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ADL: American terror victim perished on “bloodiest day since violence began”

ADL: American terror victim perished on “bloodiest day since violence began”

“While there are differences between this wave of terror in Israel and the attacks carried out by ISIS, both are carried out by individuals who… Read More ›

Abbas admits he rejected 2008 peace offer from Olmert

Abbas admits he rejected 2008 peace offer from Olmert

PA president says he declined proposal — which included near-total withdrawal from the West Bank and relinquishing Israeli control of Jerusalem’s Old City — because… Read More ›

Paris rabbi: Terrorists will not affect Jewish life here

Paris rabbi: Terrorists will not affect Jewish life here

Local Chabad leader says community undeterred by police raid on attackers believed responsible for killing 129 people last week   PARIS — The presence of… Read More ›

Netanyahu urges ‘global solution to terror’ in call with Hollande

Netanyahu urges ‘global solution to terror’ in call with Hollande

PM expresses Israel’s solidarity with France in fight against terrorism after Friday’s deadly Paris attacks that killed 129   Paris, France — Israeli Prime Minister… Read More ›

‘IS sympathizers stabbed Marseille Jewish teacher in the face’

‘IS sympathizers stabbed Marseille Jewish teacher in the face’

Chabad emissary and Judaic-studies instructor, Tzion Saadoun, 56, sustains serious injuries but is in stable condition   The three people believed to be Islamic State… Read More ›

War against EU settlement products labeling begins

War against EU settlement products labeling begins

A week after European Union’s decision to label goods produced in the settlements, Israel announces gloves are off and that it is taking steps against… Read More ›

Rabbi of Western Wall refuses lawmakers’ request for women’s public menorah

Rabbi of Western Wall refuses lawmakers’ request for women’s public menorah

Rabinowitz says including women in a public Hannuka lighting ceremony could be done when a pluralist section at the holy site is opened.   The… Read More ›

Member of prominent Hasidic family from Brooklyn comes out as transgender

Member of prominent Hasidic family from Brooklyn comes out as transgender

Abby Stein says she hopes the Orthodox community becomes more accepting of transgender people and that her story will inspire transgender Orthodox teens.   NEW… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in US

ANALYSIS: Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in US

American Jewish groups call for greater focus on security, but urge US leaders not to turn their backs on Middle East refugees   WASHINGTON (JTA)… Read More ›

In wealthy Paris hamlet, some Jews reconsider their future

In wealthy Paris hamlet, some Jews reconsider their future

Residents say they feel safer after soldiers deployed to guard synagogues and schools, but ‘this is not a normal way to live’   PARIS (JTA)… Read More ›

IDF reservists have not received money owed to them after Gaza war

IDF reservists have not received money owed to them after Gaza war

Following the operation in Gaza last summer, NIS 30 million were allocated for compensation to IDF reservists, but only NIS 13 million have been distributed.… Read More ›

IDF responds to earlier rocket fire by hitting two terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF responds to earlier rocket fire by hitting two terrorist targets in Gaza

On Tuesday, residents in the south were on edge after the Iron Dome missile system fired an interceptor missile at what it thought was an… Read More ›

Soldiers rebel against Givat Ze’ev synagogue demolition

Soldiers rebel against Givat Ze’ev synagogue demolition

A new Facebook page is inviting soldiers to submit photos of themselves with signs demanding that the synagogue in Givat Ze’ev not be demolished, in… Read More ›

Israeli ambassador to Washington: Confront ISIS in Syria or face consequences in Europe, US

Israeli ambassador to Washington: Confront ISIS in Syria or face consequences in Europe, US

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer links Paris attacks to the terror that Israel has been combating from Palestinian adversaries like Hamas.   ATLANTA… Read More ›

Danon denounces Red Crescent medics who didn’t assist Litman family

Danon denounces Red Crescent medics who didn’t assist Litman family

Rabbi Ya’akov Litman and his 18-year-old son Netanel were both shot to death. Litman’s wife, Noa, three daughters and younger son were wounded by shrapnel… Read More ›

Israel to allow in 9,000 more Ethiopian immigrants

Israel to allow in 9,000 more Ethiopian immigrants

Government decides ‘last’ group of Falashmura will be brought over in the next five years   The Israeli government on Sunday approved a proposal to… Read More ›

Paris synagogue holds memorial for terror victims

Paris synagogue holds memorial for terror victims

Father of Toulouse victim says France is ‘beginning to understand how us Jews have been living in recent years, and the reality in Israel’  … Read More ›

Under threat: Bataclan theater terrorized for years

Under threat: Bataclan theater terrorized for years

Paris’s Bataclan, which until recently was under Jewish ownership, was target for threats by Islamic extremists for years before becoming a main target in coordinated… Read More ›

Budget to be passed before law delaying haredi draft

Budget to be passed before law delaying haredi draft

Time issue changes schedule, Coalition promises Shas and UTJ will amend IDF rules   The passage of the amendment to the law for haredi enlistment,… Read More ›

Poll: 75% of British Jews think settlements block peace

Poll: 75% of British Jews think settlements block peace

68% stated that they feel a “sense of despair” every time further settlement expansion is approved.   A poll released by City University London and… Read More ›