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Expanding the Economy: Minister Talks Commerce, Trade and Business

Expanding the Economy: Minister Talks Commerce, Trade and Business

Eli Cohen, the minister of economy and industry, spoke with the ‘Post,’ touching on joint economic projects with Palestinians, exports and other issues.   Eli… Read More ›

The lies of Russia’s report on Israeli culpability for plane fiasco

The lies of Russia’s report on Israeli culpability for plane fiasco

Op-ed: The Russian Defense Ministry has now heaped full blame on Israel for the fact that Syria downed a Russian spy plane while trying to… Read More ›

An Israeli singer in Amsterdam creates the world’s first Ladino pop album

An Israeli singer in Amsterdam creates the world’s first Ladino pop album

Noam Vazana traces the would-be evolution of a dying Jewish-Sephardic language and culture as she imagines what it would be like if the musical tradition… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Gaza Officials Say Palestinian Killed In Overnight Protest

Jerusalem – Gaza Officials Say Palestinian Killed In Overnight Protest

  Jerusalem – Gaza’s Health Ministry says a Palestinian has been killed and 20 injured by Israeli gunfire in east Gaza. A ministry statement said… Read More ›

Israeli Archaeology Uncovers 500,000 Years of History

Israeli Archaeology Uncovers 500,000 Years of History

University of Haifa and Stanford University researchers discovered the earliest evidence of alcohol production, from 13,000 years ago, in the Rakefet Cave in the Carmel.… Read More ›

How a dangerous game between Israel and Hamas might spark a war

How a dangerous game between Israel and Hamas might spark a war

Op-ed: A recent surge in incendiary terror and border violence is Hamas’ way of pressuring Israel to renew talks regarding a wide-scale agreement mediated by… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: As Trump heads to UN, other nations adjust to his ‘America first’ policy

ANALYSIS: As Trump heads to UN, other nations adjust to his ‘America first’ policy

Many leaders have ‘gamed out how to deal with president,’ says one analyst. ‘They’ll be nice to him in person, but create coalitions to undermine… Read More ›

Netanyahu to Nasrallah: Want a Fight? You’ll Get ‘unimaginable’ Response

Netanyahu to Nasrallah: Want a Fight? You’ll Get ‘unimaginable’ Response

Jerusalem trades barbs with Hezbollah as IAF head tries to convince Moscow that Israel can’t be blamed for loss of plane.   If Hezbollah dares… Read More ›

IDF asserts its preparedness for battle

IDF asserts its preparedness for battle

Op-ed: In the past, the IDF was caught off guard as vehicles were immobilized, emergency stores neglected and field and air training cancelled due to… Read More ›

Report: Qatar pushed Gaza deal before May violence; plan never reached PM

Report: Qatar pushed Gaza deal before May violence; plan never reached PM

Israel’s former ambassador to UNESCO says Netanyahu’s office did not accept the Qatari letter for procedural reasons; ‘the signs were very clear that there was… Read More ›

Nasrallah: Hezbollah Maintains Advanced Missiles Despite Israeli Strike

Nasrallah: Hezbollah Maintains Advanced Missiles Despite Israeli Strike

“No matter what you do to cut the route, the matter is over and the resistance possesses precision and non-precision rockets and weapons capabilities.”  … Read More ›

IDF chief sends condolences to Russian families after Syria strike debacle

IDF chief sends condolences to Russian families after Syria strike debacle

Speaking at IDF exhibition in Holon, Eisenkot says Israel shares the ‘sorrow of the families’ of Russian military personnel who were killed during Syrian attempt… Read More ›

In apparent about-turn, Russian embassy tears into Israel for downing of plane

In apparent about-turn, Russian embassy tears into Israel for downing of plane

Diplomatic mission blames ‘irresponsible and unfriendly actions’ of IAF for Syrian air defenses’ deadly targeting of aircraft   Russia’s embassy in Tel Aviv on Thursday… Read More ›

Can a Divided Nation Learn to Forgive?

Can a Divided Nation Learn to Forgive?

The imperative to learn from our mistakes and make amends isn’t consistent with intolerance for and refusing to listen to opposing views.   In ancient… Read More ›

Telegram exposes Mossad chief’s warnings about Yom Kippur War

Telegram exposes Mossad chief’s warnings about Yom Kippur War

State archives publish urgent telegram from Zvi Zamir to the military secretary of PM Golda Meir on the morning of the war which contained clear… Read More ›

Putin says Israel did not shoot down Russian plane, calls it a tragic accident

Putin says Israel did not shoot down Russian plane, calls it a tragic accident

Moscow had blamed Israel after Syria hit Russian spy plane, with 15 on board, while trying to fend off IAF attack; Kremlin says Putin will… Read More ›

Explosions Rock Latakia Hours after Russia-Turkey Agree on Idlib Buffer

Explosions Rock Latakia Hours after Russia-Turkey Agree on Idlib Buffer

A Syrian military official told the Syrian Arab News Agency that missiles were fired from the Mediterranean sea towards the port city, but were intercepted… Read More ›

The double standard of the ICC

The double standard of the ICC

Op-ed: The US is justified in its refusal to cooperate with the ICC over alleged war crimes committed by its forces and close allies, democratic… Read More ›

PA daily reports Israel shot, arrested ‘child’ over ‘claim’ he killed Ari Fuld

PA daily reports Israel shot, arrested ‘child’ over ‘claim’ he killed Ari Fuld

Al-Hayat Al-Jadida also inaccurately says Khalil Jabarin was shot by Israeli soldiers, while he was in fact shot by the fatally wounded Fuld and a… Read More ›

Spanish Anti-BDS Org Gets Boycott Resolution Nixed by Court

Spanish Anti-BDS Org Gets Boycott Resolution Nixed by Court

A Spanish district court has annulled a BDS resolution passed by the municipal council of Ayamonte banning any association or economic agreement with Israeli companies… Read More ›