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Iranian forces kill 5 protesters amid unrest over woman’s death — rights group

Iranian forces kill 5 protesters amid unrest over woman’s death — rights group

Troops reportedly open fire on demonstrators in Iran’s Kurdish region during protests over Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of morality police   Iranian… Read More ›

How the Arab vote can determine Israel’s next government

How the Arab vote can determine Israel’s next government

Analysis: Experts say less than 55% voter participation in Arab sector would ensure a Netanyahu win in November 1 ballot, but split in alliance of… Read More ›

50,000 visits a year: Jews increasingly flock to Temple Mount amid escalation fears

50,000 visits a year: Jews increasingly flock to Temple Mount amid escalation fears

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, group says visits nearly doubled in past year; police gear up for tense holiday season   Jews visited the Temple Mount… Read More ›

Israelis are taking out fewer mortgages as housing crisis gets worse

Israelis are taking out fewer mortgages as housing crisis gets worse

Recent rise in interest rates has led to a decline of almost 20% in number of mortgages taken out by Israelis; ‘similar to other products… Read More ›

Herzog tells MKs he’ll work to establish unity government after elections – report

Herzog tells MKs he’ll work to establish unity government after elections – report

President said to make comments to lawmakers from across political spectrum; spokesperson for Herzog says he will not interfere in election, but believes stability is… Read More ›

Chile FM apologizes after president refuses to accept Israeli ambassador

Chile FM apologizes after president refuses to accept Israeli ambassador

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has a history of supporting boycotts against Israel.   Chilean Foreign Ministry officials apologized to new Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli and… Read More ›

One person moderately hurt in shooting attack in Mount Hebron area of West Bank

One person moderately hurt in shooting attack in Mount Hebron area of West Bank

Residents instructed to shelter in place while security forces conduct searches, fearing assailants may still be at large; regional council says all nearby roads closed… Read More ›

Arab alliance embraces potential kingmaker role after breakup of Joint List

Arab alliance embraces potential kingmaker role after breakup of Joint List

Ayman Odeh predicts Hadash-Ta’al ‘will be the most important party’ after election if neither side has majority, though split from Balad largely seen as boon… Read More ›

We should all take heed of IDF intel chief’s candid takes

We should all take heed of IDF intel chief’s candid takes

Opinion: Military intelligence head Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s off-script remarks serve as a unique prism into his view on a whole host of hot security… Read More ›

IDF soldier sentenced to 26 months for accidental killing of Yonatan Granot

IDF soldier sentenced to 26 months for accidental killing of Yonatan Granot

First Sergeant Yonatan Granot, 22 years old from Kibbutz Einat, a commander in the “Bazelet” battalion of the Nahal, was accidentally shot by Sergeant M… Read More ›

IDF officer, 2 Palestinians killed in firefight near tense West Bank barrier zone

IDF officer, 2 Palestinians killed in firefight near tense West Bank barrier zone

Gunmen open fire on troops in so-called seam zone north of Jenin, killing Maj. Bar Pelah, 30; both killed in subsequent firefight   An Israel… Read More ›

US denies Israeli claim that Iran nuke talks failed or that Biden ‘toughened’ stance

US denies Israeli claim that Iran nuke talks failed or that Biden ‘toughened’ stance

State Department refutes several assertions by senior Israeli official who briefed reporters after PM’s visit to Berlin, rejects claim that Israel managed to sideline Rob… Read More ›

Shin Bet chief warns Israel’s internal strife is a shot in the arm for terrorism

Shin Bet chief warns Israel’s internal strife is a shot in the arm for terrorism

Ronen Bar says intel shows enemies feel the Jewish state’s ‘national resilience is fading,’ claims ‘deep rift’ in society is ‘most complex’ challenge facing Israel… Read More ›

Poland demands reparations from Germany, while Israel still waiting on unpaid debt

Poland demands reparations from Germany, while Israel still waiting on unpaid debt

Opinion: The Polish demand for $1,3 billion in compensation over Nazi crimes has no chance of seeing itself through, but this should inspire our government… Read More ›

Herzog expected to represent Israel at Queen’s funeral; hails her ‘momentous reign’

Herzog expected to represent Israel at Queen’s funeral; hails her ‘momentous reign’

PM Lapid reportedly won’t attend burial; president signs condolence book for Elizabeth II, says she was ‘icon of stability and beacon of morality,’ wishes King… Read More ›

Queen Elizabeth II never came to Israel – comment

Queen Elizabeth II never came to Israel – comment

Queen Elizabeth visited much of the Middle East, but she never visited Israel.   In her 70 years on the throne, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth traveled… Read More ›

Israeli leaders across political spectrum salute Queen Elizabeth II

Israeli leaders across political spectrum salute Queen Elizabeth II

President Herzog says Her Majesty ‘lived history, made history, and with her passing she leaves a magnificent inspirational legacy; Lapid says Queen leaves behind an… Read More ›

Israel’s doctrine: Make Syrian airports pay for hosting Iran – analysis

Israel’s doctrine: Make Syrian airports pay for hosting Iran – analysis

Two strikes in a row on the Aleppo airport also illustrate that Syria cannot defend its airspace against the strikes.   Aleppo International Airport was… Read More ›

Israel doesn’t have an alternative to Palestinian Authority

Israel doesn’t have an alternative to Palestinian Authority

Opinion: Rise in frustrated Palestinian youth willing to carry out terror attacks is directly related to lack of governance in West Bank, but only other… Read More ›

As Iran talks reach height, IDF reveals 2002 intel doc on Syria’s pursuit of nukes

As Iran talks reach height, IDF reveals 2002 intel doc on Syria’s pursuit of nukes

Declassified top-secret paper shows Israel knew Damascus was seeking to develop military nuclear abilities earlier than previously thought   The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday… Read More ›