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Hundreds attend Jerusalem rally in support of capital’s LGBT community

Hundreds attend Jerusalem rally in support of capital’s LGBT community

Amid markedly heightened security, a cross-section of gay rights supporters expressed their hope that the lessons of the tragedy had been learned.   One month… Read More ›

Will demoting army’s top legal officer hurt Israel’s position at ICC?

Will demoting army’s top legal officer hurt Israel’s position at ICC?

Many think the IDF is playing with fire on the issue.   Most Israelis did not notice when the army decided to have incoming Military… Read More ›

Ultra-Orthodox tell Jerusalem bike sharers to take a hike

Ultra-Orthodox tell Jerusalem bike sharers to take a hike

Capital’s planned bicycle-sharing program comes under fire from those who oppose public violations of the Jewish Sabbath   AFP — A bicycle-sharing plan for Jerusalem… Read More ›

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Draft law goes to committee before final approval; critics describe legislation increasing punishment for terrorism as ‘totalitarian’   The Knesset advanced late Wednesday night a… Read More ›

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

With shutting of West Bank factory, Daniel Birnbaum says BDS movement has ‘marginal’ effect on beverage company’s business   IDAN HANEGEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel (AP)… Read More ›

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

No reports of injuries in strike on Hamas base after bullets damage houses in Netiv Ha’asara   The IDF struck a Hamas target in the… Read More ›

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Rules of engagement may change after recent attacks in and around Jerusalem; two border police companies and 400 police officers will be added to protect… Read More ›

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

High-ranking official tells Ynet that campaign was successful in delegitimizing deal after Obama secures veto-threshold votes. The Israeli government was not surprised on Wednesday by… Read More ›

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon is reportedly considering reducing corporate tax by 1.5 percentage points.   Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon on Wednesday announced that he is strongly considering the… Read More ›

Ministry clamps down on lawyers, accountants to halt terror financing

Ministry clamps down on lawyers, accountants to halt terror financing

The amendment to the law governing terrorism financing and money laundering creates new obligations for lawyers and accountants to scrutinize the identity and business purposes… Read More ›

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.   Turkey marked the 93rd anniversary of Victory… Read More ›

US forced to disclose more details of targeted killings, will Israel be next?

US forced to disclose more details of targeted killings, will Israel be next?

  There is a trickling but wild change occurring regarding the opaque shroud drawn over the world of targeted killings. Over the last several months,… Read More ›

For Hasidic Jew who consults for Google, no college degree required

For Hasidic Jew who consults for Google, no college degree required

An autodidact who spends hours each day studying Torah, marketing consultant Issamar Ginzberg is proud to bridge two worlds   JTA – When Issamar Ginzberg… Read More ›

United Kingdom – London-based Satmar School Apologizes, Pledges Change After Newspaper Reveals Lessons About “Evil Goyim

United Kingdom – London-based Satmar School Apologizes, Pledges Change After Newspaper Reveals Lessons About “Evil Goyim

  United Kingdom – There are promised changes in store at the Satmar Beis Rochel boys’ school in north London after a whistleblower provided copies… Read More ›

Washington – Kerry To Outline US Assurances To Israel, Gulf To Lawmakers

Washington – Kerry To Outline US Assurances To Israel, Gulf To Lawmakers

  Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry will send a letter to all members of Congress on Wednesday outlining U.S. security commitments to Israel… Read More ›

Deri slams ‘intelligence failure’ in Egypt gas find

Deri slams ‘intelligence failure’ in Egypt gas find

Economy minister criticizes fellow minister Steinitz for leaving Jerusalem in the dark over massive reserves found off neighbor’s coast   Economy Minister Aryeh Deri on… Read More ›

What America will offer Israel after the nuclear deal

What America will offer Israel after the nuclear deal

Extending aid by a decade, R&D collaboration, F-35 strike fighters among measures eyed for heightened US-Israel security cooperation   WASHINGTON (JTA) – The moment the… Read More ›

Polish Jewish school timetable from 1941 found

Polish Jewish school timetable from 1941 found

Timetable for the children of the holocaust reveals ‘intense fears’ but also determination to maintain Jewish culture despite Nazi threat. The Shem Olam institute recently… Read More ›

Police recommend prosecution of MK for assault

Police recommend prosecution of MK for assault

Investigation into 2014 incident leads Israeli police to conclusion that now MK Oren Hazan broke the law, assaulted Ariel city manager. Israeli police recommended bringing… Read More ›

Budget to go to first vote in Knesset, final vote set for Nov. 20

Budget to go to first vote in Knesset, final vote set for Nov. 20

Margalit: Israel is going through one of worst turndowns   The Knesset is scheduled to vote on the 2015-2016 state budget – the government’s first… Read More ›