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How Trump betrayed the Kurds in Syria

How Trump betrayed the Kurds in Syria

Opinion: President Trump’s announcement that he was to withdraw US troops from the war-torn country will most likely result not only in the genocide of… Read More ›

Leaving for Brazil, Netanyahu swipes at ‘leftist’ challenger Gantz

Leaving for Brazil, Netanyahu swipes at ‘leftist’ challenger Gantz

Prime minister places up-and-coming rival in left-center political camp, pushing back against indications that former IDF chief will attempt to snatch votes from Likud voter… Read More ›

Knesset green lights cannabis export, pending government approval

Knesset green lights cannabis export, pending government approval

The reform, meant to allow the export of medical marijuana farmed and processed in Israel, could bring up to $1 billion into the country’s coffers… Read More ›

Touring north, Netanyahu says anti-tunnel operation ‘almost entirely behind us’

Touring north, Netanyahu says anti-tunnel operation ‘almost entirely behind us’

Comments come day after snap poll called, drawing criticism that Netanyahu previously used security situation in north to stave off early elections   The Israeli… Read More ›

Suspicious Iranian Cargo Plane Left Damascus Minutes Before Airstrike

Suspicious Iranian Cargo Plane Left Damascus Minutes Before Airstrike

According to the site Flightradar24.com, the Boeing 747-281F left Damascus and flew due east towards Tehran, climbing to 30,000 feet and then crossing into Iraq… Read More ›

A very kosher revolution in Tiberias

A very kosher revolution in Tiberias

As part of his plan to limit the ultra-Orthodox influence in the northern city, newly elected mayor Ron Kobi seeks to incorporate a different organization… Read More ›

Touring north, Netanyahu says anti-tunnel operation ‘almost entirely behind us’

Touring north, Netanyahu says anti-tunnel operation ‘almost entirely behind us’

Comments come day after snap poll called, drawing criticism that Netanyahu previously used security situation in north to stave off early elections   The Israeli… Read More ›

Israel’s Very Own Christmas Village

Israel’s Very Own Christmas Village

“After we came out with the idea of a tree, the local council came out with the idea of a Christmas market,” Father Michael Assi… Read More ›

Israel must make sure is doesn’t catch the Trump virus

Israel must make sure is doesn’t catch the Trump virus

Op-ed: Western countries are in deep, political, moral and economic crisis, which is also knocking on our door. As Israel announces elections on April 9,… Read More ›

Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem with waning Christian Palestinians

Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem with waning Christian Palestinians

Community makes up less than 1% of West Bank and Gaza population, according to PA; in past 50 years, thousands have emigrated, Lutheran pastor says… Read More ›

Welcome to Israel, the most crowded nation on earth

Welcome to Israel, the most crowded nation on earth

Op-ed: In 15 years time, when every Israeli city is bursting at the seams, which brave politician will be willing to declare that children are… Read More ›

IDF opens fire at gunmen approaching border fence from Syria

IDF opens fire at gunmen approaching border fence from Syria

Army working to determine if suspects crossed 1974 ceasefire line for intelligence-gathering purposes; no Israeli injuries reported   IDF soldiers opened fire at a group… Read More ›

Netanyahu: IDF May Expand Activity Against Iran in Syria after U.S. Exit

Netanyahu: IDF May Expand Activity Against Iran in Syria after U.S. Exit

“The decision to remove the 2,000 US troops from Syria will not change our consistent policy: We will continue to act against Iran’s attempt to… Read More ›

Erdogan: ‘Jews in Israel beat Palestinian women and children’

Erdogan: ‘Jews in Israel beat Palestinian women and children’

The Turkish president, who has long been a harsh critic of Israel, threatens to teach the ‘Jews in Israel’ a lesson; PM Netanyahu: ‘Erdogan, whose… Read More ›

IDF chief: US troops leaving Syria is ‘significant,’ but no need to overstate it

IDF chief: US troops leaving Syria is ‘significant,’ but no need to overstate it

In first comments since American announcement of pullout, Gadi Eisenkot says Israel will keep fighting Iran in Syria independently   IDF Chief of Staff Gadi… Read More ›

Netanyahu: U.S. Supports Our Response to Iran in Syria

Netanyahu: U.S. Supports Our Response to Iran in Syria

Trump, PM speak after withdrawal announcement   The United States supports increased Israeli activity against Iran in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, as… Read More ›

US leaves Israel to fight its battles alone

US leaves Israel to fight its battles alone

Op-ed: Is Trump really the friendliest American president Israel has ever had? After the withdrawal of US army from Syria, no one will have Israel’s… Read More ›

Mandelblit: We Aren’t Pursuing the Prime Minister

Mandelblit: We Aren’t Pursuing the Prime Minister

Mandelblit is expected to preliminarily indict Netanyahu in February or March pending a hearing that would take place six months later.   Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit… Read More ›

The winners and losers in the new Middle East

The winners and losers in the new Middle East

Analysis: Without the US in Syria, the regional power structure looks very different, but who benefits and who is waking up to alarming new facts… Read More ›

Ex-defense chief warns US pullout from Syria could spark ‘all-out’ war in north

Ex-defense chief warns US pullout from Syria could spark ‘all-out’ war in north

Avigdor Liberman says move a boon for Iran and its proxies; his predecessor Ya’alon calls for US recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan ‘as an… Read More ›