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Ahead of Netanyahu visit, signs in Argentina depict him as Hitler

Ahead of Netanyahu visit, signs in Argentina depict him as Hitler

Palestinian activists in Buenos Aires display posters saying Israeli prime minister wanted for genocide   As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed toward Argentina overnight Monday,… Read More ›

Who is Yair Netanyahu?

Who is Yair Netanyahu?

You’ve probably seen Netanyahu’s name in headlines alongside former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke’s recently, but who exactly is the prime minister’s son?  … Read More ›

Israeli rescue teams depart for South Florida

Israeli rescue teams depart for South Florida

Delegation organized by the Israel Rescue Coalition would administer first aid and assist Jewish communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma; most of the Jewish… Read More ›

Flying to Argentina with PM, Sara Netanyahu thanks ‘thousands’ for their support

Flying to Argentina with PM, Sara Netanyahu thanks ‘thousands’ for their support

Prime minister and his embattled wife depart for Latin America on state visit that will also take them to New York and a meeting with… Read More ›

Netanyahu to go on state visit to Latin America this week

Netanyahu to go on state visit to Latin America this week

In the first visit by a sitting Israeli prime minister, Netanyahu will visit Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, where he will meet with state leaders, sign… Read More ›

Ex-defense minister calls for Netanyahu to resign ‘immediately’

Ex-defense minister calls for Netanyahu to resign ‘immediately’

Moshe Ya’alon says the submarine scandal involving alleged corruption by PM’s close associates is damaging Israel   Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon on Saturday called… Read More ›

Analysis: Critical That Russia Not be Surprised

Analysis: Critical That Russia Not be Surprised

Israel and Russia have a complicated relationship. One senior Russian diplomat said recently that Israel and Russia were “frenemies” in Syria, a combination of friends… Read More ›

Exercises are important, but war is the real test

Exercises are important, but war is the real test

Op-ed: While Israel should definitely demonstrate its strength vis-à-vis the Lebanese government and Hezbollah, and emphasize its messages and intentions, the military exercise conducted by… Read More ›

I was disappointed to learn we were having a girl. Is that a sin?

I was disappointed to learn we were having a girl. Is that a sin?

JTA’s Europe correspondent looks back at his mother’s feminist teachings and wonders how he can equip his daughter to cope in a world that’s unfair… Read More ›

There’s no price for an IDF soldier’s blood

There’s no price for an IDF soldier’s blood

Op-ed: An Israeli soldier who goes out to fight knowing the army will do everything to bring him home, even if it entails a terrible… Read More ›

Despite recent setbacks, Hezbollah’s future is still bright

Despite recent setbacks, Hezbollah’s future is still bright

Op-ed: While losing both men and money into the Syrian civil war, Hezbollah and its beleaguered leader Hassan Nasrallah seem to be tiptoeing towards becoming… Read More ›

Church Leaders Protest ‘Attempt to Weaken Christian Presence’ in Jerusalem

Church Leaders Protest ‘Attempt to Weaken Christian Presence’ in Jerusalem

The churches statement is signed by senior Christian leaders of Jerusalem and calls on world leaders to intervene and help them protect the status quo.… Read More ›

Nothing comes for free

Nothing comes for free

Op-ed: Now that PM Netanyahu has been ordered to reveal details of his many conversations with Israel Hayom’s owner and editor, those who refused to… Read More ›

Lebanon’s PM says Israel lying about Iranian weapons factories there

Lebanon’s PM says Israel lying about Iranian weapons factories there

Saad Hariri says reports that Tehran has set up arms production facilities in his country for Hezbollah are Israeli ‘disinformation’   Lebanese Prime Minister Saad… Read More ›

New York – Champagne, Bubbly, Gracing Jewish Holiday Tables In Style For Rosh Hashana

New York – Champagne, Bubbly, Gracing Jewish Holiday Tables In Style For Rosh Hashana

New York – Rosé wines have been all over the news these past 5 years and even more so during the hot season. Sparkling wines… Read More ›

Netanyahu Pledges to Deport African Migrants

Netanyahu Pledges to Deport African Migrants

Prime Minister Netanyahu took a shot at the High Court of Justice about the status of most of the migrants.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

Former minister questioned in submarine affair

Former minister questioned in submarine affair

Former senior National Security Council official also questioned Monday morning, a day after six suspects were arrested in the case, including a former Shayetet 13… Read More ›

Former minister grilled in submarine affair as police probe intensifies

Former minister grilled in submarine affair as police probe intensifies

Interrogation of ex-cabinet member and a senior National Security Council official follows 6 arrests as part of investigation into naval vessel purchases from Germany  … Read More ›

Ex-IDF Intelligence Chief: Trump Should Strike Preemptively in N.Korea

Ex-IDF Intelligence Chief: Trump Should Strike Preemptively in N.Korea

Trump should attack in North-Korea, but only if he knows there will not be a retaliation, warns IDF former Intelligence Chief.   United States President… Read More ›

Netanyahu: Most African migrants in Israel ‘not refugees’

Netanyahu: Most African migrants in Israel ‘not refugees’

As Israel steps up efforts at deportation, prime minister asserts majority of the mostly Eritrean and Sudanese nationals came here to ‘look for jobs’  … Read More ›