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Netanyahu to offer Kerry no concessions for Abbas

Netanyahu to offer Kerry no concessions for Abbas

There are unconfirmed reports that Kerry’s meeting with Abbas will take place on Saturday in Amman.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not offer any… Read More ›

Netanyahu rejects French proposal, says Israel not the problem at Temple Mount

Netanyahu rejects French proposal, says Israel not the problem at Temple Mount

“We are preserving the status quo,” he said. “We are the only ones doing that, and will continue to this responsibly and seriously.”   Israel… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israelis And Palestinians March Together In Jerusalem Solidarity Rally

Jerusalem – Israelis And Palestinians March Together In Jerusalem Solidarity Rally

  Jerusalem – Hundreds of Israelis—Jews, Arabs, and Palestinians marched through the center of Jerusalem calling for an end to the current round of violence… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Visiting US Reps: ‘We Must Address Palestinian Denial That Israel Is A Jewish State’

Jerusalem – Visiting US Reps: ‘We Must Address Palestinian Denial That Israel Is A Jewish State’

  Jerusalem – Palestinian denial that Israel is a Jewish state, and not settlement construction, is one of the critical issues that must be addressed… Read More ›

Rightists call to retake Joseph’s Tomb after torching

Rightists call to retake Joseph’s Tomb after torching

Minister Uri Ariel, Yesha Council chief claim there’s no alternative to Israeli sovereignty at holy site; Liberman says PA no different than IS   Right-wing… Read More ›

IDF troops boost security on Jerusalem buses, trains

IDF troops boost security on Jerusalem buses, trains

Slew of measures announced by government yet to curb rash of stabbing attacks in Israel and the West Bank   The Israel Defense Forces was… Read More ›

Jews attacked at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, extracted by IDF

Jews attacked at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, extracted by IDF

Palestinian police beat group of worshipers during unauthorized visit to Nablus shrine torched overnight Thursday   Five Jewish Israelis were lightly wounded overnight Saturday in… Read More ›

Report: Russia blocks Israeli jets over Lebanon

Report: Russia blocks Israeli jets over Lebanon

Lebanese newspaper claims Israeli jets turn back after confrontation with Russian aircraft over northern Lebanon. Russian forces warned Israel over IAF flights in Russian controlled… Read More ›

Israeli wins BBC wildlife photography competition

Israeli wins BBC wildlife photography competition

Amir Ben-Dov wins top prize in prestigious wildlife photography competition for his photo of three red-footed falcons on a single branch. An Israeli photographer, Amir… Read More ›

Arab workers feeling the fear

Arab workers feeling the fear

Ashraf Katayef’s restaurant is struggling while contractors report Arab workers are scarce these days; ‘The situation is frightening.’ The recent terrorism wave has created security… Read More ›

Breaking the mold: Why there is still hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Breaking the mold: Why there is still hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Op-ed: The fact that there is currently no partner on the other side does not mean we should lose hope. Anyone who belittles the role… Read More ›

Rash of Palestinian stabbing attempts continues over weekend

Rash of Palestinian stabbing attempts continues over weekend

In one of the incidents, a terrorist shot dead trying to knife border policemen in Jerusalem.   Aspate of attempted terrorist attacks took place over… Read More ›

Jerusalem furious at French bid for observers on Temple Mount

Jerusalem furious at French bid for observers on Temple Mount

“Those who brought explosives and fired firecrackers were Palestinians who turned the Temple Mount into a terrorism warehouse, and they are the ones who tried… Read More ›

Israel, US resume defense aid talks halted over Iran deal

Israel, US resume defense aid talks halted over Iran deal

Netanyahu froze negotiations ahead of the July deal reached between Iran and world powers.   JERUSALEM – Israel and the United States have resumed talks on… Read More ›

Terrorist disguised as journalist stabs IDF soldier near Hebron

Terrorist disguised as journalist stabs IDF soldier near Hebron

Soldier sustains moderate wounds; authorities apprehend suspect.   A Palestinian disguised as a photojournalist stabbed and moderately wounded an IDF soldier near the West Bank city… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Good morning! Here’s what you need to know on Friday. 1. European leaders are giving Turkey easier access to visas in return for stemming the flood of… Read More ›

Jerusalem – ZAKA Says Volunteers Are Instructed To Treat Jewish Victims Before Terrorists

Jerusalem – ZAKA Says Volunteers Are Instructed To Treat Jewish Victims Before Terrorists

  Jerusalem – In response to a charge by Magen David Adom’s general director Eli Bein that ZAKA medical volunteers will attend to Arab terrorists… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry: Only Israel can protect holy sites

Foreign Ministry: Only Israel can protect holy sites

Dore Gold says Palestinian attack on Joseph’s Tomb recalls actions of extremist Muslims from Afghanistan to Libya; rightists call to retake control of sacred shrine… Read More ›

PA arrests 19 Hamas members, suspects planning stabbing attacks

PA arrests 19 Hamas members, suspects planning stabbing attacks

Palestinian sources say security forces monitoring social media sites for ‘potential suspects’   Palestinian Authority security forces arrested more than 19 Hamas members in the… Read More ›

Abbas condemns ‘irresponsible’ torching of Joseph’s Tomb

Abbas condemns ‘irresponsible’ torching of Joseph’s Tomb

PA president calls to set up committee to probe arson attack by Palestinian rioters at shrine believed to contain remains of biblical patriarch   Palestinian… Read More ›