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BDE: Rachmastrivka Rebbe Passes Away

BDE: Rachmastrivka Rebbe Passes Away

Breaking: Rachmastrivka rebbe of Borough Park, Rabbi Chai Yitzchok Twersky passed away this afternoon at the age of 92. The Rebbe was an internationally known… Read More ›

Netanyahu is irrelevant in dealing with a nuclear Iran

Netanyahu is irrelevant in dealing with a nuclear Iran

Opinion: After structuring his career on the threat posed by Iran for Israel and beyond, the prime minister is not only ignored by the Biden… Read More ›

‘The time to fight is now’: Masses nationwide rally against overhaul for 32nd week

‘The time to fight is now’: Masses nationwide rally against overhaul for 32nd week

Former IDF general blasts Netanyahu for ‘handing country over to lawbreaking’ far-right ministers; protest leaders said to warn they could shut Israel down if legislation… Read More ›

Israelis acquitted in Iranian spy case: ‘Intention to spy not based on ideology’

Israelis acquitted in Iranian spy case: ‘Intention to spy not based on ideology’

The accused were part of a group of five Israelis of Iranian extraction that had been arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police in… Read More ›

Terror in Tel Aviv ‘okay’ now as long as terrorist is killed – analysis

Terror in Tel Aviv ‘okay’ now as long as terrorist is killed – analysis

Once upon a time, a terror attack in Tel Aviv may have led to a massive response against those directly or even indirectly responsible to… Read More ›

Making a buzz: Honeybees recreate ancient statue of Hadrian in Jerusalem

Making a buzz: Honeybees recreate ancient statue of Hadrian in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of bees produce honeycomb replicas of the Roman emperor’s bronze bust in a project that combines technology, archaeology and nature The Land… Read More ›

Israeli security forces thwart arms smuggling attempt in Jordan Valley

Israeli security forces thwart arms smuggling attempt in Jordan Valley

IDF soldiers and Border Police special unit foil ‘unusual’ smuggling operation compared to previous attempts in the sector; details of incident placed under gag order… Read More ›

Cabinet to discuss siphoning NIS 164 million from ministries to fund yeshiva students

Cabinet to discuss siphoning NIS 164 million from ministries to fund yeshiva students

Proposal, put on agenda late Saturday night, would include an across-the-board budget cut to fund move demanded by Haredi parties; Lapid: This government ‘doesn’t have… Read More ›

The war of attrition on Israel’s democracy has begun

The war of attrition on Israel’s democracy has begun

Opinion: Instead of leading, Netanyahu allowed Israel to be led into an abyss that will continue to tear apart Israeli society until a democratic consensus… Read More ›

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Amid talk of possible compromise, US president says ‘it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders ‘to rush this,’ given range of threats and challenges country… Read More ›

Protesters prepare ‘Night of Resistance’ as judicial reform moves forward

Protesters prepare ‘Night of Resistance’ as judicial reform moves forward

Hundreds of anti-judicial reform activists continued their march toward Jerusalem. Anti-judicial reform protesters are preparing a “Night of Resistance” with demonstrations planned throughout Israel on… Read More ›

US Congress Passes Resolution Declaring ‘Israel is not an apartheid state’

US Congress Passes Resolution Declaring ‘Israel is not an apartheid state’

After controversial statements made by several progressive Democrats in the US Congress, the resolution passes with a large bipartisan support affirming that Israel is not… Read More ›

Biden invites Netanyahu to meet in US, stresses need for consensus on judicial reform

Biden invites Netanyahu to meet in US, stresses need for consensus on judicial reform

White House readout of their first call since March does not mention the invite, but US spokesman confirms it; neither side specifies where or exactly… Read More ›

Terrorist Shooting Near Tekoa, 1 Seriously Injured, 2 Children Lightly Injured

Terrorist Shooting Near Tekoa, 1 Seriously Injured, 2 Children Lightly Injured

JERUSALEM — Three people were injured in a terrorist shooting attack at the Tekoa Junction in Gush Etzion Sunday morning. Magen David Adom (MDA) reported… Read More ›

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Some 250 reserve soldiers and veterans of elite Paratroopers Brigade reconnaissance unit sign letter addressed to defense minister and IDF chief, decrying calls by reform… Read More ›

In knock at gov’t, US urges Israeli authorities to protect anti-overhaul protesters

In knock at gov’t, US urges Israeli authorities to protect anti-overhaul protesters

White House hails debate in Israel over judicial reforms as a ‘healthy part of a vibrant democracy’ while again warning that they shouldn’t be passed… Read More ›

What do we know about the Israeli researcher abducted in Iraq?

What do we know about the Israeli researcher abducted in Iraq?

New details emerge about Elizabeth Tsurkov’s abduction: the neighborhood in Baghdad where she resided after recovering from surgery, the challenges in securing her release –… Read More ›

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack as fighting shifts following Jenin offensive

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack as fighting shifts following Jenin offensive

IDF says weapons factories used by Hamas chemical unit and rocket-makers targeted in strikes; Gazans say homes damaged; Jenin returnees said to find rubble The… Read More ›

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Rioters vandalized the Holocaust memorial site in Paris, known as The Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, during the ongoing violent anti-police demonstrations. Israel… Read More ›

NY alleges El Al owner used Medicaid funds meant for elderly to buy airline instead

NY alleges El Al owner used Medicaid funds meant for elderly to buy airline instead

Lawsuit accuses Kenneth Rozenberg and others behind Centers Health Care of neglecting nursing home residents, defrauding US out of $83 million; airline not named as… Read More ›