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Supreme Court rules twins of Muslim father to be raised as observant Jews

Supreme Court rules twins of Muslim father to be raised as observant Jews

In unusual decision, Supreme Court rules that a religious foster family who received twin daughters aged 5 will fully determine how they are raised. The… Read More ›

Mr. Security’s silence

Mr. Security’s silence

Op-ed: How did Netanyahu succeed in branding himself as the only person capable of giving Israel’s citizens a sense of security, while in reality we… Read More ›

Argentinian Jewish community demands US reveal whereabouts of former spy chief

Argentinian Jewish community demands US reveal whereabouts of former spy chief

Nisman was found dead in his apartment earlier this year, only hours before he was due to testify to Congress.   The Argentine Jewish community… Read More ›

‘We will not live in fear in our homeland’

‘We will not live in fear in our homeland’

Jews in Old City remain defiant amid spate of attacks.   As Jewish boys no older than 10 silently lit a candle memorial in the… Read More ›

First drizzle of rainy season felt over Tel Aviv

First drizzle of rainy season felt over Tel Aviv

Scattered showers predicted nationwide; hiking trails closed in desert regions due to flash flood warning   The first rain of the new year fell overnight… Read More ›

Major oil reserve said found on Golan

Major oil reserve said found on Golan

Afek Oil and Gas confirms ‘significant amounts’ of liquid oil, but quality, quantity and cost-effectiveness of extraction still unknown   A company drilling for oil… Read More ›

Why the BBC is biased against Israel

Why the BBC is biased against Israel

Op-ed: A grossly erroneous report on last week’s Jerusalem attack seems to corroborate claims about the broadcaster’s deep-seated anti-Israel bias. It doesn’t: The real reason… Read More ›

PHOTOS: An Israeli vintage car park

PHOTOS: An Israeli vintage car park

A special gathering of classic car owners held at Ramat Gan National Park, bringing in 270 vintage vehicles. A large number of beautiful classic cars… Read More ›

Jerusalem – 2 Palestinian Youths Killed In West Bank Clashes, UN Chief Calls For Probe

Jerusalem – 2 Palestinian Youths Killed In West Bank Clashes, UN Chief Calls For Probe

  Jerusalem – Two Palestinian teens, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed by Israeli army fire in West Bank clashes Monday, raising concerns about a… Read More ›

West Bank – IDF Finds Rifle Used In Shooting Death Of Israelis, U.S. Confirms Rabbi Henkin Was U.S. Citizen

West Bank – IDF Finds Rifle Used In Shooting Death Of Israelis, U.S. Confirms Rabbi Henkin Was U.S. Citizen

  West Bank – The Israeli military says it has recovered an assault rifle believed to have been used by Palestinian militants in the shooting… Read More ›

No new settlement construction, settler leaders told

No new settlement construction, settler leaders told

Diplomatic pressure preventing resumption of West Bank building, Yesha Council heads say after meeting Netanyahu   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told settler leaders that… Read More ›

O-man! Israel blocks windsurfing team from Gulf state

O-man! Israel blocks windsurfing team from Gulf state

Ministry of Culture and Sport tells team due to security considerations, they will not be allowed to go to the world championships in Oman. Just… Read More ›

Pilgrim season in danger as fear grips Jerusalem

Pilgrim season in danger as fear grips Jerusalem

Attacks worry Israeli travel industry as traditionally profitable months when pilgrims visit Israel are fast approaching and violence continues. Tourism industry leaders are predicting a… Read More ›

Abbas calls for end to escalating violence

Abbas calls for end to escalating violence

Amid rising tensions highlighted by a wave of attacks closing out the High Holy Days, Palestinian President makes an appeal to renew the peace proces:… Read More ›

No chance Netanyahu, Obama will heal their rift, says J Street

No chance Netanyahu, Obama will heal their rift, says J Street

“These two leaders do not trust each other and are not strong enough or brave enough to actually move forward.”   There is “zero chance… Read More ›

The spirit of the intifada, with restraint on both sides

The spirit of the intifada, with restraint on both sides

Hundreds of Palestinians confront Israeli forces at Kalandiya checkpoint, 12 protesters injured   Raw onion is supposed to ease the effects of tear gas, and… Read More ›

Insight: A political guide to ‘after the holidays’

Insight: A political guide to ‘after the holidays’

  The succot have come down. The mahzorim have been put away. The refrigerator is full of leftovers. And starting Wednesday, the children will finally start… Read More ›

Israeli lawyers tackle China trade challenges

Israeli lawyers tackle China trade challenges

Israeli lawyers are tackling legal and cultural issues that arise in business between the two nations with greater perspective than ever before.   As trade… Read More ›

Eitam Henkin, killed with his wife in terror attack, was US citizen

Eitam Henkin, killed with his wife in terror attack, was US citizen

State Department confirms citizenship as Israel announces it caught the Hamas cell that killed him and wife Naama in West Bank last week   Eitam… Read More ›

Israel – Palestinian Terrorists Fire Rockets At Israel On Sunday Night Near Gaza Border

Israel – Palestinian Terrorists Fire Rockets At Israel On Sunday Night Near Gaza Border

  Israel – Palestinian terrorists fired two rockets at Israel on Sunday night; one exploded in an open area in Eshkol, causing no injuries or… Read More ›