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Loyalty to the leader may cost the right its third bid for power in less than one year

Loyalty to the leader may cost the right its third bid for power in less than one year

Loyalty to leadership is commendable but to what extent? A third election cycle may cost the right its chance to retake the leadership and leave… Read More ›

Jordan recalls ambassador in Israel to protest detention of two of its citizens

Jordan recalls ambassador in Israel to protest detention of two of its citizens

FM Ayman Safadi calls arrests of Jordanian nationals ‘inhumane’; Amman says it has arrested an Israeli citizen who ‘illegally’ crossed into the Hashemite Kingdom  … Read More ›

Turkey Is “a Regional Hub for Terrorism,” Israeli Envoy Tells UNSC

Turkey Is “a Regional Hub for Terrorism,” Israeli Envoy Tells UNSC

The Israeli envoy condemned Turkey’s military incursion into northeast Syria and its attacks on the Kurds and charges that Turkey’s actions have strengthened ISIS.  … Read More ›

We cannot count on anyone but ourselves

We cannot count on anyone but ourselves

Opinion: Today Israel is a superpower in security and a powerhouse in economics and has excellent foreign relations with the world’s superpowers, but we must… Read More ›

Democratic hopeful Sanders urges giving chunk of US military aid to Gaza instead

Democratic hopeful Sanders urges giving chunk of US military aid to Gaza instead

At J Street confab, 2020 candidate comes out forcefully for cutting $3.8 billion security package as a means to push Jerusalem toward peace talks; calls… Read More ›

Israeli Yeshiva Student Passes Away After Falling 100 Feet Off Cliff

Israeli Yeshiva Student Passes Away After Falling 100 Feet Off Cliff

  RAMOT — In a adventure gone wrong, a 20-year-old Yeshiva student passed away after falling around 100 feet off a cliff on Monday. Yerachmiel… Read More ›

The slow death of a promising peace

The slow death of a promising peace

Opinion: The peace agreement signed between Israel and Jordan in 1994, was supposed to be a ‘warm and true’ peace, but looking at it today,… Read More ›

Likud, Blue And White Negotiators Meet For Coalition Talks

Likud, Blue And White Negotiators Meet For Coalition Talks

  JERUSALEM (JNS) — Negotiators from the Likud and Blue and White parties met on Sunday for the first time since Blue and White leader… Read More ›

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 ›