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MKs support Rivlin’s decision to disinvite Zahalka

MKs support Rivlin’s decision to disinvite Zahalka

The Balad leader waited till the day prior to the event to confirm his attendance and was given to understand in the most tactful of… Read More ›

Kenyan FM: Israel is by no means isolated and has many friends in Africa

Kenyan FM: Israel is by no means isolated and has many friends in Africa

Amina Mohamed says PM’s planned African visit would send clear message.   Despite a perception by many in Israel of growing international isolation, Israel is… Read More ›

Florida legislature passes anti-BDS measure

Florida legislature passes anti-BDS measure

Overwhelmingly approved bill is the ‘strongest anti-BDS legislation to date,’ says Israel advocacy group   WASHINGTON — Florida’s Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure Wednesday that… Read More ›

Report claims torture during interrogations

Report claims torture during interrogations

Two NGOs release testimony of 116 Palestinian security detainees who complained of harsh prison conditions, deprivation of sleep and food, and use of violence; Shin… Read More ›

Ambassador: Iran to pay families of dead Palestinian terrorists

Ambassador: Iran to pay families of dead Palestinian terrorists

Envoy in Beirut says Iran will pay up to $30,000 to the families of terrorists whose houses have been destroyed, and $7,000 to the families… Read More ›

Israeli ambassador to Egypt gives rare Egyptian interview

Israeli ambassador to Egypt gives rare Egyptian interview

Interview: Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Haim Koren compliments the Egyptian nation, which ‘loves to joke,’ and calls for cooperation in security, economy, and culture. Israeli… Read More ›

Hotovely to mark anniversary of Six Day War with events in Judea and Samaria

Hotovely to mark anniversary of Six Day War with events in Judea and Samaria

Earlier this month, Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely convened a meeting in the Foreign Ministry to begin planning events that will underline the Jewish connection… Read More ›

Authors Ayelet Waldman, Michael Chabon take on the Israeli occupation

Authors Ayelet Waldman, Michael Chabon take on the Israeli occupation

  Writer Ayelet Waldman admits she has a complicated relationship with Israel, her country of birth, as well as with her Jewish identity. Her husband,… Read More ›

After killing Dafna Meir, teen terrorist ‘went home to watch movie’

After killing Dafna Meir, teen terrorist ‘went home to watch movie’

Charge sheet against 16-year-old Palestinian, accused of murdering mother of six with knife, provides chilling details of the attack   On January 17, Morad Bader… Read More ›

Israel won’t demolish homes of families who turn in terrorists

Israel won’t demolish homes of families who turn in terrorists

In precedent-setting move, government accepts position of new A-G to spare home of killer whose father handed him over   In a marked departure from… Read More ›

Ya’alon: Bereavement not equal for Israelis and our enemies

Ya’alon: Bereavement not equal for Israelis and our enemies

Weighing in on public debate over grief, defense minister says the Jewish state strives for life while the ‘opposing society wishes for death’   Defense… Read More ›

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Netanyahu pledges anti-terror cooperation with Africa

Kenyan president’s visit prompts reaffirmation of military and intelligence ties; Netanyahu says ‘Israel is a unique partner against this extremism’. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

US students mobilize against BDS

US students mobilize against BDS

Pro-Israel students have organized campaigns to fight BDS and promote a positive image of the Jewish state, as some around the world condemn Israel on… Read More ›

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

A look back at Israel’s year of terror

2015 had the most terror-related deaths since 2008, Hebron had twice as many terror attacks as Jerusalem, and the number of wounded was four times… Read More ›

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

‘The town of Kabatiya will always be a fish bone stuck in Israel’s throat’

Hours later, IDF soldiers raided the town, removed the body and arrested dozens of Palestinians on suspicion of participating in the lynching.   In February… Read More ›

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gazan economic crisis could lead to new security deterioration, MI chief warns

Gaza’s unemployment rate stands at more than 40 percent, and there are no economic growth engines to speak of in the Hamas-ruled Strip.   The… Read More ›

State finds Israeli killer of Palestinian teen fit for sentencing

State finds Israeli killer of Palestinian teen fit for sentencing

Psychiatric report rejects defense claim that Yosef Ben David was not responsible for his actions on night of Muhammed Abu Khdeir’s murder   The State… Read More ›

Israel reportedly preparing plan to boost Palestinian economy

Israel reportedly preparing plan to boost Palestinian economy

Finance officials from both sides propose new cooperation in medicine, tech and construction, among other areas   Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has met several times… Read More ›

Army intelligence warns Fatah militants may join terror wave

Army intelligence warns Fatah militants may join terror wave

In briefing last month, security cabinet reportedly heard that without peace talks, violence could spiral further   Military Intelligence officials warned last month that with… Read More ›

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Arab journalists visit Israel for the first time

Foreign Ministry hosts delegation of four Arab journalists who live in Europe as part of a new initiative to reach out to the Arabic-speaking world.… Read More ›