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Israeli minister warns of war if Biden returns to Iran Deal

Israeli minister warns of war if Biden returns to Iran Deal

“If Biden stays with that policy, there will, in the end, be a violent confrontation between Israel and Iran.”   Democratic candidate for president Joe… Read More ›

Armenian official likens Israel to Nazi Germany amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Armenian official likens Israel to Nazi Germany amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Senior military advisor sends scathing message to Jerusalem after reports of arms deals with Azerbaijan surface and vows to take revenge as fighting in Caucus… Read More ›

Trump lashes out as votes counted; Biden urges calm, has ‘no doubt’ he’ll win

Trump lashes out as votes counted; Biden urges calm, has ‘no doubt’ he’ll win

President claims fraud as his lead continues to narrow in Pennsylvania, Georgia; challenger projects confidence, says ‘the process is working’   The nail-biting US election… Read More ›

AG publishes conflict of interest agreement in PM’s graft trial

AG publishes conflict of interest agreement in PM’s graft trial

Mandelblit in his final legal opinion, meant to prevent Netanyahu from using his post to affect his trial, bans the premier from making judicial appointments,… Read More ›

Senior Campaign Official Says Biden Would Keep Golan Heights Recognition

Senior Campaign Official Says Biden Would Keep Golan Heights Recognition

  WASHINGTON (JNS) – Were former U.S. Vice President and current Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to be elected, he would likely not reverse the… Read More ›

With two days to go, Trump, Biden make final dash for votes

With two days to go, Trump, Biden make final dash for votes

Race still a toss-up in Florida, North Carolina, Arizona • 93 million ballots already cast • Businesses board up ahead of potential unrest   Two… Read More ›

There is no ‘normal life’ with coronavirus

There is no ‘normal life’ with coronavirus

Opinion: Lockdowns should not be seen as failure to contain virus that has proven beyond our ability to control, and rather than investing in an… Read More ›

Israeli Hasidic Rabbi Denounces ‘Those Jews Who Snitch’ On Jews Who Flout Pandemic Guidelines

Israeli Hasidic Rabbi Denounces ‘Those Jews Who Snitch’ On Jews Who Flout Pandemic Guidelines

  JERUSALEM (JTA) – The leader of a major Hasidic sect in Israel denounced those who inform on other Jews for violating school closure orders… Read More ›

Iran and Hezbollah have war plans for the Golan Heights

Iran and Hezbollah have war plans for the Golan Heights

Analysis: Efforts by the Iranians and their proxy terror group to influence both civilian residents of region and Syria army troops stationed there continue as… Read More ›

Coronavirus cabinet approves: Synagogues open, stores to remain closed

Coronavirus cabinet approves: Synagogues open, stores to remain closed

Senior officials in the Health Ministry had warned the prime minister that opening retail was dangerous and could lead to increased morbidity.   The coronavirus… Read More ›

White House moves ahead with sale of F-35 jets to UAE

White House moves ahead with sale of F-35 jets to UAE

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the report saying both Israel and the UAE face a common threat but adds it is important that the… Read More ›

US citizens born in Jerusalem may have ‘Israel’ on their passports

US citizens born in Jerusalem may have ‘Israel’ on their passports

The move could be announced by the State Department as soon as Thursday.     US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to reverse a long-standing… Read More ›

Mideast arms race: Is Israel’s qualitative military edge eroding?

Mideast arms race: Is Israel’s qualitative military edge eroding?

In depth: Experts on U.S. strategy in region say advanced U.S. weaponry sold to Arab states is traditionally less sophisticated than that sold to Jerusalem,… Read More ›

US acts on declaration settlements are legal, extends deal to West Bank

US acts on declaration settlements are legal, extends deal to West Bank

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich of George Mason Law School and director of the Israeli think tank Kohelet Policy Forum was a major proponent of the policy… Read More ›

Israel must kick its Donald Trump addiction

Israel must kick its Donald Trump addiction

Opinion: Just as he did with the U.S., the president whom Israel believed was its ultimate friend has left it more isolated than before; Nov.… Read More ›

Trump: Up to 10 countries set for peace with Israel, ‘largely after’ elections

Trump: Up to 10 countries set for peace with Israel, ‘largely after’ elections

President claims there are 5 Middle East ‘definites’ and a similar number who are ‘pretty much’ ready to open diplomatic relations   US President Donald… Read More ›

Bipartisan House Bill To Be Introduced To Provide Israel With Bunker-Buster Bombs

Bipartisan House Bill To Be Introduced To Provide Israel With Bunker-Buster Bombs

  WASHINGTON (JNS) — A bill that would allow the United States to provide Israel bunker busters is reportedly expected to be introduced this week… Read More ›

History will judge UNSC for failing to embrace Abraham Accords, US says

History will judge UNSC for failing to embrace Abraham Accords, US says

“History will judge how this Council responds to this historic moment – it can either shrink from the challenge or rise to the occasion.”  … Read More ›

For ultra-Orthodox, education as important as oxygen

For ultra-Orthodox, education as important as oxygen

Opinion: While Haredi sector’s decision to reopen schools in violation of the law deserves condemnation, some parents believed that not sending their children back to… Read More ›

Sudan’s leader: We weren’t blackmailed; we’re biggest winners of Israel deal

Sudan’s leader: We weren’t blackmailed; we’re biggest winners of Israel deal

Khartoum would have had to wait a year to be delisted by as state sponsor of terrorism, says Gen. Burhan; backs Palestinian state, but says… Read More ›