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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 ›

Newly approved settler homes financed by Trump’s Israel envoy pick – report

Newly approved settler homes financed by Trump’s Israel envoy pick – report

David Friedman heads organization that raised millions of shekels for construction in West Bank settlement of Beit El   Some 20 apartments recently approved in… Read More ›

Ottawa – Canada Says Very Worried By Israel’s Move To Legalize Settlements

Ottawa – Canada Says Very Worried By Israel’s Move To Legalize Settlements

  Ottawa – Canada is very concerned by Israel’s move to legalize thousands of settler homes on Palestinian land in the West Bank, Foreign Minister… Read More ›

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

Settlements Law Spells Trouble for Jordan

The first Jordanian condemnation came yesterday and it was decidedly sharp.   The Settlement Regulation Law passed on Monday night leaves Jordan in the lurch, poses… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Trump: A relationship based on flattery and groveling

Netanyahu and Trump: A relationship based on flattery and groveling

Op-ed: The prime minister’s silence in light of the violence, racism and even anti-Semitism of the new US administration could be defined as an attempt… Read More ›

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance

Vice presidents of New York, New Jersey boards of rabbis implore J Street to have open mind on US envoy to Israel nominee after he… Read More ›

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

IDF Continues to Strike Hamas Targets in Retaliation for Rocket Attack

A projectile launched from the Gaza Strip on Monday morning landed in southern Israel; none hurt. The IDF has attacked Hamas targets in the Strip… Read More ›

The presidential settlement approval

The presidential settlement approval

Op-ed: Trump’s statement reflects a completely new American policy. It gives the Israeli government the green light to build as much as it wants in… Read More ›

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

In historic first, Israel legalizes West Bank outposts with sweeping new legislation

Controversial law recognizing building on private Palestinian land passes final Knesset votes by 60 to 52, despite warnings it could land Israel in international court… Read More ›

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Netanyahu Looks to Coordinate Settlement Bill’s Passage with Us

Knesset to vote late tonight on controversial legislation. Supporters fear another delay.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to coordinate passage of the settlement regulation… Read More ›

2.6 million tweets of hate

2.6 million tweets of hate

Op-ed: Different political changes in 2016 served as a catalyst for the rise of new and renewed anti-Semitism. Particularly concerning is the case of the… Read More ›

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

BDS: The European-Funded ‘Grassroots’ Campaigns

While no one’s claiming a hidden European agenda to boycott Israel, there’s no logical reason why the EU should compromise its values by supporting NGOs… Read More ›

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Ministers push to increase Knesset supervision of government, limit legislation

Justice Minister Shaked and Tourism Minister Levin propose measures to cut down on private bill proposals and in return give the Knesset’s committees the authority… Read More ›

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Court delays evacuation of nine Ofra houses by a month

Majority decision denies request for three-month extension to clear settlement homes built on private Palestinian land   The High Court of Justice pushed back the… Read More ›

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

Netanyahu to Discuss Regional Threats with May, Then Trump

PM flies to London on Sunday, then DC the following week.   With President Donald Trump signaling a more muscular US policy toward Iran, Prime Minister… Read More ›

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

‘Muezzin Bill’ now only to apply to ungodly hours

Seeking to have the bill limit the noise from houses of prayer’s loudspeakers during the nighttime alone, MKs are rephrasing the legislation to get around… Read More ›