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Premature detonation of grenade kills Palestinian in attempted attack on Israeli soldiers

Premature detonation of grenade kills Palestinian in attempted attack on Israeli soldiers

Muhannas Mashraka dies when a grenade intended to harm Israeli forces explodes early.   A Palestinian man was killed on Monday night when a grenade… Read More ›

‘Israel, Russia to coordinate in air, sea, and electromagnetic arena’

‘Israel, Russia to coordinate in air, sea, and electromagnetic arena’

For first time, chiefs of staff from Russia and Israel hold direct meeting.   The IDF and Russian military will set up a joint working… Read More ›

Analysis: When Jews get administrative detention

Analysis: When Jews get administrative detention

The district court ruling affirming Meir Ettinger’s detention until at least February did little to clarify the confusing legal melee   When Jews like Meir… Read More ›

Russian chief rabbi: Jews are safe here long-term

Russian chief rabbi: Jews are safe here long-term

Western sanctions over the Kremlin’s role in fomenting unrest in Ukraine, as well as declining oil revenues, have severely stressed Russia’s economy.   Russian Jewry… Read More ›

Rocket from Gaza hits open field in south; no injuries

Rocket from Gaza hits open field in south; no injuries

Sirens didn’t sound after solitary rocket strikes open field in Ashkelon region, just hours after Iron Dome batteries deployed   A rocket was fired into… Read More ›

Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian Officers Disciplined After Video Of Beating

Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian Officers Disciplined After Video Of Beating

Ramallah, West Bank – The Palestinian security forces disciplined eight officers on Sunday after the clubbing of a teenage boy by security forces was caught… Read More ›

Jerusalem – In Rare Move, Netanyahu To Bring Army Chiefs To Meet Putin In Moscow

Jerusalem – In Rare Move, Netanyahu To Bring Army Chiefs To Meet Putin In Moscow

  Jerusalem – IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Military Intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi will accompany Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a lightning trip… Read More ›

IDF dispatches Iron Dome to southern Israel

IDF dispatches Iron Dome to southern Israel

Anti-missile defense battery sent to protect Sderot, two days after rocket hit Gaza border town   The IDF on Sunday deployed Iron Dome batteries in… Read More ›

Washington scandal exposes politics behind Europe’s Jewish memorials

Washington scandal exposes politics behind Europe’s Jewish memorials

Head of commission tasked with preserving American heritage abroad comes under fire for ‘extravagant’ income   WASHINGTON (JTA) – A small government agency for preserving… Read More ›

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Israeli arrested in Japan railway arson case

Anti-nuclear activist, who is grandson of former Israeli ambassador to Japan, arrested on and admits to one of seven suspected Tokyo train arson charges. Tokyo… Read More ›

UN envoys to partake in first-ever Jewish ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur

UN envoys to partake in first-ever Jewish ceremony ahead of Yom Kippur

The Permanent Mission of Israel will be hosting the event in partnership with the Forum for Cultural Diplomacy.   NEW YORK – UN ambassadors and… Read More ›

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

‘Thank God we were saved. It was a miracle’

A couple and their five-month-old baby emerged unscathed Sunday morning from a shower of rocks after the two vehicles in which they were driving were… Read More ›

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

New Jersey and Israel join in medical foods alliance

Medical foods are foods that contain substantiated health-promoting or disease-preventing benefits beyond the basic delivery of nutrients.   NEW YORK – Rutgers University in New… Read More ›

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – Convicted Child Molester Sues Monsey Rabbi For Slander

New York – A Monsey rabbi who has long been an outspoken voice in the battle against sexual abuse is finding himself facing another fight… Read More ›

Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins dies at 77

Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins dies at 77

British author born to a Jewish father; first novel was so steamy it was banned in Australia, South Africa   Best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins… Read More ›

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Missing Israeli found dead in Ukraine

Amir Ohana, missing in Uman since Rosh Hashanah, found dead by ZAKA; Israeli authorities working to bring remains back to Israel for burial. The body… Read More ›

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

Former Supreme Court justice Mishael Cheshin dies at 79

The Supreme Court’s former deputy chief died Saturday, after a years-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a strong advocate of the high… Read More ›

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

Reykjavík mayor angry over Israel boycott controversy, calls to withdraw motion

“I have made a point of preparing big decisions carefully. I will admit that I am angry at myself as this did not go as… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

Analysis: Israel must prepare for Palestinian Authority’s collapse

After the Kalashnikov era was put down and defeated during the second intifada and Operation Defensive Shield, the Palestinians are going back to their roots… Read More ›

IAEA rejects proposal on oversight of Israeli nuclear facilities

IAEA rejects proposal on oversight of Israeli nuclear facilities

After vote, Netanyahu says he had called 30 world leaders and convinced them to reject proposal given the situation in the Mideast, especially Iran’s efforts… Read More ›