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Ultra-Orthodox rebel against Education Ministry

Ultra-Orthodox rebel against Education Ministry

A message from two of the Councils of the Torah Sages announces that, among other things, there will be no cooperation with the Education Ministry… Read More ›

What happens to someone who killed a terrorist?

What happens to someone who killed a terrorist?

Over the last few weeks, hundreds of security forces, paramedics and civilians have responded to severe terror attacks. Some of them are likely to develop… Read More ›

Israel suspends EU contact over peace process

Israel suspends EU contact over peace process

In light of the EU’s recent settlement labeling guidelines, PM calls for temporarily suspended diplomatic contact with EU bodies and their representatives until reevaluation is… Read More ›

Clashes break out in east Jerusalem, West Bank; Palestinians report teen shot

Clashes break out in east Jerusalem, West Bank; Palestinians report teen shot

Palestinian rioters hurl some 10 firebombs at Israeli forces in Ras al-Amud; improvised grenade thrown toward IDF position at Rachel’s Cave in the West Bank,… Read More ›

Israeli robotics expert: West 10 years ahead of ‘enemy’ in warfare technology

Israeli robotics expert: West 10 years ahead of ‘enemy’ in warfare technology

The future of warfare lies within the use of robotics, says CEO of Tel Aviv-based robotics company that recently secured a $25 million contract with… Read More ›

‘Russians in Syria don’t prevent Israel attacks,’ expert says

‘Russians in Syria don’t prevent Israel attacks,’ expert says

Israel Air Force reportedly carries out attack near Lebanese border.   A leading Israeli expert on Syria told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday that Russia’s increasing… Read More ›

Two soldiers hurt in car-ramming east of Jerusalem

Two soldiers hurt in car-ramming east of Jerusalem

Driver is brother of terrorist who tried to run over Israelis at same Kfar Adumim bus stop on Sunday   Two soldiers were lightly to… Read More ›

Jerusalem – – Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Leader Makes Rare Israeli Visit

Jerusalem – – Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Leader Makes Rare Israeli Visit

  Jerusalem – The leader of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church is making a rare visit to Israel to attend the funeral of a senior Coptic… Read More ›

Ya’alon: Wave of Palestinian terror won’t end soon

Ya’alon: Wave of Palestinian terror won’t end soon

Defense minister says efforts to stem the violence are not certain to work, warns conflict could worsen   Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon said Friday that… Read More ›

Thousands of Israeli Arabs rally against ban on Islamic group

Thousands of Israeli Arabs rally against ban on Islamic group

Umm al-Fahm protest is one of the largest in decades; MK vows no end to struggle to overturn ban on Northern Branch of Islamic Movemen… Read More ›

Army said to close third Hebron radio station for ‘incitement’

Army said to close third Hebron radio station for ‘incitement’

Soldiers raid offices of Radio Dream, confiscate equipment and order it remain shuttered for six months, Palestinians say   Israel Defense Forces soldiers on Saturday… Read More ›

The IDF cannot win this time

The IDF cannot win this time

Op-ed: How can an army, no matter how big and strong it is, prevent a 13-year-old boy from stabbing an innocent citizen on the street?… Read More ›

Municipality apologizes to Oren for misquoting him on Obama’s ‘radical Islamic values’

Municipality apologizes to Oren for misquoting him on Obama’s ‘radical Islamic values’

Oren, a critic of the Obama administration and its policies toward Israel, was a panelist at a town hall meeting organized by the Beersheba municipality… Read More ›

Ariel tells Bennett to set red lines for staying in Netanyahu coalition

Ariel tells Bennett to set red lines for staying in Netanyahu coalition

Ariel wrote the letter following reports of gestures Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to make to the Palestinians to ease tensions.   The Bayit… Read More ›

Shas head slams Israel’s ‘Ashkenazi cash’

Shas head slams Israel’s ‘Ashkenazi cash’

Aryeh Deri, who is of Moroccan descent, criticizes government for only releasing banknotes featuring Israelis of European descent, demanding that new banknotes also feature Mizrahim… Read More ›

State moves to block appeal by convicted Islamic Movement leader

State moves to block appeal by convicted Islamic Movement leader

Sheikh Raed Salah turns to Supreme Court in hopes of avoiding 11-month jail sentence for incitement to violence   The state prosecution on Thursday asked… Read More ›

The latest arrest in Brazil’s Petrobras scandal ‘felt like a nuclear bomb here in the presidential palace’

The latest arrest in Brazil’s Petrobras scandal ‘felt like a nuclear bomb here in the presidential palace’

  BRASILIA (Reuters) – President Dilma Rousseff’s austerity program to fix Brazil’s shaky finances is again in trouble after her point man in the Senate… Read More ›

Report: IDF planning to demolish home of Litmans’ killer

Report: IDF planning to demolish home of Litmans’ killer

Military confirms visit to Hebron residence of Shadi Matua’s family; Hamas website says army warned that house would be razed   Hamas’s al-Aqsa network said… Read More ›

How to make your Thanksgiving leftovers into ‘bestovers’

How to make your Thanksgiving leftovers into ‘bestovers’

This recipe for Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup with Matzah Balls makes a stew with a whole lotta Jewish soul   The Nosher via JTA —… Read More ›

WATCH: Israel successfully launches new naval missile defense system

WATCH: Israel successfully launches new naval missile defense system

IDF holds first operational test of ‘Barak 8,’ aimed to deflect Hezbollah weapons, as all eyes turn to more powerful Russian S-400   The Israeli… Read More ›