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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 ›

Bill to ban Palestinian flag at state-funded institutions clears initial reading

Bill to ban Palestinian flag at state-funded institutions clears initial reading

Bennett’s Yamina, coalition’s fellow right-wing New Hope party back opposition measure; vote sees stormy confrontations, with Arab lawmakers told to ‘go to Gaza or Jordan’… Read More ›

Israel Police officers injured, two arrested in Silwan clashes

Israel Police officers injured, two arrested in Silwan clashes

Border Police foils stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Old City • More West Bank arrests made as part of Operation Break the Wave   Four Israel… Read More ›

Demonization of Jews, not flag march, at fault for Jerusalem unrest

Demonization of Jews, not flag march, at fault for Jerusalem unrest

Opinion: Those making the dangerous and wrong claim that Jerusalem Day tradition is the catalyst for Palestinian riots, must remember the debunked ‘al-Aqsa in danger’… Read More ›

US insists it’s committed to reopening consulate after officials tell ToI otherwise

US insists it’s committed to reopening consulate after officials tell ToI otherwise

State Department spokesman says Biden to take series of steps aimed at boosting ties to Palestinians, but admits Jerusalem mission has ‘unique sensitivities’   The… Read More ›

Eilat hospital to simulate multiple casualty incident in drill

Eilat hospital to simulate multiple casualty incident in drill

Eilat’s Joseftal Hospital will simulate the conditions surrounding a multiple casualty incident like war.   Eilat’s Joseftal Hospital will hold a drill to practice war… Read More ›

The battle for Jerusalem continues, the conflict in microcosm

The battle for Jerusalem continues, the conflict in microcosm

Lying in the heart of the long-protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Holy City remains ‘non-negotiable’ for most on both sides as they vie to assert their dominance… Read More ›

Report: Israel directly warns 100 of its citizens to leave Turkey due to Iran threat

Report: Israel directly warns 100 of its citizens to leave Turkey due to Iran threat

Telephoned alerts come after National Security Council publishes dire travel advisory, as Israel braces for Tehran’s retaliation to assassination of senior IRGC officer   Israeli… Read More ›

Reconciliation is for champions. Do Israelis and Palestinians have any?

Reconciliation is for champions. Do Israelis and Palestinians have any?

Opinion: An end to hostilities is a process of trying to understand the narrative of one’s enemy; it is never an obvious choice, but both… Read More ›

After Flag March, clashes between Palestinians, Jews, cops flare in East Jerusalem

After Flag March, clashes between Palestinians, Jews, cops flare in East Jerusalem

Flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood sees fighting, arrests, vehicle torched; Israeli wounded after Palestinian stone-throwing near Old City, masked Jews beat Arab journalist   Palestinians, Jewish… Read More ›