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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 ›

Obama stop in Spain before returning home

Obama stop in Spain before returning home

  Madrid, Spain – President Barack Obama arrived in Spain Saturday for an 18-hour stop, the first U.S. president to visit in 15 years, before… Read More ›

Dallas sniper was loner, sent home from Afghanistan in ‘highly unusual’ case

Dallas sniper was loner, sent home from Afghanistan in ‘highly unusual’ case

US army veteran Micah Johnson followed black militant groups on social media; bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, weapons found at his home   MESQUITE, Texas (AP)… Read More ›

Obama asks Americans not to fear a return to a dark past

Obama asks Americans not to fear a return to a dark past

America ‘not as divided as some have suggested’; president to meet police officers, activists in White House   WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Barack Obama… Read More ›

Jerusalem sisters play it ‘slow and quiet’ and straight to the soul

Jerusalem sisters play it ‘slow and quiet’ and straight to the soul

Eden and Shai-li Djamchid pluck the cello, strum the guitar and harmonize to create an entirely new sound   When Djamchid (pronounced Jam-shid) Sisters Eden… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s trip is worth every penny

Netanyahu’s trip is worth every penny

Op-ed: Symbols are what tie a nation together, a projection of power and strength. Therefore, despite the high price tag of Netanyahu’s trip to Africa,… Read More ›

Peres: ‘I had no time to think about death’

Peres: ‘I had no time to think about death’

In an exclusive interview with Yedioth Ahronoth, the former president talks about his recent heart attack, his house carer and how he felt when he… Read More ›

Report: Israel ‘tampered’ with French PM’s cellphone

Report: Israel ‘tampered’ with French PM’s cellphone

French newspaper claims that during PM Valls’ state visit to Israel in May, French delegation noticed operational malfunctions in their phones after they were asked… Read More ›

IDF to use Israeli-made computer tech to thwart PTSD, US to follow suit

IDF to use Israeli-made computer tech to thwart PTSD, US to follow suit

Preventive attention training developed by Tel Aviv U. significantly reduces risk of mental disorders in combat soldiers.   Computerized attention training developed by Tel Aviv… Read More ›

Analysis: Will the latest US-Israel defense drill impact aid deal timing?

Analysis: Will the latest US-Israel defense drill impact aid deal timing?

Will the missile defense drill conducted in recent days convince Netanyahu to expedite talks on a new US defense aid package?   The recently successful test… Read More ›

Western Wall feud persists: Non-Orthodox worshipers clash with haredim

Western Wall feud persists: Non-Orthodox worshipers clash with haredim

Progressive Jewish groups continue to hold prayer services in the upper plaza of the Western Wall until the government-approved plan for an egalitarian prayer space… Read More ›

Ya’alon to begin DC fellowship in September

Ya’alon to begin DC fellowship in September

Steps to advance political future include fund-raising, meetings with potential allies, and possible formation of a new party.   Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon will… Read More ›

For first time, Obama campaigns with Clinton

For first time, Obama campaigns with Clinton

‘I’m ready to pass the baton,’ says president in North Carolina appearance with Democratic candidate   CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama vigorously vouched… Read More ›