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At Jews for Bernie event in NY, anger boils over at Sanders campaign

At Jews for Bernie event in NY, anger boils over at Sanders campaign

‘Sanders has been tone deaf on Gaza,’ complains one supporter. ‘The interview with the Daily News was appalling. He doesn’t go to AIPAC, but he’s… Read More ›

Biden to headline J Street’s annual gala for second time

Biden to headline J Street’s annual gala for second time

US vice president will speak at the liberal organization’s conference next week, alongside MK Stav Shaffir, Senator Tim Kaine   US Vice President Joe Biden… Read More ›

First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

The maps were drawn by British engineer Captain Charles Wilson and published in 1865; this was the first modern archaeological, cartographic survey conducted in Israel.… Read More ›

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

It was released for publication Monday evening that 5 Jews, including a soldier and 3 brothers, were arrested on suspicion of hate crimes against Palestinians.… Read More ›

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

Analysis: A combination of goodwill gestures by the IDF, better tactical operations, and proactive measures taken by the Palestinian security services has discouraged Palestinians from… Read More ›

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

In the first three months of this year plans were advanced for 499 new units in West Bank settlements.   Plans for new homes in… Read More ›

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

The agreement, which was signed during a visit by Saudi King Salman in Cairo, would also allow for a bridge connection between the two countries.… Read More ›

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Oren says at book launch he hopes Israel was wrong, America right on “critical issue” of Iran.   In one of the most positive statements… Read More ›

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

After Bernie Sanders claims IDF used ‘disproportionate’ force in 2014 war, Democratic front-runner notes Gaza’s terrorist rulers use fighters dressed as civilians   Democratic front-runner… Read More ›

Gov’t approves plan to improve law enforcement in Arab sector

Gov’t approves plan to improve law enforcement in Arab sector

Plan includes construction of 10 new police stations and renovation of 10 existing ones in Arab or mixed cities, and adding 2,600 new officers to… Read More ›

Former Iraqi diplomat in Israel

Former Iraqi diplomat in Israel

Hamad Al-Sharifi, who served as an Iraqi diplomat in Kuwait and Jordan, arrives in Israel on Sunday for a visit; he will be an official… Read More ›

Group of Israeli Orthodox rabbis urges greater acceptance of homosexuals

Group of Israeli Orthodox rabbis urges greater acceptance of homosexuals

Rabbis from the nonprofit Beit Hillel present a document urging greater acceptance of LGBT members within the Orthodox realm.   Im unsual move, a body of… Read More ›

Analysis: Palestinian attacks now under control, but could resume full-force

Analysis: Palestinian attacks now under control, but could resume full-force

Defense establishment has employed sound judgment to bring attacks under control; but core problems remain and situation could escalate again in a flash.   The recent… Read More ›

Rare 150-year-old Jerusalem maps sell for NIS 13,000 at auction

Rare 150-year-old Jerusalem maps sell for NIS 13,000 at auction

First modern maps of Jerusalem from Ottoman era composed by British Army contractor sold.   Rare, 150-year-old maps of Jerusalem from a British Army operative during… Read More ›

Analysis: Panama Papers deal a harsh blow to corruption, but also to privacy

Analysis: Panama Papers deal a harsh blow to corruption, but also to privacy

It is becoming harder for the real power brokers to hide behind straw people even in foreign lands.   Defense lawyer and co-chairwoman of the… Read More ›

Tzipi Livni rejects national unity government with Likud

Tzipi Livni rejects national unity government with Likud

‘Secret coalition talks’ between Netanyahu, Herzog said frozen after Labor head hit by graft probe   Zionist Union no. 2 MK Tzipi Livni has said… Read More ›

Bliss and relaxation at Dead Sea resort

Bliss and relaxation at Dead Sea resort

Hotel Review: Dead Sea hotel offers relaxing massage, sulfur pools, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and steam room, along with a lavish buffet breakfast and a… Read More ›

Labor MK Bahloul defends remark that Hebron stabber is not a terrorist

Labor MK Bahloul defends remark that Hebron stabber is not a terrorist

Likud MK Avi Dichter harshly criticizes Labor MK Zuhair Bahloul’s comment that the Hebron stabber is not a terrorist because he attacked a soldier rather… Read More ›

Egypt relinquishes control of strategic islands

Egypt relinquishes control of strategic islands

Saudi Arabia and Egypt demarcate maritime boundary, officially putting islands in the Straits of Tiran under Saudi control; implications for Israel-Egypt relations and Israeli shipping… Read More ›

Three Palestinians suspected of planning attack arrested in West Bank with guns, grenades

Three Palestinians suspected of planning attack arrested in West Bank with guns, grenades

According to Palestinian sources, the three suspects were on their way to carry out a shooting attack against unspecified Israeli targets.   Palestinian sources confirmed… Read More ›