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US: Addition of Liberman to coalition ‘raises questions’

US: Addition of Liberman to coalition ‘raises questions’

State Department says it has ‘legitimate’ concerns about what deal with hardliner means for government commitment to two-state solution   The United States said Wednesday… Read More ›

Netanyahu, Herzog bury hatchet for a day to celebrate US Jewry

Netanyahu, Herzog bury hatchet for a day to celebrate US Jewry

As Knesset marks Jewish American Heritage Month, politicians laud historically strong relationship between communities — but some warn of growing rift   Looking tired and… Read More ›

IAF retaliates on Hamas targets after rockets were launched into Israel

IAF retaliates on Hamas targets after rockets were launched into Israel

There were no reports of injuries or damage in the incident.   In response to the rocket fire launched towards Israel late Wednesday night, the… Read More ›

AG Mandelblit defends his predecessor

AG Mandelblit defends his predecessor

Mandelblit says state comptroller report ‘contains material that should be reviewed without delay’; he also calls personal criticisms against his predecessor unacceptable and says he… Read More ›

Comptroller’s report highlights Israeli failure to fight BDS

Comptroller’s report highlights Israeli failure to fight BDS

The state comptroller’s report, published Tuesday, underscores the government’s failings in combating the international movement as well as rising anti-Semitism; among other criticisms, the report… Read More ›

Netanyahu chides incoming MK Glick for Temple Mount visit

Netanyahu chides incoming MK Glick for Temple Mount visit

‘Don’t do this to me again,’ prime minister tells Likud’s newest lawmaker, who visited the holy site hours before he was sworn in   Right-wing… Read More ›

Netanyahu and Herzog open, close doors on unity government talks

Netanyahu and Herzog open, close doors on unity government talks

Prime minister insists opportunity still there to expand coalition, but Zionist Union chief accuses him of slamming door   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition… Read More ›

Smadar Haran tells her story, brings journalists to tears

Smadar Haran tells her story, brings journalists to tears

Survior of the 1979 Nahariya terrorist attack tells her story to foreign war correspondents, who walk away in tears, shock at her lack of hate,… Read More ›

Sanders picks critics of Israel, BDS backer to write Democratic platform

Sanders picks critics of Israel, BDS backer to write Democratic platform

The standout appointment is Cornel West, a fiery speaker who has called the Gaza Strip ‘the ‘hood on steroids’.   The Democratic Party platform drafting… Read More ›

Reporter’s notebook: A mosaic of Israel and America on display in NYC

Reporter’s notebook: A mosaic of Israel and America on display in NYC

There were some scrappy comments surrounding the current coalition shakeup, courtesy of Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern who rebuked Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan for… Read More ›

Fearful for economic future, Israelis want more robust welfare state — survey

Fearful for economic future, Israelis want more robust welfare state — survey

Citizens generally don’t trust the government but expect a lot from it, want more spending but say tax burden too high, new IDI study shows… Read More ›

New York – ‘Son Of Hamas’ : Islam Is The Problem

New York – ‘Son Of Hamas’ : Islam Is The Problem

  New York – Mosab Hassan Yousef – the “Green Prince” – who worked as an Israeli spy, said “the Jewish nation is dear to… Read More ›

New York – Ross: White House Took ‘conscious Decision To Try To Distance Itself From Israel’

New York – Ross: White House Took ‘conscious Decision To Try To Distance Itself From Israel’

  New York –  Barack Obama is one of five presidents in modern history who has made a “conscious decision to try to distance [himself… Read More ›

Former Mossad Chief: Now is the time to talk to Hamas, and Liberman may be the one to do so

Former Mossad Chief: Now is the time to talk to Hamas, and Liberman may be the one to do so

Efraim Halevy says at JPost Conference that “the leadership of Hamas knows they have no chance of destroying Israel.”   The time has come for… Read More ›

Dermer blasts ‘narrative’ of a moderate Iran and a peaceful Palestine

Dermer blasts ‘narrative’ of a moderate Iran and a peaceful Palestine

Dermer warned that world powers supporting France’s initiative would “unwittingly enable” Palestinian leadership to continue avoiding genuine negotiations.   NEW YORK – Israel’s ambassador to… Read More ›

White House: We look forward to working with Liberman as defense minister

White House: We look forward to working with Liberman as defense minister

Netanyahu to meet French PM today.   New York – The US is looking forward to working with the next Israeli defense minister, a senior… Read More ›

Detroit – Holocaust Survivor Sings National Anthem At Tigers Game

Detroit – Holocaust Survivor Sings National Anthem At Tigers Game

  Detroit – An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor has fulfilled her longtime wish to sing the U.S. national anthem at a Major League Baseball game. Hermina… Read More ›

In scrapped coalition deal, PM took positive stance on Arab Peace Initiative

In scrapped coalition deal, PM took positive stance on Arab Peace Initiative

Document setting terms for Likud-Zionist Union government pledged ‘readiness to enter dialogue with relevant Arab states’   Aclause in the scrapped coalition agreement between the… Read More ›

The trauma remains

The trauma remains

Resisim is an organization which helps Israelis express their feelings and emotions after wars; It turns out, its not just soldiers on the front lines… Read More ›

‘Post’ poll: Israelis think Trump would be better than Clinton at fighting terrorism

‘Post’ poll: Israelis think Trump would be better than Clinton at fighting terrorism

Thirty-eight percent of respondents said Trump would be a better president to lead the fight against terrorism, as opposed to 21% who chose Clinton.  … Read More ›