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Day of reckoning for the ultra-Orthodox community

Day of reckoning for the ultra-Orthodox community

Opinion: While Liberman’s statement that he would send the Haredim and Netanyahu to the nearest dump’ is deplorable, the ensuing outcry draws focus from real… Read More ›

Iran now using advanced new centrifuges to enrich uranium at Natanz plant

Iran now using advanced new centrifuges to enrich uranium at Natanz plant

Leaked atomic watchdog report says Iran has installed 174 highly advanced IR-4 machines at underground site in further violation of nuclear deal, and plans on… Read More ›

Tackling sexual abuse among ultra-Orthodox is especially difficult – analysis

Tackling sexual abuse among ultra-Orthodox is especially difficult – analysis

  The harrowing details of the allegations of rape and sexual abuse against Zaka founder Yehuda Meshi-Zahav have made for horrifying reading in recent days.… Read More ›

The buck stops with Bibi

The buck stops with Bibi

Opinion: Netanyahu does deserve credit for his successes in responding to the pandemic, but as head of the last two governments he is also responsible… Read More ›

Police said to suspect ZAKA officials hushed reports of founder’s alleged crimes

Police said to suspect ZAKA officials hushed reports of founder’s alleged crimes

Members of emergency services organization to be questioned by investigators, report says; public figures knew about alleged misconduct, kept quiet   Police reportedly suspect public… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Only 8% of hospitalized cases received both Pfizer vaccines

Coronavirus: Only 8% of hospitalized cases received both Pfizer vaccines

According to N12, out of 1,003 patients in Israeli hospitals, 83 were infected with the virus after receiving both vaccines.   Only eight percent of… Read More ›

Israel’s Arabs and Jews must redefine their relationship

Israel’s Arabs and Jews must redefine their relationship

Opinion: Despite deep-rooted animosity towards each other, Israelis of both sectors must create a social contract to change long-held paradigms that have proven to be… Read More ›

Biden Declines To Call For Cuomo To Resign, Awaits Probe

Biden Declines To Call For Cuomo To Resign, Awaits Probe

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday passed up an opportunity to join other Democrats calling for the resignation of New York Gov.… Read More ›

Kochavi to discuss ICC probe, Hezbollah with European leaders

Kochavi to discuss ICC probe, Hezbollah with European leaders

IDF senior sources said that Kochavi intends to discuss with the European leaders about security-related issues with an emphasis on Iran and Lebanon.   IDF… Read More ›

Israel is not to blame for the failure of the Iran nuclear deal

Israel is not to blame for the failure of the Iran nuclear deal

Opinion: From the start, the 2015 international accord failed to accomplish the goals it set out to achieve, Jerusalem was merely one voice pointing out… Read More ›

Syrians tried to use Israeli woman who crossed border to capture IDF troops

Syrians tried to use Israeli woman who crossed border to capture IDF troops

Indictment of woman who illegally crossed into Syria last month says interrogators demanded she lead them to Israeli army post but she refused, went to… Read More ›

10 things to know about Israel’s jittery peace with Jordan

10 things to know about Israel’s jittery peace with Jordan

A list of Israeli-Jordanian crisis points, most of which center on the Temple Mount.   Israel and Jordan don’t have a cold peace, they have… Read More ›

Israel’s next election is not just about Netanyahu

Israel’s next election is not just about Netanyahu

Opinion: Regardless of the outcome when polls are counted after March 23, politicians will have to not only decide whether to join another Likud coalition,… Read More ›

US officials say Israel has hit many ships taking Iran oil, arms to Syria: WSJ

US officials say Israel has hit many ships taking Iran oil, arms to Syria: WSJ

Report says Israel targeted at least 12 vessels linked to Iran since 2019, marking a new front in conflict   Israel has targeted at least… Read More ›

High Court cannot write vaccine legislation

High Court cannot write vaccine legislation

Opinion: Lawmakers passed a law allowing municipalities access to names of local residents who refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus, placing public health over an… Read More ›

Israel’s ambassador in New Zealand casts the first vote of the elections

Israel’s ambassador in New Zealand casts the first vote of the elections

Ran Yaakoby kicks off March 23 elections in Wellington; ballots boxes to be set up in four new diplomatic outposts: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Rabat and… Read More ›

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

U.S. is back to policy of appeasing Iran

Opinion: Israel’s next government, which must understand it cannot stop American return to the 2015 nuclear deal, has to insist negotiations include measures against Iranian… Read More ›

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

‘We have to prevent fake conversions,’ PM says when asked about court ruling

Netanyahu doesn’t comment directly on decision to legitimize non-Orthodox conversions in Israel, but seems to suggest it could be exploited by African migrants seeking citizenship… Read More ›

Protecting Israel’s health with a social Iron Dome

Protecting Israel’s health with a social Iron Dome

Opinion: The country’s difficult and prolonged battle against the pandemic must bring real change for decision-makers’ priorities, ensuring Israeli citizens’ right to good healthcare; answering… Read More ›

71st Armored Battalion completes preparations for war on Northern Front

71st Armored Battalion completes preparations for war on Northern Front

“One tank, in its firepower, equals a company of infantry soldiers.”   As the IDF closely follows Hezbollah’s moves behind the northern border, the 71st… Read More ›