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Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate says it regrets killing of Druze

Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate says it regrets killing of Druze

Al-Nusra Front says perpetrators who killed 20 villagers acted in violation of orders, will face trial in Islamic court   BEIRUT — Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate… Read More ›

Israel said to urge US to increase aid to Syrian Druze

Israel said to urge US to increase aid to Syrian Druze

Request comes after Jerusalem nixes direct involvement; Israel’s Druze rally to save community, avert ‘holocaust’   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week urged Gen. Martin… Read More ›

US military chief wary of deeper involvement in IS fight

US military chief wary of deeper involvement in IS fight

Gen. Martin Dempsey says a unified Iraq must defeat jihadists, if the victory is to last   LODON  — In the homestretch of a 41-year… Read More ›

IDF to investigate video of IDF soldiers beating Palestinian

IDF to investigate video of IDF soldiers beating Palestinian

Video shows Palestinian civilian being beaten during violent protest in the West Bank as soldier yells, ‘Get the cameras out of here.’ The IDF announced… Read More ›

Rouhani: Iran won’t allow nuclear inspections to jeopardize state secrets

Rouhani: Iran won’t allow nuclear inspections to jeopardize state secrets

In a televised press conference Saturday, Rouhani offers commentary on the issue of possible intrusive inspections, and the nearing framework deadline. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani… Read More ›

Thousands call on Israel to save Syrian Druze in mass protest

Thousands call on Israel to save Syrian Druze in mass protest

Israel’s Druze accepting donations to send to family, friends in Syria who face threat of massacres; ‘We are all ready to take them into our… Read More ›

Spanish city councilman applauds burning of Jews

Spanish city councilman applauds burning of Jews

Guillermo Zapata apologizes, says he has always liked “black, cruel humor.”   Berlin – A Spanish councilman tweeted approvingly of Jews burning in an ash… Read More ›

Michael Oren: US altered 40-year policy on ’67 lines without consulting Israel

Michael Oren: US altered 40-year policy on ’67 lines without consulting Israel

In new book, former ambassador and now Knesset legislator describes his impressions from when he was Israel’s envoy in Washington between 2009-2013.   President Barack… Read More ›

Analysis: Iran’s war on Christians casts doubt on nuclear agreement

Analysis: Iran’s war on Christians casts doubt on nuclear agreement

The list of question marks regarding the Iranian regime’s empty guarantees of human rights progress continues to balloon.   After his campaign promises in 2013 to… Read More ›

Obama’s latest wooing of Jews not working, poll suggests

Obama’s latest wooing of Jews not working, poll suggests

The narrative of Obama’s ill intent has appeared to help shape perceptions among Jewish-Americans.   It’s early days for the White House’s latest charm offensive among… Read More ›

TripAdvisor CEO says his favorite trip was to Jerusalem

TripAdvisor CEO says his favorite trip was to Jerusalem

Stephen Kaufer saw a need for good customer feedback while planning trips; now he’s the head of the world’s largest travel site NEW YORK  –… Read More ›

Orange County, NY – Anti-Annexation Bill To Reach Senate Floor; Police Investigate Yiddish Twitter Threat Made Against Larkin

Orange County, NY – Anti-Annexation Bill To Reach Senate Floor; Police Investigate Yiddish Twitter Threat Made Against Larkin

  Orange County, NY – Just days after announcing that the Assembly passed an annexation oversight bill that could spell trouble for the proposed Kiryas… Read More ›

Iraqi forces: ‘We don’t need training, we need weapons’

Iraqi forces: ‘We don’t need training, we need weapons’

Al-Mazraa, Iraq – Al-Mazraa is a dusty village just south of Baiji, where a battle is raging between ISIS fighters and pro-government Iraqi forces trying to… Read More ›

Austria, Switzerland probe suspected espionage in Iran nuclear talks

Austria, Switzerland probe suspected espionage in Iran nuclear talks

Swiss and Austrian authorities are investigating claims of potential espionage during recent nuclear talks between Iran and world powers, including the United States, officials from each… Read More ›

Former Al-Jazeera America journalist suing network for bias

Former Al-Jazeera America journalist suing network for bias

Shannon High-Bassalik says during Gaza war she was told to cast Israel as the villain and emphasize the Arab point of view   NEW YORK… Read More ›

Israeli officials to weigh in on nuclear deal in US

Israeli officials to weigh in on nuclear deal in US

National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen to meet with counterpart Susan Rice to discuss Israeli concerns over pact with Iran   National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen… Read More ›

World powers would accept Iran deal without answers on past arms activity

World powers would accept Iran deal without answers on past arms activity

Officials say clarifications on military dimension of Tehran’s nuclear program won’t be possible by June 30 deadline   WASHINGTON — World powers are prepared to… Read More ›

Madrid court shelves 2010 Gaza flotilla investigation

Madrid court shelves 2010 Gaza flotilla investigation

A Madrid court has decided to shelve its investigation into the Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara, but leaves possibility of reopening probe. A Madrid… Read More ›

Culture minister: The government does not have to fund culture

Culture minister: The government does not have to fund culture

Miri Regev tells cultural figures that it is her right to determine criteria for funding and withdraw it from institutions, says “the artists won’t dictate… Read More ›

Weinstein’s attack on Shaked uncalled for

Weinstein’s attack on Shaked uncalled for

Op-ed: The attorney general knows, or is supposed to know, that many leading jurists in Israel and in the world support the justice minister’s ‘simplistic… Read More ›