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Running for the greater good

Running for the greater good

Groups helping disabled children, new olim to race in Jerusalem Marathon.   For marathoners, the only thing more enjoyable than a runner’s high is running… Read More ›

Dennis Ross: Next US administration will want to improve ties with Israel

Dennis Ross: Next US administration will want to improve ties with Israel

Former US envoy to Mideast says whoever takes over the White House will realize “you don’t need a problem with Israel when dealing with all… Read More ›

US says Europe needs ‘working definition’ of anti-Semitism

US says Europe needs ‘working definition’ of anti-Semitism

In 2013 the EU’s Agency for Fundamental Rights dropped a definition of anti-Semitism from its website, eliciting harsh criticism from Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.… Read More ›

Israel wont allow Iran, Hezbollah on Syrian border, Rivlin tells Putin

Israel wont allow Iran, Hezbollah on Syrian border, Rivlin tells Putin

Israeli president tells Russian counterpart enemies’ presence in Golan Hieghts is a red line, backs return of UN peacekeepers   Israel will not allow Iran… Read More ›

Jerusalem – How Palestinians Produce Guns Out Of Home Appliances

Jerusalem – How Palestinians Produce Guns Out Of Home Appliances

  Jerusalem – In just one in a series of overnight operations in Judea and Samaria, the IDF and police located weapons and gun-manufacturing machinery… Read More ›

With Trump addressing AIPAC, Republican debate called off

With Trump addressing AIPAC, Republican debate called off

Fox News cancels Utah event as front-runner announces he won’t attend; Cruz, Clinton, Biden also set to speak at pro-Israel gathering   US network Fox… Read More ›

Sheldon Adelson on supporting Donald Trump: ‘Why not?’

Sheldon Adelson on supporting Donald Trump: ‘Why not?’

Jewish donor, whose backing is coveted by Republican candidates, indicates possible pivot toward front-runner at Las Vegas event   WASHINGTON — Sheldon Adelson said, “Why… Read More ›

UK’s Labour suspends anti-Semitic member a second time

UK’s Labour suspends anti-Semitic member a second time

After tweeting in 2014 that Hitler was the ‘Zionist God’ and that Jews have ‘big noses,’ Vicki Kirby was suspended. Recently, however, she regained an… Read More ›

US, Germany, France criticize Israel’s ‘land grab’ near Jericho

US, Germany, France criticize Israel’s ‘land grab’ near Jericho

‘This decision sends a wrong signal at the wrong time,’ says German Foreign Ministry statement, while French Foreign Ministry says it’s ‘extremely concerned’ after Israel… Read More ›

Report: 18 Palestinians dead, dozens hurt in Jordan bus accident

Report: 18 Palestinians dead, dozens hurt in Jordan bus accident

According to the daily newspaper ‘Al Ghad,’ the Palestinians were on their way to Saudi Arabia as part of their holy pilgrimage to Mecca.  … Read More ›

Israeli government report aims to answer the question, ‘How’s life?’

Israeli government report aims to answer the question, ‘How’s life?’

The report, “How’s life?” is the first of its kind issued by the government and aims to provide an all-encompassing picture of the state of… Read More ›

British justice secretary slams Israel boycott: ‘BDS campaign indulges prejudice’

British justice secretary slams Israel boycott: ‘BDS campaign indulges prejudice’

“We have made clear that local authorities and public bodies cannot adopt BDS policies aimed at Israel,” Michael Gove says at anti-Semitism conference.   British… Read More ›

Student activists: AIPAC won’t let us protest Trump

Student activists: AIPAC won’t let us protest Trump

Pro-Israel lobby says email warning protesters they’ll be barred from all future conferences was sent in error, clarifies its longstanding policy of removing disruptive delegates… Read More ›

Clinton camp focuses on Florida Jews ahead of crucial primary

Clinton camp focuses on Florida Jews ahead of crucial primary

Campaign works to mobilize Sunshine State’s Jews, expected to play central role in Tuesday polling as Democratic front-runner looks to clinch nomination   WASHINGTON —… Read More ›

Eisenkot: Talks with Palestinians not on the ‘political level’

Eisenkot: Talks with Palestinians not on the ‘political level’

Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot responds to reports that Israel plans to withdraw from Area A; he clarifies that talks are unconnected to political and… Read More ›

Hundreds march on bloody West Bank route, demanding more deterrence

Hundreds march on bloody West Bank route, demanding more deterrence

Protesters march along Route 60, demanding security forces close roads for Palestinian movement during and after terror attacks. Hundreds of Israelis, led by settler leaders,… Read More ›

UN: Jordan Valley land reclassification harmful to two-state solution

UN: Jordan Valley land reclassification harmful to two-state solution

The reclassification concludes a study by the Civil Administration into the ownership of the property, much of which was already assumed to be state land.… Read More ›

Russian envoy reassures Israel over pullout from Syria

Russian envoy reassures Israel over pullout from Syria

Rivlin in Moscow to discuss Geneva talks with Putin; Eisenkot: We didn’t know Russia’s plans in advance   Israeli officials are consulting with Moscow over… Read More ›

Israel Navy developing new command and control system

Israel Navy developing new command and control system

New system will bring sea-based firepower into the heart of any future conflict.   The Israel Navy is developing a new command and control system… Read More ›

Erekat: Palestinians would lose most if French peace push failed

Erekat: Palestinians would lose most if French peace push failed

“I can’t say that there is a French initiative, yet we are prepared to work with France, int’l community to ensure success of the idea… Read More ›