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The beginning of the end of the Abbas era

The beginning of the end of the Abbas era

ANALYSIS: A rise in terrorism, and internal Palestinian violence, underline the growing instability in the West Bank — and the sense of an imminent leadership… Read More ›

In first, Tanzania to open embassy in Israel

In first, Tanzania to open embassy in Israel

Netanyahu hails ‘milestone’ summit with East African leaders in Uganda   Tanzania told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that the East African country would… Read More ›

In Kenya, PM says Africa trip will help rebuild world majority for Israel

In Kenya, PM says Africa trip will help rebuild world majority for Israel

It might take a decade, but Jewish state will succeed in swaying global voting patterns in its favor, Netanyahu says   NAIROBI, Kenya — Hailing… Read More ›

Hebron governor visits terrorists’ families, Israel revokes his entry permit

Hebron governor visits terrorists’ families, Israel revokes his entry permit

Kamal Hamid posted to Facebook after visiting the mourning tents of two terrorists who attacked Israelis on Friday; COGAT has revoked his entry permit into… Read More ›

Trump says star he tweeted wasn’t Star of David

Trump says star he tweeted wasn’t Star of David

The presidential candidate insists that star in anti-Clinton tweet need not necessarily be the symbol of Judaism; the original graphic was used on a neo-Nazi… Read More ›

Jerusalem minister: I oppose construction exclusively for Arabs in J’lem

Jerusalem minister: I oppose construction exclusively for Arabs in J’lem

PM and defense minister approved the construction of 800 housing units in Jewish East Jerusalem neighborhoods and Ma’ale Adumim; in addition, 600 housing units were… Read More ›

Comment: Commemorating, not celebrating the Entebbe Operation

Comment: Commemorating, not celebrating the Entebbe Operation

Four decades later, terrorism is no less a scourge than it was then.   ENTEBBE – It was one of Israel’s most spectacular military feats,… Read More ›

Defending Israel on the ocean floor

Defending Israel on the ocean floor

Navy’s Unit for Underwater Missions works in an alien-like environment   Deep under the sea, it was pitch black on the ocean floor off the northern… Read More ›

‘Islamic State militants paid to stage bomb attacks in Iran’

‘Islamic State militants paid to stage bomb attacks in Iran’

Officials in predominantly Shi’ite Iran have said in recent weeks that Sunni militants from Islamic State are targeting the country.   BEIRUT – A team… Read More ›

Operation Thunderbolt: Entebbe Documentary (2000)

Operation Thunderbolt: Entebbe Documentary (2000)

Jerusalem and Manhattan Hotels to be transformed and merged into “Techotels”

Jerusalem and Manhattan Hotels to be transformed and merged into “Techotels”

Reuven Kahane and a group of Silicon and Wadi investors are negotiating the purchase of a Jerusalem and Manhattan Hotel to be transformed and merged… Read More ›

Analysis: What does the future of terrorists on Twitter, Facebook look like?

Analysis: What does the future of terrorists on Twitter, Facebook look like?

With Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan attacking social media more aggressively than ever and Facebook responding more directly than ever on Sunday – is that… Read More ›

Turkey consulted Hamas, PA before signing Israel reconciliation deal

Turkey consulted Hamas, PA before signing Israel reconciliation deal

Erdogan claims Ankara’s ‘main concern’ while in talks with Israel to end acrimonious ties was welfare of Gazans   Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said… Read More ›

Tesla has once again missed its delivery target

Tesla has once again missed its delivery target

  Tesla reported on Sunday that it delivered 14,370 cars in the second quarter of 2016, short of the17,000 cars the company expected to sell.… Read More ›

Vietnam could fall well short of its ambitious growth target

Vietnam could fall well short of its ambitious growth target

  Earlier this year, Vietnam’s governmentset an ambitious GDP growth rate of 6.7% — that was subsequently upped by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to… Read More ›

Investors everywhere are basically screwed at this point

Investors everywhere are basically screwed at this point

  Global markets are gripped by uncertainty. The Brexit decision in the UK has roiled markets, while the US election is sure to inject volatility in… Read More ›

New York, NY – Police: Amateur Firework Made Central Park Blast

New York, NY – Police: Amateur Firework Made Central Park Blast

  New York, NY – Police officials believe a homemade firework likely caused a blast in New York City’s Central Park that seriously injured a… Read More ›

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Dad Says 2 Gators Involved In Disney Attack That Killed Son

Lake Buena Vista, FL – Dad Says 2 Gators Involved In Disney Attack That Killed Son

  Lake Buena Vista, FL – The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Disney last month told rescue officials two alligators were… Read More ›

Albany – NY Legislators OK Tax Breaks For Music And Game Producers

Albany – NY Legislators OK Tax Breaks For Music And Game Producers

Albany NY –  New York lawmakers have endorsed $50 million in annual tax credits for producing music and digital games, hoping such incentives will do… Read More ›

The U.S. presidential graveyard: Intriguing end for lifelike sculptures

The U.S. presidential graveyard: Intriguing end for lifelike sculptures

  In a field in Williamsburg, Virginia, a ghostly army of U.S. presidents appears buried chest-deep, as if caught in a nightmarish quicksand. George Washington’s… Read More ›