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Netanyahu to begin talks on coalition policies, ministerial appointments

Netanyahu to begin talks on coalition policies, ministerial appointments

Close allies of the incoming premier competing for Justice Ministry, Finance Ministry and Knesset speaker roll, while demands of coalition partners may crush their hopes;… Read More ›

Analysis: Fire on the Mount? How the new government might shift policy at flashpoint holy site

Analysis: Fire on the Mount? How the new government might shift policy at flashpoint holy site

Far-right leader Ben Gvir and others in his party are longtime advocates for increased Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount, and activists hope they’ll… Read More ›

Maloney Tries to Attract Satmar Vote with $94 Million in Federal Funds

Maloney Tries to Attract Satmar Vote with $94 Million in Federal Funds

  NEW YORK — Democrat Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who is frantically struggling to win a tough race, is trying to persuade Chassidim to vote… Read More ›

Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?

Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?

Hong Kong —  At a glitzy finance summit in Hong Kong this week, the city’s leader triumphantly told a room packed with top Wall Street executives that the Asian… Read More ›

FBI warns of ‘broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues, urges caution

FBI warns of ‘broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues, urges caution

The FBI said that this warning was a “proactive measure” and that it is still investigating the matter.   The FBI has put out a… Read More ›

Opinion: As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right allies

Opinion: As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right allies

Analysis: With his recent win in the Israeli elections, many fear that the usually pragmatic Netanyahu will have to join forces with firebrand newcomers to… Read More ›

US envoy congratulates Netanyahu on win, says he will enjoy ‘working together

US envoy congratulates Netanyahu on win, says he will enjoy ‘working together

Leaders of Italy, Hungary, India, Ukraine send well wishes to presumptive PM, as Anti-Defamation League criticizes expected inclusion of Ben Gvir, Smotrich in next cabinet… Read More ›

The Making of CNN’s Resident Racist:  Will Aaron David Miller Ever Apologize?

The Making of CNN’s Resident Racist: Will Aaron David Miller Ever Apologize?

By Aryeh HaKohen Katz It appeared on Thursday morning, as an op-ed on CNN.  The description of religious Jews by a supposedly well-respected analyst was… Read More ›

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

  Hong Kong — Hong Kong leader John Lee sought to drum up confidence in the city’s future as a global financial hub on Wednesday, as he welcomed some… Read More ›

Ex-Mossad, IDF sources warn against Ben-Gvir, Smotrich in top defense posts

Ex-Mossad, IDF sources warn against Ben-Gvir, Smotrich in top defense posts

Officials have loudly criticized the Shin Bet and the IDF in the past for cracking down on Jewish settler violence against the Palestinians.   Former… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Benjamin Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

The returning PM will face pressure to hand over ministry positions to far-right Ben-Gvir and his Religious Zionist party partners, while calming concerns from allies,… Read More ›

US hopes members of next Israeli government respect ‘open, democratic society’

US hopes members of next Israeli government respect ‘open, democratic society’

State Department spokesman Ned Price refuses to comment directly on results of vote, but tells reporters he hopes Jerusalem will maintain ‘respect for all,’ particularly… Read More ›

WATCH: Jewish Former NBA Star Amare Stoudemire discusses Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Tweet on ESPN

WATCH: Jewish Former NBA Star Amare Stoudemire discusses Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Tweet on ESPN

On ESPN Wednesday, Amare Stoudemire, an orthodox Jewish convert and former NBA star, was asked about Nets player Kyrie Irving’s recent controversial tweets. Amare on First… Read More ›

Biden warns democracy is under assault and calls for Americans to stand against political violence

Biden warns democracy is under assault and calls for Americans to stand against political violence

  President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a warning that American democracy is under assault from election deniers who are running for office at all levels… Read More ›

Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Bibi’s bloc projected to win 62 seats • Meretz, Balad teetering either side of threshold • If Balad passes, Likud bloc drops   Former prime… Read More ›

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich have broken ground previously off limits to the hard right in Israel with exist polls projecting 14-15 for their joint… Read More ›

2 of 3 Arab factions predicted to enter Knesset, vow to oppose far-right ‘fascism’

2 of 3 Arab factions predicted to enter Knesset, vow to oppose far-right ‘fascism’

Exit polls show Ra’am, Hadash-Ta’al crossing electoral threshold and Balad just below as some voice fear over Religious Zionism’s strong showing   Exit polls released… Read More ›

Yeshiva Students Troll NBA Star Kyrie Irving at Nets Game, Following Antisemitic Tweet

Yeshiva Students Troll NBA Star Kyrie Irving at Nets Game, Following Antisemitic Tweet

BROOKLYN — A group of yeshiva students sat courtside at Monday’s Nets basketball game wearing pro-Jewish t-shirts, just a few feet from Kyrie Irving who… Read More ›

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

  Seoul, South Korea  — North Korea fired at least 10 missiles of various types from its east and west coasts on Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of National… Read More ›

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Zelensky claimed that Israel’s reluctance to provide defense aid was “not about [Israeli] national security.”   Israel will provide Ukraine with military communication systems that… Read More ›