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Israel officially rebukes Swedish ambassador

Israel officially rebukes Swedish ambassador

The deputy director of the Foreign Ministry’s Europe branch rebuked Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser over recent controversial statements made be the Swedish Foreign Minister. Sweden’s… Read More ›

Iran holds Holocaust-denying cartoon contest

Iran holds Holocaust-denying cartoon contest

Two weeks ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Iran has announced a contest aimed at creating cartoons that deny the genocidal event occurred. Iran has… Read More ›

We need to build up a new political force

We need to build up a new political force

The Zionist Union is just the latest incarnation of Mapai, a party that has come to the end of its political viability in today’s landscape.… Read More ›

Israel to bar Sweden from any role in future diplomatic process with Palestinians

Israel to bar Sweden from any role in future diplomatic process with Palestinians

Move comes following Swedish FM comments on ‘extrajudicial killings’ that infuriated Israel, pleased the PA.   Sweden will not have any role to play in… Read More ›

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Ex-US envoy wanted NGOs in Israel to spur non-violent protests for peace

Official in Jerusalem says this shows need for proposed NGO transparency law.   Jerusalem push back Tuesday against US “displeasure” with the proposed NGO Transparency… Read More ›

Israel holding TA shooter’s body until family agrees to funeral demands

Israel holding TA shooter’s body until family agrees to funeral demands

Public security minister says he won’t allow ceremony for Nashat Milhem ‘in support of terror and incitement to further attacks’   Public Security Minister Gilad… Read More ›

TA gunman was spotted when he emerged to buy cigarettes

TA gunman was spotted when he emerged to buy cigarettes

Store owners arrested for failing to report Nashat Milhem to police over several days; court extends remand of five alleged accomplices   Nashat Milhem, who… Read More ›

TA gunman buried in small, private funeral in Arara

TA gunman buried in small, private funeral in Arara

Authorities had held off on returning body of Nashat Milhem to his family, fearing event would be hijacked by extremists   The funeral of gunman… Read More ›

Americans file civil suit against Israel over Marmara injuries

Americans file civil suit against Israel over Marmara injuries

Washington Post reports that four plaintiffs are suing the Israeli government for compensation over injuries sustained during commando raid on flotilla attempting to reach Gaza.… Read More ›

Abbas fears an internal intifada

Abbas fears an internal intifada

Analysis: The chairman of the Palestinian Authority is worried that ongoing economic woes will lead to an uprising against him and in recent speeches has… Read More ›

‘If UN positions on Syria border fall to radicals, Israel will have to respond’

‘If UN positions on Syria border fall to radicals, Israel will have to respond’

In INSS research paper, former senior officer from IDF’s Planning Directorate warns of challenges to UNDOF in North.   The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force… Read More ›

EU funding Dead Sea road to help annex area to Palestinian Authority, NGO charges

EU funding Dead Sea road to help annex area to Palestinian Authority, NGO charges

“When a road like this is built by the PA with EU funding, it allows it the [PA] to rule over a large area in… Read More ›

Guantanamo’s influence on Israeli civilian courts

Guantanamo’s influence on Israeli civilian courts

Normally, the only kind of testimony that can be used to convict a defendant, any defendant from a petty thief to an arch terrorist, is… Read More ›

In second time this week, Israeli charged in Canada after flight grounded

In second time this week, Israeli charged in Canada after flight grounded

54-year-old man’s ‘threatening message’ prompted United Airlines flight to make unscheduled landing in Vancouver   A 54-year-old Israeli man was charged with threatening passengers and… Read More ›

Shaked tells US not to worry about NGO bill

Shaked tells US not to worry about NGO bill

US ambassador underlines concern over new legislation, urges justice minister to ‘protect free expression and peaceful dissent’   Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on Monday said… Read More ›

As interest soars, author of banned Jewish-Arab romance deflects spotlight

As interest soars, author of banned Jewish-Arab romance deflects spotlight

Dorit Rabinyan says support for ‘Borderlife’ in wake of decision to boot it from schools shows backing for Israeli democracy, not just her; foreign editions… Read More ›

Hezbollah: Russia is arming us

Hezbollah: Russia is arming us

Senior Hezbollah militants tell US news outlet that Russia is providing the terrorist group with weapons including long-range missiles and laser-guided rockets. Furthermore, one adds,… Read More ›

Palestinian on hunger strike in Israel in critical condition

Palestinian on hunger strike in Israel in critical condition

The condition of Mohammed al-Qeq, a Palestinian journalist in administrative detention who has been on hunger strike for 48 days, is in critical condition, say… Read More ›

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

Op-ed: The new five-year plan for the development of Arab communities would not have passed in the government had it been put to a vote… Read More ›

A-G expected to close case against Ashkenazi within weeks

A-G expected to close case against Ashkenazi within weeks

Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein is expected to close the Harpaz Affair.   Until the Harpaz Affair, Ashkenazi was rumored as a future contender for prime minister,… Read More ›