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Lapid: Netanyahu is running to avoid going to prison, plans to shut down probes

Lapid: Netanyahu is running to avoid going to prison, plans to shut down probes

Yesh Atid leader says PM wants elections to focus on his legal woes so he can pass laws that ‘will stop him being investigated’  … Read More ›

Over Half of Israelis Say Netanyahu Should Resign If A-G Moves to Indict

Over Half of Israelis Say Netanyahu Should Resign If A-G Moves to Indict

Despite Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit’s expected decision whether or not to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a poll found 90% of Likud members supporting the leader… Read More ›

Coalition head Amsalem sparks ire with Gantz ‘autistic’ jibe

Coalition head Amsalem sparks ire with Gantz ‘autistic’ jibe

After accusing former IDF chief of ‘throwing himself a retirement party that cost NIS 600,000 in tax payer money,’ Amsalem calls Gantz ‘autistic person’ for… Read More ›

Netanyahu steps up attacks on Likud rival Sa’ar ahead of primary

Netanyahu steps up attacks on Likud rival Sa’ar ahead of primary

In debut of Likud TV channel, PM repeats accusation that former minister wants to form government after elections; Sa’ar calls claim ‘baseless’   Prime Minister… Read More ›

In honor of grandma: Teen cancels bar mitzvah party to help cancer patients

In honor of grandma: Teen cancels bar mitzvah party to help cancer patients

The special bond between Eyal and his grandmother, who died of the illness two years ago, led the 13-year-old to forgo his coming-of-age bash and… Read More ›

Democratic Nations Ignore Cyber Threats in Same Way They Ignored Terrorism

Democratic Nations Ignore Cyber Threats in Same Way They Ignored Terrorism

Industry insiders warn that democratic nations have failed to acknowledge the extent of the danger and thus are not cooperating effectively.   Western countries are… Read More ›

Don’t put too much stock in polls

Don’t put too much stock in polls

Opinion: Begin and Peres didn’t believe in polls, as they could be misleading, especially those released immediately following the introduction of new candidates like Benny… Read More ›

Florida Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Undivided Capital

Florida Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Undivided Capital

Florida placed itself a step ahead of the Trump Administration, which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital previously but did not mention whether it supports united… Read More ›

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 ›