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Cabinet Advances Project For ‘Kosher’ Electricity On Shabbat

Cabinet Advances Project For ‘Kosher’ Electricity On Shabbat

JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday approved government support for a pilot program to build “kosher” electricity storage sites meant to be drawn on… Read More ›

Ex-Israeli PM Barak met with Jeffrey Epstein dozens of times after child abuse convictions

Ex-Israeli PM Barak met with Jeffrey Epstein dozens of times after child abuse convictions

According to new documents revealed by WSJ, disgraced financier planned at least three dozen meetings with Barak between 2013 and 2017 and they had appointments… Read More ›

Israel, Gaza terror groups reportedly agree to ceasefire after rockets, IDF response

Israel, Gaza terror groups reportedly agree to ceasefire after rockets, IDF response

Two sides settle on truce, Palestinian sources say, after daylong flare-up sparked by death of Islamic Jihad member in Israeli prison during hunger strike Israel… Read More ›

Israel’s Government To Ask High Court For Conscription Law Extension

Israel’s Government To Ask High Court For Conscription Law Extension

JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israel’s government is expected to ask the High Court of Justice for a five-month extension of the court-mandated deadline for passing a… Read More ›

AG, Netanyahu attorneys talk road to plea deal

AG, Netanyahu attorneys talk road to plea deal

PM’s defense team says willing to end proceedings in the corruption trial underway for 3 years, although Baharav-Miara has yet to express an opinion; pending… Read More ›

Religious, settler groups lead charge on Thursday’s pro-overhaul ‘Million March’

Religious, settler groups lead charge on Thursday’s pro-overhaul ‘Million March’

‘The minority has forced its positions onto the majority,’ says organizer and Likud MK Avichay Buaron; buses set to bring tens of thousands to Jerusalem… Read More ›

WATCH: Rockland GOP Congressman Mike Lawler Praises Israel on House Floor in Honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut

WATCH: Rockland GOP Congressman Mike Lawler Praises Israel on House Floor in Honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut

I rose on the House Floor in recognition of Israel’s 75th birthday. Israel our closest ally is a beacon of freedom, liberty and hope- and… Read More ›

Has Netanyahu divorced himself from US Jewry? – analysis

Has Netanyahu divorced himself from US Jewry? – analysis

Netanyahu “just dislikes American Jews,” says former Israeli Consul General to New York Alon Pinkus If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal was to sever the already… Read More ›

Govt. officials: Likud minister unlikely to be appointed New York Consul General

Govt. officials: Likud minister unlikely to be appointed New York Consul General

Following widespread criticism, from the U.S. and the American Jewish community, May Golan will not replace take on the diplomatic role instead of Assaf Zamir,… Read More ›

‘Worried for our families’ futures’: Grandmothers in Tel Aviv protest judicial shakeup

‘Worried for our families’ futures’: Grandmothers in Tel Aviv protest judicial shakeup

Unique in the burgeoning Israeli anti-overhaul protest scene, elderly folks in lawn chairs ‘storm’ HaBima Square to protest transferring power from the judiciary to politicians… Read More ›

Frum Father of Jewish Boy Beaten by Arab Thugs Slams Schumer and Nadler (VIDEO)

Frum Father of Jewish Boy Beaten by Arab Thugs Slams Schumer and Nadler (VIDEO)

NEW YORK (Yaakov M / VINnews) — A frum Five Towns man whose son was brutally beaten by vicious antisemites, blasted Senator Chuck Schumer and… Read More ›

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Finding new ways to never forget – editorial

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Finding new ways to never forget – editorial

Now more than ever, it is crucial to employ whatever methods are at our disposal to preserve their memories. Today, on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day,… Read More ›

Iranian crown prince arrives on historic visit to Israel

Iranian crown prince arrives on historic visit to Israel

Reza Pahlavi, eldest son of deposed Shah of Iran, to attend Holocaust Memorial Day events with the president and prime minister and speak of his… Read More ›

Saudis said set to host top Hamas delegation, further dimming Israeli hopes for ties

Saudis said set to host top Hamas delegation, further dimming Israeli hopes for ties

Palestinian terror group’s political leadership, including Ismail Haniyeh, reportedly to arrive Sunday and discuss improving relations after years of tension A senior delegation representing Palestinian… Read More ›

OP-ED: We Are All Brothers, We Don’t Need More Painful Reminders

OP-ED: We Are All Brothers, We Don’t Need More Painful Reminders

JERUSALEM — In a chilling post published just days before the latest set of siblings, Maayan and Sahar Assor, died a premature death in Israel… Read More ›

UN called on to fire envoy Albanese for questioning Israel’s right to defense

UN called on to fire envoy Albanese for questioning Israel’s right to defense

After Albanese questioned Israel’s right to defend itself on her Twitter account, the International Legal Forum called for her dismissal. An open letter calling for… Read More ›

Netanyahu reinstates Gallant, blames last coalition for cross-border attacks, terror

Netanyahu reinstates Gallant, blames last coalition for cross-border attacks, terror

PM says IDF reservists’ threats to refuse service in protest at overhaul emboldens enemies, shrugs off bad polls; Bennett and Lapid assail him: ‘Stop whining,… Read More ›

Israeli Police Clear Muslim Rioters From Al Aqsa Mosque

Israeli Police Clear Muslim Rioters From Al Aqsa Mosque

JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israeli police arrested more than 350 Muslim rioters on Wednesday who had barricaded themselves inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque. The rioters, who had… Read More ›

Air force downs unidentified aircraft in north amid escalating tensions with Iran

Air force downs unidentified aircraft in north amid escalating tensions with Iran

Combat helicopters and jets take out intruding vehicle believed to have crossed Syrian border, IDF says, after series of airstrikes attributed to Israel in Syria… Read More ›

Terrorist Neutralized Near Temple Mount After Snatching Weapon From Policeman, Firing At Others

Terrorist Neutralized Near Temple Mount After Snatching Weapon From Policeman, Firing At Others

JERUSALEM — An Israeli Arab terrorist snatched a weapon from a policeman late on Friday night and opened fire at other policemen near the Shalshelet… Read More ›