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Netanyahu accuses media of bleak coverage

Netanyahu accuses media of bleak coverage

After resolving IPBC crisis by dissolving its news division, PM blasts media coverage, denying claims he is moving to undermine freedom of the press; says… Read More ›

Palestinian Authority Textbooks Teach Pupils to be Expendable ‘Martyrs’

Palestinian Authority Textbooks Teach Pupils to be Expendable ‘Martyrs’

As such, the report concluded that the curriculum does not meet the UNESCO-derived standards of peace and tolerance in education.   The latest Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Restarting the peace process by flipping the formula

Restarting the peace process by flipping the formula

Analyzing the Arab League summit in Jordan and all the unfolding drama that took place on the sidelines, US President Trump’s advisors would do well… Read More ›

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

After new restrictions, settlers lower hopes for Trump era

Pro-settlement supporters voice mixture of frustration and cautious optimism following new construction guidelines   JTA — In response to new curbs on West Bank construction,… Read More ›

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

US-Israel talks on settlement building suspended — report

Negotiations said put on ice after Netanyahu, Greenblatt fail to agree on formula; comes days after Israel announces self-imposed restrictions   Talks between Israel and… Read More ›

Israel must take advantage of Hamas’ weak spot

Israel must take advantage of Hamas’ weak spot

Analysis: It’s true that Gazans hate Israel and want to see it destroyed, but they also want to live. Israel, however, is making no effort… Read More ›

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

Meet the Christian former Jew-hater who thought terror attacks were God’s lessons for unbelievers

A granddaughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, Megan Phelps-Roper speaks in Israel for the first time with the ‘Jewish enemy’ who became… Read More ›

Israel to Limit Settlement ‘Footprint’, New Homes Only Inside Buildng Lines

Israel to Limit Settlement ‘Footprint’, New Homes Only Inside Buildng Lines

No commitment made to restrict construction to large settlement blocs.   Israel will restrict its building beyond the Green Line to the built-up areas of… Read More ›

No real alternative to current government

No real alternative to current government

Op-ed: A serious deterioration in the security situation, in addition to a deep economic crisis, is the only thing which may divert the Jewish public… Read More ›

Bill Would Cancel Property-Tax Discount for Foreign-Funded NGOs

Bill Would Cancel Property-Tax Discount for Foreign-Funded NGOs

Currently, the Municipal Tax and Government Tax Ordinance extends discounts to all kinds of nongovernmental organizations that are approved by the interior minister.   MK… Read More ›

Facing a critical juncture, Assad is still putting up a fight

Facing a critical juncture, Assad is still putting up a fight

Six years into the bloody civil war, the Syrian tyrant’s regime appears stable and Russia will do everything to keep him in power. The situation,… Read More ›

David Friedman sworn in as Trump’s envoy to Israel

David Friedman sworn in as Trump’s envoy to Israel

Pence administers oath of office to former bankruptcy lawyer, a staunch supporter of the Jewish state and first Trump ambassador to take office   Bankruptcy… Read More ›

Jordan’s King Abdullah: Israel Undermining Chances of Peace

Jordan’s King Abdullah: Israel Undermining Chances of Peace

Abdullah also said that regional stability depends on the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by the way of a two-state solution.   Jordanian King Abdullah on… Read More ›

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 ›