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US professors take academic boycott of Israel to court

US professors take academic boycott of Israel to court

Plaintiffs in DC lawsuit say that American Studies Association’s ban violates organization’s charter — and tax law   WASHINGTON — Four professors affiliated with the… Read More ›

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel helps Arab neighbors in fight against ISIS

Israel admits to providing intelligence assistance to Jordan and Egypt in their fight against ISIS for the first time. “Israel provides Jordan and Egypt with… Read More ›

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

PM threatens to fire Education Minister Bennett

In a cabinet meeting Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennet allegedly sparred over agenda items, with the PM declaring, “You don’t set anything here.” An… Read More ›

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Who’s advising Netanyahu?

Op-ed: The prime minister has a pattern of preferring discreet security advisors who are often underqualified; the NSC still lacks a permanent head. The Gaza… Read More ›

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

PM to Moscow to discuss Syria

This will be the two leaders’ third face-to-face meeting in seven months. During this same time period Netanyahu has met US President Barack Obama once.… Read More ›

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

Hamas claims responsibility for Jerusalem bus bombing

The Hamas statement was made even as Israeli authorities have yet to confirm that the explosion was indeed a terrorist attack.   The Palestinian Islamist… Read More ›

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

Analysis: Relief that New York did not ‘feel the Bern’

It is safe to assume that Netanyahu prefers Clinton to Sanders, which just goes to show how much concern there is about Sanders.   No one… Read More ›

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

World unconvinced by Netanyahu’s claim Golan will remain part of Israel

“The conditions under which those territories are ultimately returned should be decided through negotiations between the respective parties,” said a State Department spokesman.   Washington… Read More ›

To vaxx or not to vaxx is the question at Jewish summer camps

To vaxx or not to vaxx is the question at Jewish summer camps

One of the America’s most infectious debates has gotten parents, clergy, and doctors talking as camps take stronger positions on vaccination   JTA — “All… Read More ›

Here’s what a Facebook world will look like in 2026

Here’s what a Facebook world will look like in 2026

At last week’s F8 developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg showed off the company’s ten-year roadmap. Here’s that slide, in case you missed it:   Zuckerberg’s intention here was… Read More ›

Here’s why Intel’s CEO says they’re laying off 12,000 people

Here’s why Intel’s CEO says they’re laying off 12,000 people

  On Intel’s Tuesday earnings call, CEO Brian Krzanich explained why the company is restructuring,including laying off up to 12,000 employees. Basically, the PC business is hurting,… Read More ›

‘The campaign was never built for this’: Turmoil is roiling Donald Trump’s campaign at a critical time

‘The campaign was never built for this’: Turmoil is roiling Donald Trump’s campaign at a critical time

  As he looks set to embark on a significant winning streak, Donald Trump has nevertheless aimed in recent weeks to reshuffle his campaign staff… Read More ›

New York – U.S. Probes Tax Avoidance Schemes Mentioned In Panama Papers

New York – U.S. Probes Tax Avoidance Schemes Mentioned In Panama Papers

  New York – The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the tax avoidance claims revealed in the release of the Panama Papers, the Guardian… Read More ›

New York – Deal To End Illegal Surveillance Of Muslims Gets Mixed Reax

New York – Deal To End Illegal Surveillance Of Muslims Gets Mixed Reax

  New York – Members of the Muslim community are asking for more time to digest the terms of a deal aimed at preventing illegal… Read More ›

Moscow – WJC, Russian Jewish Leaders Hold Meeting With President Vladimir Putin

Moscow – WJC, Russian Jewish Leaders Hold Meeting With President Vladimir Putin

Moscow – A delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and the Russian Jewish Congress (RJC), led by WJC President Ronald S. Lauder, was received… Read More ›

Australia: Mozambique debris almost certainly from MH370

Australia: Mozambique debris almost certainly from MH370

  Two pieces of debris recovered from beaches in Mozambique — one found last December and the other in February — almost certainly came from… Read More ›

Spacecraft finds bright craters on Ceres

Spacecraft finds bright craters on Ceres

  Ceres, the dwarf planet that lies between Jupiter and Mars, has some shiny features. NASA’s Dawn space probe captured new images of bright craters… Read More ›

Sources: Data from San Bernardino phone has helped in probe

Sources: Data from San Bernardino phone has helped in probe

Hacking the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone has produced data the FBI didn’t have before and has helped the investigators answer some remaining questions in the… Read More ›

Polish ‘rabbi’ not from Israel, not a rabbi, not very informed on Judaism

Polish ‘rabbi’ not from Israel, not a rabbi, not very informed on Judaism

Poznan journalist exposes Jacoob Ben Nistell; ‘I’m surprised,’ says local community leader, ‘but I never checked his ID’   WARSAW, Poland — A local journalist… Read More ›

Islamic radicalization fuels ‘dire’ threat to Jews in Europe, congressional panel hears

Islamic radicalization fuels ‘dire’ threat to Jews in Europe, congressional panel hears

US Helsinki Commission, which monitors EU security, launches hearing to discuss future of Jewish communities in wake of deadly terror attacks   WASHINGTON — A… Read More ›