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Comment: Sparing Erdogan’s Wrath

Comment: Sparing Erdogan’s Wrath

Perhaps Turkey may even play a bigger and more significant role now.   Luckily for Israel, the reconciliation agreement with Ankara, which ended six years… Read More ›

17 year old allegedly gang-raped in Herzliya

17 year old allegedly gang-raped in Herzliya

The girl accompanied a 22-year-old acquaintance to his home, where she found two of his friends waiting. The three then allegedly forced themselves on her… Read More ›

IDF Special Forces arrested by Palestinian police in Nablus

IDF Special Forces arrested by Palestinian police in Nablus

Two undercover soldiers from the Duvdevan unit were detained for questioning by Palestinian security forces and taken to the police station in Nablus. The soldiers… Read More ›

Like father, like daughter: Marine Le Pen is an anti-Semite too

Like father, like daughter: Marine Le Pen is an anti-Semite too

Op-ed: The radical left and the radical right in Europe have something in common—hatred and racism. Even when the leaders of far-right parties disassociate themselves… Read More ›

There is an outline for peace, but is there a partner?

There is an outline for peace, but is there a partner?

Op-ed: The chance of reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians is almost nonexistent, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing Israel can do to… Read More ›

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Numbers game: Do Jewish leaders manipulate existential fears with statistics?

Eclectic essays explore Ben-Gurion’s experimentation with demographic eugenics, and the Jewish ardor — and abhorrence — for taking stock   BOSTON — Whereas some find… Read More ›

Tufts University Students Pass BDS Resolution

Tufts University Students Pass BDS Resolution

Several other student governments at colleges and universities in the US have passed similar resolutions.   NEW YORK – The student senate at Tufts University… Read More ›

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

  If you can’t recite the Seder by heart, you’re not alone. Although 1,800 years ago, in the time of the Mishna, recitation of the… Read More ›

Together for the Seder—IDF style

Together for the Seder—IDF style

The biggest Passover Seder for lone soldiers of the IDF is held at the Olga recreational resort, hosted by United for Israel’s soldiers, donated by… Read More ›

Sa’ar to ‘Post’: Israel Must Persuade World to End Assad’s Regime

Sa’ar to ‘Post’: Israel Must Persuade World to End Assad’s Regime

Likudnik says he has best chance to be next prime minister.   Syrian dictator Bashar Assad must go, and Israel must help convince the international… Read More ›

Israel weighs treating Syrian kids hurt in gas attack

Israel weighs treating Syrian kids hurt in gas attack

Some ministers back idea, but defense chief Avigdor Liberman said to oppose it because of complications in coordinating rescue   Thhe high-level security cabinet on… Read More ›

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

French Bank Said to Have Dropped Major BDS Account

Second boycott-Israel account closure by BDP Paribas.   NEW YORK – One EW YORK – One of the world’s largest banks, the Paris-based BNP Paribas, may… Read More ›

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Israelis Step Up Syrian Aid Efforts, But Plant to Absorb Orphans is Held Up

Unclear why effort to bring in 100 refugees has stalled.   The Israel Givehe Israel Gives NGO launched an emergency campaign on Wednesday to provide… Read More ›

Syria: Israel is ‘main beneficiary’ of accusations against Assad

Syria: Israel is ‘main beneficiary’ of accusations against Assad

Syria’s foreign minister Walid Moallem categorically denied his government used chemical weapons in the attack this week in Idlib province, echoing the claims of Syria’s… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Welcomes US Attack On Syria Base

  Jerusalem – Israel’s prime minister has welcomed the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base saying he “fully supports” President Trump’s decision. Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

Hamas-Appointed AG: Collaborators will be Executed in the Coming Days

Hamas-Appointed AG: Collaborators will be Executed in the Coming Days

Jaber added the execution sentences are final and unappealable.   Palestinian collaborators with Israel will be executed in “the coming days”, Hamas-appointed Attorney General Ismail… Read More ›

Israelis may be gloomy, but it’s not the media’s fault

Israelis may be gloomy, but it’s not the media’s fault

Op-ed: It takes a lot of nerve, not to mention lack of self-awareness, to call the media an ‘industry of gloom,’ when the person running… Read More ›

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Analysis: With no interest in getting mired in civil war across the border, politicians high on outrage, but low on what to do about it… Read More ›

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

Columbus, OH – Ohio Buys Record $61 Million In Israel Bonds

  Columbus, OH – The state of Ohio bought a one-day record of $61 million in Israel Bonds. The largest single government purchase of Israel… Read More ›

Analysis: Is Israel Ready to Face Thousands of Hezbollah Missiles?

Analysis: Is Israel Ready to Face Thousands of Hezbollah Missiles?

  David’s Sling , the final piece of Israel’s protective aerial umbrella, became operational Monday afternoon, filling the last gap in Israel’s missile-defense system and… Read More ›