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Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Vice presidents of New York, New Jersey boards of rabbis implore J Street to have open mind on US envoy to Israel nominee after he… Read More ›

New York – Valentine Art In NY’s Times Square Uses Immigration Theme

New York – Valentine Art In NY’s Times Square Uses Immigration Theme

New York – Immigration is the theme of a heart-shaped artwork installed in New York’s Times Square for the run-up to Valentine’s Day. The Times… Read More ›

Jake Tapper spars with Kellyanne Conway over WH falsehoods

Jake Tapper spars with Kellyanne Conway over WH falsehoods

1 Washington – Top White House adviser Kellyanne Conway appeared on CNN’s “The Lead” Tuesday in a 25-minute interview with Jake Tapper where they discussed… Read More ›

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

A projectile launched from the Gaza Strip on Monday morning landed in southern Israel; none hurt. The IDF has attacked Hamas targets in the Strip… Read More ›

The presidential settlement approval

The presidential settlement approval

Op-ed: Trump’s statement reflects a completely new American policy. It gives the Israeli government the green light to build as much as it wants in… Read More ›

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

Controversial law recognizing building on private Palestinian land passes final Knesset votes by 60 to 52, despite warnings it could land Israel in international court… Read More ›

Washington – Justice Dept. Files Brief Supporting Trump Travel Ban

Washington – Justice Dept. Files Brief Supporting Trump Travel Ban

  Washington – The fierce battle over President Donald Trump’s travel and refugee ban edged up the judicial escalator Monday, headed for a possible final… Read More ›

Trump tells troops, without evidence, that the press isn’t reporting on terrorism: ‘They have their reasons and you understand that’

Trump tells troops, without evidence, that the press isn’t reporting on terrorism: ‘They have their reasons and you understand that’

  President Donald Trump on Monday accused the press of not reporting instances of terrorism. In a speech in front of military leaders at the… Read More ›

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Knesset to vote late tonight on controversial legislation. Supporters fear another delay.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to coordinate passage of the settlement regulation… Read More ›

2.6 million tweets of hate

2.6 million tweets of hate

Op-ed: Different political changes in 2016 served as a catalyst for the rise of new and renewed anti-Semitism. Particularly concerning is the case of the… Read More ›

Iran: Uranium shipment will give us 60% more than pre-deal

Iran: Uranium shipment will give us 60% more than pre-deal

Size of stockpile significant should Tehran keep it in storage until terms of agreement expire   Iran’s nuclear chief said it would have 60 percent… Read More ›

Houston, TX – Super Bowl Ads Aim To Unite At A Divisive Time For The US

Houston, TX – Super Bowl Ads Aim To Unite At A Divisive Time For The US

  Houston, TX – It’s showtime. The moment that two teams and dozens of advertisers have been counting down to for months has finally arrived:… Read More ›

TRUMP: ‘If something happens,’ blame the judge who blocked my immigration order

TRUMP: ‘If something happens,’ blame the judge who blocked my immigration order

  President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested the blame for future terrorist attacks would lie at the feet of a judge who blocked his executive order… Read More ›

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

While no one’s claiming a hidden European agenda to boycott Israel, there’s no logical reason why the EU should compromise its values by supporting NGOs… Read More ›

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Justice Minister Shaked and Tourism Minister Levin propose measures to cut down on private bill proposals and in return give the Knesset’s committees the authority… Read More ›

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Majority decision denies request for three-month extension to clear settlement homes built on private Palestinian land   The High Court of Justice pushed back the… Read More ›

Queens, NY – NYC Police Question Man In Connection In High Profile Grisly Murder Case

Queens, NY – NYC Police Question Man In Connection In High Profile Grisly Murder Case

  Queens, NY –  A man was taken into custody on Saturday in connection with last summer’s murder of a woman found sexually assaulted and… Read More ›

Appeals court: No travel ban for now

Appeals court: No travel ban for now

  Washington – A federal appeals court early Sunday morning denied the US government’s emergency request to resume President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The Ninth… 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 ›

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

Seeking to have the bill limit the noise from houses of prayer’s loudspeakers during the nighttime alone, MKs are rephrasing the legislation to get around… Read More ›