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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 ›

War Monitor: Israeli Strike Targeted Missile Depot In Syria

War Monitor: Israeli Strike Targeted Missile Depot In Syria

  BEIRUT (AP) — Satellite imagery showed widespread destruction at a giant military facility in western Syria targeted in a recent Israeli airstrike, and the… Read More ›

United sued for delaying Israel flight over fictitious Tel Aviv curfew

United sued for delaying Israel flight over fictitious Tel Aviv curfew

United Airlines initially said its flight to Israel on August 6 was delayed due to a curfew in Tel Aviv, but no such curfew existed.… Read More ›

Russia removes S-300 battery from Masayaf clearing way for Israel strike

Russia removes S-300 battery from Masayaf clearing way for Israel strike

Analysis: removal of Russian air defenses allows strike of strategically important military facility used for precise missile production for Hezbollah and other Shi’ite militias; Russia… Read More ›

Treasury says it could seek back-to-work orders for teachers if talks fail

Treasury says it could seek back-to-work orders for teachers if talks fail

Finance Ministry official Kobi Bar-Nathan vows to do ‘everything in our power’ to avoid a strike on September 1   A senior treasury official said… Read More ›

Israel’s blitz to torpedo Iran nuclear deal began way too late

Israel’s blitz to torpedo Iran nuclear deal began way too late

Opinion: U.S. and Iran wish to revive 2015 agreement at what seems like all cost; for Israel, in order to deal with a stronger Tehran,… Read More ›

Are Israel’s enemies becoming more religiously extreme?

Are Israel’s enemies becoming more religiously extreme?

Opinion: Recent terror attacks committed by Islamic State followers and rise of Palestinian Islamic Jihad prove Israel must adapt to fighting an enemy different than… Read More ›

Artificial sweeteners can harm sugar levels, shouldn’t be assumed safe – Israeli lab

Artificial sweeteners can harm sugar levels, shouldn’t be assumed safe – Israeli lab

In peer-reviewed study, scientists from Weizmann Institute find 4 common sugar substitutes alter gut bacteria, and say 2 of them may actually harm ability to… Read More ›