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The top ten worst antisemitic incidents of 2022 – SWC

The top ten worst antisemitic incidents of 2022 – SWC

In a year filled with antisemitic rhetoric and attacks, the Shimon Wiesenthal Center ranked their ten most prominent antisemitic incidents of 2022.   The Simon… Read More ›

From Palestinians to economy: Main challenges of new Netanyahu government

From Palestinians to economy: Main challenges of new Netanyahu government

In-depth: While Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have become poster boys of unruliness of new coalition, Netanyahu has host of other concerns as he reenters the premier… Read More ›

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Chikli late Wednesday night and informed him of the new role he will begin on Thursday.   MK… Read More ›

New government’s proposed IDF reforms pose existential threat to Israel

New government’s proposed IDF reforms pose existential threat to Israel

Opinion: Incoming coalition’s demands to de-facto dismantle the ‘army of the people’ model will rid the military of its brightest minds and trample on motivation… Read More ›

Likud agrees to split entire Border Police from police force, hand Ben Gvir control

Likud agrees to split entire Border Police from police force, hand Ben Gvir control

Surprise clause in coalition deal says move to make the gendarmerie force ‘an independent service,’ subject it to authority of national security minister, to occur… Read More ›

Mahmoud Abbas comes under barrage of curses from potential ‘heir’

Mahmoud Abbas comes under barrage of curses from potential ‘heir’

The recordings led to a political storm in the PA, where there is already high tension amid a security situation and a struggle between various… Read More ›

Israel’s new government would make Herzl roll over in his grave

Israel’s new government would make Herzl roll over in his grave

Opinion: Haters of Israel insist the Jewish state is a fascist country, while Netanyahu’s return to power, coupled with outrageous statements by his coalition partners,… Read More ›

Netanyahu taps veteran Iran hawk Tzachi Hanegbi to lead National Security Council

Netanyahu taps veteran Iran hawk Tzachi Hanegbi to lead National Security Council

Longtime ally and former minister recently said incoming PM would strike Islamic Republic if US failed to stop Tehran’s nuclear program   Incoming prime minister… Read More ›

Who will be Israel’s next foreign minister? – analysis

Who will be Israel’s next foreign minister? – analysis

Those who do fill that role often find it difficult to break out of his shadow to make their own independent mark.   Likud parliamentarians… Read More ›

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

Analysis: Religious MKs Orit Strook and Simcha Rothman propose ‘religious’ changes to the legislation to allow public servants, such as doctors, to be able to… Read More ›

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

Outgoing military head Aviv Kohavi and incoming PM agree to advance military-linked legislation only after IDF ‘presents the consequences and significance’ of such bills  … Read More ›

Charedi Soldiers Heckled By Protesters At Jerusalem Memorial Ceremony: ‘Hellenists, Impure’

Charedi Soldiers Heckled By Protesters At Jerusalem Memorial Ceremony: ‘Hellenists, Impure’

JERUSALEM — Charedi soldiers celebrating the eighth night of Chanukah at a social hall in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem were accosted by a group… Read More ›

Drukman: ‘I’m alive because I have to do good for the people of Israel’

Drukman: ‘I’m alive because I have to do good for the people of Israel’

Top religious Zionist leader Rabbi Haim Drukman died on Sunday evening after suffering from multiple medical issues.   A bit less than a month ago… Read More ›

Why celebrating ‘HanuChristmas’ threatens Jewish cultural identity

Why celebrating ‘HanuChristmas’ threatens Jewish cultural identity

Opinion: Christmas parties or stores selling Santa Claus hats along with dreidels in Israel do not fall under the definition of pluralism; tolerance is one… Read More ›

Rabbi Druckman lauded and mourned by politicians as friend and counsel

Rabbi Druckman lauded and mourned by politicians as friend and counsel

Leaders eulogize spiritual leader of religious Zionist movement; Netanyahu laments ‘great light’ that has been extinguished   Politicians paid tribute on Sunday to religious Zionist… Read More ›

WATCH: MK Gilad Kariv Uses Immunity To Bring Sefer Torah To Women Of The Wall

WATCH: MK Gilad Kariv Uses Immunity To Bring Sefer Torah To Women Of The Wall

JERUSALEM — MK Gilad Kariv, a reform rabbi, has no qualms about using his immunity to cause controversy and strife at the Kotel, the holiest… Read More ›

Netanyahu pushing for Saudi-Israel deal with annexation pledge — report

Netanyahu pushing for Saudi-Israel deal with annexation pledge — report

Netanyahu would reportedly suspend plans for annexing the West Bank in exchange for a Saudi deal as well.   Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pledge… Read More ›

Israel’s economy wraps up 2022 on a high, but 2023 forecast is dim

Israel’s economy wraps up 2022 on a high, but 2023 forecast is dim

Experts credit high growth to strong high-tech sector, but say increased interest rates and ongoing housing crisis will likely bring the economic enthusiasm down next… Read More ›

Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach

Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach

Alon Leichman is the first athlete born in Israel to make it to the major leagues, but even after years working his way up in… Read More ›

BDE: Rav Mendel Atik, Rosh Yeshiva Of Eretz Zvi, Passed Away At Age 94

BDE: Rav Mendel Atik, Rosh Yeshiva Of Eretz Zvi, Passed Away At Age 94

JERUSALEM — Rabbi Mendel Schneur Zalman Atik, one of the prominent disciples of the Brisker Rav and the Chazon Ish, passed away in Jerusalem on… Read More ›