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A brief history of Balad scandals

A brief history of Balad scandals

The party, whose name is an acronym for “National Democratic Alliance,” was founded in 1995 by Azmi Bishara, who entered the Knesset alone after running… Read More ›

Can Arab MKs reconcile the Fatah-Hamas divide?

Can Arab MKs reconcile the Fatah-Hamas divide?

“Fatah and Hamas have been urged for more than 10 years to reconcile, public opinion is overwhelmingly in their favor and that has not been… Read More ›

Israel waits for Obama’s UN shoe to drop

Israel waits for Obama’s UN shoe to drop

Obama’s brief mention of the conflict in his UN address offered few hints of his plans.   Israelis and Palestinians anxiously awaiting President Barack Obama’s… Read More ›

UN chief: One-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict would ‘spell doom’

UN chief: One-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict would ‘spell doom’

In last address as secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon criticizes ‘illegal settlement expansion,’ and ‘growing polarization and hopelessness’; Danon slams ‘UN obsession with Israel’   United Nations… Read More ›

Obama: Israel cannot ‘permanently occupy, settle Palestinian land’

Obama: Israel cannot ‘permanently occupy, settle Palestinian land’

In final, wide-ranging UN address, US president also says Palestinians must reject incitement, recognize ‘legitimacy of Israel’   US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday… Read More ›

India conducts successful test of Barak 8 missile system

India conducts successful test of Barak 8 missile system

The Israeli surface-to-air missile system, designed to handle various aerial threats, has once more been successfully tested by the Indian government on Tuesday; system’s capabilities… Read More ›

A powder keg waiting to explode

A powder keg waiting to explode

Op-ed: The binational state being created between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is based on deep and extremely dangerous economic gaps, not just… Read More ›

Israel inundated with letters ‘To God’

Israel inundated with letters ‘To God’

Ever year, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, hundreds of letters are sent to Israel from around the globe addressed “To God,” “The Heavenly Father,” which are… Read More ›

Sisi urges Israel to end regional instability by making peace with the Palestinians

Sisi urges Israel to end regional instability by making peace with the Palestinians

The Egyptian leader called for a solution which would provide security for Israel, a state for Palestinians and prosperity and peace for both sides.  … Read More ›

Uptick in ‘lone wolves’ puts police on edge

Uptick in ‘lone wolves’ puts police on edge

Shin Bet to increase security measures after latest wave of attacks in Jerusalem, Hebron.   Police are on high alert in Jerusalem and Hebron after… Read More ›

IDF Transport Center prepares to operate in multi-front war

IDF Transport Center prepares to operate in multi-front war

‘Biggest moving company in Middle East’ adopts new methods to transport critical supplies   The IDF Transport Center, responsible for the critical task of delivering… Read More ›

Stabbed policewoman still in ‘very serious’ condition

Stabbed policewoman still in ‘very serious’ condition

Deep neck wounds damaged her spine and blood vessels, but her life is not in immediate danger, says trauma unit head   The condition of… Read More ›

Trump win could lead Obama to back 2-state move at UN, ex-diplomat predicts

Trump win could lead Obama to back 2-state move at UN, ex-diplomat predicts

Outgoing president would want to create standards his successor cannot undo, Dennis Ross says at Palo Alto confab on future of Zionism sponsored by The… Read More ›

88 senators urge Obama to uphold veto on ‘one-sided’ UN resolutions

88 senators urge Obama to uphold veto on ‘one-sided’ UN resolutions

In bipartisan letter, lawmakers say ‘even well-intentioned initiatives’ by outside parties can hinder progress, call on US president to remain ‘indispensable trusted mediator’   On the… Read More ›

Stabbing attack thwarted in Hebron, bus attacked in Jerusalem

Stabbing attack thwarted in Hebron, bus attacked in Jerusalem

An attempted stabbing attack against soldiers was thwarted in Hebron; the attacker who has been arrested; meanwhile, a bus driving through the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood… Read More ›

Backing soldiers: Four rules of thumb

Backing soldiers: Four rules of thumb

Op-ed: According to IDF principles, a soldier will not be prosecuted for an operational error, regardless of the gravity of its results. However, that does… Read More ›

Netanyahu to New York to meet with Obama, Ban and the UN

Netanyahu to New York to meet with Obama, Ban and the UN

During his speech to the UN, Netanyahu is expected to discuss Iran’s destabilizing activity in the region, the regional upheaval and the Palestinian issue.  … Read More ›

B’Tselem: IDF war crimes probes are a whitewash

B’Tselem: IDF war crimes probes are a whitewash

B’Tselem: The IDF can’t keep calling targeting failures ‘mistakes’ if it doesn’t try to fix them   The IDF’s war crimes probes in the 2014… Read More ›

Survey shows one in five Israelis suffer from food insecurity

Survey shows one in five Israelis suffer from food insecurity

Survey conducted by the organization Latet reveals that 20% of respondents did not eat balanced meals in the last year and 14% could not buy… Read More ›

In first, Corbyn says Israel ‘has right to exist’ under ‘1948 agreement’

In first, Corbyn says Israel ‘has right to exist’ under ‘1948 agreement’

At Jewish community hustings, UK Labour leader tries to moderate perceived anti-Israel stance, but shrugs off questions on rising anti-Semitism in the party   Challenging… Read More ›