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Israeli PM’s Party Support Is Key To His Political Survival

Israeli PM’s Party Support Is Key To His Political Survival

  JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked to project business as usual Sunday as he returned to work following his indictment on corruption… Read More ›

Boris Johnson promises Brexit vote by Christmas as Conservatives launch manifesto

Boris Johnson promises Brexit vote by Christmas as Conservatives launch manifesto

London – Boris Johnson has promised a new vote on his Brexit deal by Christmas if the Conservatives win Britain’s general election, ahead of the… Read More ›

Netanyahu, it’s time to step down – comment

Netanyahu, it’s time to step down – comment

The harsh and severe indictment filed against Netanyahu came while he is still serving as prime minister. This is an unhealthy situation, one that is… Read More ›

Netanyahu calls decision to indict him an ‘attempted coup’

Netanyahu calls decision to indict him an ‘attempted coup’

Enraged PM goes on the offensive, slamming AG and police investigators, who he claims were ‘after him’; 2 other defendants, Elovich and Mozes, also issue… Read More ›

In US, Netanyahu indictment seen as cross-Atlantic version of Trump saga

In US, Netanyahu indictment seen as cross-Atlantic version of Trump saga

US president’s defenders and detractors, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and pundit Mark Levin, note parallels between impeachment hearings and Israeli leader’s legal woes   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

DOJ Would Take Halted Executions To High Court

DOJ Would Take Halted Executions To High Court

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr told The Associated Press on Thursday that he would take the Trump administration’s bid to restart federal… Read More ›

Fiona Hill and David Holmes gave powerful testimony about how everything was about to ‘blow up’ with Trump and Ukraine. Here are the biggest takeaways from their impeachment-inquiry hearing.

Fiona Hill and David Holmes gave powerful testimony about how everything was about to ‘blow up’ with Trump and Ukraine. Here are the biggest takeaways from their impeachment-inquiry hearing.

  Fiona Hill, the National Security Council’s former top Russia analyst, and David Holmes, a key State Department aide, were the last witnesses to testify… Read More ›

Settlements are illegal, 14 UNSC members tell an isolated US

Settlements are illegal, 14 UNSC members tell an isolated US

The UNSC has held that the Israeli activity over the pre-1967 lines is illegal under international law. This includes activity in east Jerusalem, the Golan… Read More ›

Gantz concedes failure, cannot form government

Gantz concedes failure, cannot form government

Having failed to form a coalition, Benny Gantz reportedly tells the president he will continue in his efforts to build a government during the 21… Read More ›

Analysis: Accusing Netanyahu of stealing election, Gantz launches campaign for another

Analysis: Accusing Netanyahu of stealing election, Gantz launches campaign for another

Repeatedly contrasting his own outlook with Netanyahu’s, the Blue and White chief succeeds in painting a picture of two different leaders and two different Israels… Read More ›

Blackouts Hit Northern California Again During Fire Danger

Blackouts Hit Northern California Again During Fire Danger

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric turned off electricity Wednesday for about 120,000 people in Northern California to prevent power lines from… Read More ›

‘It was no secret’: Ambassador says quid pro quo came at ‘express direction of the President’

‘It was no secret’: Ambassador says quid pro quo came at ‘express direction of the President’

US Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday there was a quid pro quo for Ukraine to announce investigations into President Donald Trump’s political opponents that came… Read More ›

Syria is an increasingly dangerous chessboard for Iran in the Middle East

Syria is an increasingly dangerous chessboard for Iran in the Middle East

Iran has so many forces in Syria that in 2018 the US included in its official policy the “removal of all Iranian-led forces and proxies… Read More ›

Liberman: Israel on track for 3rd election, Netanyahu, Gantz to blame

Liberman: Israel on track for 3rd election, Netanyahu, Gantz to blame

Yisrael Beytenu leader says Netanyahu made the Likud party ‘slaves’ for the ultra-Orthodox, while the Blue and White leader Gantz failed to accept the president’s… Read More ›

At least 11 killed in Syria strikes, 7 of them likely Iranian, war monitor says

At least 11 killed in Syria strikes, 7 of them likely Iranian, war monitor says

Identities of foreigners killed in attacks not immediately confirmed; Russia denounces Israeli strikes, calling them a ‘wrong move’   At least 11 “fighters” were killed… Read More ›

As Epstein Died, Guards Allegedly Shopped Online And Slept

As Epstein Died, Guards Allegedly Shopped Online And Slept

  NEW YORK (AP) — Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were sleeping and browsing the internet instead,… Read More ›

‘Thank you, WeWork’ — 2 of the coworking startup’s biggest rivals are cashing in after its public meltdown

‘Thank you, WeWork’ — 2 of the coworking startup’s biggest rivals are cashing in after its public meltdown

  Two of WeWork’s biggest rivals are cashing in on the collapse of its IPO, its rescue by SoftBank, and its ongoing overhaul. “Thank you,… Read More ›

Does U.S. shift on settlements increase the chances for peace?

Does U.S. shift on settlements increase the chances for peace?

There is importance in stating the truth even if it doesn’t have a direct tangible outcome.   In any conflict there is value in making… Read More ›

Israel welcomes U.S. reversal on settlements as Palestinians fume

Israel welcomes U.S. reversal on settlements as Palestinians fume

Netanyahu thanks White House for saying settlements not illegal, urges Palestinians to hold final status talks, but PA says Trump administration has ruled itself out… Read More ›

In pivot, US says it no longer regards Israel’s West Bank settlements as illegal

In pivot, US says it no longer regards Israel’s West Bank settlements as illegal

Repudiating 1978 opinion that settlements are ‘inconsistent with international law,’ Secretary Pompeo tells press that previous designation ‘has not advanced the cause of peace’  … Read More ›