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Senior official says Israel, US close to deal on defense aid

Senior official says Israel, US close to deal on defense aid

Defense minister said hammering out final details of 10-year memorandum of understanding in DC   WASHINGTON — The multibillion-dollar defense aid package being negotiated between… Read More ›

Trump backs racial profiling, citing Israel’s ‘success’

Trump backs racial profiling, citing Israel’s ‘success’

Republican candidate says ‘common sense’ beats ‘political correctness’ in quest for security after Orlando massacre   Donald Trump said Sunday he was open to racial… Read More ›

Israeli minister proposes offshore port for Gaza

Israeli minister proposes offshore port for Gaza

Yisrael Katz says government doesn’t object to artificial island with seaport, so long as Israel’s security needs met, but unclear who will pay for it… Read More ›

Israeli gymnastics team wins European gold medal on way to Olympics

Israeli gymnastics team wins European gold medal on way to Olympics

The European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship was held in Holon on Sunday, and saw the Israeli team win big; Team won four medals – one gold,… Read More ›

Names of witnesses to be withheld in Azaria case

Names of witnesses to be withheld in Azaria case

Due to incitement and threats against Major Tom Na’aman, Elor Azaria’s company commander, names of all witnesses to be withheld during Azaria trial; Netanyahu- ‘No… Read More ›

Who needs the Saudi Peace plan?

Who needs the Saudi Peace plan?

Op-ed: The Saudis have come to Israel with a non-negotiable peace plan; Gilad Sharon asks type of country would concede to demands which put access… Read More ›

Ex-deputy FBI chief to ‘Post’: Racial profiling not the right direction

Ex-deputy FBI chief to ‘Post’: Racial profiling not the right direction

Asked about recent rhetoric against Muslims in the US presidential race, Murphy argued that the rhetoric is “absolutely detrimental to law enforcement efforts.”   Racial… Read More ›

Israel marks Orlando massacre at first Pride embassy event

Israel marks Orlando massacre at first Pride embassy event

“You are not alone. Israel stands with you,” Ambassador Ron Dermer said.   WASHINGTON – Israel’s embassy in Washington had been planning its first-ever Pride… Read More ›

In anger, Obama questioned necessity of Israel’s qualitative military edge

In anger, Obama questioned necessity of Israel’s qualitative military edge

According to US law, the Defense Department must ensure that weapons sales to Mideast nations must comport with an American guarantee of Israel’s qualitative military… Read More ›

EU thinks ‘feeding Israel to the crocs means they will be eaten last’

EU thinks ‘feeding Israel to the crocs means they will be eaten last’

German Israel-allies send message to EU.   More than 3,000 supporters of Israel attended a pro-Israel event in Frankfurt on Sunday, sending a message to European… Read More ›

Herzog agreed to ’67 lines in talks with Abbas, report says

Herzog agreed to ’67 lines in talks with Abbas, report says

In negotiations with PA leader ahead of 2015 elections, envoy for prospective PM learned a deal was possible ‘on everything’   Opposition leader Isaac Herzog… Read More ›

Motherhood has been a day ‘3,000 hours long,’ says ‘Little Labors’ author

Motherhood has been a day ‘3,000 hours long,’ says ‘Little Labors’ author

Setting out to write an essay of literary criticism, award-winning author Rivka Galchen penned a stunning hybrid work that delivers emotion without mawkishness   Canadian-American… Read More ›

Trump says US should consider racial profiling

Trump says US should consider racial profiling

‘I think profiling is something that we’re going to have to start thinking about as a country,’ the presumptive Republican nominee for President told CBS.… Read More ›

Jewish-American ‘startup ambassador’ killed in restaurant crash

Jewish-American ‘startup ambassador’ killed in restaurant crash

Alan Weinkranz was a Jewish-American who was a prominent figure in the Israeli startup community; shocked friends and family continue to eulogize him on his… Read More ›

Will Rivlin meet Abbas in Belgium?

Will Rivlin meet Abbas in Belgium?

  President Reuven Rivlin and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are both scheduled to address the European Parliament this week – Rivlin on Wednesday, and… Read More ›

The White House missile aid objection: An MOU negotiating tactic?

The White House missile aid objection: An MOU negotiating tactic?

Failing to object to Congress’s quadrupling of the president’s missile defense budget – which was proposed at $147m. – would have had a direct consequence… Read More ›

Jews visit Arab towns for Ramadan

Jews visit Arab towns for Ramadan

“We live side by side but not together.”   Kafr Kassem, Israel – The dozen Israeli Jews make their way along the stalls of the… Read More ›

PM rejects ‘panic’ over reported cut in US missile defense aid

PM rejects ‘panic’ over reported cut in US missile defense aid

Opposition slams Netanyahu after White House rejects Congress’s bid to up funding; Netanyahu insists that budget will increase   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday… Read More ›

PM determined to lock in US military aid, ‘but not at any price’

PM determined to lock in US military aid, ‘but not at any price’

Negotiations reaching their conclusion, senior Israeli defense official says, and package will not entail a cut to funding   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is determined… Read More ›

US House okays huge funding for Israel’s missile defense

US House okays huge funding for Israel’s missile defense

Under the shadow of a presidential veto, over $600 million allocated for programs; pro-Israel groups criticize White House for opposing spending increase   WASHINGTON —… Read More ›