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Turkey: Soul-searching after the failed coup

Turkey: Soul-searching after the failed coup

Istanbul – The power of the President to call up massive crowds of supporters has been on clear display in Istanbul’s Taksim Square every night… Read More ›

After rabbi’s anti-gay comments, Ya’alon warns of national religious ‘radicalization’

After rabbi’s anti-gay comments, Ya’alon warns of national religious ‘radicalization’

Ex-defense minister says inability to resolve conflict with Palestinians is also causing rift between left and right in Israel   Former army chief and defense… Read More ›

Jerusalem mayor defends his boycott of Pride Parade

Jerusalem mayor defends his boycott of Pride Parade

Nir Barkat says he needs to take into consideration all of the capital’s residents to avoid causing offense   Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was unapologetic… Read More ›

Washington – Obama Urges Americans To Tamp Down Inflammatory Rhetoric

Washington – Obama Urges Americans To Tamp Down Inflammatory Rhetoric

  Washington – Confronting another killing of police officers, President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Americans to tamp down inflammatory words and actions as a… Read More ›

Monsey, NY – Rockland’s DA Jewish Community Liaison Surrenders Badge

Monsey, NY – Rockland’s DA Jewish Community Liaison Surrenders Badge

  Monsey, NY – A liaison who is credited with building a greater sense of trust between Rockland County’s Jewish community and the local district… Read More ›

Washington – Republicans Release List Of Convention Speakers

Washington – Republicans Release List Of Convention Speakers

  Washington – Former presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, Scott Walker and Marco Rubio — the latter by video link — are among those… Read More ›

Frida Kahlo, onions and boxing: Is this the future of fashion in Middle East?

Frida Kahlo, onions and boxing: Is this the future of fashion in Middle East?

Reema Al Banna didn’t always have her eyes set on fashion. The United Arab Emirates-based designer, who was a finalist for the 2015 Style.com Arabic… Read More ›

Turkey’s military and government were actually getting along — before the coup

Turkey’s military and government were actually getting along — before the coup

The attempted military coup Friday night in Istanbul comes as a shock, perhaps most of all to Turks themselves. It’s the latest worrying example of… Read More ›

Turkey coup attempt: Hope and sadness in Istanbul

Turkey coup attempt: Hope and sadness in Istanbul

The stories of a failed coup attempt in Turkey played out on two levels. On the international stage, the world watched as a faction of… Read More ›

Failed coup could spark anti-Semitism, Turkish ex-MP warns

Failed coup could spark anti-Semitism, Turkish ex-MP warns

Analysis : As with 2013 Gezi Park protests, attempted putsch unlikely to derail rapprochement between Ankara and Jerusalem, but could slow it down significantly  … Read More ›

‘I love Turkey:’ Jubilant Erdogan supporters celebrate coup failure

‘I love Turkey:’ Jubilant Erdogan supporters celebrate coup failure

Just 24 hours after putsch attempt, tens of thousands take to public squares across the country to back strongman president and rail against ‘traitors’  … Read More ›

Paradise lost: Attack dims sunny Nice’s sparkle

Paradise lost: Attack dims sunny Nice’s sparkle

A famed Mediterranean tourist draw, the ancient, artsy city struggles to come to terms with Thursday’s brutal terror rampage   NICE, France (AP) — An… Read More ›

Hanin Zoabi boycotted in Knesset

Hanin Zoabi boycotted in Knesset

As part of an initiative by Zionist Union MK Eitan Cabel, a large number of MKs walked out and boycotted Hanin Zoabi’s speech on Monday;… Read More ›

Palestinians and Africa: The Egyptian FM’s visit to Israel

Palestinians and Africa: The Egyptian FM’s visit to Israel

Netanyahu’s meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry caused surprise and fury amongst Egyptians; Visit was officially to discuss al-Sisi’s peace initiative, but some Egyptians want… Read More ›

Knesset passes NGOs law amid opposition

Knesset passes NGOs law amid opposition

Justice Minister Shaked’s ‘transparency bill’ passes second and third readings by a 57-48 vote; initial requirement for representatives of NGOs that receive foreign funding to… Read More ›

Former PM Olmert spends furlough with family

Former PM Olmert spends furlough with family

The reason for the timing of the furlough was that it was the first day he was eligible to leave the prison after serving a… Read More ›

Analysis: What is Netanyahu prepared to give to become part of the Sunni Bloc?

Analysis: What is Netanyahu prepared to give to become part of the Sunni Bloc?

The Egyptian foreign minister’s visit to Jerusalem was spurred by Israel’s recent diplomatic successes, but what do Cairo and other potential Arab allies expect from… Read More ›

Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

Theresa May, a ‘long-standing friend of Israel’

The parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Israel issued a statement saying that “Israel can rest assured that a UK led by Theresa May… Read More ›

Pakistan: State-funeral to be held for philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi

Pakistan: State-funeral to be held for philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi

Karachi, Pakistan- Abdul Sattar Edhi — a prominent Pakistani humanitarian and philanthropist — has died in the country’s largest city, Karachi, after a long illness.… Read More ›

Massachusetts transgender rights bill signed into law

Massachusetts transgender rights bill signed into law

  Three months after being booed off the stage for a noncommittal stance on a bill protecting transgender people’s rights in public places, Massachusetts Gov.… Read More ›