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China says it ‘reserves the right’ to deal with ‘similar situations’ after US jets shoot down suspected spy balloon

China says it ‘reserves the right’ to deal with ‘similar situations’ after US jets shoot down suspected spy balloon

Hong Kong — China says it “reserves the right” to deal with “similar situations” following the United States’ decision to shoot down its high-altitude balloon. “The US used… Read More ›

‘Putin assured me he wouldn’t kill Zelensky,’ Bennett recalls

‘Putin assured me he wouldn’t kill Zelensky,’ Bennett recalls

“Do you intend to kill Zelensky?” Bennett recalled asking Putin, during an almost five-hour interview he gave to Israel’s Channel 12.   Russian President Vladimir… Read More ›

Israeli government’s bill to curb right to strike is a slap in the face of workers

Israeli government’s bill to curb right to strike is a slap in the face of workers

Opinion: Out of all the coalition’s policy proposals thus far, curtailing labor rights could prove to be one of the most preilous affronts to Israeli… Read More ›

169 liberal US Jewish leaders sign letter expressing concern over Israeli government

169 liberal US Jewish leaders sign letter expressing concern over Israeli government

Backers, who include ex-executives at rabbinical seminaries, Jewish Federations, AIPAC, Conference of Presidents, warn against false antisemitism accusations at coalition critics   A letter signed… Read More ›

‘Woke’ Regents Exam Ripped For Including ‘Anti-Zionist Propaganda’

‘Woke’ Regents Exam Ripped For Including ‘Anti-Zionist Propaganda’

  NEW YORK (Yaakov M / VINnews) — Jewish leaders blasted a Regents exam which was administered last week as “unconscionable and shameful” for asking… Read More ›

‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle

‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle

Near Kreminna, Ukraine — The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat zones in the war in eastern… Read More ›

In meeting with CIA chief, Abbas calls for pressure on Israeli government

In meeting with CIA chief, Abbas calls for pressure on Israeli government

Abbas called for the restoration of pre-1967 lines and an independent Palestinian state.   Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met in Ramallah on Sunday with… Read More ›

Israel to ‘strengthen’ settlements after shooting attacks

Israel to ‘strengthen’ settlements after shooting attacks

Security Cabinet decides to seal off the attacker’s home immediately ahead of demolition, plans to cancel social security benefits for the families of attackers, make… Read More ›

Russia’s Chief Rabbi to Putin: ‘We’ll do anything for peaceful solutions’

Russia’s Chief Rabbi to Putin: ‘We’ll do anything for peaceful solutions’

The Russian President shared with the two rabbis that “we are categorically against consigning to oblivion crimes of this kind, which have no statute of… Read More ›

Lebanese Hezbollah gearing up to face new Israeli government

Lebanese Hezbollah gearing up to face new Israeli government

In-depth: Expert says Israel’s shift to extreme right could determine who Lebanon choses as next president, with Hezbollah arguing for someone who will support the… Read More ›

Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy

Hundreds of top economists warn judicial overhaul could ‘cripple’ economy

Nobelist, former senior advisers to Netanyahu are among signatories of letter, which comes day after Bank of Israel governor reportedly informed PM of grim possible… Read More ›

Education Commissioner Rosa Orders NYC to Complete Yeshiva Probe Within 6 Months

Education Commissioner Rosa Orders NYC to Complete Yeshiva Probe Within 6 Months

NEW YORK — New York State’s Education Department (NYSED) has imposed a deadline for New York City to complete its investigations into yeshivas. The NYSED… Read More ›

Justice Department Investigating Abbott Baby Formula Plant

Justice Department Investigating Abbott Baby Formula Plant

  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months… Read More ›

With a Russian offensive looming, Ukrainian officials battle to train military up with new Western weapons

With a Russian offensive looming, Ukrainian officials battle to train military up with new Western weapons

Pripyat, Ukraine — A few kilometers from the Belarus border, Ukrainian forces are training for what they expect to be a brutal spring. Ageing T-72… Read More ›

Gov’t planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests – report

Gov’t planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests – report

Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they “disobey police instructions” or do not agree to leave the area.   The National Security… Read More ›

Seeking influence outside of Gaza, Hamas leverages W. Bank factions

Seeking influence outside of Gaza, Hamas leverages W. Bank factions

Analysis: With Abbas well into his 80s and PA’s message waning among disillusioned youth, Hamas sees opportunity to expand reach beyond enclave, unifying militant factions… Read More ›

Russia’s Lavrov says West seeking Hitler-style ‘final solution,’ sparking protests

Russia’s Lavrov says West seeking Hitler-style ‘final solution,’ sparking protests

In latest controversial remarks on Holocaust, Moscow’s top diplomat claims US and Europe trying to wipe out Russia by waging war via Ukraine; Israel calls… Read More ›

Israeli FM Praises MLK’s Vision For Mideast Peace

Israeli FM Praises MLK’s Vision For Mideast Peace

  JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a Twitter post highlighting the late civil… Read More ›

Analysis: Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control

Analysis: Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control

  It’s an arms race bigger than anything Asia has ever seen – three major nuclear powers and one fast-developing one, the world’s three biggest economies… Read More ›

Britain to send 14 of its main battle tanks, more weaponry to Ukraine

Britain to send 14 of its main battle tanks, more weaponry to Ukraine

The Challenger 2 is a battle tank designed to attack other tanks and has been in service with the British Army since 1994.   Prime… Read More ›