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In Israel, being liberal does not mean what you think it means

In Israel, being liberal does not mean what you think it means

Opinion: Avigdor Liberman has called for a liberal unity government, which is curious given his party’s policies when it comes to the country’s Arabs population… Read More ›

Suspect sets Border Police tent ablaze at flashpoint outpost near Yitzhar, flees

Suspect sets Border Police tent ablaze at flashpoint outpost near Yitzhar, flees

No officers injured in attack on makeshift post enforcing closed military zone order; security forces view incident as ‘escalation’ in settler violence   A suspect… Read More ›

Gantz must pick Netanyahu over Odeh

Gantz must pick Netanyahu over Odeh

Opinion: Tasked with forming the next government, the Blue and White leader must break one of the party’s campaign pledges to prevent a third round… Read More ›

Snoop Dogg Will Promote An Israeli Cannabis Tech Startup

Snoop Dogg Will Promote An Israeli Cannabis Tech Startup

  JERUSALEM (JTA) — Snoop Dogg, an outspoken advocate of marijuana use, is the new brand representative for an Israeli cannabis tech startup. Seedo, based… Read More ›

IDF Quadcopter Shot down in Southern Lebanon

IDF Quadcopter Shot down in Southern Lebanon

Lebanese media claim Hezbollah shot down the small surveillance device at the Fatima Gate.   The Israeli military said a small quadcopter fell inside southern… Read More ›

Tibi: Arab sector backs outside support for government, contacts underway with Blue and White

Tibi: Arab sector backs outside support for government, contacts underway with Blue and White

Joint List MK expresses disappointment at prospect of unity government, says Netanyahu has created ‘more social divisions than ever’ and is to blame for stalled… Read More ›

Liberman says Likud MKs already ‘eulogizing’ Netanyahu behind the scenes

Liberman says Likud MKs already ‘eulogizing’ Netanyahu behind the scenes

Yisrael Beytenu leader calls senior ruling party members ‘chickens’ for not challenging PM publicly, claims premier wants 3rd elections as Gantz set to receive coalition… Read More ›

Israel’s President To Task Benny Gantz With Forming Government

Israel’s President To Task Benny Gantz With Forming Government

  It will mark the first time in more than a decade that someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu will attempt to form a government. On… Read More ›

Iran is getting stronger, so what will Israel do about it?

Iran is getting stronger, so what will Israel do about it?

Opinion: The constant state of flux in the Mideast has reached new heights, and so Israel must choose whether to stay on its the current… Read More ›

After Netanyahu can’t form coalition, Blue and White ‘determined’ to get it done

After Netanyahu can’t form coalition, Blue and White ‘determined’ to get it done

PM’s rivals rejoice over his second consecutive failure to build government, though Gantz’s own chances of doing so appear slim   The Blue and White… Read More ›

Israel To Send Biggest Delegation Ever To 2020 Olympics

Israel To Send Biggest Delegation Ever To 2020 Olympics

  JERUSALEM (JNS) — Israel is set to send to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo its largest delegation of athletes ever. An estimated 85 athletes… Read More ›

Fix the West Bank fence, local leaders urge Netanyahu

Fix the West Bank fence, local leaders urge Netanyahu

Heads of regional councils plead with PM to repair breaches in West Bank security barrier, warning it is no longer effective in preventing terror attacks,… Read More ›

In rare formal visit, Israeli official attends anti-Iran conference in Bahrain

In rare formal visit, Israeli official attends anti-Iran conference in Bahrain

Presence of Foreign Ministry official at meeting in Manama on maritime, civil aviation security marks latest sign of warming ties between Israel and some Arab… Read More ›

Hundreds of Israelis Protest Naama Issachar’s Arrest in Tel Aviv

Hundreds of Israelis Protest Naama Issachar’s Arrest in Tel Aviv

Issachar was arrested in April with 9.5 grams of cannabis in her checked luggage in Russia and was sentenced to a whopping seven and a… Read More ›

In latest sign of thaw, Israel sending official to anti-Iran summit in Bahrain

In latest sign of thaw, Israel sending official to anti-Iran summit in Bahrain

Foreign Ministry’s regional security and counter-terrorism head to make rare formal trip to Arab state for Monday meet on maritime and civil aviation security  … Read More ›

Meir Shamgar, Former President Of Israel’s Supreme Court, Dies At 94

Meir Shamgar, Former President Of Israel’s Supreme Court, Dies At 94

  JERUSALEM (JTA) — Meir Shamgar, a former president of the Israeli Supreme Court who started his legal studies by correspondence in an Eritrean prison,… Read More ›

U.S. Peace Team to Visit Israel by End of Month

U.S. Peace Team to Visit Israel by End of Month

From Jerusalem, the team will continue to Riyadh to participate in an economic conference.   WASHINGTON – The US peace team is expected to visit Israel and… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s failed gamble on the world stage

Netanyahu’s failed gamble on the world stage

Opinion: The PM has made political capital of his friendships with world leaders, primarily Trump and Putin; but the American president is increasingly isolationist and… Read More ›

Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in bid to reassure Israel on Syria pullout

Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in bid to reassure Israel on Syria pullout

US Secretary of State will arrive in Israel on Friday after talks in Ankara aimed at achieving ceasefire in Turkish invasion of northern Syria; discussions… Read More ›

In Midst Of Syria Upheaval, Erdoğan Agrees To Meet With Pence, Pompeo

In Midst Of Syria Upheaval, Erdoğan Agrees To Meet With Pence, Pompeo

  TURKEY (JNS) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday that he will meet with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary… Read More ›