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Poll finds public thinks Netanyahu won political fight

Poll finds public thinks Netanyahu won political fight

The poll asked 537 respondents representing a statistical sample of the Israeli adult population on Wednesday who the main victor was in the standoff.  … Read More ›

Israel’s arms dealers should remember today’s allies can be tomorrow’s enemies

Israel’s arms dealers should remember today’s allies can be tomorrow’s enemies

Opinion: Defense industry experts have repeatedly seen Israeli weaponry that was sold to a friendly nation end up in the hands of an arch-foe; the… Read More ›

Stabbing victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon laid to rest: ‘He was humble, kind and quiet’

Stabbing victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon laid to rest: ‘He was humble, kind and quiet’

Father of 4, killed in apparent terror attack, buried in Petah Tikva at funeral kept small by coronavirus restrictions; IDF troops raid suspected killer’s West… Read More ›

Tel Aviv exhibit mourns Israeli businesses that succumbed to COVID-19

Tel Aviv exhibit mourns Israeli businesses that succumbed to COVID-19

Grim display comes in protest of the government’s prolonged draconian measures that forced popular businesses to file for bankruptcy and brings their names forward An… Read More ›

Israeli man stabbed to death by Palestinian in suspected terror attack

Israeli man stabbed to death by Palestinian in suspected terror attack

Cops nab suspect at the scene outside Petah Tikva; victim is local man, aged 39; assailant said to be 46, father of 6, who had… Read More ›

Jared Kushner Will Be On First Flight From Israel To Abu Dhabi Next Monday

Jared Kushner Will Be On First Flight From Israel To Abu Dhabi Next Monday

  TEL AVIV  — The US announced Tuesday that the first official commercial flight from Israel to Abu Dhabi will take place Monday and will… Read More ›

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 ›