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PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

This will be the two leaders’ third face-to-face meeting in seven months. During this same time period Netanyahu has met US President Barack Obama once.… Read More ›

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

The Hamas statement was made even as Israeli authorities have yet to confirm that the explosion was indeed a terrorist attack.   The Palestinian Islamist… Read More ›

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

It is safe to assume that Netanyahu prefers Clinton to Sanders, which just goes to show how much concern there is about Sanders.   No one… Read More ›

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

“The conditions under which those territories are ultimately returned should be decided through negotiations between the respective parties,” said a State Department spokesman.   Washington… Read More ›

Polish ‘rabbi’ not from Israel, not a rabbi, not very informed on Judaism

Polish ‘rabbi’ not from Israel, not a rabbi, not very informed on Judaism

Poznan journalist exposes Jacoob Ben Nistell; ‘I’m surprised,’ says local community leader, ‘but I never checked his ID’   WARSAW, Poland — A local journalist… Read More ›

Israel’s center-left leader says his party must stop being seen as ‘Arab-lovers’

Israel’s center-left leader says his party must stop being seen as ‘Arab-lovers’

Fury in Zionist Union as Herzog urges new approach to ‘find our way into the hearts of the public’; Arab MK demands he apologize  … Read More ›

Some 2,000 come out in support of Hebron soldier

Some 2,000 come out in support of Hebron soldier

Protesters wave signs of support and flags, calling ‘Elor the hero’ and ‘Terrorists shouldn’t be neutralized – they should be killed,’ as Sgt. Elor Azaria’s… Read More ›

‘EU doesn’t recognize Israeli occupation of the Golan’

‘EU doesn’t recognize Israeli occupation of the Golan’

Federica Mogherini stresses that the European Union ‘recognizes Israel within its pre-1967 boundaries, regardless of the (Israeli) government’s claims on other areas.’ The European Union’s… Read More ›

‘The Arab public must work with us’

‘The Arab public must work with us’

Jamal Hakrush, Israel Police’s highest-ranking Muslim Arab officer, has a plan for extending police services to the thus-far neglected Arab sector. The Administration for the… Read More ›

Herzog: Zionist Union should stop giving the impression they are always ‘Arab lovers’

Herzog: Zionist Union should stop giving the impression they are always ‘Arab lovers’

“A false impression exists that we take the needs of Palestinians into account before the needs of the State of Israel,” he said.   Opposition… Read More ›

Analysis: The bomber who slipped through the net

Analysis: The bomber who slipped through the net

Security forces are in a race against time to track down the cell behind the Jerusalem bus bombing, and figure out if the attackers are… Read More ›

NY Jewish millennials: Bernie Sanders might not be bad for Israel

NY Jewish millennials: Bernie Sanders might not be bad for Israel

“Israel did use disproportionate force in Gaza,” said one college student. “I think that there ought to be more room in the American Jewish community… Read More ›

Israeli, Palestinian UN ambassadors exchange barbs on terrorism

Israeli, Palestinian UN ambassadors exchange barbs on terrorism

Mansour tells the Security Council: Let my people be free.   “Shame on you for glorifying terrorism,” Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon shouted at… Read More ›

US rejects Netanyahu’s pledge to hold onto Golan forever

US rejects Netanyahu’s pledge to hold onto Golan forever

After Germany, Arab League speak out, State Department says Washington maintains Heights are not part of Israel; Cruz backs PM   The United States on… Read More ›

Washington – Biden: ‘Overwhelming Frustration’ With Israeli Gov’t

Washington – Biden: ‘Overwhelming Frustration’ With Israeli Gov’t

  Washington – Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. has an obligation to push Israel toward peace with Palestinians despite a sometimes “overwhelming frustration”… Read More ›

Kerry: Iran only received $3 billion since nuclear deal

Kerry: Iran only received $3 billion since nuclear deal

At J Street gala, Kerry vows to keep pursuing two-state solution over next nine months; condemns Jerusalem terror attack   WASHINGTON — Secretary of State… Read More ›

After attack, Netanyahu vows to ‘settle score’ with bus bomber

After attack, Netanyahu vows to ‘settle score’ with bus bomber

Hamas, Palestinian groups welcome Jerusalem terror attack that injured 21, but don’t take responsibility; Arab party leader says government ‘fuels bloodshed’   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

Kerry condemns bus attack, says Israelis won’t be intimidated

Kerry condemns bus attack, says Israelis won’t be intimidated

US secretary says administration hasn’t given up on two-state solution; UN envoy slams ‘heinous act’; Clinton urges Palestinians to denounce Jerusalem bombing   US Secretary… Read More ›

Jordan nixes security cameras project on Temple Mount

Jordan nixes security cameras project on Temple Mount

Jordanian prime minister says Palestinian opposition to installing security cameras at the holy site meant to ‘document Israeli violations’ led to decision to cancel project.… Read More ›

Israeli, Palestinian UN envoys spar at the UN

Israeli, Palestinian UN envoys spar at the UN

‘Shame on you for glorifying terrorism,’ Israeli ambassador Danon tells Palestinian ambassador during a UN Security Council meeting; ‘Shame on you for killing thousands of… Read More ›