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Gantz warns Hezbollah against attacking Israel, says gas deal possible

Gantz warns Hezbollah against attacking Israel, says gas deal possible

Gantz said that he had placed the IDF on high readiness in terms of intelligence, offensive, and defensive operations in the north.   Defense Minister… Read More ›

U.S. envoy calls claims Israel ceded to Hezbollah on Lebanon gas deal ‘ridiculous’

U.S. envoy calls claims Israel ceded to Hezbollah on Lebanon gas deal ‘ridiculous’

Tom Nides says U.S. honest broker in maritime border talks but no way U.S. to ever support something placing Israel at disadvantage; adds Netanyahu supported… Read More ›

Soldier killed in East Jerusalem shooting identified as 18-year-old Noa Lazar

Soldier killed in East Jerusalem shooting identified as 18-year-old Noa Lazar

Lazar, from northern community of Bat Hefer, was hit when Palestinian gunman opened fire on checkpoint; guard wounded in attack in serious condition after undergoing… Read More ›

Netanyahu ought to look at himself before blasting Lapid over maritime deal

Netanyahu ought to look at himself before blasting Lapid over maritime deal

Analysis: The opposition leader would be wise not to blame Lapid for caving to Hezbollah’s demands on maritime deal with Lebanon, given that how many… Read More ›

Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter

Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter

US says it is continuing ‘robust engagement’ to reach deal after Israel rejects Lebanon’s proposed changes; Hezbollah has threatened Israel for months over disputed gas… Read More ›

Tensions keep spiraling in West Bank as anger grows over IDF raids

Tensions keep spiraling in West Bank as anger grows over IDF raids

West Bank political analyst says Palestinians believe ‘the only solution for rights is resistance,’ while Israeli researcher points to ‘severe weakening’ of PA rule, looming… Read More ›

Netanyahu hospitalized after feeling unwell during Yom Kippur synagogue service

Netanyahu hospitalized after feeling unwell during Yom Kippur synagogue service

Opposition leader, 72, staying overnight at Shaare Zedek for observation after series of tests come out normal; tweets that he’s feeling well   Opposition leader… Read More ›

Yom Kippur is a time for atonement for Israel – editorial

Yom Kippur is a time for atonement for Israel – editorial

As Yom Kippur approaches, we Israelis should stop, reflect and atone for our sins.   Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day… Read More ›

Lebanese leaders voice misgivings over Israel maritime border deal, report says

Lebanese leaders voice misgivings over Israel maritime border deal, report says

Hezbollah rag Al Akhbar details objections surrounding core issues in upcoming agreement with Israel, including refusal to establish maritime security zone and hold joint signing… Read More ›

Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur; security forces on high alert amid terror threats

Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur; security forces on high alert amid terror threats

Airport, trains, buses halt operations, airwaves go silent as Jewish Israelis mark 25-hour Day of Atonement; IDF imposes closure on West Bank, Gaza   Israel… Read More ›

The parallels between Nasrallah and Netanyahu

The parallels between Nasrallah and Netanyahu

Opinion: Hezbollah leader takes pride in his ability to instill fear in Israel, but must now bask in the infamous glow of its political downfall… Read More ›

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

SHOCK VIDEO: Innocent Elderly Bystanders Attacked by Police Water Cannon

  JERUSALEM — On Sunday, an elderly couple in Jerusalem was brutally hit by a police water cannon. The couple did nothing wrong, they were… Read More ›

U.S. hypocritical in criticism of Israeli military

U.S. hypocritical in criticism of Israeli military

Opinion: When U.S. government – which is responsible for the death of hundreds of journalists and over 150,000 innocent people in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan… Read More ›

PM: Proposal for Lebanon maritime border deal preserves Israel’s security interests

PM: Proposal for Lebanon maritime border deal preserves Israel’s security interests

Lapid confirms Jerusalem has received text of agreement; says allowing Lebanon to develop gas field will field will ‘weaken dependence on Iran, restrain Hezbollah’  … Read More ›

WATCH: 93-Year-Old Petah Tikva Pianist Reenacts Shir HaMaalos As Heard From Yossele Rosenblatt

WATCH: 93-Year-Old Petah Tikva Pianist Reenacts Shir HaMaalos As Heard From Yossele Rosenblatt

JERUSALEM — Yosefa Fish, a 93-year-old pianist residing in Petah Tikva, is remarkably sprightly for her age. Fish has not forgotten an event which left… Read More ›

Can the Arab Peace Initiative challenge the Abraham Accords?

Can the Arab Peace Initiative challenge the Abraham Accords?

Opinion: Following a decline in Arab public support for U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords in 2022, Saudi Arabia’s peace plan could become the favored solution to end… Read More ›

Gunmen target taxi, bus in West Bank suspected terror attack; 1 lightly injured

Gunmen target taxi, bus in West Bank suspected terror attack; 1 lightly injured

Shots fired at Israeli vehicles on road between Palestinian town of Bayt Furik, settlement of Elon Moreh; security forces search for suspects; armed faction claims… Read More ›

Israel slips into catch-22 situation with West Bank anti-terror raids

Israel slips into catch-22 situation with West Bank anti-terror raids

Analysis: While counterterrorism ops necessary for Israel’s security, mounting Palestinian body count only perpetuates vicious cycle of violence as Palestinian youths demand vengeance for their… Read More ›

Top Abbas aide to meet with senior Biden officials in Washington next week

Top Abbas aide to meet with senior Biden officials in Washington next week

PA minister aiming to meet with White House national security adviser, CIA officials as Ramallah seeks to push US to play more active role in… Read More ›

Bennett’s short term as premier unmasks real Israeli political divide

Bennett’s short term as premier unmasks real Israeli political divide

Opinion: After leading a coalition made up of parties from all sectors of Israeli society, including the religious right-wing, November polls prove to be about… Read More ›