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Signaling entry into Likud leadership race, Barkat calls to delay party primary

Signaling entry into Likud leadership race, Barkat calls to delay party primary

In show of strength, former Jerusalem mayor organizes gathering of 4,000 party activists, urges Netanyahu not to hold snap leadership vote as Likud heads to… Read More ›

In Brooklyn, It’s A Loud, Wide-Open Race To Succeed A Jewish City Councilman

In Brooklyn, It’s A Loud, Wide-Open Race To Succeed A Jewish City Councilman

NEW YORK (JTA) — It was only about 20 minutes into the virtual debate when the moderators had to mute two of the candidates for… Read More ›

‘Jill from Philly’ meets the Queen

‘Jill from Philly’ meets the Queen

Almost five months into her new job, Jill Biden is still revealing what kind of first lady she wants to be, but one thing is… Read More ›

Haredi fury over Bennett masks real concern: Their funding will be cut

Haredi fury over Bennett masks real concern: Their funding will be cut

The concern is less that the Jewish character of the state will disappear, and more the impact of being in the opposition will have on… Read More ›

The madness of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties

The madness of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties

Opinion: What could have pushed Gafni, Litzman and Deri to launch a vicious attack on the likely next prime minister of the State Israel, himself… Read More ›

Likud MK: I can’t see any way to prevent ‘change government,’ Netanyahu’s ouster

Likud MK: I can’t see any way to prevent ‘change government,’ Netanyahu’s ouster

‘Parasites,’ ‘swindlers’ helped by ‘deep state’: pro-Netanyahu MKs opposed to incoming coalition lash out against its leaders, particularly PM-designate Bennett Likud MK Miki Zohar, the… Read More ›

Man Stuck For Days Inside Giant Fan At California Vineyard Rescued Alive

Man Stuck For Days Inside Giant Fan At California Vineyard Rescued Alive

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities rescued a man who said he had been trapped for two days inside a large fan at a Northern… Read More ›

Biden warns he’ll tell Putin ‘what I want him to know’ as he defines goals of foreign tour

Biden warns he’ll tell Putin ‘what I want him to know’ as he defines goals of foreign tour

ALMOUTH, England – President Joe Biden told a hangar of US troops on Wednesday he was in Europe to defend the very concept of democracy,… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Syria from Lebanese airspace

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Syria from Lebanese airspace

An alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syrian territory from Lebanese airspace, hitting sites in central and southern Syria. An alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syrian territory from… Read More ›

Religious Zionism is a house divided

Religious Zionism is a house divided

Opinion: The latest political turmoil has served to accentuate the difference in ideologies that threatens to tear this community apart, pitting traditional and more liberal… Read More ›

‘Sorry to disappoint’: Nasrallah rejects COVID rumors, says he is in good health

‘Sorry to disappoint’: Nasrallah rejects COVID rumors, says he is in good health

Hezbollah chief says he hopes to pray at Al-Aqsa with supporters, warns ‘crisis-ridden’ Israel could ‘commit a foolish act’ In a Tuesday speech, Hezbollah chief… Read More ›

Global Sting Began By Creating Message Service For Crooks

Global Sting Began By Creating Message Service For Crooks

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the FBI dismantled an encrypted messaging service based in Canada in 2018, agents noticed users moving to other networks. Instead… Read More ›

Senate passes massive bipartisan bill to combat China’s growing economic influence

Senate passes massive bipartisan bill to combat China’s growing economic influence

The Senate passed rare bipartisan legislation on Tuesday aimed at countering China’s growing influence by investing more than $200 billion in American technology, science and… Read More ›

Is Egypt planning to retake control of the Gaza Strip?

Is Egypt planning to retake control of the Gaza Strip?

Entry of construction equipment first time Egypt has deployed in the coastal enclave it used to rule until 1967. Scenes of dozens of Egyptian bulldozers,… Read More ›

Netanyahu is dragging the whole country into the fire

Netanyahu is dragging the whole country into the fire

Opinion: The prime minister’s incitement against the members of the nascent government serves not only to radicalize the country’s discourse, but proves that he has… Read More ›

Yamina denies seeking law that would bar Netanyahu from running for Knesset

Yamina denies seeking law that would bar Netanyahu from running for Knesset

New Hope reportedly advocated for legislation that would require longtime PMs to submit to 4-year cooling-off period; Bennett’s party: It’s not part of coalition deals… Read More ›

US Threatens Legal Action Against Texas On Shelter Closures

US Threatens Legal Action Against Texas On Shelter Closures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration threatened Monday to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down federally funded… Read More ›

US senators took a military aircraft to Taiwan to announce vaccine donation. To Beijing, that is a major provocation

US senators took a military aircraft to Taiwan to announce vaccine donation. To Beijing, that is a major provocation

Taiwan is finally getting much-needed help from the United States to fight its spiraling coronavirus outbreak. But to Beijing, the offer is a major provocation… Read More ›

Netanyahu amid incitement concerns: Don’t be afraid to stick it to them

Netanyahu amid incitement concerns: Don’t be afraid to stick it to them

Incitement talks expand following Shin Bet head’s concern over potential loss of life. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Nadav… Read More ›

Israel’s political system needs fixing, and fast

Israel’s political system needs fixing, and fast

Opinion: With endless election cycles, narrow and disjointed coalitions clinging to power by a thread and no government lasting for more than 2 years, any… Read More ›