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Shunning unity, Shaked says right-wing coalition needed so she can reform courts

Shunning unity, Shaked says right-wing coalition needed so she can reform courts

Yamina head tells ToI she wants to return to the Justice Ministry but a unity government would prevent her passing legislation to limit the Supreme… Read More ›

Netanyahu was Close to Attacking Iran in 2012 Despite Obama – NYT

Netanyahu was Close to Attacking Iran in 2012 Despite Obama – NYT

In an interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel was close to attacking Iran in 2012 but stopped after he did not have enough… Read More ›

Hundreds of thousands in northern Israel without protection from missiles

Hundreds of thousands in northern Israel without protection from missiles

New report illustrates local residents’ vulnerability in event of attack, while plans to fortify residential buildings and build bomb shelters were put on hold; Liberman… Read More ›

Is Annexation the Antidote?

Is Annexation the Antidote?

The more precarious Netanyahu’s position appears, the more he will court the settlers.   As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s poll numbers drop, watch him turn rightward and… Read More ›

Hezbollah’s missile misstep could ignite the Israel-Lebanon border

Hezbollah’s missile misstep could ignite the Israel-Lebanon border

Analysis: The Iranian-backed terror group’s failed attempt to strike Israeli soldiers is such a great blow to its ego that it might force it and… Read More ›

Reports: Hezbollah missiles narrowly missed armored car with 5 soldiers inside

Reports: Hezbollah missiles narrowly missed armored car with 5 soldiers inside

IDF said probing why medical vehicle was driving Sunday on unprotected road against orders, with lack of Israeli casualties now attributed by some to luck,… Read More ›

ICC to Reopen War Crimes Probe Against Israel – Breaking

ICC to Reopen War Crimes Probe Against Israel – Breaking

The ICC’s top appeals chamber on Monday reopened the case of war crimes allegations relating to the 2010 ‘Mavi Marmara’ flotilla, but the prosecutor could… Read More ›

‘Suddenly Hezbollah missiles were flying above us’

‘Suddenly Hezbollah missiles were flying above us’

The Biton family of Moshav Avivim, which on Sunday was attacked by Lebanese terror group’s anti-tank missiles, lost their father just two weeks ago; now… Read More ›

Iran threatens to take ‘strong step’ away from nuke deal if no new agreement

Iran threatens to take ‘strong step’ away from nuke deal if no new agreement

Tehran sets Thursday deadline; unclear whether it will restart advanced centrifuges prohibited by pact or further bump up uranium enrichment   Iran will “take a… Read More ›

Hezbollah says commanders ready, Israel orders more forces to border region

Hezbollah says commanders ready, Israel orders more forces to border region

IDF reinforces border presence as tensions high after Lebanon blamed Israel for two drones that crashed in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut last weekend; Nasrallah says… Read More ›

Palestinians begin process of issuing building permits for Area C – report

Palestinians begin process of issuing building permits for Area C – report

Move comes after PA premier announced Ramallah would begin to treat all of the West Bank as if it were under its control   The… Read More ›

Benny Gantz Denounces Incitement as Two Injured at Blue and White Rally

Benny Gantz Denounces Incitement as Two Injured at Blue and White Rally

Several plastic bullets were fired with an air gun. The police arrested two suspects.   Two people were mildly injured in a drive-by airgun shooting… Read More ›

Israel’s Jews should meet Arab outreach with an open hand

Israel’s Jews should meet Arab outreach with an open hand

Opinion: Ayman Odeh’s comments on the possibility of the Joint List joining a center-left coalition have stirred some controversy among his political allies, but they… Read More ›

Israel alarmed by possible Trump-Rouhani talks, fears he’ll let Iran off hook

Israel alarmed by possible Trump-Rouhani talks, fears he’ll let Iran off hook

Ministers said to cite US president’s dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un as disturbing precedent, ‘but our capacity to influence and confront Trump is… Read More ›

Did Israel Ban Arabs and Haredis From Working at Polling Stations

Did Israel Ban Arabs and Haredis From Working at Polling Stations

After military service is a code word for not Arab.”   The company that is expected to operate the Central Election Committee’s supervisory body on… Read More ›

There is no magic solution for the Gaza Strip

There is no magic solution for the Gaza Strip

Opinion: Five years have passed since the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict, and it seems like another war is on the horizon; there are steps Israel can… Read More ›

HBO Distorts Story Of Three Boys Abduction To Condemn Israel

HBO Distorts Story Of Three Boys Abduction To Condemn Israel

It’s the ultimate tear-jerker, the story of a nation distraught with worry, terrified with uncertainty and united in prayer for the lives of three boys… Read More ›

Israel must restore deterrence in the eyes of Hamas

Israel must restore deterrence in the eyes of Hamas

Opinion: Although the terror group is aware of Israel’s military might in response to rocket attacks, it has learned that it’s milder form of terror… Read More ›

Hezbollah No. 2 threatens Israel with ‘surprise’ retaliation in ‘coming days’

Hezbollah No. 2 threatens Israel with ‘surprise’ retaliation in ‘coming days’

After series of strikes on terror group are blamed on Jewish state, Naim Qassem says atmosphere isn’t of war but of ‘response to an attack’… Read More ›

Netanyahu Calls for Int’l Community to Act as Tensions Near Boiling Point

Netanyahu Calls for Int’l Community to Act as Tensions Near Boiling Point

Aoun calls alleged Isareli drone strike an act of war, Israel warns Lebanon it will be held responsible for Hezbollah acts from its territory.  … Read More ›