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Hamas Inmates Stab Two Israeli Guards

Hamas Inmates Stab Two Israeli Guards

Two Hamas inmates stabbed two Israeli guards in Keziot prison.   Two Israeli prison guards were stabbed by Hamas inmates on Sunday evening at Keziot… Read More ›

In Trumpland, there is no such thing as a free lunch – not even for Netanyahu

In Trumpland, there is no such thing as a free lunch – not even for Netanyahu

Analysis: While the US president has handed the Israeli prime minister Jerusalem and the Golan and walked away from the Iran deal, the day is… Read More ›

As 2020 Dems call to rejoin Iran deal, Dermer says that’s ‘totally unacceptable’

As 2020 Dems call to rejoin Iran deal, Dermer says that’s ‘totally unacceptable’

Israeli envoy to the US tells AIPAC that re-entering the JCPOA means giving ‘hundreds of billions of dollars to people who are committed to Israel’s… Read More ›

Boarding Plane, Netanyahu Touts ‘Best Ever Relations with U.S. President’

Boarding Plane, Netanyahu Touts ‘Best Ever Relations with U.S. President’

The PM is scheduled to meet Trump twice on his four day visit, a working meeting on Monday and a dinner on Tuesday.   Prime… Read More ›

Israel can overcome its greatest trials

Israel can overcome its greatest trials

Opinion: The Jewish state has achieved far more impressive gains in situations in which we need to make a little more effort, that push us… Read More ›

In rare TV interview, PM lashes out at opponents, accuses them of ‘blood libel’

In rare TV interview, PM lashes out at opponents, accuses them of ‘blood libel’

Sparring with Channel 12 in first TV interview in 4 years, Netanyahu denies wrongdoing in submarine affair; promises he won’t legislate to protect himself from… Read More ›

Majdal Shams – Druze Protest Trump’s Backing Of Israeli Sovereignty On Golan

Majdal Shams – Druze Protest Trump’s Backing Of Israeli Sovereignty On Golan

  Majdal Shams – Dozens of Druze Arabs, some carrying Syrian flags and pictures of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, gathered on the Golan Heights on… Read More ›

Does the Middle East Care about Trump’s Golan Announcement?

Does the Middle East Care about Trump’s Golan Announcement?

One reason that the Golan issue does not echo in the Middle East is because the Syrian regime is not well-liked.   US President Donald… Read More ›

Bracing for Gaza’s ‘million man march’

Bracing for Gaza’s ‘million man march’

Analysis: The West Bank is at a boiling point, the Palestinian economy is weak and the motivation for terror attacks high, and now Hamas is… Read More ›

Trump denies Golan recognition timed to boost Netanyahu at polls

Trump denies Golan recognition timed to boost Netanyahu at polls

US president says he considered announcement for a long time, comparing it to moving embassy to Jerusalem, says he has ‘no idea’ about Netanyahu re-election… Read More ›

Washington – Multiple 2020 Democrats Say They Won’t Attend AIPAC Summit

Washington – Multiple 2020 Democrats Say They Won’t Attend AIPAC Summit

  Washington – Multiple Democratic presidential candidates said Thursday that they won’t attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual conference in Washington next week.… Read More ›

IDF Opens Investigation of Palestinian Death Outside Bethlehem

IDF Opens Investigation of Palestinian Death Outside Bethlehem

Ahmed Jamal Mahmoud was shot dead after throwing stones at vehicles outside Bethlehem.   The Israeli military is investigating the death of a Palestinian man… Read More ›

US-led forces oust IS but victory may not last

US-led forces oust IS but victory may not last

Analysis: Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s Wednesday statement, his suggestion of finality for the anti-IS struggle seems premature; the problem now is achieving the political… Read More ›

Officials: US announcement on Golan Heights recognition could come next week

Officials: US announcement on Golan Heights recognition could come next week

Sources in Jerusalem and Washington predict decision could be made during Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he will meet Trump, two weeks before the Israeli… Read More ›

IDF forces kill 2 Palestinians in clashes near Joseph’s Tomb

IDF forces kill 2 Palestinians in clashes near Joseph’s Tomb

Israeli troops, securing Jewish worshippers at biblical tomb in the West Bank, say the two suspects began hurling explosives at soldiers, prompting the security forces… Read More ›

Top Blue and White candidate suggests ‘treason’ by Netanyahu in submarine case

Top Blue and White candidate suggests ‘treason’ by Netanyahu in submarine case

Likud says remark by Ya’alon ‘crosses a red line,’ amid calls by rival candidates to reexamine PM’s involvement in ‘worst corruption case in Israel’s history’… Read More ›

Muslim, Jewish Democrats Hold Meetings, Rashida Tlaib Cries at One

Muslim, Jewish Democrats Hold Meetings, Rashida Tlaib Cries at One

The second of three meetings on minorities and discrimination, held March 5, specifically addressed antisemitism.   WASHINGTON — Jewish and Muslim members of the House… Read More ›

Israel will turn a blind eye to rocket mishaps if it signals Hamas distress

Israel will turn a blind eye to rocket mishaps if it signals Hamas distress

Analysis: Jerusalem is watching as the people of Gaza rise up against the terror group that has ruled them for more than a decade, and… Read More ›

Palestinians in Gaza resume night time border protests

Palestinians in Gaza resume night time border protests

Images posted on social media show demonstrators setting off small explosions, lighting tires on fire and pointing lasers at Israeli security forces   Palestinians in… Read More ›

The Qatari cash and Hamas’ big mistake

The Qatari cash and Hamas’ big mistake

Analysis: When donor money goes directly to your leadership, you will find yourself on the receiving end of the inevitable rage of your poverty-stricken population,… Read More ›