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Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know

Israeli-Palestinian violence: What you need to know

Jerusalem – Over the past few weeks, violence in the decades long Israeli-Palestinian conflict has flared up. Bloodshed is not unusual in this part of the… Read More ›

Israeli politicians slam Abbas ‘lies’ about boy’s execution

Israeli politicians slam Abbas ‘lies’ about boy’s execution

Leaders accuse PA leader of distorting reality, spreading ‘blood libel’ by portraying 13-year-old terrorist as innocent boy killed in ‘cold blood’   Israeli officials on… Read More ›

US pulls back from linking settlements to violence

US pulls back from linking settlements to violence

State Department says Kerry didn’t intend to suggest West Bank construction, stabbings connected; acknowledges ‘reports’ on excessive use of force by Israel   WASHINGTON —… Read More ›

Netanyahu, stop intimidating and start working

Netanyahu, stop intimidating and start working

Op-ed: Instead of constantly talking about the threat to destroy Israel, the prime minister should find practical solutions for the horrific reality created under his… Read More ›

New Jerusalem hostel rooted in history

New Jerusalem hostel rooted in history

The Post takes its name from the building it occupies – a historical landmark built in the days of the British Mandate, part of which… Read More ›

With a skirt and a rifle: Meet the IDF’s religious girl power

With a skirt and a rifle: Meet the IDF’s religious girl power

Three young, motivated women explain why they decided to serve the State of Israel as combat soldiers instead of doing national service like other observant… Read More ›

Jerusalem irked by Swedish FM’s tweet on ‘violence

Jerusalem irked by Swedish FM’s tweet on ‘violence

Margot Wallstrom’s tweet failed to name Palestinians as the ones carrying out terror attacks against Israeli civilians.   Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s tweet Wednesday… Read More ›

Terrorist attacks shake central Jerusalem despite tighter security

Terrorist attacks shake central Jerusalem despite tighter security

Two weeks of bloodshed continue Wednesday with two attacks by Palestinians on Israelis.   Despite a security cabinet decision to set up checkpoints outside volatile Arab… Read More ›

Israeli NGO charges US union over BDS efforts

Israeli NGO charges US union over BDS efforts

The complaint was filed against United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) by attorneys David Abrams of New York and Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Shurat… Read More ›

In European coverage of Israel, confusion over who is attacking whom

In European coverage of Israel, confusion over who is attacking whom

Some news outlets have shown skewed footage of stabbing incidents, misrepresented facts in articles   JTA — At an Israeli bus station, several uniformed officers… Read More ›

West Bank – Palestinian Winemakers Preserve Ancient Traditions

West Bank – Palestinian Winemakers Preserve Ancient Traditions

  West Bank – In a valley between Bethlehem and Jerusalem, Palestinians are using native grapes to make fine wines at the site of an… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israel Approves To Seal Off Parts Of Arab Areas In Jerusalem, Revoking Residency

Jerusalem – Israel Approves To Seal Off Parts Of Arab Areas In Jerusalem, Revoking Residency

  Jerusalem – Israel’s security cabinet on Tuesday night authorized a series of measures to boost security in Jerusalem and thwart would-be attacks, in an… Read More ›

Jerusalem hospital treats terror victims and terrorists

Jerusalem hospital treats terror victims and terrorists

  AP — As a wave of violence sweeps across Jerusalem, victims and perpetrators are often surprised to be reunited — at each other’s bedside… Read More ›

Cabinet steps up security measures as PM vows to defeat terror wave

Cabinet steps up security measures as PM vows to defeat terror wave

IDF to bolster police in city centers and surround East Jerusalem neighborhoods, terrorists’ homes to be demolished and families’ residency revoked   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

US condemns Palestinian terror; UN chief laments Israeli ‘excessive force’

US condemns Palestinian terror; UN chief laments Israeli ‘excessive force’

Mixed reactions from world leaders as deadly attacks kill 3 Israelis   The Obama administration issued a strong condemnation of Palestinian incitement and assaults against… Read More ›

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff set to visit Israel for first time

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff set to visit Israel for first time

General Joseph Dunford expected to hold discussions on regional security and an expanded US aid package to Israel. General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the US… Read More ›

IDF strategy for the Third Intifada

IDF strategy for the Third Intifada

Military simulates incidents spinning out of control and sparking a wider conflagration, and has established a number of principles in the event of an all-out… Read More ›

Government boosts security in cities

Government boosts security in cities

Cabinet approves use of non-combat soldiers to protect public transportation; temporary checkpoints around East Jerusalem likely. The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz’s… Read More ›

Pattern of dealing with Palestinians now based on field executions, unfair trials’

Pattern of dealing with Palestinians now based on field executions, unfair trials’

Palestinian Authority seeks international probe of Israeli killings of terrorists.   Accusing Israel of carrying out “field executions” against Palestinians who carry out terrorist attacks,… Read More ›

US State Department unclear on Israeli intentions for Temple Mount

US State Department unclear on Israeli intentions for Temple Mount

Kerry tells PM to hold status quo ‘in word and in deed.’   WASHINGTON – US officials on Tuesday declined to take sides in a debate… Read More ›