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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 ›

Bennett, Shaked stay in the government despite threats to resign

Bennett, Shaked stay in the government despite threats to resign

Despite threats to quit if Prime Minister Netanyahu doesn’t give him the defense portfolio, the Bayit Yehudi leader decides to remain in the coalition; ‘There’s… Read More ›

In rare critique, army chief blasts Bennett for disparaging IDF lawyers

In rare critique, army chief blasts Bennett for disparaging IDF lawyers

Military Advocate General Corps is ‘part of the IDF’s strength,’ says Eisenkot; AG, himself a former head of MAG, says Jewish Home leader’s claim ‘untrue’… Read More ›

New House Democrats Seen as Lightning Rods on Israel Debate

New House Democrats Seen as Lightning Rods on Israel Debate

Four lawmakers presented themselves on social media as a collective – a “#dreamteam” – of progressive women preparing to shake up Washington.   WASHINGTON –… Read More ›

A national disgrace in the studio

A national disgrace in the studio

Op-ed: Media diversity is important, but not if it means conducting a joking, pampering, dismissive interview with the likes of Yitzhak Gabai, the Jewish arsonist… Read More ›

Bennett, Kahlon said pushing for elections on March 26, but PM still resisting

Bennett, Kahlon said pushing for elections on March 26, but PM still resisting

Kulanu head now says he has no objection to Bennett as defense minister, but both say coalition too unstable following Liberman’s departure   Party leaders… Read More ›

Middle Israel: Avigdor Liberman, Poor Man’s Churchill

Middle Israel: Avigdor Liberman, Poor Man’s Churchill

Avigdor Liberman’s departure is not about his views, but about his unsuitability for the position he should not have assumed.   Political resignations come in… Read More ›

Snap elections are a better option than Bennett as defense minister

Snap elections are a better option than Bennett as defense minister

Op-ed: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s indecision on Gaza gave Defense Minister Lieberman an opportunity to resign ahead of the inevitable early elections, where he will be… Read More ›

Jerusalem – For A Liberal Orthodox Educational Network In Israel, It’s The End Of An Era

Jerusalem – For A Liberal Orthodox Educational Network In Israel, It’s The End Of An Era

  Jerusalem – Rabbi Shlomo Riskin officially handed the network of liberal Orthodox schools and seminaries in Israel that he founded 35 years ago to… Read More ›

Netanyahu: No Difference Between Hamas Fire on South and Rest of Israel

Netanyahu: No Difference Between Hamas Fire on South and Rest of Israel

“Hamas response was minor, there is a difference between Tel Aviv and other communities,” Hanegbi said.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement “completely… Read More ›