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Biden’s Mideast tour exudes desperation as he seeks inflation reprieve

Biden’s Mideast tour exudes desperation as he seeks inflation reprieve

Opinion: The U.S. president isn’t traveling to the Middle East to promote foreign policy, but to secure promises that would cut gas prices back home… Read More ›

White House says Israel-Saudi normalization would be a ‘long process’

White House says Israel-Saudi normalization would be a ‘long process’

US National Security Adviser Sullivan says integrating Israel into region will be a focus of Biden’s upcoming trip, but plays down hopes for a breakthrough… Read More ›

Orthodox Jewish Juvenile Dies After Being Left In Hot Vehicle In Miami

Orthodox Jewish Juvenile Dies After Being Left In Hot Vehicle In Miami

MIAMI – An Orthodox Jewish Child R’L died this afternoon after he was left inside a vehicle. It all happened just before 4 pm. at… Read More ›

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

  Newly declassified US intelligence indicates that Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones — including weapons-capable drones — for use in… Read More ›

Gantz and Sa’ar sign political merger in bid to take votes from Lapid

Gantz and Sa’ar sign political merger in bid to take votes from Lapid

“The citizens of Israel need a functioning government that will take care of its national security,” Gantz said.   Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s Blue and… Read More ›

In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump

In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump

In depth: Biden arrives at at an uncertain moment for Israeli leadership with Yair Lapid as caretaker prime minister; face fresh questions about his commitment… Read More ›

Lapid speaks to Erdogan, Sissi, as Israel bolsters links with neighbors

Lapid speaks to Erdogan, Sissi, as Israel bolsters links with neighbors

In PM’s separate calls to Turkish, Egyptian presidents, leaders note ‘major significance’ of bilateral relationships to region   Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke by phone… Read More ›

Parents Of Slain Israeli-American Orthodox Jewish Girl Seek Biden Meeting

Parents Of Slain Israeli-American Orthodox Jewish Girl Seek Biden Meeting

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The family of an Israel-American girl killed in a 2001 Palestinian suicide bombing in Jerusalem is seeking a meeting with President… Read More ›

Paul Ryan was ‘sobbing’ as he watched the US Capitol attack unfold, new book says

Paul Ryan was ‘sobbing’ as he watched the US Capitol attack unfold, new book says

  Washington – Former House Speaker Paul Ryan was “sobbing” as he watched the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol unfold on television,… Read More ›

Israel’s Iron Dome won’t work in Ukraine against Russian missiles – Kyiv’s defense minister

Israel’s Iron Dome won’t work in Ukraine against Russian missiles – Kyiv’s defense minister

Comment contradicts earlier claims that Ukraine had asked Israel for the system. Reznikov says Ukraine needs to develop its own missile defense system.   Ukraine… Read More ›

Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site, state TV reports

Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site, state TV reports

Advancements at Fordow nuclear site deal push Tehran technical step away from weapons-grade levels and serve another blow to already slim chances of reviving 2015… Read More ›

Lapid in message to Saudi Arabia: ‘We reach out for ties with all nations in region’

Lapid in message to Saudi Arabia: ‘We reach out for ties with all nations in region’

PM says Biden’s direct flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia ‘will carry with it a message of peace and hope from us’; US president says… Read More ›

Biden: My Flight From Israel To Jeddah ‘Small Symbol Of Budding Relations’ Between Israel And Arab World

Biden: My Flight From Israel To Jeddah ‘Small Symbol Of Budding Relations’ Between Israel And Arab World

  NEW YORK — In advance of his upcoming trip to the Middle East, President Biden published an article in the Washington Post detailing his… Read More ›

Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination

Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination

  Tokyo – Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of democracy, just two days after… Read More ›

Benny Gantz meets with PA President Abbas ahead of Biden visit

Benny Gantz meets with PA President Abbas ahead of Biden visit

The meeting was held in “a good spirit and in a positive atmosphere,” according to Gantz’s office.   Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Palestinian… Read More ›

Ayelet Shaked’s conundrum and Netanyahu’s nightmare

Ayelet Shaked’s conundrum and Netanyahu’s nightmare

Opinion: With Yamina barely teetering above the electoral threshold, an unsuccessful Knesset run could see Shaked dash Netanyahu’s hopes of retaking power for good, and… Read More ›

Not even Hebrew hammer Natalie Portman can save Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Not even Hebrew hammer Natalie Portman can save Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Now in theaters, the latest soon-to-be blockbuster is entertaining – but with repetitive jokes and a juvenile tone, it’s not bad that it’s the franchise’s… Read More ›

Man Swings Bat At Street Windshield Cleaner, Is Fatally Shot

Man Swings Bat At Street Windshield Cleaner, Is Fatally Shot

  BALTIMORE (AP) — A man was shot and killed after he swung a baseball bat at a person who cleans windshields at intersections for… Read More ›

Analysis: Boris Johnson leaves world’s fifth biggest economy in crisis

Analysis: Boris Johnson leaves world’s fifth biggest economy in crisis

  London – Boris Johnson was ultimately forced to resign as UK prime minister Thursday as dozens of members of his party quit the government… Read More ›

Syrian militant killed in alleged Israeli drone strike in Quneitra – report

Syrian militant killed in alleged Israeli drone strike in Quneitra – report

The militant who was killed was reportedly affiliated with the Syrian military and Hezbollah.   A Syrian militant working with the Syrian Army was killed… Read More ›