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Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran

Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran

At event commemorating 25th anniversary of Buenos Aires embassy bombing, PM says Israel constantly thwarts attacks on Israeli missions abroad   Iran is the source… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Expected To Sign New Travel Ban Order

Washington – Trump Expected To Sign New Travel Ban Order

  Washington – President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a revised executive order temporarily barring the entry of people from certain Muslim-majority countries and… Read More ›

Charlie Azaria vows to carry on fight against Elor’s conviction

Charlie Azaria vows to carry on fight against Elor’s conviction

Charlie Azaria and his son’s last defense lawyer, Yoram Sheftel, both attack the IDF Military Advocate General and vow to carry on the fight with… Read More ›

US Jewish Groups Call on Government Entities to ‘Speak Out’ Against Antisemitism

US Jewish Groups Call on Government Entities to ‘Speak Out’ Against Antisemitism

This latest wave of threats comes after over five others in January and February, with a total of 89 incidents at 72 locations in 30… Read More ›

Protective Edge report: Harsh criticism, but no threat to government

Protective Edge report: Harsh criticism, but no threat to government

Op-ed: Prime Minister Netanyahu is the main official rebuked in the state comptroller’s report on the 2014 Gaza war, yet the report is expected to… Read More ›

Pence Visits Vandalized Jewish Cemetery

Pence Visits Vandalized Jewish Cemetery

“I must tell you the people of Missouri are inspiring the nation by your love and care for this place, for the Jewish community in… Read More ›

IDF soldiers punished after leaving their station in protest

IDF soldiers punished after leaving their station in protest

5 soldiers from the Kfir Brigade are given 21 days’ detention for leaving their post near the Gaza Strip; the soldiers state they did so… Read More ›

US Jewish leaders urge Israel to query Trump on anti-Semitism

US Jewish leaders urge Israel to query Trump on anti-Semitism

In Jerusalem, JCC chair says dozens of bomb threats have made members fearful and US president ought to address it   American Jewish leaders on… Read More ›

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Netanyahu won’t say the words, and Abbas won’t come to the talks, but it’s still the two-state deal, and no other, that they’re not doing… Read More ›

Washington – Pentagon May Recommend U.S. Deploy Combat Troops In Syria

Washington – Pentagon May Recommend U.S. Deploy Combat Troops In Syria

  Washington – The U.S. Defense Department may recommend that the United States deploy regular combat troops to Syria to fight Islamic State militants, CNN… Read More ›

Trump’s fast-food CEO pick for labor secretary drops out after attacks from left and right

Trump’s fast-food CEO pick for labor secretary drops out after attacks from left and right

  President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of labor, Andrew Puzder, dropped out of the running for the position on Wednesday, a day before his… Read More ›

Palm Beach, FL – White House Declines To Publicly Defend Embattled Flynn

Palm Beach, FL – White House Declines To Publicly Defend Embattled Flynn

  Palm Beach, FL –  A top White House aide sidestepped repeated chances Sunday to publicly defend embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn following reports… Read More ›

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

IDF soldiers who noticed the 23-year-old Rehovot resident try to cross the border into the strip were able to stop him; he was carrying a… Read More ›

After long wait, Palestinians make first contact with Trump administration

After long wait, Palestinians make first contact with Trump administration

Palestinian intelligence chief meets with US security and intelligence officials in Washington after Ramallah complains it couldn’t reach White House   The head of Palestinian… Read More ›

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

The first Jordanian condemnation came yesterday and it was decidedly sharp.   The Settlement Regulation Law passed on Monday night leaves Jordan in the lurch, poses… Read More ›

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

PM flies to London on Sunday, then DC the following week.   With President Donald Trump signaling a more muscular US policy toward Iran, Prime Minister… Read More ›

Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Would Deepen US-Israel Ties in Sector

Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Would Deepen US-Israel Ties in Sector

Under the new administration the US stands to become a global leader in the natural gas sector, particularly in liquefied natural gas.   If former… Read More ›

Netanyahu Under Fire for 2014 Gaza War

Netanyahu Under Fire for 2014 Gaza War

Publication of report on Protective Edge to be voted on. • Two new cases open up against Netanyahu.   A report that could be damaging… Read More ›

New IDF directives allow massive force to thwart soldier abductions

New IDF directives allow massive force to thwart soldier abductions

Replacing controversial Hannibal Protocol, three new procedures came into effect this month   The Israel Defense Forces has replaced its controversial Hannibal Protocol, a military… Read More ›

Washington – Trump Steps Into Security Bubble; Will He Bring His Phone?

Washington – Trump Steps Into Security Bubble; Will He Bring His Phone?

  Washington – A few hours after President-elect Donald Trump was briefed by intelligence officials about Russian meddling in the election, an Associated Press reporter… Read More ›