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Jerusalem residents arrested on suspicion of blackmailing minors

Jerusalem residents arrested on suspicion of blackmailing minors

The suspects, Shimon Regev and Aaron Kosovsky, 20, were arrested on Tuesday morning.   Two 20-year-old residents of Jerusalem, Shimon Regev and Aaron Kosovsky were… Read More ›

IDF’s Abu Akleh probe is essential in war over legitimacy of our army’s actions

IDF’s Abu Akleh probe is essential in war over legitimacy of our army’s actions

Opinion: To publish conclusions of investigation into death of Al Jazeera journalist was not in IDF’s best interest, but it was the right call since… Read More ›

Parents indicted for raping their daughter for 13 years

Parents indicted for raping their daughter for 13 years

The indictment revealed that starting from the day the girl celebrated her 17th birthday in 2003 and until 2016, her father raped her.   An… Read More ›

U.S. senator in Israel: We’ve heard ‘chilling information’ on Iran’s nuclear plans

U.S. senator in Israel: We’ve heard ‘chilling information’ on Iran’s nuclear plans

Veteran Republican lawmaker Lindsey Graham tells reporters in Jerusalem that the purpose of the bipartisan delegation to the Jewish state is to reaffirm that the… Read More ›

Foreign West Bank visitors must tell Israel if they ‘form a couple’ with Palestinian

Foreign West Bank visitors must tell Israel if they ‘form a couple’ with Palestinian

New rules for visa extensions, set to take effect Monday, require foreigners to notify Defense Ministry unit within 30 days if they cohabit, get engaged… Read More ›

Israeli youth soccer coach killed fighting Russians in Ukraine war

Israeli youth soccer coach killed fighting Russians in Ukraine war

Former Maccabi Be’er Sheva youth coach enlisted in Ukrainian army and killed in combat; family and friends in Israel ask for help retrieving his body,… Read More ›

IDF probe finds ‘high probability’ soldier accidentally killed Shireen Abu Akleh

IDF probe finds ‘high probability’ soldier accidentally killed Shireen Abu Akleh

Long-awaited report on death of Al Jazeera journalist says troops misidentified the targets of their shots as Palestinian gunmen; criminal probe will not be opened… Read More ›

In Unprovoked Hate Attack, Tel Aviv Secularist Deliberately Pushes Chareidi To The Ground

In Unprovoked Hate Attack, Tel Aviv Secularist Deliberately Pushes Chareidi To The Ground

JERUSALEM— In a sickening example of hateful behavior towards chareidim which occurred in Tel Aviv, a man walking down a street deliberately pushes a yeshiva… Read More ›

Iran arrests 12 Bahá’í people accused of spying for Israel

Iran arrests 12 Bahá’í people accused of spying for Israel

Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the Ministry of Intelligence and National Security of the Islamic Republic arrested 12 followers of the Baha’i faith on… Read More ›

There is no religious reason not to operate Tel Aviv Light Rail on Shabbat

There is no religious reason not to operate Tel Aviv Light Rail on Shabbat

Opinion: There is a way for Israel to operate light rail on day of rest that would be acceptable to everyone – stop making it… Read More ›

US: Hezbollah’s amassing of weapons on Israel’s northern border must stop

US: Hezbollah’s amassing of weapons on Israel’s northern border must stop

The US warned that UNIFIL peacekeepers are being increasingly blocked from fulfilling their mission.   Hezbollah must stop stockpiling weapons on Israel’s northern border, deputy… Read More ›

With an agreement or without, Israel may be left alone to face nuclear Iran

With an agreement or without, Israel may be left alone to face nuclear Iran

Opinion: Jewish State can’t leave decision of a potential military action in Iran, in case it fails to comply with nuclear deal terms, in hands… Read More ›

2.5 million kids to go back to school Thursday after deal reached with high schools

2.5 million kids to go back to school Thursday after deal reached with high schools

Last-minute agreement between Treasury and Secondary School Teachers’ Association will shorten school week to 5 days, revamp humanities exams   All 2.5 million Israeli schoolchildren… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu’s election campaign boosted by Meron warning letter – analysis

Benjamin Netanyahu’s election campaign boosted by Meron warning letter – analysis

In the topsy-turvy world of Israeli politics, the warning letter sent by the Meron commission is likely to bolster Netanyahu’s bid to return to the… Read More ›

Violent ‘armed struggle’ returns to West Bank, warning of Intifada’s return – analysis

Violent ‘armed struggle’ returns to West Bank, warning of Intifada’s return – analysis

These past few months show that the West Bank is headed back to the days when wanted gunmen used to roam the streets of Palestinian… Read More ›

A little less conversation, a little more action, please

A little less conversation, a little more action, please

Opinion: Israel has tried many times to warn world powers, primarily the U.S., on the dangers of the Iran nuclear deal; but Israel’s concerns are… Read More ›

Herzog calls to ‘reclaim Zionism,’ turn it from a slur to a source of pride

Herzog calls to ‘reclaim Zionism,’ turn it from a slur to a source of pride

President makes his remarks in headline speech at event marking 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Switzerland   President Isaac Herzog on Monday… Read More ›

Iran deal only good for Israel if it comes with credible US military threat – Lapid

Iran deal only good for Israel if it comes with credible US military threat – Lapid

Mossad chief Barnea to fly next week to Washington to present Israeli intelligence on Iran before Congress.   The US will not reach a good… Read More ›

On 125th anniversary of first Zionist Congress, Israel must choose to unite

On 125th anniversary of first Zionist Congress, Israel must choose to unite

Opinion: We need a new Herzl and a new Zionist Congress, not to establish a state or define its identity, but to breathe a new… Read More ›

Iran deal draft reportedly includes 4 phases, would take full effect after 165 days

Iran deal draft reportedly includes 4 phases, would take full effect after 165 days

As Lapid and Netanyahu trade barbs over Iran approach, Haaretz cites draft proposal that would see a uranium enrichment freeze, sanctions relief and a prisoner… Read More ›