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Netanyahu tells African envoys: This will mark Israel’s return to continent

Netanyahu tells African envoys: This will mark Israel’s return to continent

Among the countries that Netanyahu plans to visit in Africa are Kenya and Uganda.   A prime ministerial trip to Africa will illustrate clearly Israel’s coming… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Blasts Ariel Sharon At Memorial Marking Former PM’s Death

Jerusalem – Netanyahu Blasts Ariel Sharon At Memorial Marking Former PM’s Death

  Jerusalem – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked former prime minister Ariel Sharon’s 2005 withdrawal from the Gaza Strip at a memorial ceremony marking two… Read More ›

Sanders keeps his Judaism in the background, irking US Jews

Sanders keeps his Judaism in the background, irking US Jews

During more than three decades in politics, Democratic presidential hopeful has developed few ties with Jewish groups   NEW YORK (AP) — As Bernie Sanders… Read More ›

Elkin: Palestinain Authority collapse is imminent

Elkin: Palestinain Authority collapse is imminent

‘The collapse of the PA is not a question of if but when,’ says immigration absorption minister, claiming ‘most of the candidates to succeed Abbas… Read More ›

Netanyahu slams Gaza disengagement during Sharon memorial

Netanyahu slams Gaza disengagement during Sharon memorial

While the prime minister slams the late leader’s unilateral move, saying it only served to bolster the terror groups in the Strip, Herzog praises the… Read More ›

Two soldiers come under attack after accidentally entering Qalandiya

Two soldiers come under attack after accidentally entering Qalandiya

IDF, Shin Bet and Special Forces swam into refugee camp in large number in search of the two soldiers, who were able to escape the… Read More ›

‘Architecture will play critical role in any proposal to divide Jerusalem’

‘Architecture will play critical role in any proposal to divide Jerusalem’

Specialist in connection between planning and conflict resolution says model of unified Jerusalem is ‘urban legend’   Amid increasingly talk of the prospect of dividing… Read More ›

Large German university cancels BDS event with Palestinian official

Large German university cancels BDS event with Palestinian official

The university notified the Post in German and English tweets about the cancellation.   Ruhr University Bochum – one of Germany’s largest public academic institutions—informed the… Read More ›

Former Military Intelligence officer: Palestinian leaders not paying price for promoting terror

Former Military Intelligence officer: Palestinian leaders not paying price for promoting terror

Israel too soft on PA leadership over incitement, says Kupperwasser   Israel has been too soft on Fatah and Palestinian Authority leaders who promote incitement… Read More ›

Sanders turns to Colorado in flagging fight for Democratic nomination

Sanders turns to Colorado in flagging fight for Democratic nomination

Success of grassroots campaigning for Jewish senator no longer applies now that fight for presidential nomination is going national.   DENVER – Bernie Sanders could… Read More ›

How a Dutch thrift store returned the wedding book of Holocaust victims

How a Dutch thrift store returned the wedding book of Holocaust victims

Within hours of posting that they’d found heirloom, thousands pitch in to help store’s staff ensure it finally reaches groom’s niece   AMSTERDAM (JTA) —… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Director Of The Israel Museum In Jerusalem Steps Aside

Jerusalem – Director Of The Israel Museum In Jerusalem Steps Aside

  Jerusalem – The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has announced its longtime director James Snyder, credited with transforming the institution into a world-class museum, is… Read More ›

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family

Relatives say PA pressed Omar Zayed to leave mission in Bulgaria, where he was found dying Friday after apparent fall from upper story   The… Read More ›

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists

After Tehran announces $7,000 payment per ‘shahid,’ Abbas spokesman says funds must go via PA, to avoid illegal interference in its internal affairs   The… Read More ›

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In a first, new Egyptian schoolbook teaches peace deal with Israel

In other changes to curriculum, Mubarak’s role in Yom Kippur War is played down, content added during Muslim Brotherhood’s rule is removed   The peace… Read More ›

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

UK students battle ‘Apartheid Week’

A Yedioth reporter joins Jewish students on UK campuses as they fight against vilification of Israel on ‘Apartheid Week’ — one ball of falafel at… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry condemns video showing EU ambassador as the cannibal Hannibal Lecter

Foreign Ministry condemns video showing EU ambassador as the cannibal Hannibal Lecter

Meretz MK calls for A-G to investigate group that made video.   The Foreign Ministry on Sunday night condemned a short settler video that showed… Read More ›

PM: Thirst for destruction driving force of Arab terror for 100 years

PM: Thirst for destruction driving force of Arab terror for 100 years

Netanyahu deplored efforts to explain Arab terrorism as a result of despair and frustration during a speech at a ceremony marking the 100th birthday of… Read More ›

Hamas chief: Israel, PA powerless to stop ‘intifada’

Hamas chief: Israel, PA powerless to stop ‘intifada’

Ismail Haniyeh says surge in violence will be the ‘greatest strategic turning point in the history of the Palestinian struggle’   The head of the… Read More ›

Security guard remains in serious condition after terror attack

Security guard remains in serious condition after terror attack

48-year-old victim sedated, in ICU following surgery in wake of Friday’s brutal ax attack at Ma’ale Adumim mall   A security guard remained in very… Read More ›