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Hamas rejects putting PA in charge of Gaza side of Rafah crossing

Hamas rejects putting PA in charge of Gaza side of Rafah crossing

Since the beginning of this year, the terminal was opened for only 21 days.   Hamas on Sunday rejected calls to let the Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Meet the Muslim Arab staying in a West Bank settlement

Meet the Muslim Arab staying in a West Bank settlement

Hani Awed, a Muslim Arab, is a surprising temporary resident of Ofra settlement in the West Bank. ‘Even with my Arabic accident I don’t feel… Read More ›

CA attacker ‘hated Israel’

CA attacker ‘hated Israel’

Father of Syed Rizwan Farook tells Italian media he tried to convince his son to stay away from terrorism: ‘Be patient; Israel won’t exist in… Read More ›

If Iranian jets get close to Israel, security expert says ‘anything can happen’

If Iranian jets get close to Israel, security expert says ‘anything can happen’

Ex-national security advisor Amidror tells Post Iranian jets cannot challenge IAF air superiority; Defense establishment remains silent over possibility of Iranian jets in Syria.  … Read More ›

PA leaders meet to seek mechanisms that ‘define’ relations with Israel

PA leaders meet to seek mechanisms that ‘define’ relations with Israel

Both the PLO and Fatah accused Israel of turning its back on signed agreements with the Palestinians.   For the second time in less than… Read More ›

Leading rabbi: Higher education for women more damaging than the Holocaust

Leading rabbi: Higher education for women more damaging than the Holocaust

The remarks were reported amid a growing furor in the haredi world over Education Ministry efforts to prevent discrimination against teenage girls in high schools.… Read More ›

Tel Aviv coop decides to boycott settlement goods

Tel Aviv coop decides to boycott settlement goods

Small organic Florentin coop draws online criticism after announcing produce from West Bank ‘not welcome’   A Tel Aviv supermarket coop has decided to ban… Read More ›

Israeli women live longer but are more susceptible to breast cancer

Israeli women live longer but are more susceptible to breast cancer

Report presented to Knesset’s Health Committee reveals that while Israeli women’s life expectancy is higher than the OECD average, Israel ranks fifth in breast cancer… Read More ›

Middle Israel: Naftali Bennett’s dangerous liaisons

Middle Israel: Naftali Bennett’s dangerous liaisons

Naftali Bennett’s dream to refashion religious Zionism as Israel’s political fulcrum seems increasingly elusive, following his scandalized protégé Yinon Magal’s resignation.   The never learn.… Read More ›

PLO: Jewish plans to add installations at Western Wall a ‘flagrant assault’

PLO: Jewish plans to add installations at Western Wall a ‘flagrant assault’

The PLO called on the Israeli government to “take the hand of the (Jerusalem) occupation municipality off the Al-Aksa Mosque and its premises.”   The… Read More ›

Arab MK, expert debate: Does the Arab minority integrate into Israeli society?

Arab MK, expert debate: Does the Arab minority integrate into Israeli society?

“I can never be Zionist and Jewish, said the Arab MK, “but my state should take care of me like other citizens in the country.”… Read More ›

West Bank shooter identified as PA intel officer

West Bank shooter identified as PA intel officer

Mazen Aribe, an East Jerusalem father of 4, was a member of Palestinian Authority’s security forces, sources say   Palestinian security sources have identified the… Read More ›

Israeli car hit in suspected West Bank terror shooting

Israeli car hit in suspected West Bank terror shooting

Driver emerges uninjured despite some 10 bullets hitting his car near just north of Jerusalem   More than 10 bullets pummeled an Israeli car in… Read More ›

Edelstein urges Germany to lead opposition to EU labeling move

Edelstein urges Germany to lead opposition to EU labeling move

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein called on Germany on Thursday to urge other European countries to oppose EU plans to require products from West Bank settlements… Read More ›

Trump: Israel may not want peace with Palestinians

Trump: Israel may not want peace with Palestinians

Republican frontrunner in hot water with Jewish voters after refusing to back down on comments he made to AP; ‘You’re not going to support me… Read More ›

Wild outpost reveals extemism of ‘hilltop youth’

Wild outpost reveals extemism of ‘hilltop youth’

Radical right-wing ‘hilltop youth’ have made the Baladim outpost in the West Bank their HQ; their incitement against the authorities is revealed in their Facebook… Read More ›

GOP contenders highlight Obama as a wedge in Jewish support

GOP contenders highlight Obama as a wedge in Jewish support

Republican presidential candidates address Jewish lobbying group in Washington.   WASHINGTON – Candidates for the Republican nomination for president made their case for support from… Read More ›

The confrontation between Turkey and Russia: Lessons for Israel

The confrontation between Turkey and Russia: Lessons for Israel

Israeli policy has thus far favored sitting on the fence and observing from the side while developments unfold.   The confrontation between Turkey and Russia… Read More ›

IDF soldier lightly injured in stabbing attack near Hebron, attackers killed

IDF soldier lightly injured in stabbing attack near Hebron, attackers killed

This is the third attack against Israeli citizens in the last 24 hours.   Two Palestinians attacked an IDF soldier at the Jilber position in… Read More ›

Islamic Movement leader: West causes religious wars

Islamic Movement leader: West causes religious wars

Khatib used the example of the expulsion of Muslims from Spain to argue that the West has consistently been acting against Islam.   Deputy head… Read More ›