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Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Draft law goes to committee before final approval; critics describe legislation increasing punishment for terrorism as ‘totalitarian’   The Knesset advanced late Wednesday night a… Read More ›

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

With shutting of West Bank factory, Daniel Birnbaum says BDS movement has ‘marginal’ effect on beverage company’s business   IDAN HANEGEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel (AP)… Read More ›

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

No reports of injuries in strike on Hamas base after bullets damage houses in Netiv Ha’asara   The IDF struck a Hamas target in the… Read More ›

Meet the new Humvee, expected to serve in Israel

Meet the new Humvee, expected to serve in Israel

New all-terrain vehicle, partly made by Israeli company Plasan, wins deal to replace Humvee with 55,000 units by 2040. There’s a new bully on the… Read More ›

Israeli Arab woman from North feared heading to Syria to join ISIS

Israeli Arab woman from North feared heading to Syria to join ISIS

According to officials in the northern town which was unnamed, the Israeli citizen in question is a woman in her forties.   An Israeli national… Read More ›

Israel not opposed to Iranian civilian nuclear program, Netanyahu tells Italian PM

Israel not opposed to Iranian civilian nuclear program, Netanyahu tells Italian PM

“We are opposed to a militarized nuclear program in Iran,” Netanyahu said during a trip to Florence.   Israel is not opposed to an Iranian nuclear… Read More ›

‘Iran won’t recognize Zionist usurper regime,’ senior Khamenei aide vows

‘Iran won’t recognize Zionist usurper regime,’ senior Khamenei aide vows

Comment was made by Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.   A top aide to Iran’s supreme leader scoffed… Read More ›

New Jersey governor Christie urges opposition to Iran deal

New Jersey governor Christie urges opposition to Iran deal

At a Chabad house, 2016 Republican hopeful calls on state’s Congress reps, especially Sen. Cory Booker, to vote against accord   Republican presidential candidate Chris… Read More ›

Train gunman had terrorist intent, French prosecutor says

Train gunman had terrorist intent, French prosecutor says

He was armed for a massacre. Ayoub El Khazzani, the suspected gunman who was overtaken by passengers on a Thalys train in France last week,… Read More ›

U.S. works with Turkey on ISIS but is wary of its politics

U.S. works with Turkey on ISIS but is wary of its politics

Washington – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has placed the Obama administration in a delicate position — stepping up his country’s involvement in the war on… Read More ›

U.S. sending top-line F-22 jets to Europe

U.S. sending top-line F-22 jets to Europe

  The U.S. Air Force will soon dispatch its most advanced fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor, to Europe in a show of solidarity with allies… Read More ›

Obama poised to avoid need for Iran veto altogether

Obama poised to avoid need for Iran veto altogether

With only 2 senate Democrats declaring opposition to deal and an increasing number pledging support, victory in Congressional vote seems within president’s reach   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Republican senator sees momentum for Iran deal

Republican senator sees momentum for Iran deal

29th senator comes out for accord; Foreign Relations chair Bob Corker slams Democrats’ plans to filibuster a vote   WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Republican… Read More ›

Iran providing info for nuclear probe, says UN watchdog

Iran providing info for nuclear probe, says UN watchdog

IAEA chief says inspectors received ‘substantive volume’ of documents meant to allay fears over suspected weapons work   VIENNA (AP) — Iran has provided a… Read More ›

Israel ‘very interested’ in strengthening relations with Kurds

Israel ‘very interested’ in strengthening relations with Kurds

TAU expert: Oil purchases act as quiet way of providing Israeli aid to Iraqi Kurdistan.   News published in the Financial Times on Sunday that Israel… Read More ›

Jerusalem street to be named after rescuer of WWII Jews

Jerusalem street to be named after rescuer of WWII Jews

Moshe Kraus rescued tens of thousands of Jews at Budapest’s Glass House during the Holocaust; documents of some 100,000 Hungarian Jews were forged to save… Read More ›

This analyst believes China is not creating the next recession and sees the sell-off as a buying opportunity

This analyst believes China is not creating the next recession and sees the sell-off as a buying opportunity

  China is not about to create the next global financial crisis, and the recent slide in risk assets globally provides investors with an attractive… Read More ›

Analysis: It’s the principle – not just the man

Analysis: It’s the principle – not just the man

“The Arab community is overwhelmingly supportive of Allan because we are overwhelmingly supportive of the Palestinian cause,” MK Yousef Jabareen (Hadash) told The Jerusalem Post.… Read More ›

J Street U elects Muslim student as president

J Street U elects Muslim student as president

Maryland senior Amna Farooqi, of Pakistani descent, named new leader of national student board   The campus arm of left-wing pro-Israel group J Street elected… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry workers: We’ll delay Danon’s departure

Foreign Ministry workers: We’ll delay Danon’s departure

The Foreign Ministry Worker’s Union, which is in a labor dispute with the government, announces it will delay issuing diplomatic passports for PM’s recent appointments.… Read More ›