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IDF strikes targets in southern Gaza Strip

IDF strikes targets in southern Gaza Strip

“Recently, IDF fighter jets, tanks and aircraft attacked military bases and underground infrastructure of the Hamas terrorist organization in the southern Gaza Strip.”   The… Read More ›

Israel needs an honest conversation with its superspreaders

Israel needs an honest conversation with its superspreaders

Opinion: The precarious pandemic situation stems from the government’s lack of communication with the Arab and ultra-Orthodox sectors, which constitute the most infections and as… Read More ›

Pompeo to defy own order to deliver RNC speech from Jerusalem

Pompeo to defy own order to deliver RNC speech from Jerusalem

Secretary of State sent cable to all US missions last month warning American diplomats that under federal law they should not take overt sides in… Read More ›

Could coalition compromise keep Netanyahu out of jail?

Could coalition compromise keep Netanyahu out of jail?

There are multiple scenarios where jail time could be a potential end game for Netanyahu, whether he is convicted at trial or in a plea… Read More ›

Israel must hold fresh elections at once

Israel must hold fresh elections at once

Opinion: Israelis need not fear the billions that an election would suck out of the state coffer, but rather focus on whether they want another… Read More ›

Key Knesset committee passes amendment to delay new elections

Key Knesset committee passes amendment to delay new elections

Move comes after Netanyahu backs proposal to push off Monday’s budget deadline, likely averting 4th round of elections for now   A key Knesset committee… Read More ›

Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon

The drone was captured by Hezbollah terrorists.   Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone near Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to… Read More ›

Israel’s politicians are fiddling while the south burns

Israel’s politicians are fiddling while the south burns

Opinion: Gaza incendiary balloons have set Israeli fields on fire and disaster is just a matter of time, but our leaders are too busy squabbling… Read More ›

Allegations of excessive police violence at rally spark calls for probe

Allegations of excessive police violence at rally spark calls for probe

Lawmakers say action needed after video shows senior officer shoving protesters in Jerusalem; police blame violence on demonstrators, say three officers injured   A video… Read More ›

Israel’s military supremacy is non-negotiable

Israel’s military supremacy is non-negotiable

Opinion: Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem’s emerging agreement is an historic achievement and beneficial for both nations, but the IDF’s qualitative military advantage is the only… Read More ›

3 Gaza rockets knocked down by Iron Dome after IDF strikes Strip

3 Gaza rockets knocked down by Iron Dome after IDF strikes Strip

Escalation of violence comes after day where at least 42 fires were sparked by balloon-borne incendiary devices lofted from the Strip   The Israel Defense… Read More ›

Police remove anti-Netanyahu protest tent; ex-Shabak chief injured

Police remove anti-Netanyahu protest tent; ex-Shabak chief injured

Police remove anti-Netanyahu protest tent; ex-Shabak chief injured   Former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Carmi Gillon was handcuffed and carried away by policemen.… Read More ›

Israel holiday lockdown is gov’t admission of failure, says health expert

Israel holiday lockdown is gov’t admission of failure, says health expert

Outgoing chair of the WMA slams Gamzu’s inability to come up with solutions other than lockdown as coronavirus cabinet is set to mull a possible… Read More ›

Ministers to discuss restrictions, potential lockdown over High Holidays

Ministers to discuss restrictions, potential lockdown over High Holidays

Health Ministry confirms 1,554 new cases in 24 hours, 10 deaths; Netanyahu said to be pushing for full closure, but coronavirus czar Gamzu and other… Read More ›

Sudanese Foreign Ministry backtracks on call for peace with Israel

Sudanese Foreign Ministry backtracks on call for peace with Israel

Netanyahu: Israel, Sudan and the entire region will benefit from the peace agreement; Khartoum backtracks from statement   Sudan’s Foreign Ministry rescinded its message in… Read More ›

The Arab world is fed up with the Palestinians

The Arab world is fed up with the Palestinians

Opinion: As these nations come to conclusion that ‘Palestinian problem’ is not an asset but a burden, they will no longer entertain every Palestinian whim,… Read More ›

1st complete strontium isotope map of Israel tracks ancient human migration

1st complete strontium isotope map of Israel tracks ancient human migration

New study of rock and soil samples taken from entire span of Israel provides first comprehensive database for archaeologists to perform ‘forensics’ on movements of… Read More ›

Israeli airstrikes hit Hamas targets near Rafah crossing in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes hit Hamas targets near Rafah crossing in Gaza

The attack was carried out in response to incendiary balloons sent from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory throughout the day.   Israeli aircraft carried… Read More ›

Omani FM makes calls to Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi

Omani FM makes calls to Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi

Bin Abdullah also phones Fatah central committee secretary-general Rajoub, emphasizes Gulf states’ commitment to the Palestinian cause; tells Ashkenazi he supports ‘just and lasting’ Mideast… Read More ›

Netanyahu to UAE TV on annexation: Top priority now is expanding circle of peace

Netanyahu to UAE TV on annexation: Top priority now is expanding circle of peace

In first interview with Emirati network, PM hails normalization as game changer in Mideast peacemaking, predicts others, including Palestinians, will follow   Four days after… Read More ›