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The Jump Commercial That Took Over Israel – a Halachic Analysis

The Jump Commercial That Took Over Israel – a Halachic Analysis

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It is a hit commercial both for the Haredi community as well as the secular community in Israel.  A… Read More ›

Lebanon satisfied with final draft of Israel maritime border deal, says top Lebanese negotiator

Lebanon satisfied with final draft of Israel maritime border deal, says top Lebanese negotiator

The deal will resolve a territorial dispute in the eastern tip of the Mediterranean sea in an area where Lebanon aims to explore for natural… Read More ›

The duality of the holiday of Sukkot

The duality of the holiday of Sukkot

Opinion: Sukkot, on the one hand, is a festival celebrating our people’s wandering the desert while living in flimsy booths; on the other hand, it… Read More ›

Russia in retort to Lapid: Israel stood silent in face of Kyiv’s ‘terrorism’

Russia in retort to Lapid: Israel stood silent in face of Kyiv’s ‘terrorism’

After Israeli leader blasts barrage on civilian targets, Moscow wonders why Jerusalem never spoke out against Ukraine’s ‘murderous’ attacks   Russia on Monday night fired… Read More ›

Biden Administration Expands Penalties For Complying With Arab League Boycott Of Israel

Biden Administration Expands Penalties For Complying With Arab League Boycott Of Israel

  WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration will enhance penalties for compliance with the decades-old Arab League boycott of Israel, at a moment when some… Read More ›

Lebanon says will get final draft of Israel maritime border proposal within hours

Lebanon says will get final draft of Israel maritime border proposal within hours

Lebanese president Aoun says Beirut will study the final text and take ‘the suitable decision’; Biden administration continues pressure campaign on Lebanon to waive new… Read More ›

With a 93-million-mile zoom, a Netanya stargazer snaps the sun up close and personal

With a 93-million-mile zoom, a Netanya stargazer snaps the sun up close and personal

David Dayag, a self-taught astronomer, is getting attention for his time-lapse photos, showing the fire and fury at the center of the solar system as… Read More ›

Gantz warns Hezbollah against attacking Israel, says gas deal possible

Gantz warns Hezbollah against attacking Israel, says gas deal possible

Gantz said that he had placed the IDF on high readiness in terms of intelligence, offensive, and defensive operations in the north.   Defense Minister… Read More ›

U.S. envoy calls claims Israel ceded to Hezbollah on Lebanon gas deal ‘ridiculous’

U.S. envoy calls claims Israel ceded to Hezbollah on Lebanon gas deal ‘ridiculous’

Tom Nides says U.S. honest broker in maritime border talks but no way U.S. to ever support something placing Israel at disadvantage; adds Netanyahu supported… Read More ›

Soldier killed in East Jerusalem shooting identified as 18-year-old Noa Lazar

Soldier killed in East Jerusalem shooting identified as 18-year-old Noa Lazar

Lazar, from northern community of Bat Hefer, was hit when Palestinian gunman opened fire on checkpoint; guard wounded in attack in serious condition after undergoing… Read More ›

Netanyahu ought to look at himself before blasting Lapid over maritime deal

Netanyahu ought to look at himself before blasting Lapid over maritime deal

Analysis: The opposition leader would be wise not to blame Lapid for caving to Hezbollah’s demands on maritime deal with Lebanon, given that how many… Read More ›

Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter

Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter

US says it is continuing ‘robust engagement’ to reach deal after Israel rejects Lebanon’s proposed changes; Hezbollah has threatened Israel for months over disputed gas… Read More ›

Tensions keep spiraling in West Bank as anger grows over IDF raids

Tensions keep spiraling in West Bank as anger grows over IDF raids

West Bank political analyst says Palestinians believe ‘the only solution for rights is resistance,’ while Israeli researcher points to ‘severe weakening’ of PA rule, looming… Read More ›

Netanyahu hospitalized after feeling unwell during Yom Kippur synagogue service

Netanyahu hospitalized after feeling unwell during Yom Kippur synagogue service

Opposition leader, 72, staying overnight at Shaare Zedek for observation after series of tests come out normal; tweets that he’s feeling well   Opposition leader… Read More ›

Yom Kippur is a time for atonement for Israel – editorial

Yom Kippur is a time for atonement for Israel – editorial

As Yom Kippur approaches, we Israelis should stop, reflect and atone for our sins.   Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day… Read More ›

Lebanese leaders voice misgivings over Israel maritime border deal, report says

Lebanese leaders voice misgivings over Israel maritime border deal, report says

Hezbollah rag Al Akhbar details objections surrounding core issues in upcoming agreement with Israel, including refusal to establish maritime security zone and hold joint signing… Read More ›

Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur; security forces on high alert amid terror threats

Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur; security forces on high alert amid terror threats

Airport, trains, buses halt operations, airwaves go silent as Jewish Israelis mark 25-hour Day of Atonement; IDF imposes closure on West Bank, Gaza   Israel… Read More ›

The parallels between Nasrallah and Netanyahu

The parallels between Nasrallah and Netanyahu

Opinion: Hezbollah leader takes pride in his ability to instill fear in Israel, but must now bask in the infamous glow of its political downfall… Read More ›

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

  JERUSALEM — On Sunday, an elderly couple in Jerusalem was brutally hit by a police water cannon. The couple did nothing wrong, they were… Read More ›

U.S. hypocritical in criticism of Israeli military

U.S. hypocritical in criticism of Israeli military

Opinion: When U.S. government – which is responsible for the death of hundreds of journalists and over 150,000 innocent people in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan… Read More ›