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Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Who’s afraid of the Jewish state?

Op-ed: Many Israelis support the demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state; but why aren’t we demanding the same from our own… Read More ›

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

German gov’t: No normalized relations with Iran regime until it recognizes Israel

As human rights abuses are highlighted, trade between Tehran and Berlin jumps.   BERLIN – Germany’s normalization of relations with Iran are tied to Tehran’s… Read More ›

Settlement building ‘surged’ in recent months — UN envoy

Settlement building ‘surged’ in recent months — UN envoy

Quartet’s calls to halt construction in East Jerusalem and West Bank ignored by Jerusalem, peace process coordinator says   Settlement construction has “surged” in the… Read More ›

Israel’s ‘modest’ swimmers wade into burkini controversy

Israel’s ‘modest’ swimmers wade into burkini controversy

Both Israeli Arabs and Jews insist full-body swimwear isn’t just for religious women, and government has no place making fashion decrees   Burkinis may be… Read More ›

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 ›