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IDF prepares to demolish West Bank home of terrorist who ran over 4 IDF soldiers

IDF prepares to demolish West Bank home of terrorist who ran over 4 IDF soldiers

The Shin Bet and IDF arrested the driver early on Friday during a raid.   The IDF on Sunday prepared a home for demolition belonging to… Read More ›

IDF officer detained in Britain on war crime allegations from Gaza war

IDF officer detained in Britain on war crime allegations from Gaza war

Foreign Ministry confirms details of incident.   A retired IDF officer was detained for questioning in recent weeks upon landing in Britain on allegations that… Read More ›

‘He took a knife from the restaurant and went on a killing spree’

‘He took a knife from the restaurant and went on a killing spree’

Raed Khalil Bin Mahmoud was charged with murdering two people in the November 20 terror attack at the Panorama Building in Tel Aviv.   The… Read More ›

Rivlin: Israel is a ‘confederation of minorities’ that needs better integration

Rivlin: Israel is a ‘confederation of minorities’ that needs better integration

“Jerusalem,” he said, “is a microcosm of our ability to live together.   WASHINGTON – Israel has evolved from a nation ruled by a slim… Read More ›

Meet Miss Israel

Meet Miss Israel

Avigail Alfatov, who will compete this month in the Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas, is a national fencing champion who dreams of being a… Read More ›

Greek parliament set to recognize Palestine

Greek parliament set to recognize Palestine

Non-binding move will not be officially adopted by the State so as ‘not to disturb good relations with Israel’   Greece’s parliament is set to… Read More ›

Brazil likely to refuse Israel’s designated ambassador

Brazil likely to refuse Israel’s designated ambassador

Chosen in August, settler leader Dani Dayan still to hear from Brasilia; Jerusalem said waiting until Christmas to decide how to proceed   The appointment… Read More ›

Israeli Arab leader refuses to enter ‘Zionist’ offices of US Jewish group

Israeli Arab leader refuses to enter ‘Zionist’ offices of US Jewish group

Joint List head Ayman Odeh cancels NY meeting with Conference of Presidents, because Jewish Agency also on premises; Jewish leader decries ‘dismaying’ act   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Deported from Jordan for having yarmulkes

Deported from Jordan for having yarmulkes

An Israeli family wanted to take their vacation in Jordan, but the authorities at the border crossing had other ideas: without a word of explanation… Read More ›

3-week-old wounded by rocks in the West Bank

3-week-old wounded by rocks in the West Bank

The baby’s mother was driving her five children to Jerusalem when they were suddenly hit by rocks; glass slivers were removed from baby’s face at… Read More ›

Abbas claims Palestinians are facing a new ‘nakba’

Abbas claims Palestinians are facing a new ‘nakba’

The Palestinian Authority president is appealing to international forums to provide Palestinians with protection.   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday accused Israel of… Read More ›

White House ‘relieved’ Trump cancelled Israel trip

White House ‘relieved’ Trump cancelled Israel trip

The White House press secretary said he also imagines Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has let out a sigh of relief.   WASHINGTON – The Obama… Read More ›

Freed Hamas prisoners from Schalit deal forming independent terror cells, says report

Freed Hamas prisoners from Schalit deal forming independent terror cells, says report

The operation is being run by senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri, who is based in Turkey.   Palestinian prisoners released and deported to Gaza, Turkey,… Read More ›

‘Arab Spring and Iranian threat have opened way for improved Arab-Israel relations’

‘Arab Spring and Iranian threat have opened way for improved Arab-Israel relations’

Jordanian think tank: No fear of Islamic State in kingdom.     Although “Israel is on the same side as the Arab states against Iran,” no… Read More ›

Chief rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

Chief rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit

‘To recognize a path that distances Jews from the path of the Jewish people, this is forbidden,’ David Lau rails   Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi… Read More ›

Netanyahu family dog bites MK Haskel

Netanyahu family dog bites MK Haskel

A Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony was held at the prime minister’s residence for Likud MKs. MK Sharren Haskel went over to the Netanyahu family dog and… Read More ›

Israeli security guard murdered in terrorist attack in Copehagen voted ‘Dane of the Year’

Israeli security guard murdered in terrorist attack in Copehagen voted ‘Dane of the Year’

Dan Uzan was protecting a bat mitzvah celebration at a synagogue and prevented the terrorist from entering; Denmark daily newspaper’s readers chose him by overwhelming… Read More ›

Obama to Rivlin: Important to try to reach peace between Israel, Palestinians

Obama to Rivlin: Important to try to reach peace between Israel, Palestinians

Rivlin and his wife Nechama were the guests of honor at the traditional White House Hanukka candle lighting ceremony   WASHINGTON – At an Oval… Read More ›

Police arrest three Palestinians found carrying butcher knifes in Afula

Police arrest three Palestinians found carrying butcher knifes in Afula

Officers find 23-centimeter-long butcher knives on the three Jenin residents.   Police on Wednesday night arrested three Palestinians found carrying large knives in Afula. Following… Read More ›

UK envoy: Bilateral trade thriving despite talk of boycotts, product labeling

UK envoy: Bilateral trade thriving despite talk of boycotts, product labeling

Britain, which has emerged as a center of Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment activity against Israel, was in 2014 the third largest market for Israeli exports… Read More ›