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The war of attrition on Israel’s democracy has begun

The war of attrition on Israel’s democracy has begun

Opinion: Instead of leading, Netanyahu allowed Israel to be led into an abyss that will continue to tear apart Israeli society until a democratic consensus… Read More ›

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Biden: Israeli leaders should find consensus, not rush ‘divisive’ judicial overhaul

Amid talk of possible compromise, US president says ‘it doesn’t make sense for Israeli leaders ‘to rush this,’ given range of threats and challenges country… Read More ›

Protesters prepare ‘Night of Resistance’ as judicial reform moves forward

Protesters prepare ‘Night of Resistance’ as judicial reform moves forward

Hundreds of anti-judicial reform activists continued their march toward Jerusalem. Anti-judicial reform protesters are preparing a “Night of Resistance” with demonstrations planned throughout Israel on… Read More ›

US Congress Passes Resolution Declaring ‘Israel is not an apartheid state’

US Congress Passes Resolution Declaring ‘Israel is not an apartheid state’

After controversial statements made by several progressive Democrats in the US Congress, the resolution passes with a large bipartisan support affirming that Israel is not… Read More ›

Biden invites Netanyahu to meet in US, stresses need for consensus on judicial reform

Biden invites Netanyahu to meet in US, stresses need for consensus on judicial reform

White House readout of their first call since March does not mention the invite, but US spokesman confirms it; neither side specifies where or exactly… Read More ›

Terrorist Shooting Near Tekoa, 1 Seriously Injured, 2 Children Lightly Injured

Terrorist Shooting Near Tekoa, 1 Seriously Injured, 2 Children Lightly Injured

JERUSALEM — Three people were injured in a terrorist shooting attack at the Tekoa Junction in Gush Etzion Sunday morning. Magen David Adom (MDA) reported… Read More ›

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Hundreds of IDF reservists hit out at insubordination as judicial reform tensions simmer

Some 250 reserve soldiers and veterans of elite Paratroopers Brigade reconnaissance unit sign letter addressed to defense minister and IDF chief, decrying calls by reform… Read More ›

In knock at gov’t, US urges Israeli authorities to protect anti-overhaul protesters

In knock at gov’t, US urges Israeli authorities to protect anti-overhaul protesters

White House hails debate in Israel over judicial reforms as a ‘healthy part of a vibrant democracy’ while again warning that they shouldn’t be passed… Read More ›

What do we know about the Israeli researcher abducted in Iraq?

What do we know about the Israeli researcher abducted in Iraq?

New details emerge about Elizabeth Tsurkov’s abduction: the neighborhood in Baghdad where she resided after recovering from surgery, the challenges in securing her release –… Read More ›

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack as fighting shifts following Jenin offensive

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack as fighting shifts following Jenin offensive

IDF says weapons factories used by Hamas chemical unit and rocket-makers targeted in strikes; Gazans say homes damaged; Jenin returnees said to find rubble The… Read More ›

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Netanyahu condemns antisemitic attacks in France riots

Rioters vandalized the Holocaust memorial site in Paris, known as The Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, during the ongoing violent anti-police demonstrations. Israel… Read More ›

NY alleges El Al owner used Medicaid funds meant for elderly to buy airline instead

NY alleges El Al owner used Medicaid funds meant for elderly to buy airline instead

Lawsuit accuses Kenneth Rozenberg and others behind Centers Health Care of neglecting nursing home residents, defrauding US out of $83 million; airline not named as… Read More ›

Mossad helped crack Iran terror cell in Cyprus that planned attacks against Jews

Mossad helped crack Iran terror cell in Cyprus that planned attacks against Jews

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps planned the attack, which was stopped in cooperation between Cyprus and Western partners. The Mossad helped Cyprus crack an Iranian terror cell,… Read More ›

Key witness testifies in Netanyahu graft trial from UK: ‘We were good friends’

Key witness testifies in Netanyahu graft trial from UK: ‘We were good friends’

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan, from whom PM is alleged of receiving favors, testifies from Brighton; He said there were ‘codes’ for champagne, cigars and clothes:… Read More ›

US strongly condemns terror attack near Eli, West Bank violence

US strongly condemns terror attack near Eli, West Bank violence

Four Israelis were killed and another four were wounded in a shooting attack by two terrorists at a gas station outside of the West Bank… Read More ›

Two Israeli sisters give birth to 3 babies in 4 hours

Two Israeli sisters give birth to 3 babies in 4 hours

The estimated due date of Eniav and Liam was indeed close, but the doctors thought that the twin birth would occur at least two weeks… Read More ›

Violent clashes as IDF demolishes terrorist’s home in Nablus, West Bank

Violent clashes as IDF demolishes terrorist’s home in Nablus, West Bank

Clashes developed after the IDF entered Nablus and a gunfight ensued, during which explosive devices were also thrown at the IDF soldiers.  IDF soldiers are… Read More ›

Israelis will have more access to medical cannabis – and won’t need a special license

Israelis will have more access to medical cannabis – and won’t need a special license

New legislation will allow doctors to prescribe medical cannabis to a wider variety of patients; experts are concerned that easier access to the drug may… Read More ›

Judicial reform opponents should not air our dirty laundry overseas

Judicial reform opponents should not air our dirty laundry overseas

Opinion: Chasing Israeli officials aborad with signs in English while calling Israel a fascist regime is a stain no amount of bleach will help remove… Read More ›

Gantz rules out joining gov’t to secure Saudi normalization, would offer safety net

Gantz rules out joining gov’t to secure Saudi normalization, would offer safety net

Former defense minister says he could back deal from the opposition, with Riyadh expected to make demands for concessions to Palestinians opposed by PM’s hardline… Read More ›