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Security Cabinet Temporarily Freezes Kalkilya Plan

Security Cabinet Temporarily Freezes Kalkilya Plan

Earlier in the day, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman defended the plan to build thousands of housing units in Kalkilya.   The security cabinet meeting on… Read More ›

When anti-Semitism becomes ‘legitimate’

When anti-Semitism becomes ‘legitimate’

Op-ed: Netanyahu likely wouldn’t have rushed to legitimize the Hungarian PM’s sophisticated use of anti-Semitic language if it were directed at a tycoon funding his… Read More ›

Cabinet puts temporary freeze on Qalqilya expansion plan

Cabinet puts temporary freeze on Qalqilya expansion plan

Ministers will make final decision in 10 days on whether to allow construction of up to 14,000 housing units in Palestinian city   The security… Read More ›

Fake News About Israel’s Newly Elected Labor Leader

Fake News About Israel’s Newly Elected Labor Leader

Separating fact from fiction about Avi Gabbay.   Unlike US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders who have adversarial relationships with… Read More ›

Now that Netanyahu has reached the top, the only way is down

Now that Netanyahu has reached the top, the only way is down

Op-ed: These are good times for the State of Israel and excellent times for Benjamin Netanyahu. But if things are so good, why is the… Read More ›

Defying odds, Avi Gabbay crowned new Labor Party leader

Defying odds, Avi Gabbay crowned new Labor Party leader

In final runoff stage to lead the party, voters dump party veteran Amir Peretz, who clinched 47% of the vote, and back party newcomer Gabbay,… Read More ›

Will the Labor Candidates’ Behavior Scare Voters Away?

Will the Labor Candidates’ Behavior Scare Voters Away?

Labor leader candidates Gabbay and Peretz have spent the days leading up to Monday’s runoff election attacking each other.   In the 2016 American presidential… Read More ›

When nothing is sacred, UNESCO ruling comes as no surprise

When nothing is sacred, UNESCO ruling comes as no surprise

Op-ed: The Arab-Palestinian side knows how to sanctify the things it deems important, while the Jewish-Israeli side’s actions convey the message to the Palestinians and… Read More ›

Ministers to Vote on Jerusalem, Conversion

Ministers to Vote on Jerusalem, Conversion

Committee will also consider bill that would have state fund party primaries.   The Ministerial Committee on Legislation will vote Sunday on a series of… Read More ›

Pro-Palestinian protest at Radiohead concert earns middle finger

Pro-Palestinian protest at Radiohead concert earns middle finger

Radiohead—expected to arrive in Israel for a concert later this month—continues to draw ire from pro-Palestinian demonstrators waving flags and protest signs during a performance… Read More ›

Israeli, PA Generals Agreed: 10-15 Years of IDF Presence in Jordan Valley

Israeli, PA Generals Agreed: 10-15 Years of IDF Presence in Jordan Valley

Allen’s recent remarks to the Post were the first time he has gone on record in detail about the plan.   Israeli and Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Teen terrorist appeals ‘stringent’ sentence

Teen terrorist appeals ‘stringent’ sentence

Ahmad Manasra, who stabbed a Jewish boy his age in Pisgat Ze’ev in October 2015, appeals punishment of 12 years in prison; terrorist’s lawyer says… Read More ›

Athletes come to the 2017 Maccabiah Games for glory, and love

Athletes come to the 2017 Maccabiah Games for glory, and love

With its mixture of sports, Judaism and excitement over Israel, world’s largest Jewish sporting event provides fertile ground for matchmaking   JTA — Danny Janel… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Modi Visits Without Once Publicly Saying ‘Palestinians’

Jerusalem – Modi Visits Without Once Publicly Saying ‘Palestinians’

  Jerusalem – Narendra Modi, who departed Israel on Thursday after being the first-ever Indian prime minister to visit, spent 49 hours in the country,… Read More ›

What international isolation?

What international isolation?

Op-ed: Israel’s diplomatic situation has never been better. The US president supports us more than others, the Europeans criticize Israel’s policy but respect us, African… Read More ›

Netanyahu accepts Modi invite to India as leaders ink cooperation deals

Netanyahu accepts Modi invite to India as leaders ink cooperation deals

Hailing ties during second day of trip, leaders vow to deepen cooperation on technology, counterterror efforts and agriculture   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday… Read More ›

Austrian Bishop Resigns From NGO Over Antisemitism at Palestinian Event

Austrian Bishop Resigns From NGO Over Antisemitism at Palestinian Event

In addition to anti-Israel antisemitism, the bishop cited verbal attacks on members of the Jewish community during a lecture as a reason for his break… Read More ›

Soldier dies of unintentional firearm discharge

Soldier dies of unintentional firearm discharge

A soldier serving in Golani Brigade in Hebron dies after a fellow soldier accidentally fires his weapon, critically injuring him, during a routine patrol in… Read More ›

Herzog unseated as Peretz, Gabbay advance to Labor leadership runoff

Herzog unseated as Peretz, Gabbay advance to Labor leadership runoff

Former defense minister in the lead with 32% of vote; ex-Kulanu minister follows at 27%; second-round vote to be held Monday   Former Labor party… Read More ›

Mishor Rotem, Israel – ‘Tsunami’ Of Toxic Wastewater Kills Plants, Animals In Israel’s Desert

Mishor Rotem, Israel – ‘Tsunami’ Of Toxic Wastewater Kills Plants, Animals In Israel’s Desert

  Mishor Rotem, Israel – Toxic wastewater that surged through a dry riverbed in southern Israel at the weekend left a wake of ecological destruction… Read More ›