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Austrian Interior Minister Looks to Israel for Security Expertise

Austrian Interior Minister Looks to Israel for Security Expertise

Sobotka’s trip included visits to Yad Vashem, Golan Heights.   In the first visit by an Austrian official since the January inauguration of President Alexander… Read More ›

The ball is now in Netanyahu’s court

The ball is now in Netanyahu’s court

Op-ed: The Trump administration is the most permissive administration the Israeli prime minister could have dreamed of. It’s time to set brave objectives, like applying… Read More ›

Nasrallah Warns: Hezbollah’s Missiles Can Hit Israel’s Nuclear Reactor

Nasrallah Warns: Hezbollah’s Missiles Can Hit Israel’s Nuclear Reactor

Hezbollah leader says Wednesday’s Trump-Netanyahu meeting signaled the death of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.   Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called on Israel to dismantle its… Read More ›

B’Tselem: 2016 a record year in Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes

B’Tselem: 2016 a record year in Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes

A new report reveals that Israel destroyed 274 structures in the West Bank last year, leaving 1,134 people homeless. ‘This reflects Israel’s increased efforts to… Read More ›

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Despite Trump’s indifference, the two-state solution isn’t dead… yet

Netanyahu won’t say the words, and Abbas won’t come to the talks, but it’s still the two-state deal, and no other, that they’re not doing… Read More ›

J Street To Trump: One State is the Problem, Not Solution

J Street To Trump: One State is the Problem, Not Solution

Trump is the first US president in at least two decades to refrain from pledging total allegiance to the idea of a two-state paradigm  … Read More ›

The carrot, the stick and the narrative

The carrot, the stick and the narrative

Op-ed: The change of governments in Washington and in Gaza is both an opportunity and a need to create a change. Israel should respond to… Read More ›

While refusing to endorse two-state solution, Netanyahu says Israel won’t annex West Bank

While refusing to endorse two-state solution, Netanyahu says Israel won’t annex West Bank

In briefing after talks with Trump, PM says he requested US recognize Israeli annexation of Golan, indicates a willingness to discuss reining in settlements, though… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Netanyahu and Trump to Spar Over Two-State Solution

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump plans to emphasize his interest in reaching a “comprehensive agreement that would end the… Read More ›

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Hamas’ new leader in Gaza: A radical and a militant

Analysis: Yahya Sanwar’s election is bad news for Israel. The terrorist who was released as part of the Shalit deal has set inadmissible conditions for… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

  Jerusalem – By any standard, Jerusalem’s first direct bus route to Ben–Gurion Airport represents a public transportation victory, if not a revolution, for the… Read More ›

The AG’s war to protect Israeli democracy

The AG’s war to protect Israeli democracy

Analysis: The Regulation Law has created one of the most serious constitutional crises the State of Israel has ever experienced. Attorney General Mandelblit, who strongly… Read More ›

600 rabbis and cantors sign letter opposing Trump’s Israel envoy Friedman

600 rabbis and cantors sign letter opposing Trump’s Israel envoy Friedman

Liberal Jewish groups say ‘extreme’ nominee, who called J Street backers ‘worse than kapos,’ would hurt Israel   WASHINGTON — More than 600 rabbis and… Read More ›

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

Public Security Minister: Make Palestinians Pay for Refusing to Make Peace

“The Trump presidency is a historic opportunity to say the land of Israel is ours,” Erdan said.   The Palestinians should be made to pay a… Read More ›

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

The executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is in Israel ahead of the organization’s annual leadership mission, set… Read More ›

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israeli immigration officials apologize for ‘unpleasantness’ wrought following questioning of senior executive from the New Israel Fund upon her arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli… Read More ›

UK House of Commons Condemns Israeli Settlement Activity

UK House of Commons Condemns Israeli Settlement Activity

The UK was one of 14 countries, out the UNSC 15 member body, that voted in support of Resolution 2334.   The United Kingdom House… Read More ›

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

Israeli man indicted for trying to cross into Gaza

IDF soldiers who noticed the 23-year-old Rehovot resident try to cross the border into the strip were able to stop him; he was carrying a… Read More ›

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Is Trump Preparing an Ambush?

Trump plans to sit Netanyahu down on February 15 for a “long conversation” focused on Middle East peace.   WASHINGTON – Knesset authorization of a… Read More ›

The government’s psychological wall

The government’s psychological wall

Op-ed: Regulation is not theft, it’s a logical compromise. The problem is that the law includes no policy and no vision; it’s simply a band-aid… Read More ›