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First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

First modern maps of Jerusalem auctioned off

The maps were drawn by British engineer Captain Charles Wilson and published in 1865; this was the first modern archaeological, cartographic survey conducted in Israel.… Read More ›

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

5 Jewish youths arrested for hate crimes

It was released for publication Monday evening that 5 Jews, including a soldier and 3 brothers, were arrested on suspicion of hate crimes against Palestinians.… Read More ›

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

What happened to all the stabbing attacks?

Analysis: A combination of goodwill gestures by the IDF, better tactical operations, and proactive measures taken by the Palestinian security services has discouraged Palestinians from… Read More ›

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

Peace Now: Pace of planing for new settler homes accelerated in 2016

In the first three months of this year plans were advanced for 499 new units in West Bank settlements.   Plans for new homes in… Read More ›

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

‘Saudi-Egypt threaten long-term Israeli interests’

The agreement, which was signed during a visit by Saudi King Salman in Cairo, would also allow for a bridge connection between the two countries.… Read More ›

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Iran deal ‘could be worse,’ Steinitz acknowledges

Oren says at book launch he hopes Israel was wrong, America right on “critical issue” of Iran.   In one of the most positive statements… Read More ›

The time Hillary Clinton came to the rabbi’s family seder – and stayed for hours

The time Hillary Clinton came to the rabbi’s family seder – and stayed for hours

Rabbi Bob and Helene Fine recall their 2000 seder, when the then-first lady and daughter Chelsea came to dinner, leaving behind the cameras and the… Read More ›

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

Clinton: Hamas is provocateur, Israel has right to self-defense

After Bernie Sanders claims IDF used ‘disproportionate’ force in 2014 war, Democratic front-runner notes Gaza’s terrorist rulers use fighters dressed as civilians   Democratic front-runner… Read More ›

Gov’t approves plan to improve law enforcement in Arab sector

Gov’t approves plan to improve law enforcement in Arab sector

Plan includes construction of 10 new police stations and renovation of 10 existing ones in Arab or mixed cities, and adding 2,600 new officers to… Read More ›

Former Iraqi diplomat in Israel

Former Iraqi diplomat in Israel

Hamad Al-Sharifi, who served as an Iraqi diplomat in Kuwait and Jordan, arrives in Israel on Sunday for a visit; he will be an official… Read More ›

Group of Israeli Orthodox rabbis urges greater acceptance of homosexuals

Group of Israeli Orthodox rabbis urges greater acceptance of homosexuals

Rabbis from the nonprofit Beit Hillel present a document urging greater acceptance of LGBT members within the Orthodox realm.   Im unsual move, a body of… Read More ›

Analysis: Palestinian attacks now under control, but could resume full-force

Analysis: Palestinian attacks now under control, but could resume full-force

Defense establishment has employed sound judgment to bring attacks under control; but core problems remain and situation could escalate again in a flash.   The recent… Read More ›

Rare 150-year-old Jerusalem maps sell for NIS 13,000 at auction

Rare 150-year-old Jerusalem maps sell for NIS 13,000 at auction

First modern maps of Jerusalem from Ottoman era composed by British Army contractor sold.   Rare, 150-year-old maps of Jerusalem from a British Army operative during… Read More ›

Tzipi Livni rejects national unity government with Likud

Tzipi Livni rejects national unity government with Likud

‘Secret coalition talks’ between Netanyahu, Herzog said frozen after Labor head hit by graft probe   Zionist Union no. 2 MK Tzipi Livni has said… Read More ›

Manhattan, NY – Surveillance Cameras Capture Subway Struggle Between Slasher And Lost Chasidic Tourist

Manhattan, NY – Surveillance Cameras Capture Subway Struggle Between Slasher And Lost Chasidic Tourist

Manhattan, NY – Video footage released by the NYPD shows a Chasidic man trying to fight off his attacker at a Greenwich Village subway station… Read More ›

Sanders invokes Judaism as a root cause for his sense of racial justice

Sanders invokes Judaism as a root cause for his sense of racial justice

Campaigning ahead of April 19 New York primary, front-runner Clinton says she needs to ‘win big’ in her home state   Campaigning in New York… Read More ›

Cruz rails against Trump at Republican Jewish gathering

Cruz rails against Trump at Republican Jewish gathering

Presidential hopeful warns of ‘absolute disaster’ and ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans if front-runner Trump is their nominee   LAS VEGAS (AP) — His presidential rivals thousands… Read More ›

Bliss and relaxation at Dead Sea resort

Bliss and relaxation at Dead Sea resort

Hotel Review: Dead Sea hotel offers relaxing massage, sulfur pools, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and steam room, along with a lavish buffet breakfast and a… Read More ›

Labor MK Bahloul defends remark that Hebron stabber is not a terrorist

Labor MK Bahloul defends remark that Hebron stabber is not a terrorist

Likud MK Avi Dichter harshly criticizes Labor MK Zuhair Bahloul’s comment that the Hebron stabber is not a terrorist because he attacked a soldier rather… Read More ›

Egypt relinquishes control of strategic islands

Egypt relinquishes control of strategic islands

Saudi Arabia and Egypt demarcate maritime boundary, officially putting islands in the Straits of Tiran under Saudi control; implications for Israel-Egypt relations and Israeli shipping… Read More ›