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Biden Easily Won Virginia. Why Is McAuliffe Struggling?

Biden Easily Won Virginia. Why Is McAuliffe Struggling?

  ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — As Terry McAuliffe made his case for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia this summer, he argued the state… Read More ›

Top US general says China hypersonic test is ‘very concerning’

Top US general says China hypersonic test is ‘very concerning’

The top US general said China’s test of a hypersonic weapon over the summer was “very concerning” and that “it has all of our attention.”… Read More ›

GOP bill seeks to stop Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians

GOP bill seeks to stop Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians

The US would need Israel’s approval to open a consulate, and the current government in Jerusalem opposes the move.   US Senator Bill Hagerty of… Read More ›

Israel on course for battle to vaccinate young children

Israel on course for battle to vaccinate young children

Opinion: With FDA’s approval of inoculation of children aged 5-11, our government will have to contend with influx of fake news that will surely follow,… Read More ›

Biden administration issues harshest critique yet on Israeli settlement building

Biden administration issues harshest critique yet on Israeli settlement building

State Dept. spokesman says recently announced plans for new homes ‘completely inconsistent’ with efforts to maintain calm; ‘We are deeply concerned’   The US on… Read More ›

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com I had heard this woman’s story earlier today – before my flight back to New York from Ben Gurion… Read More ›

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

“I am a hunter — and I think you should be hunted,” a woman can be heard saying in a voicemail left for Arizona Secretary… Read More ›

A third of US Jews changed behavior due to antisemitism -AJC

A third of US Jews changed behavior due to antisemitism -AJC

The report surveyed both American Jews and the general American public who are at minimum 18 years old, who were asked about their perceptions and… Read More ›

Bennett’s fumbling on world stage is cause for concern

Bennett’s fumbling on world stage is cause for concern

Opinion: PM may think his lack of experience and often embarrassing performance during meetings with international leaders is charming; but as the leader of the… Read More ›

Amid economic crisis, Israel opens border to let Lebanese villagers pick olives

Amid economic crisis, Israel opens border to let Lebanese villagers pick olives

In a gesture of goodwill, army says residents of three villages allowed into Israeli territory for olive harvest   Israel said Monday it was opening… Read More ›

Officials: Iran Behind Drone Attack On Us Base In Syria

Officials: Iran Behind Drone Attack On Us Base In Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they believe Iran was behind the drone attack last week at the military outpost in southern Syria where American… Read More ›

Analysis: The Facebook Papers: What you need to know

Analysis: The Facebook Papers: What you need to know

  New documents — the Facebook Papers — are bringing more clarity to the social media giant’s problems and reinforcing a whistleblower’s claim that the… Read More ›

Is Iran more trustworthy now than in 2015? – opinion

Is Iran more trustworthy now than in 2015? – opinion

It’s perplexing that the US and the other signatories to the original JCPOA appear willing to once again overlook the red flags that accompanied Iran… Read More ›

Israel’s peace activists must back terror tags for Palestinian rights groups

Israel’s peace activists must back terror tags for Palestinian rights groups

Opinion: In order to clear their name, genuine rights groups in Israel and abroad must support the decision to effectively outlaw the 6 so-called humanitarian… Read More ›

Shin Bet, Foreign Ministry rep heading to US over outlawed Palestinian groups

Shin Bet, Foreign Ministry rep heading to US over outlawed Palestinian groups

Defense official says evidence tying 6 Palestinian rights organizations to terror is ‘ironclad’; ministers slam Gantz for not telling them about plan to make bodies… Read More ›

Biden, Manchin And Schumer Huddle, But Still No Budget Deal

Biden, Manchin And Schumer Huddle, But Still No Budget Deal

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadline driven, President Joe Biden brought two pivotal senators — Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer — to his Delaware home Sunday… Read More ›

Assistant director on ‘Rust’ was subject of complaints dating back to 2019

Assistant director on ‘Rust’ was subject of complaints dating back to 2019

An assistant director on the film set of “Rust” was the subject of complaints over safety and his behavior on set during two productions in… Read More ›

US concerned about Israeli plans for 3,000 settler homes

US concerned about Israeli plans for 3,000 settler homes

The announcement about settler housing plans comes amid media reports that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is under extra US pressure to freeze such plans.  … Read More ›

Israel must help Jordan for its own security’s sake

Israel must help Jordan for its own security’s sake

Opinion: Jordan grants Israel a strategic edge in a fight against Iran’s entrenchment in the region and the comfortable reality of a quiet border; therefore,… Read More ›

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Defense official says US was given intel showing ties between PFLP terror group and Palestinian NGOs, doubles down on the allegation — but refuses to… Read More ›