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The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks

The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks

Deputy Commander of Battalion 82: In asymmetric warfere era, the tank is what gives us the advantage.   In recent days, the IDF’s Battalion 82… Read More ›

The prosecution rests, Hebron shooter takes the stand

The prosecution rests, Hebron shooter takes the stand

Can Azaria save his case after six weeks of being hammered by the IDF prosecution and every officer over him and his unit in the… Read More ›

Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Record 25,000 march in annual procession 1 year after murder of Shira Banki * 2 knives seized, no injuries reported.   One year after the… Read More ›

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

Prepared text for Thursday night address mentions Israel only in passing, slams Iran deal, doubles down on controversial ‘America First’ slogan   CLEVELAND — Republican… Read More ›

Israeli innovation cleans up noise pollution

Israeli innovation cleans up noise pollution

A new Israeli design for urban mini-amphitheatres helps cities clean up noise pollution by providing a dual use: It helps to block out noise bleeding… Read More ›

Buchris to stand trial for sexual misconduct

Buchris to stand trial for sexual misconduct

After the brigadier general was indicted for rape, one of his alleged victims exposed a letter she wrote to him detailing the pain he caused… Read More ›

Life in the West Bank’s capital of ‘martyrs’

Life in the West Bank’s capital of ‘martyrs’

The Hebron region has recently witnessed an uptick in Palestinian terrorist attacks. In the past 10 months 13 residents of Sa’ir have died while either… Read More ›

James Caan believes Trump makes the US an offer it can’t refuse

James Caan believes Trump makes the US an offer it can’t refuse

“I’m very pro-Israel, and I can’t like anybody who isn’t,” said Caan, who visited the Kotel, put on tefillin.   Declaring that the US needs… Read More ›

IDF adapting training to Hezbollah battle doctrine

IDF adapting training to Hezbollah battle doctrine

New military “combat lab” has dissected tactics used by the Lebanese Shi’ite group   Ten years after the Second Lebanon War, the IDF has made substantial… Read More ›

After rabbi’s anti-gay comments, Ya’alon warns of national religious ‘radicalization’

After rabbi’s anti-gay comments, Ya’alon warns of national religious ‘radicalization’

Ex-defense minister says inability to resolve conflict with Palestinians is also causing rift between left and right in Israel   Former army chief and defense… Read More ›

Jerusalem mayor defends his boycott of Pride Parade

Jerusalem mayor defends his boycott of Pride Parade

Nir Barkat says he needs to take into consideration all of the capital’s residents to avoid causing offense   Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was unapologetic… Read More ›

Erdogan ally: Coup attempt will tighten Israel-Turkey ties

Erdogan ally: Coup attempt will tighten Israel-Turkey ties

Ilnur Cevik tells Israeli TV that Ankara expects Israeli intel in fight against IS, says US must ‘think very clearly’ about request to extradite cleric… Read More ›

Police Commissioner: J’lem pride parade to continue as planned

Police Commissioner: J’lem pride parade to continue as planned

Following discussions with the police and threats from radical groups, the Jerusalem gay pride parade will continue with no changes to its route. Jerusalem Police… Read More ›

Israel and Guinea announce diplomatic relations

Israel and Guinea announce diplomatic relations

The Muslim sub-Saharan state of Guinea opened up diplomatic relations with Israel for the first time on Wednesday in a bi-lateral agreement signed in Paris.… Read More ›

Relationship of younger generation of American Jews with Israel eroding

Relationship of younger generation of American Jews with Israel eroding

Op-ed: As the perception of Israel changes among young US Jews in light of its policies, it’s going to become harder to mobilize in support… Read More ›

DNC chair to ‘Post’: Trump is anti-Semitic

DNC chair to ‘Post’: Trump is anti-Semitic

“The anti-Semitism that is threaded throughout the Republican Party of late goes straight to the feet of Donald Trump,” Debbie Wasserman Schultz says.   CLEVELAND… Read More ›

Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming ‘occupation’ for terrorism

Israel trying to quash discussion of EU document blaming ‘occupation’ for terrorism

While Netanyahu says Israel, world facing same terror, EU paper takes different approach.   Israel is trying to prevent an internal EU document blaming Palestinian… Read More ›

In Marrakesh, Israelis return to their Moroccan roots to seek a new life – or flee the police

In Marrakesh, Israelis return to their Moroccan roots to seek a new life – or flee the police

Prior to Israel’s establishment, Morocco’s Jewish community numbered about 250,000. Now the community stands at some 3,000 with the vast majority living in Casablanca.  … Read More ›

Palestinians say 12-year-old killed by IDF fire

Palestinians say 12-year-old killed by IDF fire

Military looking into claims Muhye Muhammad Sidqi al-Tabbakhi, who was killed during clashes with Israeli security forces in the East Jerusalem town of al-Ram, died… Read More ›

Top Trump advisor to ‘Post’: Settlement annexation legitimate if PA continues to avoid real peace

Top Trump advisor to ‘Post’: Settlement annexation legitimate if PA continues to avoid real peace

Trump sees in Netanyahu “all the things that were lacking in Obama,” David Friedman says.   CLEVELAND – Israeli annexation of settlements in the West… Read More ›