round of violence… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Visiting US Reps: ‘We Must Address Palestinian Denial That Israel Is A Jewish State’

Jerusalem – Visiting US Reps: ‘We Must Address Palestinian Denial That Israel Is A Jewish State’

  Jerusalem – Palestinian denial that Israel is a Jewish state, and not settlement construction, is one of the critical issues that must be addressed… Read More ›

Rightists call to retake Joseph’s Tomb after torching

Rightists call to retake Joseph’s Tomb after torching

Minister Uri Ariel, Yesha Council chief claim there’s no alternative to Israeli sovereignty at holy site; Liberman says PA no different than IS   Right-wing… Read More ›

IDF troops boost security on Jerusalem buses, trains

IDF troops boost security on Jerusalem buses, trains

Slew of measures announced by government yet to curb rash of stabbing attacks in Israel and the West Bank   The Israel Defense Forces was… Read More ›

Jews attacked at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, extracted by IDF

Jews attacked at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, extracted by IDF

Palestinian police beat group of worshipers during unauthorized visit to Nablus shrine torched overnight Thursday   Five Jewish Israelis were lightly wounded overnight Saturday in… Read More ›

Report: Russia blocks Israeli jets over Lebanon

Report: Russia blocks Israeli jets over Lebanon

Lebanese newspaper claims Israeli jets turn back after confrontation with Russian aircraft over northern Lebanon. Russian forces warned Israel over IAF flights in Russian controlled… Read More ›

Israeli wins BBC wildlife photography competition

Israeli wins BBC wildlife photography competition

Amir Ben-Dov wins top prize in prestigious wildlife photography competition for his photo of three red-footed falcons on a single branch. An Israeli photographer, Amir… Read More ›

Breaking the mold: Why there is still hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Breaking the mold: Why there is still hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Op-ed: The fact that there is currently no partner on the other side does not mean we should lose hope. Anyone who belittles the role… Read More ›

Rash of Palestinian stabbing attempts continues over weekend

Rash of Palestinian stabbing attempts continues over weekend

In one of the incidents, a terrorist shot dead trying to knife border policemen in Jerusalem.   Aspate of attempted terrorist attacks took place over… Read More ›

Jerusalem furious at French bid for observers on Temple Mount

Jerusalem furious at French bid for observers on Temple Mount

“Those who brought explosives and fired firecrackers were Palestinians who turned the Temple Mount into a terrorism warehouse, and they are the ones who tried… Read More ›

Israel, US resume defense aid talks halted over Iran deal

Israel, US resume defense aid talks halted over Iran deal

Netanyahu froze negotiations ahead of the July deal reached between Iran and world powers.   JERUSALEM – Israel and the United States have resumed talks on… Read More ›

Terrorist disguised as journalist stabs IDF soldier near Hebron

Terrorist disguised as journalist stabs IDF soldier near Hebron

Soldier sustains moderate wounds; authorities apprehend suspect.   A Palestinian disguised as a photojournalist stabbed and moderately wounded an IDF soldier near the West Bank city… Read More ›