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Amnesty: Israel and Palestinians need to own up to war crimes

Amnesty: Israel and Palestinians need to own up to war crimes

Rights group says IDF investigations ‘lack independence and impartiality’   Two years following Operation Protective Edge, Amnesty International is disappointed with the lack of serious… Read More ›

Analysis: Southern border as explosive as ever

Analysis: Southern border as explosive as ever

Two years after Operation Protective Edge, Israel and Hamas ready for next round.   On this day two years ago, one of Israel’s longest wars erupted,… Read More ›

Pollard to US court: ‘Vindictive’ parole conditions because he wants to live in Israel

Pollard to US court: ‘Vindictive’ parole conditions because he wants to live in Israel

Lawyers: US offers to trade spy in prisoner deal proves strict parole conditions unwarranted.   The conditions for Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard’s parole from prison are… Read More ›

Report: Israel ‘handled’ French PM’s phone during Jerusalem visit

Report: Israel ‘handled’ French PM’s phone during Jerusalem visit

French magazine report raises the possibility that Israel tampered with the secure phones belonging to Valls during a closed-door meeting with Netanyahu.   When French… Read More ›

NGOs fume over lack of Gaza rebuilding, call for war crimes charges

NGOs fume over lack of Gaza rebuilding, call for war crimes charges

2 years after conflict broke out, Amnesty International says it’s ‘indefensible’ no criminal cases brought against Israel, Hamas   Two years after Gaza’s last conflict… Read More ›

Israel forbids mixed-gender prayer service at Western Wall

Israel forbids mixed-gender prayer service at Western Wall

In a letter to Reform and Conservative Jews, government cites rule against hosting ‘religious ceremonies’ in holy site’s plaza   Israel will not allow non-Orthodox… Read More ›

Despite heckles, pluralistic services at Western Wall pass ‘quietly’

Despite heckles, pluralistic services at Western Wall pass ‘quietly’

Reform, Conservative Jews comply with attorney general order not to pray at holy site, but still draw protests from small group for singing and dancing… Read More ›

Netanyahu’s trip is worth every penny

Netanyahu’s trip is worth every penny

Op-ed: Symbols are what tie a nation together, a projection of power and strength. Therefore, despite the high price tag of Netanyahu’s trip to Africa,… Read More ›

Report: Israel ‘tampered’ with French PM’s cellphone

Report: Israel ‘tampered’ with French PM’s cellphone

French newspaper claims that during PM Valls’ state visit to Israel in May, French delegation noticed operational malfunctions in their phones after they were asked… Read More ›

IDF to use Israeli-made computer tech to thwart PTSD, US to follow suit

IDF to use Israeli-made computer tech to thwart PTSD, US to follow suit

Preventive attention training developed by Tel Aviv U. significantly reduces risk of mental disorders in combat soldiers.   Computerized attention training developed by Tel Aviv… Read More ›

Analysis: Will the latest US-Israel defense drill impact aid deal timing?

Analysis: Will the latest US-Israel defense drill impact aid deal timing?

Will the missile defense drill conducted in recent days convince Netanyahu to expedite talks on a new US defense aid package?   The recently successful test… Read More ›

Western Wall feud persists: Non-Orthodox worshipers clash with haredim

Western Wall feud persists: Non-Orthodox worshipers clash with haredim

Progressive Jewish groups continue to hold prayer services in the upper plaza of the Western Wall until the government-approved plan for an egalitarian prayer space… Read More ›

Ya’alon to begin DC fellowship in September

Ya’alon to begin DC fellowship in September

Steps to advance political future include fund-raising, meetings with potential allies, and possible formation of a new party.   Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon will… Read More ›

British Jewry welcomes return of repentant Labour MP suspended for anti-Semitism

British Jewry welcomes return of repentant Labour MP suspended for anti-Semitism

Naz Shah reinstated after scandal surrounding post urging Israel be ‘relocated’ to the US   JTA – British Jews welcomed the reinstatement of a Labour… Read More ›

‘No way’ six-point star in Trump tweet was Sheriff’s badge, white supremacist says

‘No way’ six-point star in Trump tweet was Sheriff’s badge, white supremacist says

David Duke says symbol in image depicting ‘corrupt’ Democratic nominee over piles of money was clearly Star of David; claims message ‘all true’   White… Read More ›

US accuses Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land

US accuses Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land

In strongly worded statement, State Department says plans for new homes in East Jerusalem, West Bank raise questions about Israel’s commitment to peace   The… Read More ›

Over 334,000 animals experimented on last year—a decrease from 2014

Over 334,000 animals experimented on last year—a decrease from 2014

The Ministry of Health and National Council for Animal Experimentation released a report on the data of animal experimentation in Israel; 42% of testing was… Read More ›

Israel’s high tech boom threatened by shallow labor pool

Israel’s high tech boom threatened by shallow labor pool

The ‘start-up nation’ has a dearth of high-tech-ready employees, fewer students studying maths, computer science and medicine than it used to and has lost its… Read More ›

Conclusions stashed away

Conclusions stashed away

Analysis: New procedures for prisoner exchange negotiations have already been recommended by a national commission—five years ago. And yet, Israel seems like it may soon… Read More ›

High Court halts efforts to block Turkey deal

High Court halts efforts to block Turkey deal

Justice Shoham: You cannot say Israel finances terrorism through agreement   The High Court of Justice was clearly unimpressed on Tuesday with arguments from a… Read More ›