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The wall that could spark a war between Israel and Hamas

The wall that could spark a war between Israel and Hamas

Analysis: If another round of fighting breaks out on the southern front this summer, it likely won’t be over the assassination of Hamas commander Mazan… Read More ›

Hamas warns Faqha’s killing could impede prisoner exchange

Hamas warns Faqha’s killing could impede prisoner exchange

Mahmoud al-Zahar says mysterious assassination will ‘disrupt’ negotiations over Israelis held hostage by his group in Gaza   A senior leader in Hamas said Tuesday… Read More ›

Hamas: If Israel Changes the Rules if the Game… We Accept the Challenge

Hamas: If Israel Changes the Rules if the Game… We Accept the Challenge

“We don’t care if there is an imbalance of power; our will is more powerful than their force. Our will and beliefs are more powerful… Read More ›

The days of Israel-bashing at the UN are over, Nikki Haley tells AIPAC

The days of Israel-bashing at the UN are over, Nikki Haley tells AIPAC

Trump’s UN envoy thrills crowd at annual event, says she’s warned other nations that ‘there’s a new sheriff in town’ now   WASHINGTON — Thrilling… Read More ›

Amona Evacuees: ‘If New Settlement is Not Authorized, We’ll Build One Ourselves’

Amona Evacuees: ‘If New Settlement is Not Authorized, We’ll Build One Ourselves’

Prior to their eviction in February, Netanyahu promised that the government would create a settlement for the 40 families in an area of the Shiloh… Read More ›

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Rwandan president says Jewish state’s existence not an ‘infringement’ on others, highlights both countries as victims of genocide   WASHINGTON (AFP) — Rwanda’s President Paul… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel’s New Approach to Hamas?

Analysis: Israel’s New Approach to Hamas?

Hamas most probably will try to avenge the killing of Fuqaha – not directly from Gaza, but indirectly from the West Bank or Jerusalem –… Read More ›

Israeli Americans assimilate more than US Jews

Israeli Americans assimilate more than US Jews

There are almost one million Israelis living in the Diaspora, but their failure to connect to the local Jewish communities has led to high assimilation… Read More ›

As Israeli forces go on high alert after Faqha killing, Hamas may be looking to avoid a war

As Israeli forces go on high alert after Faqha killing, Hamas may be looking to avoid a war

Analysis: The assassination of a key planner of West Bank terror attacks was meant to send a signal; now the ball is in Hamas’s court… Read More ›

Analysis: No Elections on the Horizon

Analysis: No Elections on the Horizon

With everyone abuzz about talk of a “coalition crisis” and an election around the corner, Gafni said Thursday: “I predict that there will not be… Read More ›

Israel Summer Time starting early Friday morning

Israel Summer Time starting early Friday morning

Make sure to set your clocks—on the night between Thursday and Friday, the clocks will jump from 2am to 3am. Israel Summer Time (IST) will… Read More ›

Online slip-up led police to JCC bomb threat suspect

Online slip-up led police to JCC bomb threat suspect

Israeli-American teenager said to have forgotten on at least 1 occasion to mask IP address when issuing threatening calls   The Israeli-American teenager arrested Thursday… Read More ›

With or without IPBC crisis, Israel is heading towards elections

With or without IPBC crisis, Israel is heading towards elections

Op-ed: Between the risk involved in going to elections and his desire to avoid dealing with the promises he made and to postpone the police… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Praises China Upon Completing State Visit There

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Praises China Upon Completing State Visit There

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked the Great Wall of China at the end of a state visit to China. During the visit,… Read More ›

Israeli Arabs’ self-inflicted defeat

Israeli Arabs’ self-inflicted defeat

Op-ed: There is only one party in the Knesset that has no room in any coalition or government. As long as the Joint List’s language… Read More ›

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

On agenda for March 26-28 pro-Israel lobby conference: Iran, boycott efforts, foreign assistance, but no mention of two states   WASHINGTON (JTA) – Maintaining Iran… Read More ›

Israel should develop economic ties with China, but with open eyes

Israel should develop economic ties with China, but with open eyes

Op-ed: In his visit to Beijing this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu must use all his diplomatic skills to maneuver between three different and conflicting interests—the… Read More ›

Assad: Russia has ‘important role’ in preventing Israel-Syria clash

Assad: Russia has ‘important role’ in preventing Israel-Syria clash

Syrian dictator defends decision to fire anti-aircraft missiles at Israeli planes, says protecting country’s borders ‘our duty’   Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Monday… Read More ›

Jerusalem – All You Need To Know About The Israeli Coalition Crisis

Jerusalem – All You Need To Know About The Israeli Coalition Crisis

  Jerusalem – What is the difference between the existing Israel Broadcasting Authority and the new public broadcasting corporation? The Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), Israel’s… Read More ›

Jerusalem Denise Report of Russia’s Second Summoning of Israel Envoy

Jerusalem Denise Report of Russia’s Second Summoning of Israel Envoy

Ambassador Gary Koren was asked to speak to Russian officials in regard to Israel’s alleged air strike in Syria near the city of Palmyra earlier… Read More ›