Forging links with the Diaspora by talking
New gov’t-Gesher project takes eclectic mix of opinion-makers to meet Jews around the world NEW YORK – Twenty key figures from Israeli society traveled… Read More ›
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Donor withholds $1m. from BGU over Breaking the Silence panel
BGU: Unaware of pledge by businessman to donate any sum A prominent British donor is withholding a $1 million donation from Ben Gurion University… Read More ›
Majority of Israelis don’t trust Netanyahu on security, believe government won’t pursue peace
Survey finds Margalit gaining in support, Yacimovich leading Labor primary polls. Less than half as many Israelis believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s widening… Read More ›
Most medical marijuana users benefit from treatment, finds Ben-Gurion University study
First research into legal cannabis usage revealed at international health conference in Jerusalem. The first study on the characteristics of patients with Health Ministry… Read More ›
UN chief said planning final visit to Israel, Palestinian Authority
Ban reportedly plotting late June tour of region; UN envoy says ‘radically more’ must be done to address Gaza plight Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban… Read More ›
US: Addition of Liberman to coalition ‘raises questions’
State Department says it has ‘legitimate’ concerns about what deal with hardliner means for government commitment to two-state solution The United States said Wednesday… Read More ›
Netanyahu, Herzog bury hatchet for a day to celebrate US Jewry
As Knesset marks Jewish American Heritage Month, politicians laud historically strong relationship between communities — but some warn of growing rift Looking tired and… Read More ›
Nasrallah: Lieberman is crazy
On ‘Day of Resistance and Freedom,’ Nasrallah makes a speech from his underground bunker, repeatedly threatening Israel, calling Arab world’s turn against him an ‘international… Read More ›
Air Force considers allowing female pilots to fly during maternity leave
Following a request made by a mother currently serving as a pilot, the Air Force has been looking into allowing mothers to fly during their… Read More ›
Helping the Cabinet see the bigger picture
Op-ed: Instating a military secretary in the Security Cabinet would aid its members in focusing on strategy, instead of minute detail Regardless of his politics,… Read More ›
Iran has limited, indirect access to US dollars, Treasury official says
But Treasury Department says it will continue to bar Tehran from accessing America’s financial system. WASHINGTON – The United States has no jurisdiction over… Read More ›
How navy engineers made the next missile ship stealthy
The Sa’ar 6 missile corvette will have to deal with Hezbollah’s radar-guided missiles. When German engineers from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, who are building Israel’s next-generation… Read More ›
IAF retaliates on Hamas targets after rockets were launched into Israel
There were no reports of injuries or damage in the incident. In response to the rocket fire launched towards Israel late Wednesday night, the… Read More ›
Jordanian officials in hot water after attending Israeli Independence Day ceremony
On May 17, the Israeli embassy in Amman hosted an official reception on the occasion of Independence Day. About 200 foreign diplomats and Jordanian officials… Read More ›
Israel debut for NY-based literary series, where audience throws wrenches into the plot
Amanda Stern’s Happy Ending heads to the Jerusalem Writer’s Festival, featuring authors Etgar Keret and Gary Shteyngart Remove the location from Amanda Stern’s description… Read More ›
B’Tselem to stop filing Palestinian abuse complaints with IDF, police
Citing lack of faith in Israeli system, NGO will no longer report human rights violations on behalf of Palestinians, says doing so does not bring… Read More ›
Getting to know Avigdor Liberman, Bibi’s enigmatic pick for defense minister
Yisrael Beytenu head is often a voice for moderation — and a vocal populist whose rhetoric undercuts his apparent restraint But Israel’s onetime foreign… Read More ›
AG Mandelblit defends his predecessor
Mandelblit says state comptroller report ‘contains material that should be reviewed without delay’; he also calls personal criticisms against his predecessor unacceptable and says he… Read More ›
Comptroller’s report highlights Israeli failure to fight BDS
The state comptroller’s report, published Tuesday, underscores the government’s failings in combating the international movement as well as rising anti-Semitism; among other criticisms, the report… Read More ›
Prime minister signs coalition deal with Yisrael Beytenu
Late night meeting between Netanyahu, Kahlon, and Lieberman resolves dispute over pension reform, but Bennett challenges PM on appointing cabinet military secretary, threatening not to… Read More ›
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