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Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Ben-Eliezer’s death gives prosecutors a headache

Former Minister Ben-Eleizer was in the middle of bribery and fraud hearings when he passed away; now, the prosecution has to give back all of… Read More ›

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

Officer in Azaria case cross-examined on witness stand

The platoon commander from the Hebron soldier’s infantry company testified Monday morning, becoming the first IDF official to give testimony on behalf of the defense.… Read More ›

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

PM to meet with religious party leaders in bid to resolve coalition crisis

Railway chief: Two-year delay if Shabbat work halted.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with the heads of the United Torah Judaism and Shas… Read More ›

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Chinese hardware incubator launches in Tel Aviv

“The Chinese interest in the Israeli startup scene is undeniable yet it is not easy for Israeli companies to break into the Chinese market…” Hila… Read More ›

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Brussels Airlines backtracks on halva ban

Israeli embassies worked ‘vigorously’ on issue after scandal over sesame snack erupted last week.   Brussel Airlines is welcoming Achva halva back on board. In… Read More ›

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli who dealt arms to Iran to be extradited to US

Israeli Supreme Court rules that Eli Cohen’s extradition for illegally exporting weapons to the Islamic Republic be upheld.   The Supreme Court ruled on Sunday to… Read More ›

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Give arrested aid worker fair trial, Amnesty tells Israel

Human rights group demands Israeli authorities investigate claims of abuse, ‘forced’ confession   Amnesty International on Monday called on Israel to give an aid worker… Read More ›

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

Millennia before writing, ancient Holy Land etchings tracked passage of seasons

16,500-year-old bird’s head carved into limestone plaque from Ein Qashish may be among oldest ritual objects ever found in the Levant   A collection of… Read More ›

‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

‘99% of old buildings in Israel not earthquake safe’

Despite legislation and incentives, the vast majority of structures in Israel have not undergone any fortification in preparation, leaving them extremely vulnerable to earthquakes; as… Read More ›

First officer testifies in Elor Azaria’s favor

First officer testifies in Elor Azaria’s favor

As Sgt. Azaria’s defense team summon witnesses to the dock for a second day, Lt. ‘M’ tells the court that ‘there was crazy pressure after… Read More ›

Will Israelis soon be allowed to cast absentee ballots?

Will Israelis soon be allowed to cast absentee ballots?

Broad spectrum of MKs back absentee voting for Israelis; Netanyahu has long supported allowing voting abroad; Gal-On says bill is meant to reduce Arab influence… Read More ›

The Obama presidency, Israel, national security and human rights

The Obama presidency, Israel, national security and human rights

Ensnared by events, Barack Obama ended up as a Democratic president who endorsed indefinite armed conflict and targeted killings.   US President Barack Obama’s dreams of… Read More ›

‘It’s kind of like Purim’

‘It’s kind of like Purim’

Thousands of young enthusiasts of Japanese anime attend Jerusalem convention.   Bugs Bunny it is not, Dressed in brilliantly colored, sometimes risqué, otherworldly outfits, and… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Liberman want Hamas win in local elections, Fatah officials claim

Netanyahu, Liberman want Hamas win in local elections, Fatah officials claim

Abbas associates say gains by Islamists would justify Israeli rejectionism; Fatah showing unity in ranks ahead of vote   With Fatah and Hamas locked in… Read More ›

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Eyeing elections, Palestinians vote to tamp down on Gaza flare-up

Analysis: Hamas and Fatah don’t want war now, and while Israel’s response may have looked tougher than normal, it continued the proud tradition of using… Read More ›

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

Fatah said to beg Abbas: Cancel local elections, Hamas will win West Bank

TV report: Officials say victory for terror group will mean demise of president’s party, while Israel fears PA could be discredited by electoral loss  … Read More ›

Ahmed Dawabsheh visits home of Hamas terrorist

Ahmed Dawabsheh visits home of Hamas terrorist

The sole survivor of the Duma arson, Ahmed Dawabshe, was taken by his grandfather to pay a solidarity visit to the destroyed house of a… Read More ›

Oldest human remains found outside Tel Aviv

Oldest human remains found outside Tel Aviv

Located outside of Rosh HaAyin and Tel Aviv, Qesem Cave was accidentally discovered during road work 16 years ago; since then, the cave has revealed… Read More ›

The defense minister is in

The defense minister is in

Op-ed: Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman isn’t especially hesitant to act on his authority, even though his tenure has only recently begun; if the Israeli… Read More ›

Coalition crisis: Haredi leaders demand emergency meeting with Netanyahu

Coalition crisis: Haredi leaders demand emergency meeting with Netanyahu

Sources say haredi leaders to demand PM sacks Katz; Gafni “Katz a liar, no agreement for Shabbat work.”   Ultra-Orthodox party leaders on Saturday night… Read More ›