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Gaza war increased Hamas’s popularity, poll shows

Gaza war increased Hamas’s popularity, poll shows

A majority of the Palestinians think that Hamas is more deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people, while a small percentage thinks Fatah is… Read More ›

Lapid made Bennett his political guinea pig

Lapid made Bennett his political guinea pig

Opinion: Though foreign minister’s decision to forfeit premiership to Yamina leader is possibly only reason new government was formed, the decision could boost his electoral… Read More ›

IDF hits Gaza terror targets after arson attacks, in first raids since ceasefire

IDF hits Gaza terror targets after arson attacks, in first raids since ceasefire

After two dozen fires in southern Israel, army says it struck Hamas ‘terror sites’ in Khan Yunis and Gaza City; initial Palestinian reports say none… Read More ›

Biden Names Tom Nides, A Former Top Obama State Department Official, As Ambassador To Israel

Biden Names Tom Nides, A Former Top Obama State Department Official, As Ambassador To Israel

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden nominated Tom Nides, a deputy secretary of state in the Obama administration, to be his ambassador to Israel. Nides,… Read More ›

March of Flags approved for Jerusalem despite Hamas threats

March of Flags approved for Jerusalem despite Hamas threats

Route of the procession will not go through Damascus Gate and Muslim Quarter as in previous years, but through the Jaffa Gate skirting the Muslim… Read More ›

‘Coalition for change’ must be more than just a name

‘Coalition for change’ must be more than just a name

Opinion: While Bennett’s government managed to push Netanyahu out of power after 12 years, to really earn this moniker it must deal with Israel’s long-standing… Read More ›

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 ›