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Netanyahu allies repulse immunity law suggestion

Netanyahu allies repulse immunity law suggestion

After prime minister refuses to rule out so-called French Law, senior ministers and other party heads say no chance they will legislate to protect him… Read More ›

Tel Aviv – Israeli Election: The Left That Dare Not Speak Its Name

Tel Aviv – Israeli Election: The Left That Dare Not Speak Its Name

  Tel Aviv – When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to undermine his strongest election challenger, he pins a label on him that many… Read More ›

‘We identified Baumel by the Hebrew on his IDF overalls’

‘We identified Baumel by the Hebrew on his IDF overalls’

After 37 years, incredibly preserved personal items were what gave away the identity of Zachary Baumel, an MIA from the First Lebanon War; ‘we couldn’t… Read More ›

Gantz accuses Netanyahu of ‘political spin’ in return of Baumel’s body

Gantz accuses Netanyahu of ‘political spin’ in return of Baumel’s body

Blue and White party leader says he’s happy IDF soldier’s remains brought back after 37 years, but suggests timing — days before election — was… Read More ›

With Turkish Loss of the F-35, Israel Keeps Its Aerial Superiority

With Turkish Loss of the F-35, Israel Keeps Its Aerial Superiority

Washington halts F-35 equipment over Turkey’s instance to buy the Russian S-400 missile defense system.   The Pentagon’s decision to stop the delivery of equipment… Read More ›

After 37 years, body of missing soldier returns to Israel

After 37 years, body of missing soldier returns to Israel

Brooklyn-born Zachary Baumel was MIA since June 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub during the First Lebanon War; remains repatriated this week and handed over to… Read More ›

Gantz said planning to woo ultra-Orthodox, Kulanu in post-election push

Gantz said planning to woo ultra-Orthodox, Kulanu in post-election push

Haaretz says Blue and White leader hopes to secure the support of smaller parties if his party gets more seats than Netanyahu’s Likud in elections… Read More ›

Last WWII partisan commander passes away

Last WWII partisan commander passes away

Leonid Bernstein was a highly decorated anti-Nazi fighter; he sabotaged Nazi train transports and located the German V2 rocket production facility enabling its precise bombing… Read More ›

Abbas: U.S. To Allow Israel to Annex Parts of West Bank, Give Hamas Gaza

Abbas: U.S. To Allow Israel to Annex Parts of West Bank, Give Hamas Gaza

  The Trump Administration will allow Israel to annex portions of the West Bank and split the Gaza Strip from the West Bank so that… Read More ›

The Gaza time bomb is still ticking

The Gaza time bomb is still ticking

Analysis: The way ahead for Israel and Hamas is clear, with a plan to incrementally improve the situation on the ground; it is impossible to… Read More ›

Gantz says Netanyahu rancor could spark ‘civil war’

Gantz says Netanyahu rancor could spark ‘civil war’

Entering campaign homestretch, Blue and White leaders say divisive campaign rhetoric risks inciting tensions, say PM has ‘lost it’ and country needs new leadership  … Read More ›

Five Rockets Launched at Israel after Day of Unrest Claims Four Deaths

Five Rockets Launched at Israel after Day of Unrest Claims Four Deaths

IDF says Land Day riots ended “successfully” largely in part due to Hamas control over rioters.   Five rockets were launched towards Israel from Gaza… Read More ›

40 years of peace with Israel – an Egyptian perspective

40 years of peace with Israel – an Egyptian perspective

The anniversary of the US-brokered accord stirs complex emotions in the largest country in the Arab world, where some highlight the economic benefits the agreement… Read More ›

IDF apprehends, sends back 8-year-old Gazans who crossed into Israel with knife

IDF apprehends, sends back 8-year-old Gazans who crossed into Israel with knife

Army says children claimed they wanted to be arrested and imprisoned in Jewish state; incident took place ahead of mass Land Day protests   The… Read More ›

Islamic Jihad: Tomorrow’s Gaza Protests to be Non-violent

Islamic Jihad: Tomorrow’s Gaza Protests to be Non-violent

In addition, agreements have been reached to deescalate tensions between Hamas and Israel, according to Palestinian reports.   The Great March of Return protests to… Read More ›

A little request for peace from southern Israel

A little request for peace from southern Israel

Opinion: I think it’s time for someone to take matters into their own hands and seek a permanent solution for the people in the south,… Read More ›

IDF tank shells Hamas post after cross-border attacks

IDF tank shells Hamas post after cross-border attacks

Around 200 rioters burning tires, throwing explosives toward fence late Friday, ahead of mass protests planned for Saturday   An Israeli tank targeted a Hamas… Read More ›

Comptroller Spokesperson: Gantz Is Not under Criminal Suspicion

Comptroller Spokesperson: Gantz Is Not under Criminal Suspicion

Gantz’s company was paid only NIS 4 million of the NIS 50 million it might have gotten for the full deal, since his company only… Read More ›

At least 7 said killed in airstrike on Iranian weapons depot in Syria

At least 7 said killed in airstrike on Iranian weapons depot in Syria

Syria Observatory for Human Rights says all of the fatatlities were Iran troops or militas linked to Tehran; FM Katz declines to confirm Israeli role… Read More ›

Top minister: ‘As far as Iran knows it’s Israel’ that carried out Syria strike

Top minister: ‘As far as Iran knows it’s Israel’ that carried out Syria strike

Israel Katz adds operation ‘far more challenging militarily’ than Gaza strikes; at least 7 Tehran-linked fighters said killed in the attack near Aleppo   Acting… Read More ›