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Jewish Israelis largely believe Ra’am partnership harmed state security – poll

Jewish Israelis largely believe Ra’am partnership harmed state security – poll

Over half of the Jewish public stated that the partnership with Ra’am harmed Jewish society and Israeli society in general.   Most right-wing and centrist… Read More ›

The Israeli and Palestinian conflict is cooking over a slow fire

The Israeli and Palestinian conflict is cooking over a slow fire

Analysis: After hundreds of arrests in West Bank in recent weeks and another campaign in Gaza, fears of further escalation remain as experts warn the… Read More ›

‘A monstrous lie’: Abbas ’50 holocausts’ claim met with outrage in Israel, Germany

‘A monstrous lie’: Abbas ’50 holocausts’ claim met with outrage in Israel, Germany

Lapid slams PA leader for ‘moral disgrace’ in Berlin; German opposition head says chancellor should have booted Abbas and Yad Vashem chair urges ‘appropriate response’… Read More ›

Charedim Establish New West Bank Settlement in Gush Etzion

Charedim Establish New West Bank Settlement in Gush Etzion

WEST BANK — A group of Charedi families has established a settlement outpost in the West Bank, near Gush Etzion. At least 11 families currently… Read More ›

Israel’s back-breaking yearly inflation rate soars to 5.2%

Israel’s back-breaking yearly inflation rate soars to 5.2%

Inflation rate keeps exceeding all forecasts as consumer price index in Israel rose by 1.1% in July, sending annual inflation rate over 5% in first… Read More ›

Israeli soldier killed in apparent friendly fire incident near West Bank city

Israeli soldier killed in apparent friendly fire incident near West Bank city

Incident was first reported as an attack by Palestinian gunmen, but IDF quickly clarifies shooting was likely by another soldier   An Israeli soldier was… Read More ›

Islamic Jihad accidentally killed a Hamas terrorist with a misfired rocket

Islamic Jihad accidentally killed a Hamas terrorist with a misfired rocket

During Operation Breaking Dawn, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad accidentally killed a Hamas terrorist with their own misfired rocket that was aimed toward Israel.   A… Read More ›

Israel nabs 3 over international probe of cryptocurrency crimes

Israel nabs 3 over international probe of cryptocurrency crimes

After months-long covert investigation, in cooperation with Interpol and tax authorities, police catch men suspected of defrauding French government, money laundering and tax evasion in… Read More ›

IDF says it foiled Hamas attack tunnel with two branches along northern Gaza border

IDF says it foiled Hamas attack tunnel with two branches along northern Gaza border

Official says tunnel first struck during last year’s war, but since repaired and extended by Hamas; it crossed into Israeli territory, but posed no danger… Read More ›

NYT Said To Cut Gaza Stringer Loose For Urging Murder Of Israelis

NYT Said To Cut Gaza Stringer Loose For Urging Murder Of Israelis

NEW YORK (JNS) — The New York Times has cut ties with Gaza-based stringer Fady Hanona over a string of anti-Semitic social media posts brought… Read More ›

Former IDF Chief of Staff Eisenkot to join Gantz and Sa’ar’s party

Former IDF Chief of Staff Eisenkot to join Gantz and Sa’ar’s party

The new list, which includes Eisenkot, Gantz and Sa’ar, was renamed to be the State Camp, and will be headed by Gantz.   Former IDF… Read More ›

In this election campaign, Israeli public must demand receipts from politicians

In this election campaign, Israeli public must demand receipts from politicians

Opinion: As November 1 ballot approaches, it’s time to ask those who are courting our votes to acknowledge the social welfare crisis Israel is facing,… Read More ›

Suspected terrorist in Jerusalem shooting turns himself in to police

Suspected terrorist in Jerusalem shooting turns himself in to police

Police announce arrest of alleged perpetrator of attack that left 7 hurt, 2 of them seriously, following overnight manhunt; suspect identified as East Jerusalem resident… Read More ›

8 Israelis Wounded In Jerusalem Shooting, Satmar Chasidim From NY Amongst Injured

8 Israelis Wounded In Jerusalem Shooting, Satmar Chasidim From NY Amongst Injured

  JERUSALEM (AP/VINnews) — A gunman opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday, wounding eight Israelis in a suspected Palestinian attack… Read More ›

How Gaza’s Hamas wants to fight Israel through the West Bank

How Gaza’s Hamas wants to fight Israel through the West Bank

Analysis: Terror group’s main goal remains the destruction of Israel, however instead of fighting ‘the occupation’ directly from the Palestinian enclave, and risk more devastation… Read More ›

Rivals blast Likud as misogynist ‘Bibistan’ after primary rewards male loyalists

Rivals blast Likud as misogynist ‘Bibistan’ after primary rewards male loyalists

As erstwhile partners Sa’ar and Liberman take aim at slate for cult of personality around Netanyahu, nationalists Shaked and Ben Gvir predict future alliance with… Read More ›

Iran nuclear deal is not unrelated to Israel’s campaign in Gaza

Iran nuclear deal is not unrelated to Israel’s campaign in Gaza

Opinion: Biden believes returning to 2015 agreement will allow U.S. to remove threat of Mideast blood bath that might be ignited by nuclear Iran, just… Read More ›

Jewish Agency readying for Russia closure, but hopeful door may yet stay open

Jewish Agency readying for Russia closure, but hopeful door may yet stay open

Quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group has begun making preparations for possibility Moscow will go through with its threats, though it aims to keep some activities going  … Read More ›

Benny Gantz: Israeli counterterrorism ops ongoing despite ceasefire – interview

Benny Gantz: Israeli counterterrorism ops ongoing despite ceasefire – interview

Defense min. following Breaking Dawn: “significant achievements in weakening Islamic Jihad” • “Israel’s deterrence in Gaza Strip regained”   Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave a… Read More ›

By legitimizing Hamas, Israel risks creating a three-state solution

By legitimizing Hamas, Israel risks creating a three-state solution

Opinion: Hamas is designated by the U.S. and Europeans as a terror organization, yet Israel insists on favoring it over the Palestinian Authority, only speeding… Read More ›