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3 arrested in clashes with security forces as tents removed from illegal outpost

3 arrested in clashes with security forces as tents removed from illegal outpost

Rioters skirmish with Border Police as civil administration takes down two structures in Ma’ale Shlomo, in the northern West Bank   Three people were arrested… Read More ›

What happened that caused Netanyahu’s annexation blunder?

What happened that caused Netanyahu’s annexation blunder?

Analysis: Netanyahu had built up excitement throughout his political base in Israel that he was going to receive US authorization to annex Jewish communities in… Read More ›

After Abbas says cutting Israel relations, official states security ties intact

After Abbas says cutting Israel relations, official states security ties intact

Palestinian official adds, however, that ‘there will be major consequences’ if Israel annexes parts of the West Bank; adds that relations between two sides are… Read More ›

Egypt-Israel gas line attacked by unidentified assailants – report

Egypt-Israel gas line attacked by unidentified assailants – report

The pipeline has been the target of attacks in the past.   A gas line between Israel and Egypt in the northern Sinai Peninsula was… Read More ›

Abbas is bringing back the intifada

Abbas is bringing back the intifada

Analysis: Trump’s Mideast plan appears to have been the final straw for the Palestinian president, who on Saturday threw up his hands and told Israel… Read More ›

After Abbas says cutting Israel relations, official states security ties intact

After Abbas says cutting Israel relations, official states security ties intact

Palestinian official adds, however, that ‘there will be major consequences’ if Israel annexes parts of the West Bank; adds that relations between two sides are… Read More ›

IDF service should not be a political tool

IDF service should not be a political tool

Opinion: Until the Six-Day-War, the role of the military was unquestionably to protect Israel’s citizens and borders, but since the occupation, it has become a… Read More ›

Israel strikes Gaza, suspends cement imports after rocket fire

Israel strikes Gaza, suspends cement imports after rocket fire

Army says Hamas ‘war room’ and other targets in northern Strip hit from air after fourth straight day of cross-border launches; Defense Ministry announces other… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s peace plan fails to boost Likud ahead of elections – poll

Donald Trump’s peace plan fails to boost Likud ahead of elections – poll

In addition, 53% of respondents said that indicted Netanyahu can’t be prime minister   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not succeed in using this week’s… Read More ›

Naama Issachar is not Gilad Shalit

Naama Issachar is not Gilad Shalit

Opinion: Although no one is disputing that Israeli jailed in Russia should have been brought home, Netanyahu’s attempts to parade her around in the hopes… Read More ›

Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza after rocket attack, as region heats up

Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza after rocket attack, as region heats up

Army says it carried out significant airstrikes after three missiles shot at southern Israel amid rising tensions following release of peace plan   Israeli aircraft… Read More ›

Netanyahu meets with Putin to discuss Trump’s peace plan

Netanyahu meets with Putin to discuss Trump’s peace plan

“This visit symbolizes our ties getting even closer,” the prime minister said.   Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the Kremlin and met with Russian… Read More ›

Kushner repeats call for Israel to wait on West Bank sovereignty

Kushner repeats call for Israel to wait on West Bank sovereignty

Head of team behind on Donald Trump’s Mideast peace plan says Jerusalem should wait until after March 2 elections to declare jurisdiction over its settlements… Read More ›

Israeli-American backpacker Naama Issachar freed from Russian prison

Israeli-American backpacker Naama Issachar freed from Russian prison

With her mother and Netanyahu waiting, prison service says woman jailed on drug charges released after 10 months and intense diplomatic efforts   An Israeli-American… Read More ›

Likud official: Vote on annexation pushed off – for ‘technical reasons’

Likud official: Vote on annexation pushed off – for ‘technical reasons’

Jared Kushner: “I’m not looking at the world as it existed in 1967. I’m looking at the world as it exists in 2020.”   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Israel dials down talk of West Bank sovereignty amid U.S. caution

Israel dials down talk of West Bank sovereignty amid U.S. caution

Analysis: While Netanyahu was quick to tout an imminent extension of Israeli jurisdiction over swathes of the West Bank, a rebuttal from Trump peace plan… Read More ›

Defense minister announces formation of ‘special team’ to assess annexation

Defense minister announces formation of ‘special team’ to assess annexation

Naftali Bennett calls for interim government to move quickly to declare sovereignty over West Bank settlements, Jordan Valley before elections   Defense Minister Naftali Bennett… Read More ›

Gantz: Trump plan can be implemented when we have ‘stable’ government

Gantz: Trump plan can be implemented when we have ‘stable’ government

Gantz also called the plan a “significant historic milestone.”   US President Donald Trump’s peace plan may only be implemented by a new government and… Read More ›

Trump’s dilemma for Netanyahu

Trump’s dilemma for Netanyahu

Opinion: The president is offering a cohesive plan that includes bitter pills for both sides, but with elections looming, the prime minister may try to… Read More ›

Rivlin to Polish counterpart: ‘Many Poles’ stood by, helped murder Jews in WWII

Rivlin to Polish counterpart: ‘Many Poles’ stood by, helped murder Jews in WWII

President tells Andrzej Duda that Nazi Germany had assistance from across Europe, which ‘demands acceptance of responsibility’ by relevant parties; invites him to Jerusalem  … Read More ›