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UAE, Bahrain welcome new Israeli government, signaling Abraham Accords stability

UAE, Bahrain welcome new Israeli government, signaling Abraham Accords stability

Historic normalization deals between Israel and 4 Arab nations were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations; FM Lapid indicates eagerness to expand on ties The… Read More ›

Hundreds rally in Ohio, Arizona against vandalism, Jew-hatred and anti-Semitism

Hundreds rally in Ohio, Arizona against vandalism, Jew-hatred and anti-Semitism

OHIO (JNS) – Groups of Jews and other community members in Arizona and Ohio gathered on Sunday to express their concern over the recent rise… Read More ›

Biden calls Bennett, world leaders congratulate new Israeli gov’t

Biden calls Bennett, world leaders congratulate new Israeli gov’t

The US “remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security,” Biden said, saying that the US government is committed to working with the new Israeli… Read More ›

Israel’s new government must display generosity of victors

Israel’s new government must display generosity of victors

Opinion: The newly inaugurated coalition has to construct a unified public space that does not divide Israelis into separate tribes, but aspires to create new… Read More ›

At first cabinet meeting, Bennett, Lapid vow to work to make new government last

At first cabinet meeting, Bennett, Lapid vow to work to make new government last

Incoming prime minister says ‘we are at the start of new days’; alternative PM: ‘Friendship and trust’ are foundation of coalition and only that will… Read More ›

Netanyahu offered to resign, let Benny Gantz serve as PM – report

Netanyahu offered to resign, let Benny Gantz serve as PM – report

The last offer came a little after midnight on Thursday, with Netanyahu’s team reportedly telling Gantz that Netanyahu is “ready to resign this morning.” Prime… Read More ›

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Marble bases and bombs: Ex-Mossad chief hints at Israeli ops to thwart Iran nukes

Going against a long-standing practice of secrecy involving spy agency’s activities, Cohen describes Israeli effort to dissuade Iranian scientists from taking part in nuclear program,… Read More ›

Likud promises peaceful transition of power, again accuses Bennett of fraud

Likud promises peaceful transition of power, again accuses Bennett of fraud

Party continues to claim Yamina leader ‘hijacked votes from the right,’ falsely compares his actions to US electors switching voters’ choice of president Prime Minister… Read More ›

Bibi’s ‘election fraud’ claims different from Trump’s, Likud says

Bibi’s ‘election fraud’ claims different from Trump’s, Likud says

Likud sought to dispel the idea that Netanyahu was casting doubt on the actual results of the recent Israeli election or opposing a peaceful transfer… Read More ›

Netanyahu goes where other will not tread

Netanyahu goes where other will not tread

Opinion: Even with the end of his tenure drawing near, the Likud leader is not relenting for a second, sending his messengers and sycophants to… Read More ›

Signaling entry into Likud leadership race, Barkat calls to delay party primary

Signaling entry into Likud leadership race, Barkat calls to delay party primary

In show of strength, former Jerusalem mayor organizes gathering of 4,000 party activists, urges Netanyahu not to hold snap leadership vote as Likud heads to… Read More ›

Haredi fury over Bennett masks real concern: Their funding will be cut

Haredi fury over Bennett masks real concern: Their funding will be cut

The concern is less that the Jewish character of the state will disappear, and more the impact of being in the opposition will have on… Read More ›

The madness of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties

The madness of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties

Opinion: What could have pushed Gafni, Litzman and Deri to launch a vicious attack on the likely next prime minister of the State Israel, himself… Read More ›

Likud MK: I can’t see any way to prevent ‘change government,’ Netanyahu’s ouster

Likud MK: I can’t see any way to prevent ‘change government,’ Netanyahu’s ouster

‘Parasites,’ ‘swindlers’ helped by ‘deep state’: pro-Netanyahu MKs opposed to incoming coalition lash out against its leaders, particularly PM-designate Bennett Likud MK Miki Zohar, the… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Syria from Lebanese airspace

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Syria from Lebanese airspace

An alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syrian territory from Lebanese airspace, hitting sites in central and southern Syria. An alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syrian territory from… Read More ›

Religious Zionism is a house divided

Religious Zionism is a house divided

Opinion: The latest political turmoil has served to accentuate the difference in ideologies that threatens to tear this community apart, pitting traditional and more liberal… Read More ›

‘Sorry to disappoint’: Nasrallah rejects COVID rumors, says he is in good health

‘Sorry to disappoint’: Nasrallah rejects COVID rumors, says he is in good health

Hezbollah chief says he hopes to pray at Al-Aqsa with supporters, warns ‘crisis-ridden’ Israel could ‘commit a foolish act’ In a Tuesday speech, Hezbollah chief… Read More ›

Is Egypt planning to retake control of the Gaza Strip?

Is Egypt planning to retake control of the Gaza Strip?

Entry of construction equipment first time Egypt has deployed in the coastal enclave it used to rule until 1967. Scenes of dozens of Egyptian bulldozers,… Read More ›

Netanyahu is dragging the whole country into the fire

Netanyahu is dragging the whole country into the fire

Opinion: The prime minister’s incitement against the members of the nascent government serves not only to radicalize the country’s discourse, but proves that he has… Read More ›

Yamina denies seeking law that would bar Netanyahu from running for Knesset

Yamina denies seeking law that would bar Netanyahu from running for Knesset

New Hope reportedly advocated for legislation that would require longtime PMs to submit to 4-year cooling-off period; Bennett’s party: It’s not part of coalition deals… Read More ›