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From Nice to Israel: ‘I feel at home; it’s my place’

From Nice to Israel: ‘I feel at home; it’s my place’

59-year-old Rabbi Lanker and his wife immigrated to Israel from Nice recently, joining three of their children and preceding a fourth in the country; their… Read More ›

Secular patience wearing thin

Secular patience wearing thin

Op-ed: Religious Zionists hold many views that are abhorrent to the secular, though their response to these views varies based on their potential closeness to… Read More ›

Clinton VP choice Tim Kaine a Democratic leader on Mideast issues

Clinton VP choice Tim Kaine a Democratic leader on Mideast issues

He skipped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s March 2015 speech to Congress against the emerging deal, saying Netanyahu had not acted in good faith in… Read More ›

The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks

The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks

Deputy Commander of Battalion 82: In asymmetric warfere era, the tank is what gives us the advantage.   In recent days, the IDF’s Battalion 82… Read More ›

The prosecution rests, Hebron shooter takes the stand

The prosecution rests, Hebron shooter takes the stand

Can Azaria save his case after six weeks of being hammered by the IDF prosecution and every officer over him and his unit in the… Read More ›

Terrorism, RADICAL Islam vs RADICAL Christianity a Social Experiment

Terrorism, RADICAL Islam vs RADICAL Christianity a Social Experiment

 

Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Police arrest 30 protesters amid unprecedented security at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Record 25,000 march in annual procession 1 year after murder of Shira Banki * 2 knives seized, no injuries reported.   One year after the… Read More ›

Virginia senator Kaine emerges as favorite for Clinton’s VP

Virginia senator Kaine emerges as favorite for Clinton’s VP

Two Democrats confirm top choice, but stress no final decision has been made; announcement expected Friday or Saturday   STERLING, Virginia (AP) — Virginia Sen.… Read More ›

Peter Thiel prompts wild applause at GOP convention: ‘I am proud to be gay. I am proud to be Republican’

Peter Thiel prompts wild applause at GOP convention: ‘I am proud to be gay. I am proud to be Republican’

Tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel ignited a thunderous applause on Thursday night when he became the first openly gay man to address the Republican National Convention and… Read More ›

Ivanka Trump will speak tonight at the RNC, and she could be the campaign’s ‘secret weapon’

Ivanka Trump will speak tonight at the RNC, and she could be the campaign’s ‘secret weapon’

  CLEVELAND — All eyes were on Ivanka Trump during the final night of the Republican National Convention. While she’s clearly not the biggest speaker of the… Read More ›

Donald Trump: ‘I humbly and gratefully accept your nomination for president of the United States’

Donald Trump: ‘I humbly and gratefully accept your nomination for president of the United States’

  Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for president in Cleveland on Thursday. “Friends, delegates and fellow Americans: I humbly and gratefully accept your nomination… Read More ›

Orlando, FL – Let’s Go!’ _ Video Shows Deputy Helping Orlando Massacre Victims

Orlando, FL – Let’s Go!’ _ Video Shows Deputy Helping Orlando Massacre Victims

  Orlando, FL – New video shows Orange County sheriff’s deputies helping patrons escape the Pulse nightclub during the mass shooting there last month. The… Read More ›

Washington – Obama Honors Royals At White House After 3 Decade Gap

Washington – Obama Honors Royals At White House After 3 Decade Gap

  Washington –  The Kansas City Royals are going to have to work on their nicknames as far as President Barack Obama is concerned. Everything… Read More ›

Phoenix, AZ – Sheriff Joe Arpaio: ‘Donald Trump Will Build The Wall!’

Phoenix, AZ – Sheriff Joe Arpaio: ‘Donald Trump Will Build The Wall!’

  Phoenix, AZ – The longtime sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix fired up the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday by reminding… Read More ›

Russia Olympic ban: Six questions answered

Russia Olympic ban: Six questions answered

Russia and its athletes are dominating the build up to Rio 2016. The country is banned from competing in track and field events, including the… Read More ›

Bangladesh: Hidden fault could trigger major quake

Bangladesh: Hidden fault could trigger major quake

The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers are critically important, life-giving rivers for hundreds of millions of people living in India and Bangladesh. But the millions of… Read More ›

Miami shooting: Man was on ground with hands up, he says

Miami shooting: Man was on ground with hands up, he says

The video shows a man lying in the street, holding his hands in the air. “All he has is a toy truck,” the man shouts.… Read More ›

5 Jewish things to expect from Trump on Thursday night

5 Jewish things to expect from Trump on Thursday night

Republican nominee likely to bash Iran deal, complain about allies — except for Israel — and praise his Jewish relatives   CLEVELAND (JTA) — We’ve… Read More ›

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

In leaked speech, Trump bemoans Mideast wars, blames Clinton

Prepared text for Thursday night address mentions Israel only in passing, slams Iran deal, doubles down on controversial ‘America First’ slogan   CLEVELAND — Republican… Read More ›

Whatever happened to Donald Trump’s managerial skills?

Whatever happened to Donald Trump’s managerial skills?

Analysis: Republican nominee’s campaign has suffered a series of high-profile organizational fiascos at the RNC, most of its own making   CLEVELAND — The Republican… Read More ›