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Israel said worried US may not respond decisively to drone downing

Israel said worried US may not respond decisively to drone downing

Officials concerned Iran may be emboldened after Trump appears to dismiss incident as a possible accident; White House invites House, Senate leaders for briefing  … Read More ›

Israelis need to talk about the religious-secular rift

Israelis need to talk about the religious-secular rift

Opinion: One of the most difficult problems with discourse in Israel over issues of religion and state is that it is a mendacious one on… Read More ›

New York – NY Times Surveys 21 Democratic Presidential Candidates On Israel’s Human Rights Record

New York – NY Times Surveys 21 Democratic Presidential Candidates On Israel’s Human Rights Record

New York –  The New York Times surveyed almost all of the Democratic presidential candidates on a range of issues between March and June, and… Read More ›

European Think Tank: Hope Fading for Two-state Solution

European Think Tank: Hope Fading for Two-state Solution

Former Knesset Speaker Avrum Burg said: “There were times when we had a lot of hope and talked about it. Today we still have hope,… Read More ›

Police announce further investigation into rape of young girl

Police announce further investigation into rape of young girl

Statement says new information, more potential suspects call for further investigation; stability of case in question due to lack of evidence, sole testimony by 7-year-old… Read More ›

Sipri: Israel Has Close to 100 Nuclear Warheads

Sipri: Israel Has Close to 100 Nuclear Warheads

Report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says there’s an estimated 13,865 nuclear weapons in the hands of nine states.   Israel has close… Read More ›

Jews are discriminated against in Jerusalem’s Old City

Jews are discriminated against in Jerusalem’s Old City

Opinion: Despite being the only country in the Middle East where Christians thrive, Greek Orthodox Church officials refuse to sell property to Jews claiming their… Read More ›

Hamas gunmen reportedly open fire on Israeli troops in Gaza, no injuries

Hamas gunmen reportedly open fire on Israeli troops in Gaza, no injuries

Palestinian media says some 20 IDF commandos tried to enter Strip near Khan Younis, but forced to retreat; no confirmation or details on incident from… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Palestinian Village Council Head Fired After Jews Attend Son’s Wedding

Jerusalem – Palestinian Village Council Head Fired After Jews Attend Son’s Wedding

  Jerusalem – The council head of a West Bank Palestinian village was removed from his office after video from his son’s wedding showed that… Read More ›

Nir Barkat – The Likud’s New Acquisition and His Message to U.S. Jews

Nir Barkat – The Likud’s New Acquisition and His Message to U.S. Jews

  Ahead of the April 9 election, there were many parties that brought in new talent and gave these candidates reserved slots on their lists.… Read More ›

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears

Already facing economic pressure at home, King Abdullah II greatly fears the so-called ‘deal of the century’ will push Israeli narrative that Jordan – where… Read More ›

Alexandria, VA – Palestinian Who Was To Be Deported From US To Israel Released From Detention

Alexandria, VA – Palestinian Who Was To Be Deported From US To Israel Released From Detention

  Alexandria, VA – A northern Virginia man whose deportation to Israel was reversed last week is home again. Immigration attorney Patrick Taurel says Abdelhaleem… Read More ›

Government must act fast on growing budget chasm

Government must act fast on growing budget chasm

Analysis: According to Treasury report, Israel’s 2019 budget deficit is heading to NIS 10 billion over the Knesset-approved target, and without steps correct it, the… Read More ›

Israeli planes reportedly hit Gaza after Sderot rocket attack

Israeli planes reportedly hit Gaza after Sderot rocket attack

Palestinians report several missile strikes in Strip, including east of Gaza City, after missile hits religious school in southern Israel   Israel planes reportedly struck… Read More ›

Supreme Court chief accuses new justice minister of leading Israel to ‘anarchy’

Supreme Court chief accuses new justice minister of leading Israel to ‘anarchy’

In unprecedented attack, Esther Hayut castigates ‘irresponsible’ Amir Ohana for suggesting not all court rulings should be honored   Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut… Read More ›

Palestinians Urge Egypt, Jordan to Reconsider Going to U.S.-Led Conference

Palestinians Urge Egypt, Jordan to Reconsider Going to U.S.-Led Conference

Egypt, Jordan will attend the conference on the Palestinian economy, Palestinians afraid the US will kill its dream of statehood.   Palestinian officials on Wednesday… Read More ›

IDF to cut number of civilian guards in Israeli settlements in West Bank

IDF to cut number of civilian guards in Israeli settlements in West Bank

In a letter sent to heads of several communities, including those subjected to terror attacks in the past, the military says although the decision is… Read More ›

After alleged Syria strike, PM says Israel acting against ‘enemy in vicinity’

After alleged Syria strike, PM says Israel acting against ‘enemy in vicinity’

In apparent acknowledgment of missile attack on sites in southern Syria, Netanyahu says IDF is constantly working to prevent foes from establishing bases along the… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israel Upgrades Its Air-raid Warning System

Jerusalem – Israel Upgrades Its Air-raid Warning System

  Jerusalem – The Israeli military says it has overhauled its air-raid warning system in order to minimize disruptions to the general population. The army… Read More ›

Washington Not Asking Friedman to ‘Walk Back’ Comments About Annexation

Washington Not Asking Friedman to ‘Walk Back’ Comments About Annexation

“Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank,” Friedman said in the interview.  … Read More ›