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Who is Donald Trump’s Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner?

Who is Donald Trump’s Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner?

The 35-year-old scion of a philanthropic family and successful real estate executive has become a key adviser to the Republican frontrunner’s campaign   NEW YORK… Read More ›

Bayit Yehudi MK calls for maternity ward segregation

Bayit Yehudi MK calls for maternity ward segregation

Jewish and Arab MKs resoundly condemn Bayit Yehudi MK Betzalel Smotrich for racist remarks; Israeli commentator Ben Caspit says Smotrich and his supporters are akin… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry and PLO engage in Twitter battle

Foreign Ministry and PLO engage in Twitter battle

The Israeli Foreign Ministry tweeted at the PLO Negotiation Affairs Department, extending PM Netanyahu’s invitation to meet with President Abbas; PLO-NAD responded, ‘Negotiate what exactly?’… Read More ›

Michael Oren’s peace plan

Michael Oren’s peace plan

Kulanu MK Oren has a plan to lay groundwork for two-state solution, one that he believes will ‘take the air out of BDS.’ However, political… Read More ›

‘Building laws in West Bank equally enforced against Israelis, Palestinians’

‘Building laws in West Bank equally enforced against Israelis, Palestinians’

Coordinator of Israel’s activities in the territories says his office works according to the decisions and policy laid out by Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and… Read More ›

One of Brussels airport bombers worked as cleaner in EU Parliament

One of Brussels airport bombers worked as cleaner in EU Parliament

An EU official said the person was Najim Laachraoui.   BRUSSELS – One of the Islamic State suicide bombers who killed 32 people in Brussels… Read More ›

Azeri envoy to US explains why world ignores Nagorno-Karabakh, focuses on Israel

Azeri envoy to US explains why world ignores Nagorno-Karabakh, focuses on Israel

“It does appear that the world feels more comfortable ignoring the conflict.”   The world rewards violence and uncivilized behavior and ignores those asserting their rights… Read More ›

Former president Katsav’s request for early release denied by parole board

Former president Katsav’s request for early release denied by parole board

Katsav’s lawyer says former president feels “great pain,” will appeal the decision.   Former president Moshe Katsav’s request for early release from prison was denied… Read More ›

Meet the ‘intensely neurotic’ Jew saving the world’s refugees

Meet the ‘intensely neurotic’ Jew saving the world’s refugees

Rebecca Heller awarded Charles Bronfman Prize for work providing free legal services to those fleeing war, persecution   JTA — John Oliver was in the… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Good morning! Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday. 1. Iceland’s prime minister, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, has reportedly resigned over revelations contained in… Read More ›

The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

The biggest pharmaceutical merger in history got scrapped — and the rest of the industry is delighted

Shares in European pharmaceutical companies are jumping on Wednesday morning after media reports that American firm Pfizer is abandoning its merger with Allergan — a… Read More ›

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

‘He is a Trojan horse’: Donald Trump rages after getting crushed in Wisconsin

  Donald Trump’s presidential campaign unleashed a furious statement Tuesday night after Ted Cruz easily defeated him in the Wisconsin primary. “Ted Cruz is worse… Read More ›

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

Sacramento, CA – Planned Parenthood Videos Bring Raid, Abortion Activist Says

  Sacramento, CA – An anti-abortion activist who made undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics says California Department of Justice agents have raided his home.… Read More ›

New York – New York Politician’s Anti-BDS Law Would Penalize German/Austrian Banks

New York – New York Politician’s Anti-BDS Law Would Penalize German/Austrian Banks

New York – A prominent Democratic New York state assemblyman, who introduced an anti-Boycott Israel bill in the state legislature, urged on Tuesday a group… Read More ›

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

Washington – Cruz Haul Raises Odds Of Contested Convention

  Washington – Ted Cruz won most of the delegates in the Wisconsin primary, increasing the likelihood of a contested convention. Cruz has won at… Read More ›

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Heists? Burning stones? 5 incredible facts about this $31.8m rare blue rock

Another blue diamond has hit the auction block, but this particular rock has far more to show off than its $31.8 million price tag. Dubbed… Read More ›

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

Celebrating 100 years of Bavarian beauty from BMW

  This month “the ultimate driving machine” passes an important milestone: BMW, aka Bavarian Motor Works, is turning 100. It’s not the oldest automaker out… Read More ›

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Australia: No refugee kids left in detention here; Critics: They’re offshore

Baby Samuel spent the first ten months of his life in immigration detention. Now, he’s quickly learning to navigate around his new three-room house. “He… Read More ›

‘Frozen’ impersonator arrested in Rio stabbing of celebrity Jewish doctor

‘Frozen’ impersonator arrested in Rio stabbing of celebrity Jewish doctor

Fabio Serfaty,prominent endocrinologist, sustains serious injuries in attack   A young woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing a celebrity Jewish doctor on a… Read More ›

Family of Hebron attacker shot by soldier threatens to sue state

Family of Hebron attacker shot by soldier threatens to sue state

Relatives of Abdel Fattah al-Sharif to seek compensation for ’emotional distress’ over killing last month   The family of the Palestinian attacker in Hebron who… Read More ›