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High Court to state on haredi army service: You’ve created a monster

High Court to state on haredi army service: You’ve created a monster

Rubinstein says November’s law pushing back targets of haredi recruits just created an “illusion.”   Even as there was no decision, there was no ambiguity… Read More ›

‘Syria and Sinai show us the need for a Jordan border specialty force’

‘Syria and Sinai show us the need for a Jordan border specialty force’

Lt.-Col. Yosef Penso, Commander of the Jordan Lions Battalion, tells ‘Post’ about new unit’s activities in the sweltering heat.   In the shadow of rising… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Putin to meet in Moscow on Syria, Palestinians

Netanyahu, Putin to meet in Moscow on Syria, Palestinians

One-day talks on eve of Passover likely to include Russia’s sale of advanced missile defense system to Iran   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet… Read More ›

Netanyahu: Golan Heights will forever remain part of Israel

Netanyahu: Golan Heights will forever remain part of Israel

In special government meeting in the Golan, the prime minister vows to keep the area under Israeli rule and promises to aid in its development.… Read More ›

Rosh HaAyin female terrorist indicted for attempted murder

Rosh HaAyin female terrorist indicted for attempted murder

Terrorist inspired by religious dream ‘to kill Jews,’ planned to carry out bombings in two restaurants or shooting attack in Jerusalem, but settled for stabbing.… Read More ›

Opposition leader Herzog questioned under caution

Opposition leader Herzog questioned under caution

Sources close to the Zionist Union leader said he fully cooperated with police investigators; statement from his office says he asked to provide his version… Read More ›

Egyptian FM: We are committed to freeing Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison

Egyptian FM: We are committed to freeing Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison

In a statement issued by Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Egypt expressed “deep appreciation for Marwan Barghouti,” stating that it is “decisive to continue the… Read More ›

Amid Syria talks, Netanyahu declares ‘Israel will never leave the Golan Heights’

Amid Syria talks, Netanyahu declares ‘Israel will never leave the Golan Heights’

Netanyahu said that the Golan was an integral part of Israel during antiquity, a fact borne out by the archeological remnants of dozens of synagogues… Read More ›

Analysis: The IDF sees rising national-religious influence

Analysis: The IDF sees rising national-religious influence

Over the past decade or so a new generation of leaders that combines religion and nationalism has emerged.   JERUSALEM – On a searing night… Read More ›

Israel returns body of ax-wielding assailant to family

Israel returns body of ax-wielding assailant to family

Despite reports of PM’s decision against practice, authorities transfer Palestinian attacker’s corpse to relatives for burial   Israel on Friday returned the body of a… Read More ›

Iranian general ‘holds military talks with Putin in Moscow’

Iranian general ‘holds military talks with Putin in Moscow’

Revolutionary Guards’ Qassem Soleimani said to have made trip from Tehran in private jet, despite ban on his international travel   The head of the… Read More ›

Washington keeps options open on UN settlements resolution

Washington keeps options open on UN settlements resolution

State Department officials refuse to say whether US will support Palestinian bid; Congress urges Obama to veto any one-sided draft   WASHINGTON — The United… Read More ›

As Hamas grows stronger in Gaza, IDF prepares for future conflict

As Hamas grows stronger in Gaza, IDF prepares for future conflict

Hamas has upped the number of fighters in its elite and commando units and is testing short-range rockets with a heavy payload in an effort… Read More ›

Israel to deploy extra troops around Temple Mount ahead of Passover

Israel to deploy extra troops around Temple Mount ahead of Passover

The defense establishment has been taking steps to lower tensions and reduce incitement; PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Jewish and Arab leaders to calm… Read More ›

Sanders: Netanyahu is not right all of the time

Sanders: Netanyahu is not right all of the time

The Democratic candidates spar over Israel, including Sanders criticizing Clinton for not talking about Palestinians at AIPAC, and Clinton defending herself by talking about her… Read More ›

Netanyahu set to meet Putin next week in Moscow

Netanyahu set to meet Putin next week in Moscow

The two ware set to discuss pressing issues on the regional and global agendas, like the Palestinians and the conflict in Syria, among others.  … Read More ›

Netanyahu: Probe Israeli Arab MK’s call to keep Jews off Temple Mount for incitement

Netanyahu: Probe Israeli Arab MK’s call to keep Jews off Temple Mount for incitement

Joint List MK Zahalka shoots back at the prime minister saying his call is “baseless.”   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday called for an… Read More ›

Half of Jewish high schoolers say Arabs shouldn’t vote – poll

Half of Jewish high schoolers say Arabs shouldn’t vote – poll

New survey finds 59% of high school students consider themselves right-wing, only 13% identify as left-wing   A new poll published Wednesday found nearly half… Read More ›

Few Israelis see Jewish candidate Sanders as most ‘pro-Israel’

Few Israelis see Jewish candidate Sanders as most ‘pro-Israel’

Trump and Clinton regarded by Israelis as most staunch supporters of Jewish state, while Cruz fairs poorly in poll   Only some 5 percent of… Read More ›

Tel Aviv – Israeli Brothers Bring TripAdvisor Model To World Of Funds

Tel Aviv – Israeli Brothers Bring TripAdvisor Model To World Of Funds

  Tel Aviv – Consumers who are happy to buy everything from hotels to washing machines, movies and cars on the recommendation of online rankings… Read More ›