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Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Although the two largest parties in the Bundestag maintain an amicable bond with the Jewish state, Jerusalem may have to work harder on ties if… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

PM believes Biden, friendly Arab leaders understand peace negotiations are currently not feasible and won’t press him on it, while left-wing of his coalition lacks… Read More ›

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Some American Jewish groups felt disenfranchised from Israel during Netanyahu’s term due to his haredi parties alliance — Bennett could change that.   For Prime… Read More ›

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

Itzik Saidyan said to be communicating with family as doctors began weaning him off anesthesia; 26-year-old attempted suicide in April after years-long battle with authorities… Read More ›

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Meeting with senior Gulf officials in New York ahead of UN speech, prime minister promises stability and continuity in relations; UAE expects trade to top… Read More ›

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

PM Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog have also met with King Abdullah, in what is seen as a series of overtures to repair Israel’s… Read More ›

To all out of touch critics of Bennett’s government

To all out of touch critics of Bennett’s government

Opinion: The current coalition, which only two days ago celebrated 100 days, works in coordination, while trying to coexist with the COVID pandemic; Haredi parties,… Read More ›

Iraqi culture official: We will push for peace with Israel until leaders act

Iraqi culture official: We will push for peace with Israel until leaders act

Dr. Sahar Karim al-Ta’i, recently in running to become a minister, says she is ready to give it all for normalization: ‘We can live under… Read More ›

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 ›