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Rocket from Gaza hits open field in south; no injuries

Rocket from Gaza hits open field in south; no injuries

Sirens didn’t sound after solitary rocket strikes open field in Ashkelon region, just hours after Iron Dome batteries deployed   A rocket was fired into… Read More ›

Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian Officers Disciplined After Video Of Beating

Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian Officers Disciplined After Video Of Beating

Ramallah, West Bank – The Palestinian security forces disciplined eight officers on Sunday after the clubbing of a teenage boy by security forces was caught… Read More ›

Jerusalem – In Rare Move, Netanyahu To Bring Army Chiefs To Meet Putin In Moscow

Jerusalem – In Rare Move, Netanyahu To Bring Army Chiefs To Meet Putin In Moscow

  Jerusalem – IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Military Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi will accompany Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a lightning trip… Read More ›

IDF dispatches Iron Dome to southern Israel

IDF dispatches Iron Dome to southern Israel

Anti-missile defense battery sent to protect Sderot, two days after rocket hit Gaza border town   The IDF on Sunday deployed Iron Dome batteries in… Read More ›

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Anti-nuclear activist, who is grandson of former Israeli ambassador to Japan, arrested on and admits to one of seven suspected Tokyo train arson charges. Tokyo… Read More ›

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

A couple and their five-month-old baby emerged unscathed Sunday morning from a shower of rocks after the two vehicles in which they were driving were… Read More ›

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

Medical foods are foods that contain substantiated health-promoting or disease-preventing benefits beyond the basic delivery of nutrients.   NEW YORK – Rutgers University in New… Read More ›

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – A Monsey rabbi who has long been an outspoken voice in the battle against sexual abuse is finding himself facing another fight… Read More ›

After rocket fire, southern residents stage small protest

After rocket fire, southern residents stage small protest

Some 30 demonstrators implore government to prevent another Gaza war   Dozens of residents of Gaza border towns on Saturday night urged the Israeli government… Read More ›

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Sky to close over Bar Refaeli’s wedding

Supermodel’s glamorous nuptials will not be disturbed by unwelcome guests, as authorities have barred civilian pilots and airlines from traveling the area during the event.… Read More ›

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Amir Ohana, missing in Uman since Rosh Hashanah, found dead by ZAKA; Israeli authorities working to bring remains back to Israel for burial. The body… Read More ›

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

The Supreme Court’s former deputy chief died Saturday, after a years-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a strong advocate of the high… Read More ›

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

“I have made a point of preparing big decisions carefully. I will admit that I am angry at myself as this did not go as… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

After the Kalashnikov era was put down and defeated during the second intifada and Operation Defensive Shield, the Palestinians are going back to their roots… Read More ›

IAEA rejects proposal on oversight of Israeli nuclear facilities

IAEA rejects proposal on oversight of Israeli nuclear facilities

After vote, Netanyahu says he had called 30 world leaders and convinced them to reject proposal given the situation in the Mideast, especially Iran’s efforts… Read More ›

Police gird for Temple Mount violence Friday as unrest persists

Police gird for Temple Mount violence Friday as unrest persists

Men under 40 will be barred from compound; PM tells UN’s Ban Palestinian rioters aim to break status quo; rocks, firebombs thrown and bus set… Read More ›

Saudi king urges Obama to stop ‘Israeli attacks’ on Temple Mount

Saudi king urges Obama to stop ‘Israeli attacks’ on Temple Mount

In phone call with US president, Salman condemns ‘Israeli escalation,’ calls on Washington to intervene, back UN action   US President Barack Obama spoke by… Read More ›

Chief rabbis warn public against pro-Israel Christian event

Chief rabbis warn public against pro-Israel Christian event

Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef issue a public letter urging Jews to stay from the annual conference of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, referring… Read More ›

Call to inspect Israeli nuclear site defeated

Call to inspect Israeli nuclear site defeated

IAEA votes 61-43 not to impose inspections on Israeli nuclear reactor after debate over proposal submitted by Egypt and supported by Syria, Iran, Libya, and… Read More ›

Night of stones, firebombs in Jerusalem

Night of stones, firebombs in Jerusalem

Multiple incidents of stone-throwing on Thursday evening; police to step up security at Temple Mount in preparation for possible riots following Friday morning prayers, after… Read More ›