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Ra’am candidate quits party list

Ra’am candidate quits party list

Bennett celebrates the government’s anniversary; Lapid vows revenge against the rebel MKs.   The next candidate to enter the Knesset in Ra’am (United Arab List),… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli airport strike ‘warning’ to Syria that allows Iran to use civilian flights for terror

Alleged Israeli airport strike ‘warning’ to Syria that allows Iran to use civilian flights for terror

Analysis: UK-based Syrian opposition group says strike destroyed major international runway, terminal halls used and warehouses used by Iran to smuggle components to weapons systems… Read More ›

Rebel Meretz MK says she’s ‘lost faith’ in coalition leaders

Rebel Meretz MK says she’s ‘lost faith’ in coalition leaders

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi indicates she won’t submit to pressure to quit; coalition also dealing with threats from the right, with Bennett set to meet Sunday… Read More ›

Public prefers an election over new, or same, government – poll

Public prefers an election over new, or same, government – poll

The poll of 519 respondents representing a statistical sample of the adult Israeli population and has a margin of error of 4.3%.   More Israelis… Read More ›

Hezbollah chief says can stop Israeli gas extraction from disputed field

Hezbollah chief says can stop Israeli gas extraction from disputed field

Nasrallah says Lebanese terror group ‘not afraid of war’ if Israel goes ahead with offshore gas production; Jerusalem rejects Lebanon’s claims amid protracted maritime border… Read More ›

Three attacked in Jerusalem, one lightly injured

Three attacked in Jerusalem, one lightly injured

The trio was chased into French Hill as attackers threw stones and sprayed pepper spray.   Two off-duty Border Police officers and one civilian were… Read More ›

Integration of women in IDF combat units must not lead to lower requirements

Integration of women in IDF combat units must not lead to lower requirements

Opinion: Despite medical, logistical, and financial obstacles, slowly and carefully granting women access to elite combat units is the right move, since proper criteria would… Read More ›

US Sate Department accuses UN of singling Israel out in its COI

US Sate Department accuses UN of singling Israel out in its COI

The United Nations released a Commission of Inquiry that blamed Israel for the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians.   WASHINGTON – The US State Department… Read More ›

Israeli public once again tossed aside over political games

Israeli public once again tossed aside over political games

Opinion: Opposition chose to kill a bill that ensures Israeli law in West Bank settlements, leaving their own constituents lacking health care, while their geographical… Read More ›

Kahana appointment not approved as coalition suffers blow

Kahana appointment not approved as coalition suffers blow

The appointment would have stabilized Israel’s coalition government against the opposition, as the two are currently deadlocked at 60 Knesset seats each.   The appointment… Read More ›

Arab violence on the decline, but Israel still has a long way to go

Arab violence on the decline, but Israel still has a long way to go

Police say extra budgets allowed law enforcement bigger presence in Arab communities, hereby cutting shootings by 30% and increasing illegal weapon seizures by 49%; ‘we… Read More ›

After Knesset loss, opponents tell PM to quit, coalition vows to come back stronger

After Knesset loss, opponents tell PM to quit, coalition vows to come back stronger

Silence of New Hope’s Gideon Sa’ar, who had said vote was a test of coalition’s desire to survive, raises fresh questions of how long fragile… Read More ›

IDF Announces Measures To Improve Integration Of Ethiopians Into Military

IDF Announces Measures To Improve Integration Of Ethiopians Into Military

The Israel Defense Forces announced a series of measures this week to improve the integration of Ethiopian-Israelis into national military service. IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen.… Read More ›

Ra’am condemns police actions after Shura Council member arrested

Ra’am condemns police actions after Shura Council member arrested

The Ra’am party condemned the arrest of Dr. Muhammad Salma Hassan, a member of the Shura Council of the Islamic Movement.   The Ra’am party… Read More ›

Controversy in Gaza over how much ‘axis of resistance’ helps Palestinian war effort

Controversy in Gaza over how much ‘axis of resistance’ helps Palestinian war effort

Analysis: While the media believes coordination and communication between axis parties is tightening, expert says it overstates the capacity and the role of allies Iran,… Read More ›

Israel said preparing to defend new Karish gas rig from Hezbollah attack

Israel said preparing to defend new Karish gas rig from Hezbollah attack

According to Kan, Navy using vessels including submarines to protect drilling site; Iron Dome battery to be placed nearby as well   The Israeli military… Read More ›

‘I tied my 3 children to my body’: Ethiopian woman who dreamed of Israel

‘I tied my 3 children to my body’: Ethiopian woman who dreamed of Israel

Almash Tesma was just 22 when she began her arduous journey to the Holy Land, during which she had to face criminals, give birth alone,… Read More ›

IDF wraps up major military drill in Cyprus

IDF wraps up major military drill in Cyprus

The military simulates transport of thousands of elite soldiers deep into unfamiliar enemy territory in preparation for possible confrontation with Iran or its Lebanon based… Read More ›

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi lands in Israel for meeting with Bennett

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi lands in Israel for meeting with Bennett

Visit comes amid stalled Iran nuclear talks, days after Israeli prime minister published documents he said prove Iran spied on the IAEA   The director… Read More ›

Israel’s elected officials put party politics over public interest

Israel’s elected officials put party politics over public interest

Opinion: When legislators say publicly their votes in parliament only aim to embarrass the opposing political camp, thereby ignoring public needs, they are violating the… Read More ›