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Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Knesset advances controversial anti-terror bill

Draft law goes to committee before final approval; critics describe legislation increasing punishment for terrorism as ‘totalitarian’   The Knesset advanced late Wednesday night a… Read More ›

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

SodaStream chief accuses boycotters of anti-Semitism

With shutting of West Bank factory, Daniel Birnbaum says BDS movement has ‘marginal’ effect on beverage company’s business   IDAN HANEGEV INDUSTRIAL PARK, Israel (AP)… Read More ›

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

IDF strikes Gaza after sniper fire hits Israeli homes

No reports of injuries in strike on Hamas base after bullets damage houses in Netiv Ha’asara   The IDF struck a Hamas target in the… Read More ›

US NGO to send 75 bionic arms to Syrian children

US NGO to send 75 bionic arms to Syrian children

Limbitless, founded by American graduate students, uses 3-D printers to make the limbs more cheaply; many Syrian children have lost limbs due to Syrian army’s… Read More ›

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Prime minister: ‘Zero tolerance for stone-throwing’

Rules of engagement may change after recent attacks in and around Jerusalem; two border police companies and 400 police officers will be added to protect… Read More ›

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

Gov’t finds victory in defeat on Iran, says official

High-ranking official tells Ynet that campaign was successful in delegitimizing deal after Obama secures veto-threshold votes. The Israeli government was not surprised on Wednesday by… Read More ›

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon puts forth bid to reduce added-tax in hopes of sparking economy

Kahlon is reportedly considering reducing corporate tax by 1.5 percentage points.   Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon on Wednesday announced that he is strongly considering the… Read More ›

Ministry clamps down on lawyers, accountants to halt terror financing

Ministry clamps down on lawyers, accountants to halt terror financing

The amendment to the law governing terrorism financing and money laundering creates new obligations for lawyers and accountants to scrutinize the identity and business purposes… Read More ›

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.

The Islamic-animated government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declared policy of “zero problems with neighbors” is in tatters.   Turkey marked the 93rd anniversary of Victory… Read More ›

US forced to disclose more details of targeted killings, will Israel be next?

US forced to disclose more details of targeted killings, will Israel be next?

  There is a trickling but wild change occurring regarding the opaque shroud drawn over the world of targeted killings. Over the last several months,… Read More ›

For Hasidic Jew who consults for Google, no college degree required

For Hasidic Jew who consults for Google, no college degree required

An autodidact who spends hours each day studying Torah, marketing consultant Issamar Ginzberg is proud to bridge two worlds   JTA – When Issamar Ginzberg… Read More ›

A 24-year old has become the first woman to be convicted of ‘revenge porn’

A 24-year old has become the first woman to be convicted of ‘revenge porn’

  A 24-year old in the United Kingdom has become the first woman to be convicted of revenge porn. Paige Mitchell was today sentenced to… Read More ›

George Soros is loading up on coal

George Soros is loading up on coal

  Perhaps the greatest nightmare for investors in a commodity stock is that the commodity in question goes the way of coal. After more than… Read More ›

Amazon Prime Video now offers something Netflix says it will ‘never’ allow

Amazon Prime Video now offers something Netflix says it will ‘never’ allow

  Amazon just announced a video streaming perk that Netflix has sworn it would never allow. If you’re one of the approximately 40 to 60 million… Read More ›

New York – ‘Taxi Of Tomorrow’ Arrives In NYC

New York – ‘Taxi Of Tomorrow’ Arrives In NYC

  New York – The Nissan NV200 minivan is now the new standard for New York City’s yellow cabs. The new design, known as the… Read More ›

Washington – Ben Carson Campaign Reaping Cash As He Rises In GOP Polls

Washington – Ben Carson Campaign Reaping Cash As He Rises In GOP Polls

  Washington –  Vacation-filled August is typically one of the worst months for any politician to raise money. But it was Ben Carson’s best yet.… Read More ›

United Kingdom – London-based Satmar School Apologizes, Pledges Change After Newspaper Reveals Lessons About “Evil Goyim

United Kingdom – London-based Satmar School Apologizes, Pledges Change After Newspaper Reveals Lessons About “Evil Goyim

  United Kingdom – There are promised changes in store at the Satmar Beis Rochel boys’ school in north London after a whistleblower provided copies… Read More ›

Washington – Kerry To Outline US Assurances To Israel, Gulf To Lawmakers

Washington – Kerry To Outline US Assurances To Israel, Gulf To Lawmakers

  Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry will send a letter to all members of Congress on Wednesday outlining U.S. security commitments to Israel… Read More ›

Second arrest made in Bangkok shrine bombing

Second arrest made in Bangkok shrine bombing

  A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the August 17 bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and injured dozens… Read More ›

Massive manhunt after Illinois officer’s death; 3 suspects at large

Massive manhunt after Illinois officer’s death; 3 suspects at large

Fox Lake, Illinois – A large-scale search for three suspects in the fatal shooting of an Illinois police officer continued Tuesday into the night. Officers in… Read More ›