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In briefing to reporters, PM says Israel ‘won’t be left wanting’ in military aid talks with US

In briefing to reporters, PM says Israel ‘won’t be left wanting’ in military aid talks with US

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains interested in broadening his coalition, he said Sunday. To that end, he is keeping the foreign affairs portfolio for… Read More ›

Netanyahu ‘happy to work with whoever gets elected’ in US

Netanyahu ‘happy to work with whoever gets elected’ in US

PM tells reporters he’s being ‘very careful’ not to get involved in presidential campaign   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being “very careful” not to… Read More ›

Dark-skinned dolls and history lessons: How Israel plans to tackle prejudice

Dark-skinned dolls and history lessons: How Israel plans to tackle prejudice

Cabinet ministers to consider new report by high-level committee on addressing discrimination against Ethiopian Israelis   A major government report on ways to combat racism… Read More ›

IDF chief goes to US ahead of finalization of aid package deal

IDF chief goes to US ahead of finalization of aid package deal

Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot landed in the United Stated on Sunday in an effort to bridge the few remaining gaps with the American government on… Read More ›

Old City hi-tech helps police prevent crime

Old City hi-tech helps police prevent crime

The observation and intelligence center continues to be instrumental in both preventing crime and rapidly responding to terror attacks.   In the futuristic film Minority… Read More ›

Israeli-Arab citizen found with six pipe bombs in car at checkpoint

Israeli-Arab citizen found with six pipe bombs in car at checkpoint

Sappers are at the scene; suspect is resident of southern town of Rahat.   Guards belonging to Ministry of Defense Crossings Authority have thwarted a… Read More ›

IDF artillery undergoes rapid changes in face of hybrid foes

IDF artillery undergoes rapid changes in face of hybrid foes

New Artillery Brigade drills with Hamas threat in mind.   A newly established IDF artillery brigade recently held a large-scale war drill to prepare for… Read More ›

FIFA being petitioned to ban settlement teams from Israeli soccer

FIFA being petitioned to ban settlement teams from Israeli soccer

“If enough of us raise our voices” then “we could push FIFA to hold the Israeli Football Association accountable,” the petition stated.   An international… Read More ›

Hezbollah releases boastful documentary on attack that sparked 2006 war

Hezbollah releases boastful documentary on attack that sparked 2006 war

Al-Mayadeen, a TV channel affiliated with the terror group, says 3-part series will offer new information on kidnappings of Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, subsequent prisoner… Read More ›

Kahlon takes Economy Ministry in cabinet reshuffle

Kahlon takes Economy Ministry in cabinet reshuffle

Move leaves finance minister stronger; Likud gains environment portfolio for Jerusalem Minister Ze’ev Elkin   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon have… Read More ›

Another pre-army yeshiva rabbi attacks LGBT persons

Another pre-army yeshiva rabbi attacks LGBT persons

On the heels of Rabbi Yigal Levinstein’s ‘perverts’ speech, another Bnei David preparatory rabbi is found telling his students that ‘gay intercourse is an abomination’;… Read More ›

First step in reducing racism, abuse against Ethiopians

First step in reducing racism, abuse against Ethiopians

An inter-ministerial committee has finalized its report, including recommendations, to deal with widespread societal and institutional discrimination against those of Ethiopian descent; many of the… Read More ›

A year after Duma arson, settlers reflect on Jewish extremism

A year after Duma arson, settlers reflect on Jewish extremism

Efforts made to keep youth from joining attacks on Palestinians   On July 31, 2015, suspected Jewish terrorists came down from a settlement outpost in the… Read More ›

Security forces arrest Abbas guard

Security forces arrest Abbas guard

Guard suspected of taking part in terrorist activities; no further details on suspicions available   Border Police last week arrested a guard who had been… Read More ›

Nagel to Washington for final stages of aid negotiations

Nagel to Washington for final stages of aid negotiations

Deal set to be largest-ever US foreign defense guarantee.   Acting National Security Council head Yaakov Nagel is scheduled to fly to Washington on Sunday… Read More ›

Israel reiterates support for a two-state solution amid GOP shift

Israel reiterates support for a two-state solution amid GOP shift

Ambassador Dermer offered praise and thanks for the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, who brokered a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza while she… Read More ›

At DNC national security night, Israel is notable for its absence

At DNC national security night, Israel is notable for its absence

Speeches hailing Hillary Clinton’s security policy bona fides feature Islamic State, Iran, but not the Jewish state   PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — The speakers mentioned IS.… Read More ›

At Democratic confab, Dermer touts Israel as bipartisan cause

At Democratic confab, Dermer touts Israel as bipartisan cause

Ambassador says West Bank settlement construction no impediment to peace, predicts US defense package deal only weeks away   PHILADELPHIA — Asked to make “the… Read More ›

Clinton accepts nomination, urges support for Israel’s security

Clinton accepts nomination, urges support for Israel’s security

Democratic nominee says she’s proud of Iran deal, says keeping US safe her ‘highest priority’; offers scathing rebuke of Donald Trump   Former secretary of… Read More ›

The road to safety

The road to safety

Route 443 between Jerusalem and Modi’in has been subject to dozens of attacks during the recent wave of terrorism due to its proximity to Ramallah… Read More ›