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US calls for Israeli, Palestinian restraint in Jerusalem after clashes

US calls for Israeli, Palestinian restraint in Jerusalem after clashes

State Department expresses concern over escalating tensions around Temple Mount after clashes between Palestinian rioters, Israeli security forces.   WASHINGTON – The US State Department… Read More ›

IDF hints at first Gaza war crimes indictment against high-level officer

IDF hints at first Gaza war crimes indictment against high-level officer

The IDF on Sunday published a speech given by Magistrate Advocate General Maj. Gen. Danny Efroni in which he heavily implied that the IDF was… Read More ›

Putin touts Jewish values in Rosh Hashanah message

Putin touts Jewish values in Rosh Hashanah message

Russian leader’s annual New Year letter to Jews recalls traditional and historical efforts to make peace between people   Russian President Vladimir Putin dwelt on… Read More ›

Jerusalem – After Iran Deal, Obama Struggles To Regain Israel’s Trust

Jerusalem – After Iran Deal, Obama Struggles To Regain Israel’s Trust

  Jerusalem – Seeking to sell his nuclear deal with Iran to a skeptical Israeli public, President Barack Obama has repeatedly declared his deep affection… Read More ›

Italy puts Israel out of EuroBasket tournament

Italy puts Israel out of EuroBasket tournament

Israel fails to reach quarterfinals despite Mekel’s best efforts, while Israeli coach Ginzburg hails his winning Czech team   LILLE, France (AP) — Italy rolled… Read More ›

Israeli seriously wounded in Jerusalem rock-throwing attack

Israeli seriously wounded in Jerusalem rock-throwing attack

Car carrying 3 individuals returning from Rosh Hashanah dinner comes under attack by Palestinian assailants hurling stones   An Israeli man was seriously wounded and… Read More ›

The Goldin rule: Rabbinate approves new prayer for Shabbat, holidays

The Goldin rule: Rabbinate approves new prayer for Shabbat, holidays

New prayer initiaited by New York Jewish community calls for the bodies of IDF soldiers killed in Gaza to be returned for burial in Israel.… Read More ›

Obama disliked in Israeli polls

Obama disliked in Israeli polls

Despite attempts at reconciliation after conclusion of Iran deal, US president still struggles to find favor with Israelis more than any other country. Seeking to… Read More ›

Israel considers natural gas pipeline to Gaza Strip

Israel considers natural gas pipeline to Gaza Strip

Proposed by Qatar, the pipeline would connect Israel to Gaza’s power plant and relieve electricity shortage there; Qatar and Palestinian Authority to finance project. Jerusalem… Read More ›

Police: Stone-throwing causes accident in Jerusalem, one seriously wounded

Police: Stone-throwing causes accident in Jerusalem, one seriously wounded

Police were searching the area for suspects.   Three people were injured in Jerusalem on Sunday night when their car was pelted with stones, causing… Read More ›

Israel is entering a sensitive, problematic situation diplomacy-wise.

Israel is entering a sensitive, problematic situation diplomacy-wise.

  In a white tent set up not far from the border with Jordan – very similar to the tent that hosted the ceremony for the… Read More ›

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Antoine Lahad, Israel’s comrade in arms in south Lebanon, dies at 88

Lahad headed the pro-Israel militia, the South Lebanon Army, from 1984 until the Israeli withdrawal from its security zone in south Lebanon in May 2000.… Read More ›

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Argentina’s president hails new UK Labour party leader

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says Jeremy Corbyn is a great friend of Latin America, supports dialogue over the disputed Falkland Islands   Argentina’s president is… Read More ›

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

Paris – French Ex-minister: Germany ‘Took Our Jews And Gave Us Arabs

  Paris – A former French minister stirred up controversy Friday after saying Germany “took our Jews and gave us Arabs” as France began taking… Read More ›

Migrants applauded by 75,000 fans at German soccer game

Migrants applauded by 75,000 fans at German soccer game

In Israel, by contrast, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans raise banner against refugees   Young migrants accompanied Bayern Munich players onto the pitch and took center… Read More ›

On Rosh Hashana, challenge the lives we have created

On Rosh Hashana, challenge the lives we have created

Op-ed: A Jewish society is one which understands that to be fully human is not to accept our failings; to be fully human is to… Read More ›

Uproar in Lebanon after general’s death reported

Uproar in Lebanon after general’s death reported

A report says that Antoine Lahad, former commander of the Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army, is dead and will be buried in Lebanon, sparking a social… Read More ›

Taiwan awards ‘China’s Schindler’ presidential honor

Taiwan awards ‘China’s Schindler’ presidential honor

Envoy to Vienna issued thousands of visas to Jews trapped in Austria during World War II.   TAIPEI – Daniel Weihs, who served as the Science… Read More ›

‘In 5776, Israel must adopt a more tolerant form of Judaism’

‘In 5776, Israel must adopt a more tolerant form of Judaism’

Rabbi Michael Melchior has been a strong moral voice in Israel for many years.   The Jewish year 5775 was not one of particular tranquility… Read More ›

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

In pre-High Holidays call, Obama tells US rabbis he plans to meet soon with Netanyahu

Netanyahu until now has rebuffed such overtures because of his disagreement with the US leader over the Iran nuclear deal.   WASHINGTON – President Barack… Read More ›