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Netanyahu says Israel to begin building Golan Heights community bearing Trump’s name

Netanyahu says Israel to begin building Golan Heights community bearing Trump’s name

In May 2019, Netanyahu announced the creation of a residential community on the Golan Heights in honor of the US president after Trump signed an… Read More ›

Youngest Israeli victim: 26-year-old man dies from rare complication of COVID-19

Youngest Israeli victim: 26-year-old man dies from rare complication of COVID-19

Oshri Asulin, from Kfar Saba, said to have developed heart condition usually only found in children   A 26-year-old man died Sunday evening from a… Read More ›

One more acre for the land of Israel

One more acre for the land of Israel

Opinion: Those who oppose applying Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley on the assumption it will divide the land, are afflicted with the same shortsightedness… Read More ›

Netanyahu looses interest with coronavirus

Netanyahu looses interest with coronavirus

Opinion: While PM is dealing with West Bank annexation, the virus is still showing resilience, with no leader showing even a semblance of either control… Read More ›

Israel records over 200 new virus cases in a day for first time since April

Israel records over 200 new virus cases in a day for first time since April

Netanyahu warns restrictions could be reimposed if ‘steep rise’ in infection rate continues; health minister says ‘no one has an exemption’ from social distancing rules… Read More ›

Annexation: Here’s what you need to know

Annexation: Here’s what you need to know

What happens with annexation has potentially steep stakes for Israel’s relationship with the United States, with its allies in Europe and beyond, and with American… Read More ›

High Court nixing of settlement law keeps Israel out of ICC

High Court nixing of settlement law keeps Israel out of ICC

Opinion: Legislation to retroactively recognize settler homes built on private lands could have led to petitions at The Hague, but a strong judiciary is an… Read More ›

In first, AIPAC gives US lawmakers green light to criticize Israel on annexation

In first, AIPAC gives US lawmakers green light to criticize Israel on annexation

Leading pro-Israel lobby privately telling officials it’s OK to condemn planned controversial West Bank move as long as they don’t push to limit US aid… Read More ›

Israeli Police: We do not have a George Floyd procedure

Israeli Police: We do not have a George Floyd procedure

The police responded to a wave of online posts alleging US law enforcement is also trained by Israeli police.   Police Spokesperson Micky Rosenfeld tweeted… Read More ›

Annexation is Netanyahu’s legacy

Annexation is Netanyahu’s legacy

Opinion: Many believe that the prime minister only makes moves that serve his own immediate interests, but the long-time leader actually wants to go down… Read More ›

Israeli team unveils mystery of ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall for first time

Israeli team unveils mystery of ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall for first time

Hebrew University-led researchers map the Great Wall of China complex   A team led by Israeli researchers shed light on the mysterious ‘Genghis Khan’ Wall,… Read More ›

Right-wing to blame for annexation delay

Right-wing to blame for annexation delay

Opinion: Ministers from Netanyahu’s own Likud party have yet to come out in support of the Trump peace plan, fearing it will at best include… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s annexation folly

Netanyahu’s annexation folly

Analysis: Claiming sovereignty over parts of the West Bank is not in Israel’s best interests; the prime minister wants the land but not the people… Read More ›

Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait

Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait

Meeting with West Bank mayors who have refrained from trashing Trump plan, PM also quoted saying that the territory conditionally offered to Palestinians doesn’t constitute… Read More ›

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Nissenkorn moves forward with new coronavirus emergency powers bill

Critics note that 93% of those sent into quarantine due to Shin Bet warnings were not infected and that the technology is not as useful… Read More ›

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Annexation now, perhaps peace later

Opinion: Even if Israel only controls 30% of the West Bank, it is a message to the world – both allies and enemies – that… Read More ›

9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria – report

9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria – report

A site belonging to the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center is located in Masyaf and has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes in the past… Read More ›

Israel is rudderless as second virus wave crashes

Israel is rudderless as second virus wave crashes

Opinion: The ship of state is sinking and it is unclear who is in charge, but unless they admit the truth of the fresh outbreak… Read More ›

Jordan warns of annexation’s grave impact on ties with Israel

Jordan warns of annexation’s grave impact on ties with Israel

“The message should be clear. Annexation will not go unanswered. For if it does there will only be fiercer conflict. Annexation will make the two-state… Read More ›

Netanyahu badly timed his annexation schedule

Netanyahu badly timed his annexation schedule

Opinion: In the midst of national emergency and violent clashes on streets across America, the Trump administration may not want to deal with ramifications of… Read More ›