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ICC war is far from over – analysis

ICC war is far from over – analysis

February 5, 2021 was another major loss for Israel’s six-year war crimes struggle with the ICC, but it was not the end of the line… Read More ›

Small Haredi network is offering COVID-19 treatment to all

Small Haredi network is offering COVID-19 treatment to all

With just 12 volunteers, Chasdei Amram started as local endeavor in ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood of Mea Shearim; now it has helped more than 5,000 patients… Read More ›

Virginia Senate Passes Death Penalty Abolition Bill

Virginia Senate Passes Death Penalty Abolition Bill

  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would abolish the death penalty, a measure that if passed into law… Read More ›

House Republican leader punts on punishing Marjorie Taylor Greene as Democrats move toward removing her from committees

House Republican leader punts on punishing Marjorie Taylor Greene as Democrats move toward removing her from committees

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy broke his silence on Wednesday over the uproar caused by freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s conspiracy theory views, suggesting Republicans… Read More ›

For 2nd time in day, thousands attend funeral of rabbi, flouting lockdown rules

For 2nd time in day, thousands attend funeral of rabbi, flouting lockdown rules

TV news estimates 8,000 attend Jerusalem burial of Rabbi Yitzhok Scheiner, hours after 10,000 joined procession for Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik; both died of COVID… Read More ›

Rand Paul calls impeachment ‘dead on arrival’ after most Republicans signal that trial is unconstitutional

Rand Paul calls impeachment ‘dead on arrival’ after most Republicans signal that trial is unconstitutional

Washington – The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment… Read More ›

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Biden will not wait for Israel to make moves on Iran

Analysis: The new U.S. administration is nothing like its predecessor and Netanyahu’s insistence on sidelining the defense establishment could leave Jerusalem with little to no… Read More ›

Joe Biden begins term with series of executive orders

Joe Biden begins term with series of executive orders

Some of his 15 executive orders reversed the actions of his predecessor, Donald Trump, while others were extensions of them.   US President Joe Biden… Read More ›

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

UAE’s new vision for Mideast includes Israel

Opinion: The deal between the two nations has already halted annexation and can further strengthen the position of Palestinians, foster an atmosphere of peace and… Read More ›

Israel is still long way from being coronavirus free

Israel is still long way from being coronavirus free

Opinion: Despite optimism over successful vaccine roll out and hopes that seriously ill cases would decline, there is much that is unknown about vaccine’s ability… Read More ›

‘Kill him with his own gun’: DC police recount harrowing assault on Capitol

‘Kill him with his own gun’: DC police recount harrowing assault on Capitol

Mike Fanone was beaten, tased, and had a heart attack. He yelled to the rioters that he had kids; Daniel Hodges was crushed in a… Read More ›

These 10 House Republicans voted to impeach Trump on Wednesday

These 10 House Republicans voted to impeach Trump on Wednesday

The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon charging him with “incitement of insurrection.” Among the vote were 10 House… Read More ›

US lawmakers decry ‘coup’ attempt: ‘Trump must stand up and say he lost’

US lawmakers decry ‘coup’ attempt: ‘Trump must stand up and say he lost’

Democrats and Republicans express disgust at extraordinary scenes unfolding in Washington; one GOP member says the president is ‘inciting domestic terrorism’   US lawmakers decried… Read More ›

LIVE: Congress Reconvenes After Rioters Cleared From Capitol

LIVE: Congress Reconvenes After Rioters Cleared From Capitol

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Mossad chiefs: Iran may avenge Soleimani killing after Biden inauguration

Mossad chiefs: Iran may avenge Soleimani killing after Biden inauguration

Former Mossad director Shabtai Shavit told the ‘Post’ that “the Iranians’ patience is never-ending.”   Two former Mossad chiefs and a former national security council… Read More ›

Farewell 2020: Israel rings in New Year under lockdown

Farewell 2020: Israel rings in New Year under lockdown

Celebrations largely muted as police deploy in force throughout country to prevent partygoers from congregating   Israel at midnight Thursday-Friday bid adieu to 2020 and… Read More ›

China Accuses US Of Show Of Force With Taiwan Strait Passage

China Accuses US Of Show Of Force With Taiwan Strait Passage

  BEIJING (AP) — China accused the U.S. of staging a show of force by sailing two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday… Read More ›

Trump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win

Trump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win

President Donald Trump is expected to return to Washington earlier than anticipated ahead of a planned disruption by Republicans when Congress meets next week to… Read More ›

Israeli Jets Strike Gaza After Militants Fire Rockets

Israeli Jets Strike Gaza After Militants Fire Rockets

  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli aircraft struck several sites in the Gaza Strip early Saturday after Palestinian militants fired two rockets toward… Read More ›

Third coronavirus lockdown rules – everything you need to know

Third coronavirus lockdown rules – everything you need to know

Movement will be restricted to 1,000 meters from home, except in exceptional cases   The government voted late Wednesday night to roll out a countrywide… Read More ›