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Lawyer: Israel set to force feed Palestinian prisoner

Lawyer: Israel set to force feed Palestinian prisoner

After 55 days without food, hunger striker and Islamic Jihad suspect Mohammed Allaan may be first Palestinian force fed under new Israeli law. Israeli authorities… Read More ›

Key Jewish Democrats in Congress say they will vote against Iran deal

Key Jewish Democrats in Congress say they will vote against Iran deal

Sherman joins Schumer, Engel in opposing agreement.   WASHINGTON – Hours after US Sen. Charles Schumer (D-New York) announced that he would vote against the… Read More ›

Kahlon says gas compromise won’t pass muster, monopolies must be dismantled

Kahlon says gas compromise won’t pass muster, monopolies must be dismantled

Up until now, Kahlon has maintained distance from the natural gas issue, due to his friendship with Koby Maimon, whose company Isramco has a 28.75… Read More ›

Diplomacy: Fostering a ‘win-win’ relationship

Diplomacy: Fostering a ‘win-win’ relationship

Speaking to the ‘Post,’ outgoing envoy Daniel Taub says he’s optimistic about the future of Israeli-British relations, but the ever-growing threat of BDS must be… Read More ›

Challenging president, Schumer declares opposition to Iran deal

Challenging president, Schumer declares opposition to Iran deal

Eliot Engel, top Democrat in House, also declares opposition.   WASHINGTON – Senator Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York, the most senior Jewish member of… Read More ›

I saw the attacker trying to exit his car and I shot him’

I saw the attacker trying to exit his car and I shot him’

Lt. Daniel Elbaz recounts quick response to West Bank attack that left him and two of his soldiers wounded   An Israel Defense Forces officer… Read More ›

Donald Trump kicked off the GOP debate with a dramatic threat to the Republican Party

Donald Trump kicked off the GOP debate with a dramatic threat to the Republican Party

  Fox News’ main Republican presidential debate on Thursday night began with fireworks courtesy of frontrunner Donald Trump. Moderator Bret Baier began by asking the… Read More ›

Megyn Kelly drops an anvil on Donald Trump: You’ve called women you don’t like, ‘fat pigs,’ ‘dogs,’ and ‘slobs’

Megyn Kelly drops an anvil on Donald Trump: You’ve called women you don’t like, ‘fat pigs,’ ‘dogs,’ and ‘slobs’

  Real-estate magnate Donald Trump was confronted by Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly during the first Republican presidential debate on Thursday, accusing him of being… Read More ›

This country is the next hotspot for energy investment

This country is the next hotspot for energy investment

  Under the heading of “what’s next in energy”, there’s one standout part of the sector these days. Mexico. Much of the energy world has… Read More ›

New York – Stolen Stradivarius Violin Returned To Jewish Family After 35 Years

New York – Stolen Stradivarius Violin Returned To Jewish Family After 35 Years

  New York – Renowned violinist Roman Totenberg left his beloved Stradivarius in his office while greeting well-wishers after a concert in 1980. When he… Read More ›

Washington – Democratic U.S. Senator Schumer To Announce Opposition To Iran Nuclear Deal

Washington – Democratic U.S. Senator Schumer To Announce Opposition To Iran Nuclear Deal

  Washington –  Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer plans to announce his opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, the Huffington Post reported on Thursday,… Read More ›

New York, NY – Judge: Fine Cabbie $25,000 For Turning Away Black Passengers

New York, NY – Judge: Fine Cabbie $25,000 For Turning Away Black Passengers

  New York, NY – A taxi driver may have to pay $25,000 after a judge said the cabbie refused to pick up passengers because… Read More ›

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux marry

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux marry

  After years of waiting and speculation, we can collectively exhale: Jennifer Aniston has finally tied the knot. Aniston and fellow actor Justin Theroux made… Read More ›

Climbers’ remains found decades after disappearance in Swiss Alps

Climbers’ remains found decades after disappearance in Swiss Alps

  For decades, there was no sign of two Japanese climbers who went missing as they tried to scale the famed Matterhorn mountain. Heavy snowfall… Read More ›

NASA camera shows moon crossing Earth

NASA camera shows moon crossing Earth

You can’t call it “the dark side of the moon” based on a new NASA picture. A camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)… Read More ›

NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

Kirsten Gillibrand says Tehran more likely to obtain nuclear weapons if Congress scuttles the deal   WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said she would… Read More ›

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

Steny Hoyer leads Jewish state tour of 21 freshman House members; says he hasn’t made his mind up yet on deal   Steny Hoyer has… Read More ›

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

PM has right to warn US Jews on dangers of accord, says Malcolm Hoenlein, but should be careful not to pit them against their government… Read More ›

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Israeli-born actress tells Marie Claire magazine that it’s important to be aware of hatred, which can allow us to have more empathy for others. Israeli-born… Read More ›

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Justice minister wants to split AG’s authorities into roles of public prosecutor and chief legal counsel to government, but PM says such a move would… Read More ›