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Congressman files two-states act that restricts Israeli use of US arms

Congressman files two-states act that restricts Israeli use of US arms

The bill would make it US policy to view “the West Bank, including east Jerusalem, and Gaza, are occupied territories.”   A bill that affirms… Read More ›

U.S. delay of Iron Dome funds is a serious wake up call for Israel

U.S. delay of Iron Dome funds is a serious wake up call for Israel

Opinion: Holdup of $1 billion to replenish the defense systems is not only a result of pressure from progressives or deterioration of ties under Netanyahu,… Read More ›

Iron Dome will be funded, but more ‘Squad’ trouble is on the way – analysis

Iron Dome will be funded, but more ‘Squad’ trouble is on the way – analysis

Recent events should concern Israel of trouble with the “Squad” even as statements by Israeli officials tried to minimize the problem.   The Iron Dome… Read More ›

100 days of Israel’s government: Coalition built on lies and deception

100 days of Israel’s government: Coalition built on lies and deception

Opinion: After 100 days of grace, the failures of Bennett’s government appear to be even more spectacular than feared, including its management of the COVID… Read More ›

$1 billion in Iron Dome funding introduced in Congress as separate bill

$1 billion in Iron Dome funding introduced in Congress as separate bill

After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says ‘commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry on Raisi UN speech: ‘A clear danger to the Middle East’

Foreign Ministry on Raisi UN speech: ‘A clear danger to the Middle East’

The international community must condemn the Iranian regime and prevent in any way the possibility that weapons and nuclear capability will fall into the hands… Read More ›

Nuclear Iran in a month, regional conflict in two?

Nuclear Iran in a month, regional conflict in two?

On the cusp of nuclear capability, but not quite armed with a bomb, Iran would be able to hold the threat over its rivals’ heads,… Read More ›

Dems nix $1 billion for Iron Dome from budget bill after progressive pressure

Dems nix $1 billion for Iron Dome from budget bill after progressive pressure

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get… Read More ›

Why, on Sukkos, 12-4 = 27 and not 8.

Why, on Sukkos, 12-4 = 27 and not 8.

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It seems to be a simple enough halachic question. But is it so innocuous? Or is there something more… Read More ›

Israel’s Sukkot blues: Domestic tourism fails to make up for lack of foreign guests

Israel’s Sukkot blues: Domestic tourism fails to make up for lack of foreign guests

Tourism experts say they hope recent decision to allow foreigners to enter Israel with a negative COVID test will finally boost the country’s tourism industry,… Read More ›

Man shot dead in attack at wedding in Arab town, four others wounded

Man shot dead in attack at wedding in Arab town, four others wounded

Shooting at Taibe celebration is 2nd Arab community murder to take place within hours, bringing number of Arab Israelis killed in apparent homicides this year… Read More ›

Palestinians admit capture of Gilboa prisoners shows Israeli intel prowess

Palestinians admit capture of Gilboa prisoners shows Israeli intel prowess

Palestinian residents of the West Bank suggested that Israel’s recapture of the six fugitives who escaped from Gilboa Prison proves it has collaborators in Jenin.… Read More ›

FDA’s booster shot ruling can be seen as glass half full

FDA’s booster shot ruling can be seen as glass half full

Opinion: Vaccine supporters highlight FDA’s mirroring of Israeli policy on the need for booster shots while opponents highlight questions of safety, especially for younger populations;… Read More ›

Israel must restrain emerging terror wave before it escalates

Israel must restrain emerging terror wave before it escalates

Opinion: Palestinian attacks that result in wounded or dead Israelis usually tend to inspire copycats, therefore security forces must adopt an uncompromising method of dealing… Read More ›

Israeli forces nab last 2 Palestinian fugitives in Jenin, ending jailbreak saga

Israeli forces nab last 2 Palestinian fugitives in Jenin, ending jailbreak saga

Iham Kamamji and Munadil Nafiyat, both members of the Islamic Jihad terror group, arrested in West Bank city nearly 2 weeks after escaping Gilboa Prison… Read More ›

COVID vaccine booster increases virus immunity by 10 times, study shows

COVID vaccine booster increases virus immunity by 10 times, study shows

Study conducted by top Israeli medical research centers, which examined over a million Israelis aged 60+, also shows third jab takes full effect 12 days… Read More ›

Israel has vastly boosted Red Sea presence to counter Iran — outgoing navy head

Israel has vastly boosted Red Sea presence to counter Iran — outgoing navy head

In rare interview days after ending his tenure, Eli Sharvit says missile frigates and submarines are now continuously deployed to protect ships from growing threats… Read More ›

What to Know About Sukkah Decorations

What to Know About Sukkah Decorations

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com There are some fascinating halachos about the Sukkah and its decorations of which some people may be unaware. FORBIDDEN… Read More ›

Here’s how Yom Kippur is the holiest ‘meeting’ of the year

Here’s how Yom Kippur is the holiest ‘meeting’ of the year

In 2021, living a Jewish life means more than ritual observance, it means deciding to stand with Israel, her courageous citizens and Jewish destiny.  … Read More ›

Soul searching on the eve of Yom Kippur

Soul searching on the eve of Yom Kippur

We must all look inside our souls and discard our sins, remove them from our thoughts and accept that with God’s help, we will have… Read More ›