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Polish city used Jewish tombstones in construction

Polish city used Jewish tombstones in construction

Israeli looking for relatives’ graves finds that tombstones were removed and turned into wall surrounding Christian cemetery; city agrees to restore tombstones and rectify the… Read More ›

Americans file civil suit against Israel over Marmara injuries

Americans file civil suit against Israel over Marmara injuries

Washington Post reports that four plaintiffs are suing the Israeli government for compensation over injuries sustained during commando raid on flotilla attempting to reach Gaza.… Read More ›

Abbas fears an internal intifada

Abbas fears an internal intifada

Analysis: The chairman of the Palestinian Authority is worried that ongoing economic woes will lead to an uprising against him and in recent speeches has… Read More ›

Shaked tells US not to worry about NGO bill

Shaked tells US not to worry about NGO bill

US ambassador underlines concern over new legislation, urges justice minister to ‘protect free expression and peaceful dissent’   Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on Monday said… Read More ›

As interest soars, author of banned Jewish-Arab romance deflects spotlight

As interest soars, author of banned Jewish-Arab romance deflects spotlight

Dorit Rabinyan says support for ‘Borderlife’ in wake of decision to boot it from schools shows backing for Israeli democracy, not just her; foreign editions… Read More ›

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

NIS 15 billion for Arab sector – on condition of good behavior

Op-ed: The new five-year plan for the development of Arab communities would not have passed in the government had it been put to a vote… Read More ›

Once staunch critic, Cyprus now sees Israel as fighting for its survival

Once staunch critic, Cyprus now sees Israel as fighting for its survival

Head of the country’s center-right ruling party said that for years his country has had the “wrong perception of Israel.”   Cyprus no longer sees… Read More ›

France marks ‘Charlie Hebdo,’ Hyper Cacher anniversary

France marks ‘Charlie Hebdo,’ Hyper Cacher anniversary

Memorial takes place in Paris’s République square where world leaders marched a year ago.   PARIS – French men and women assembled Sunday morning at… Read More ›

How social media helped free a ‘chained’ woman after 8 years

How social media helped free a ‘chained’ woman after 8 years

Following intense public pressure — and a little help from YouTube — an Ohio man provides a Jewish bill of divorce to the wife he… Read More ›

French olim despair over work barriers in Israel

French olim despair over work barriers in Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to welcome them with open arms, but French doctors and dentists are hardpressed to have their diplomas recognized and so have… Read More ›

End to separate burial for fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in doubt

End to separate burial for fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in doubt

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has signed off on an amendment according to which fallen soldiers whose Jewishness is in question will no longer be buried… Read More ›

Suspected arson at B’Tselem offices in Jerusalem

Suspected arson at B’Tselem offices in Jerusalem

Fire Department says source of fire at the left-wing NGO’s offices; one man taken to hospital in very light condition suffering from smoke inhalation. A… Read More ›

Ariel calls for annexation of West Bank’s Area C

Ariel calls for annexation of West Bank’s Area C

Ariel also called for building E1, where there are plans for 3,500 apartments.   Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel called on the government to annex Area… Read More ›

Galant initiates plan for increased land subsidies for Druse IDF veterans

Galant initiates plan for increased land subsidies for Druse IDF veterans

The new approach would raise the ceiling of the subsidy from NIS 190,000 to NIS 300,000.   Construction Minister Yoav Galant on Sunday announced a plan… Read More ›

At terror memorial, French PM laments Jewish emigration

At terror memorial, French PM laments Jewish emigration

Premier Manuel Valls joins Jewish leaders to mark one year since jihadist attack on Paris kosher market, Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine   PARIS — France’s… Read More ›

London – Three Held Over Alleged Assault Of Jewish Shoppers Share Tweet Share Mail

London – Three Held Over Alleged Assault Of Jewish Shoppers Share Tweet Share Mail

London – Three men have been arrested after Jewish shoppers in London were reportedly pelted with gas canisters by men in a pick-up truck shouting… Read More ›

Far-right protesters slam alleged Shin Bet torture

Far-right protesters slam alleged Shin Bet torture

In rally outside agency chief Yoram Cohen’s home, a Jewish terror suspect’s mother accuses him of ‘crimes against humanity’   Some 200 far-right activists protested… Read More ›

MK wants labels on goods from countries that label settlement products

MK wants labels on goods from countries that label settlement products

Legislation seeks to counter new EU guidelines that ban goods manufactured beyond 1967 lines from reading ‘Made in Israel’   The Knesset Committee for Legislation… Read More ›

US historians’ group rejects anti-Israel resolution

US historians’ group rejects anti-Israel resolution

For second year in a row, American Historical Association votes down proposal to condemn Israel by 111 to 50   WASHINGTON — For the second… Read More ›

Hamas set on carrying out attacks from West Bank

Hamas set on carrying out attacks from West Bank

Analysis: The discovery of two major Hamas terror cells in the West Bank over the past month shows the terror organization’s determination in the face… Read More ›