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Israel should at least thank Donald Trump

Israel should at least thank Donald Trump

Opinion: The outgoing president can and should be criticized, not least for his refusal to acknowledge the results of a democratic election, but we must… Read More ›

Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass – WATCH LIVE

Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass – WATCH LIVE

Leaders share messages against antisemitism, hatred and intolerance.   Thousands of people around the world are taking part today in March of the Living’s global… Read More ›

With Trump gone, Netanyahu should worry for his future

With Trump gone, Netanyahu should worry for his future

Opinion: Though PM’s base is still with him, center and left-wing voters change tactics, alongside those used to stay home and bemoan the current state… Read More ›

Pompeo expected in Israel amid bid to hike Iran sanctions before Biden takeover

Pompeo expected in Israel amid bid to hike Iran sanctions before Biden takeover

Washington, Jerusalem and Gulf states said backing raft of new measures; Iran tells its neighbors to ignore effort: ‘Trump’s gone in 70 days. But we’ll… Read More ›

Why did God let Trump lose?

Why did God let Trump lose?

Trump would not be the first pro-Israel president to be “cursed” by God.   Has God cursed Donald Trump, the man who claimed to bless… Read More ›

As Trump era ends, Israel must tread carefully

As Trump era ends, Israel must tread carefully

Opinion: With Biden set to occupy the White House, the Jewish state finds itself in uncharted waters, and the faster it copes with the new… Read More ›

In Israel, Biden could differ with Netanyahu on Iran and settlements

In Israel, Biden could differ with Netanyahu on Iran and settlements

While president-elect describes himself as a Zionist and friend to nine Israeli prime ministers, friction could arise between a Biden White House and Netanyahu, who… Read More ›

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 ›