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Gantz on par with Netanyahu in latest leadership polls

Gantz on par with Netanyahu in latest leadership polls

Polls by the three main TV channels show the gap between the prime minister’s Likud Party and the former IDF chief’s Israel Resilience Party has… Read More ›

5 soldiers charged with beating handcuffed, blindfolded Palestinian suspects

5 soldiers charged with beating handcuffed, blindfolded Palestinian suspects

IDF prosecutor files indictment against servicemen suspected of ‘slapping, punching, bludgeoning’ prisoners as revenge for attack that killed their comrades   Military prosecutors filed indictments on… Read More ›

‘Boycott Eurovision in Israel,’ UK Cultural Figures Appeal to BBC

‘Boycott Eurovision in Israel,’ UK Cultural Figures Appeal to BBC

Roger Waters, Peter Gabriel, Vivienne Westwood, Mike Leigh and others call on BBC to press EBU to relocate the competition   A predictable slate of… Read More ›

Right wing politicians slam Gantz after campaign launch speech

Right wing politicians slam Gantz after campaign launch speech

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Likud Party dismiss Gantz as a ‘leftist,’ while New Right Party leader Bennett slams Gantz and new political partner Ya’alon’s… Read More ›

Palestinian teen girl tries to stab checkpoint guard, is shot dead – police

Palestinian teen girl tries to stab checkpoint guard, is shot dead – police

No Israelis injured in incident at A’Zaim crossing, outside Jerusalem   A Palestinian teenage girl was shot dead as she tried to stab an Israeli… Read More ›

ADL Chief Too Quick to Forgive Rep. Omar for Antisemitic Comment – Says ZOA

ADL Chief Too Quick to Forgive Rep. Omar for Antisemitic Comment – Says ZOA

Head of ADL Jonathan Greenblatt slammed for saying ‘hats off’ to Omar, whom ZOA still considers to be pro-ISIS   Head of ADL Jonathan Greenblat… Read More ›

All the prime minister’s men

All the prime minister’s men

Analysis: Netanyahu keeps pushing publically to delay any legal moves on his three graft probes until after the April 9 elections, but behind the scenes… Read More ›

Top US Democrat indicates support for ongoing Israeli rule over Golan Heights

Top US Democrat indicates support for ongoing Israeli rule over Golan Heights

Comments from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer come as Israel seeks to get US recognition of its annexation of strategic plateau   One of the… Read More ›

Three positive developments for Israel

Three positive developments for Israel

Jerusalem can breathe a momentary sigh of relief as certain events in Syria and Gaza seem to be working in their favor; but they know… Read More ›

Former police chief: Hard to see Netanyahu escaping bribery indictment

Former police chief: Hard to see Netanyahu escaping bribery indictment

In a sense, police credibility hinges on the PM being convicted, Roni Alsheich says; denies having leaked information from cases   Former Israel Police chief… Read More ›

While Israel and Iran were fighting

While Israel and Iran were fighting

Opinion: Syrian president has refrained from interfering in the battles between the Jewish state and its archenemy on his territory, since he has much to… Read More ›

New Ethiopian-israeli Party Joins Knesset Race

New Ethiopian-israeli Party Joins Knesset Race

The party is headed by former Member of Knesset Alali Adamso, a veteran of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor.   A new party… Read More ›

A better way to benefit the people of Gaza

A better way to benefit the people of Gaza

Opinion: The donor model in Gaza is ineffective as countries can only provide the Palestinians with so much money, and have almost no responsibility for… Read More ›

IDF Forces Fired on from Syria, Iron Dome Deployed near Tel Aviv

IDF Forces Fired on from Syria, Iron Dome Deployed near Tel Aviv

As the tension increased on Israel’s northern border, the Iron Dome air defense system was deployed to the Gush Dan area of central Israel.  … Read More ›

Third installment of Qatari funds likely to enter Gaza soon

Third installment of Qatari funds likely to enter Gaza soon

After Netanyahu postponed the transfer of Qatari funds to Gaza, in light of recent escalation, security officials—including Mossad— support the move, saying the terror organization… Read More ›

Israeli teen charged with terror in stone attack that killed Palestinian woman

Israeli teen charged with terror in stone attack that killed Palestinian woman

Manslaughter accusations against 16-year-old say he hurled 2-kg rock that caused death of Aisha Rabi ‘out of an ideological motive of racism and hostility toward… Read More ›

Netanyahu to Hamas: ‘If You Escalate, The Response Will Be Destructive’

Netanyahu to Hamas: ‘If You Escalate, The Response Will Be Destructive’

His comments came after sniper fire from Gaza lightly wounded an IDF officer along the Gaza border on Tuesday.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned… Read More ›

Syrian Amb. to the UN threatens to attack Ben Gurion Airport

Syrian Amb. to the UN threatens to attack Ben Gurion Airport

Following pre-dawn raid Monday in Syria, which IAF hit Iran military and intelligence targets near Damascus’s international airport, Syrian envoy Bashar Ja’afari argues his country… Read More ›

Hamas warns Qatari cash freeze by Israel could cause ‘explosion’ in Gaza

Hamas warns Qatari cash freeze by Israel could cause ‘explosion’ in Gaza

Palestinian official says Israel’s decision to halt funds, after shots fired at IDF soldiers in two separate incidents, is ‘a crime’   A Hamas official… Read More ›

The media truly won’t decide the elections

The media truly won’t decide the elections

Opinion: The anti-media campaign the Likud Party launched against senior journalists, claiming ‘They won’t decide’ the elections, is a badge of honor, not an incitement… Read More ›