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ADL slams Trump appointment of aide with ties to ‘antisemitic’ alt-right

ADL slams Trump appointment of aide with ties to ‘antisemitic’ alt-right

Democratic Congressman Schiff slams appointment of Stephen Bannon, who he says has alt-right, antisemitic and misogynistic views.     The ADL adn Democratic lawmakers sharply… Read More ›

Melania Trump promises Sara Netanyahu ‘wonderful relations between our countries, families’

Melania Trump promises Sara Netanyahu ‘wonderful relations between our countries, families’

In phone call publicized by PM, the two wives also discuss ‘challenge of raising children under spotlight that accompanies their fathers’   Melania Trump told… Read More ›

Netanyahu denies incitement before Rabin killing

Netanyahu denies incitement before Rabin killing

Posting to his Facebook page, the prime minister rejects accusations that he was involved in the incitement campaign that preceded the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak… Read More ›

Albanian Muslim spiritual leader welcomes Israelis

Albanian Muslim spiritual leader welcomes Israelis

After ISIS threatened to attack a World Cup qualifying match between Israel and Albania, the highest ranking Albanian Muslim religious leader welcomes Israeli athletes to… Read More ›

Netanyahu vs. Netanyahu

Netanyahu vs. Netanyahu

Op-ed: The first Netanyahu is a fascinating prime minister with an impressive list of achievements and a lot of knowledge; the second Netanyahu is singlehandedly… Read More ›

Israel participates in its first NATO field exercise in 6 years

Israel participates in its first NATO field exercise in 6 years

Israel was a full participant in the wide-scale drill held in Montenegro to evaluate the readiness and capabilities of NATO to face natural disasters.  … Read More ›

Israel pioneering green transport, hopes to cut oil use by 60%

Israel pioneering green transport, hopes to cut oil use by 60%

Israel is a particularly good market for electric vehicles because the entire country is smaller than New Jersey.   The motorized scooter, with chrome gleaming… Read More ›

Russian Jews: Putin did not interfere in US vote

Russian Jews: Putin did not interfere in US vote

“I doubt that the government in any way helped Donald Trump,” says professor.   ZELONA GORK – Despite widespread speculation in the US that Russian… Read More ›

Danon: Trump will bring Israel enthusiasm to the White House

Danon: Trump will bring Israel enthusiasm to the White House

“It doesn’t mean we will agree about everything all the time, I don’t think that will be the case, but I’m sure we will know… Read More ›

Minister: Our views on key issues closer to Trump’s than Obama’s

Minister: Our views on key issues closer to Trump’s than Obama’s

PM confidant Tzachi Hanegbi says disagreements on Iran nuclear deal, settlement construction will be less pronounced under next president   A close confidant of Prime… Read More ›

Trump adviser: New president won’t force Israeli-Palestinian peace

Trump adviser: New president won’t force Israeli-Palestinian peace

Next US administration will seek warm ties with Israelis and will only prioritize conflict if they want it, says Jason Dov Greenblatt   NEW YORK… Read More ›

Trump can dismantle Iran deal if he wants, US official warns

Trump can dismantle Iran deal if he wants, US official warns

State Department spokesman disputes Iranian contention that pact can’t be nixed, says Tehran will start building bomb if new president dismantles agreement as promised  … Read More ›

Leonard Cohen, soul-stirring musician, dies at 82

Leonard Cohen, soul-stirring musician, dies at 82

Jewish singer-songwriter and poet, best known for ballad ‘Hallelujah,’ dies month after releasing last album; ‘We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific… Read More ›

New Israeli invention to standardize diamond grading

New Israeli invention to standardize diamond grading

The new machine, which is currently in advanced testing and meant to be marketed toward mid-2017, is meant to instantly assess the clarity of polished… Read More ›

Lone soldiers battling for their homes

Lone soldiers battling for their homes

A 25-year-old lone soldier from an ultra-Orthodox background struggles to make ends meet after his IDF service; MK Itzik Shmuli: ‘Israel removes in one stroke… Read More ›

Will Migron be evacuated once again?

Will Migron be evacuated once again?

Four years have passed since the West Bank settlement was relocated to a nearby hill, and its residents still live in caravans despite a government… Read More ›

Trump victory could give new hope to Jonathan Pollard

Trump victory could give new hope to Jonathan Pollard

Lawyers appealing decision on ‘arbitrary’ parole conditions.   Figure close to Jonathan Pollard have spoken with advisers to US President-elect Donald Trump about allowing the… Read More ›

Abbas adviser: We aren’t worried Trump will change US policy

Abbas adviser: We aren’t worried Trump will change US policy

A number of Israeli officials congratulated Trump on his election on Wednesday.   Top Mahmoud Abbas adviser Ahmad Majdalani said on Thursday that the Palestinian… Read More ›

Analysis: The lesson of Trump and Netanyahu – Fighting against the media works

Analysis: The lesson of Trump and Netanyahu – Fighting against the media works

The more modern political strategy – that enemies must be created to strengthen a candidate, and alliances must be avoided because they weaken a candidate… Read More ›

Head of Jewish Republican Coalition calls out ADL for anti-Trump bias

Head of Jewish Republican Coalition calls out ADL for anti-Trump bias

Matt Brooks says anti-hate organization ‘put their thumb on the scale’ in criticizing anti-Semitism related to Trump campaign   WASHINGTON — Republican Jewish Coalition Executive… Read More ›