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Netanyahu teaches his detractors a lesson in diplomacy

Netanyahu teaches his detractors a lesson in diplomacy

Op-ed: Chad’s president’s visit indicates a positive improvement in Israel’s diplomatic standing, thanks to PM Netanyahu’s extraordinary statesman skills. But the lack of any viable… Read More ›

12-year-old girl found dead in Tel Aviv, police said to suspect mother’s partner

12-year-old girl found dead in Tel Aviv, police said to suspect mother’s partner

Police launch criminal investigation into the death of a teenage girl for second time in a day, hours after body of 16-year-old Yara Ayoub was… Read More ›

Report: Israel Seeking Diplomatic Ties with Bahrain

Report: Israel Seeking Diplomatic Ties with Bahrain

Following a visit by Chad’s President Idriss Déby to Israel on Sunday, government sources have confirmed that Israel is seeking diplomatic ties with Bahrain as… Read More ›

The challenges the new IDF chief and his deputy will have to face

The challenges the new IDF chief and his deputy will have to face

Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi will have to reshape the IDF’s ‘war between wars’ campaign, bringing a different attitude to resolving the problems and dilemmas that… Read More ›

After breaking the ice with Chad, Israel reportedly eyeing ties with Sudan

After breaking the ice with Chad, Israel reportedly eyeing ties with Sudan

Top official tells Israeli TV that efforts to extend diplomacy to central African Muslim states, including Niger and Mali, driven in part by air travel… Read More ›

UN Likely to Publish Settlement Black List Prior to March Session

UN Likely to Publish Settlement Black List Prior to March Session

Beverly Hills City Council condemns Airbnb settlement boycott.   The United Nations is likely to publish its settlement black list prior to it 40th session… Read More ›

Israeli teen opens his very own photo exhibition

Israeli teen opens his very own photo exhibition

A sophomore from Jerusalem spends his mornings waiting for gazelles in the valleys around the city before going to school; Erez Amir, the youngest nature… Read More ›

Top European rabbi urges Israel to end engagement with far-right parties

Top European rabbi urges Israel to end engagement with far-right parties

Pinchas Goldschmidt tells MKs that cozying up to populist groups, if even they espouse pro-Israel views, endangers local Jewish communities   A leading European rabbi… Read More ›

Class Action Suit Filed in Jerusalem Court Against Airbnb

Class Action Suit Filed in Jerusalem Court Against Airbnb

The court petition stated that the discrimination in this case was “particularly grave and outrageous” because Airbnb has pulled listings from only one disputed territory,… Read More ›

The saga of Edri’s appointment as police commissioner

The saga of Edri’s appointment as police commissioner

Op-ed: The Goldberg Committee decided Moshe ‘Chico’ Edri must undergo a lie detector test before assuming the position of the police commissioner, which is a… Read More ›

Israel admits it sank Lebanese refugee boat in 1982 war error, killing 25 — TV

Israel admits it sank Lebanese refugee boat in 1982 war error, killing 25 — TV

Captain of Israeli submarine thought boat was carrying PLO fighters; navy probe found he acted mistakenly, but no crime was committed; former officer accuses IDF… Read More ›

Passengers from Nightmare El Al Flight Demand NIS 9 Million

Passengers from Nightmare El Al Flight Demand NIS 9 Million

  Some 180 passengers on the nightmare El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv last week have demanded monetary compensation from the company… Read More ›

Who will replace Netanyahu?

Who will replace Netanyahu?

Op-ed: Bennett folded like a cheap suitcase when he decided to stay in government despite his threats; no wonder Bayit Yehudi’s supporters are in PM’s… Read More ›

Ombudsman fires fresh salvo in ongoing battle over IDF’s readiness for war

Ombudsman fires fresh salvo in ongoing battle over IDF’s readiness for war

In letter to Knesset committee, Maj. Gen. (res) Brick says officers are ‘afraid’ to speak truthfully about military’s preparedness   A Defense Ministry ombudsman accused… Read More ›

Shaked: Trump’s ‘deal of the Century’ Is a Waste of Time

Shaked: Trump’s ‘deal of the Century’ Is a Waste of Time

The justice minister explained that Netanyahu is too busy as prime minister to give his full attention to the also crucial the defense portfolio and… Read More ›

Israel needs a clear security policy, not confrontation

Israel needs a clear security policy, not confrontation

Op-ed: Hamas succeeded in convincing the Right it had won the last round of fighting in Gaza, leading Netanyahu and Bennett to declare a new… Read More ›

Report: Gaza Terrorist Groups Preparing for Israeli Military Operation Despite Ceasefire

Report: Gaza Terrorist Groups Preparing for Israeli Military Operation Despite Ceasefire

Last week, violence between Gaza and Israel escalated after a botched Israeli operation in the Strip led to an exchange of fire and the death… Read More ›

Tel Aviv, an (almost) childless city

Tel Aviv, an (almost) childless city

In honor of International children’s Day, the Central Bureau of Statistics published a report about the children of Israel; Some 32% of the Jewish population… Read More ›

Police recommend indicting Interior Minister Deri for fraud, breach of trust

Police recommend indicting Interior Minister Deri for fraud, breach of trust

Investigation finds evidence of making false statements, obstructing court proceedings, money laundering, and tax offenses involving millions of shekels — but not bribery   Police… Read More ›

Did Netanyahu the Magician Pull off Another Trick?

Did Netanyahu the Magician Pull off Another Trick?

Kahlon is still the key to the coalition, but Netanyahu managed to back Bennett into a corner, away from election threats.   “He’s a magician,… Read More ›