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US Backs Plan for Rail Linking Israel with Middle East

US Backs Plan for Rail Linking Israel with Middle East

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt tweeted his support for the rail line as Israeli Minister of Transportation and Intelligence Israel Katz made a historic visit… Read More ›

Democratic midterms win: Good for Iran, bad for Israel?

Democratic midterms win: Good for Iran, bad for Israel?

Op-ed: If the Democrats regain control of at least one house of Congress, they would make it harder for Trump to govern and could block… Read More ›

Villain in a bottle: Rabin assassination conspiracy theories

Villain in a bottle: Rabin assassination conspiracy theories

Op-ed: A few days after Rabin’s murder, conspiracy theories started springing up around us like mushrooms after the rain; some even claimed that Shimon Peres… Read More ›

Transport chief to visit Oman to push rail link plan between Israel and Gulf

Transport chief to visit Oman to push rail link plan between Israel and Gulf

Israel Katz to attend international transportation conference in Muscat as Jerusalem’s ties to the region flourish; fourth Israeli minister in region in a week  … Read More ›

Both Jerusalem Mayoral Candidates Hoping for Netanyahu Endorsement

Both Jerusalem Mayoral Candidates Hoping for Netanyahu Endorsement

Likud officials said they expected Netanyahu to back Lion, who was his director-general in the Prime Minister’s Office during Netanyahu’s first term.   Prime Minister… Read More ›

Al Akhbar publishes draft of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Al Akhbar publishes draft of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Among the initial provisions published by the Hamas-affiliated Lebanese newspaper, the terror organization commits to restrain violence demonstrated during weekly ‘March of Return’ riots, punishing… Read More ›

Iranians reel from renewed US sanctions feted by Israel

Iranians reel from renewed US sanctions feted by Israel

Many fear, while some hope, that Tehran’s spiraling economy could tank as Trump reimposes ‘crippling’ oil, shipping and financial embargoes   TEHRAN, Iran — Seventy-year-old… Read More ›

Maj. Gen. Moshe (Chico) Edri Selected as next Police Commissioner

Maj. Gen. Moshe (Chico) Edri Selected as next Police Commissioner

Interior Minister Gilad Erdan recommended the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. Moshe (Chico) Edri as the next police commissioner on Friday afternoon.   Interior Security… Read More ›

It will cost us

It will cost us

Op-ed: There is a difference between amicable ties—which Israel should maintain with every country except those tainted by war crimes and crimes against humanity—and a… Read More ›

Like lamb to rupture

Like lamb to rupture

Op-ed: progressive US Jews would rather live in a world where Israel is an ideal rather than a country that fights terrorism, while Israeli ultra-Orthodox… Read More ›

In shock, Lion and Berkovitch appear headed for runoff in Jerusalem

In shock, Lion and Berkovitch appear headed for runoff in Jerusalem

Despite backing of prime minister and outgoing mayor, Ze’ev Elkin likely to suffer major defeat in bid to lead capital; second round scheduled for November… Read More ›

The Omani way of solving Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Omani way of solving Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Op-ed: The visits of both Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas in Oman last week is not a photo-op but part of the Sultanate’s… Read More ›

Bali – Former Australian Prime Minister Warns Indonesia Reaction Over Jerusalem Embassy Move

Bali – Former Australian Prime Minister Warns Indonesia Reaction Over Jerusalem Embassy Move

  Bali, Indonesia – A former Australian prime minister has warned the government to expect a negative reaction from Indonesia if Australia follows the United… Read More ›

Oman is Israel’s link to the Middle East

Oman is Israel’s link to the Middle East

Analysis: Israel and Oman have been keeping a secret channel of communications since the 1970s, but it’s only now that Sultan Qaboos is willing to… Read More ›

United Arab Emirates – Israeli Minister Fights Back Tears Of Joy At Abu Dhabi Judo Gold, Hatikvah Played

United Arab Emirates – Israeli Minister Fights Back Tears Of Joy At Abu Dhabi Judo Gold, Hatikvah Played

  United Arab Emirates – The Israeli sports minister fought back tears as the country’s judo team won gold in a tournament in the United… Read More ›

Comment: A Massacre of Jews in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

Comment: A Massacre of Jews in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

What was once a quiet and safe neighborhood just became the scene of one of the deadliest acts of antisemitism in modern American history.  … Read More ›

Mandelblit: Knesset Solution for Migrants Is ‘black Hole’ in Legal System

Mandelblit: Knesset Solution for Migrants Is ‘black Hole’ in Legal System

Mandelblit said the bill would utterly break with the foundations underlying Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.   A Knesset bill due to be discussed… Read More ›

Throw your frustrations at the IDF

Throw your frustrations at the IDF

Op-ed: Cabinet ministers are busy putting on a political show, making grand threats to flatten the Gaza Strip. It’s a good thing the IDF and… Read More ›

Diaspora activists protest at GA to force talk about Israel-Palestinian conflict

Diaspora activists protest at GA to force talk about Israel-Palestinian conflict

A small group of foreign-born Jews in Israel test the theme of this week’s mega meet-up in Tel Aviv to push for frank discussion about… Read More ›

Israel – The Fast Train From Jerusalem To Tel Aviv Isn’t Fast And Doesn’t Go To Tel Aviv

Israel – The Fast Train From Jerusalem To Tel Aviv Isn’t Fast And Doesn’t Go To Tel Aviv

  Jerusalem – As our train hurtled through the tunnel — my ears popping on the descent — and then burst out into sunlight bathing… Read More ›