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Jewish Home leader blocks exhibition of dead bodies citing Jewish tradition to honor the dead; NIF objects.
Cabinet holds special session in Ashkelon, faces criticism from local residents, officials over lack of aid package
For two-and-a-half years, residents of the Golan Heights understood that domestic interests in Syria would keep war away from them.
4,000 dunams in G'vaot area declared state land, will open door for large construction project.
With Judeophobic attacks spiking around United Kingdom, local Jews say not enough done to enforce hate crime laws
Drug dealers suspected of aiding Hezbollah make inroads into Israel; smuggling attempts also included Jordan, Syria
Only time PLO seems interested in justice for Palestinians is when Israel is involved
For years, Binyamin Netanyahu's views on negotiating with terrorists, and on negotiating under fire have been clear: In his defining treatise on the subject Terrorism: How the West Can Win, Netanyahu spelled out clear guidelines for dealing with the scourge of attacks on civilians. Amongst other principles, the then up-and-coming Likud leader said clearly that terrorists must […]
Uzi Arad launches ferocious attack on Netanyahu, DM Ya'alon. Praises home front but says pols giving nothing but marketing spin.
Israel’s political landscape awoke Wednesday to the latest ceasefire with a sharp round of criticism for Prime Minister Netanyahu, and jostling for position amongst senior politicians who have begun to smell the aroma of early elections, possibly in the first half of 2015.
Nearly 90 percent of Gaza residents support attacks on Israel, say rockets help 'deterrence'
Chaim Yellin: We don't want government support. We need quiet in the morning.
Two men, residents of Galilee, began terror careers as young as 14. Arraignments this morning in Haifa District Court
Ashkelon residents in shock, Nahal Oz members take refuge away from missile-torn border region.
European Jewish Congress says local boys who go off to fight with Islamic State could come home, radicalize local youth.
Notorious terror leader reportedly dies in Syria; unclear if death caused by stroke or terror attack
Egypt trying to broker latest deal; talks don't seem to reflect reality of fighting.
No lull in missile fire as sides return to Cairo; man lightly wounded in Ashkelon
Woman attacked in Brussels, rabbi attacked in Australia, Colombian paper says 'occupation' of Palestine started with conquest of biblical Joshua.
The Jewish community in Belfast, Northern Ireland is bracing for violent backlash as the city prepares for an appearance by radical British MP George Galloway on Saturday night. Last month, Palestinian supporters smashed windows twice at the Belfast Hebrew Congregation following a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the city. Now, representatives for Galloway say the 1,000-seat Ulster […]
Non-stop rockets on south; Yadlin: Hamas rocket stockpiles dwindling.
Association for Civil Rights in Israel leads charge to accuse IDF of 'war crimes'; no call for Palestinian groups to investigate Hamas.
Terror group bent on creating 'Islamic Caliphate' sets sights on Lebanon, could push south towards Israeli border.
Hamas says could consider extending current ceasefire to longer-term truce, but says no chance terror group will disarm
Socialist president warns Israel to protect priest in Gaza, can't seem to find words to support 50,000 Argentine Jews.
Graves desecrated in England, Israelis rescued from Maldives
In the 5184 days since Lebanon withdrawal, 3342 days have been spent in 'hostage mode'
Hamas continues to take advantage of Israeli ceasefires to prosecute war on Jewish State.
Obama has chosen shaky ally on the way out over strong ally solidly in the American orbit.
"Pro-Palestinian" activists continue to target Jews around the world; Aussie commentator: Where outrage about beheadings in Syria?
War in Gaza, Arab rioting around Israel and in Jerusalem, but Jewish communities are real threat to country.
Rockets fired at Ashkelon, Ashdod in violation of ceasefire; No injuries or property damage reported.
Diplomatic protest over civilian casualties in Gaza; Foreign Ministry 'disappointed' over one-sided move
Don't think battle-weary residents of the south are pushing for a ceasefire. This time, they want the government to finish the job.
Half the population gone at any one time, but residents of Gaza Belt remain strong.
Intelligence minister meets journalists in Jerusalem, compares Gaza to Judea and Samaria as proof that quiet begets quiet.
Moslem Brotherhood considered enemy number one in Cairo; Gaza branch responds to slight by firing at Israel.
Is MK Zoabi planning to copy her "rebbe", former Balad MK Azmi Bishara, by skipping the country?
If anti-Israel doesn't necessarily mean anti-Israel-Semitic, why do anti-Israel protests always seem to be so violent?
Make up your mind: PA Chairman can't decide whether Palestinians are sovereign state or feeble protectorate
Thinking her microphone's been turned off, UN translator speaks her mind about world body's anti-Israel obsession.
2010 cruise to Gaza ended so well, 'humanitarian activists' want to try it all again.
Islamic Republic pledges ongoing support for Hamas, tells Meet the Press that US weapons intended to kill Arab civilians.
Finance, Economy ministries team up to support Israeli businesses struggling under weight of non-stop rocket fire.
New president to take office this evening; was elected June 10 following bitter campaign
Overnight clash leads dozens of Islamic heroes to surrender; many brought to Shin Bet for debriefing
As Peres retires, Israel fights sour legacy: Insistence on setting policy in line with hopes, rather than with reality.
Yet again, non-anti-Semitic 'pro-Palestinian' demonstrators can't quite seem to break free of anti-Semitic jargon.
Hundreds of Arabs gathered near Kever Rachel (Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem) Wednesday to attack IDF soldiers with stones and firebombs. Riots were also reported in Beit Omar, near Hebron.
Did El Al intentionally spike prices, or was the sudden jump in air fares the normal function of airline economics?
Military spokesman: We've been trying for years to deal with tunnels, with no success.
Foreign Minister protests UNRWA storage of missiles, equipment in UN facilities.
Father of fallen soldier Max Steinberg stuns crowd, ends eulogy with simple cry: Am Yisrael Chai.
"Like all mothers of soldiers, I pray that this ends peacefully, that all the boys come home safe-and-sound," Ruthie says.
PM meets wounded soldiers at Ashkelon hospital, tells foreign diplomats they have moral obligation to support Israel.
Teenage member of MK Zoabi's clan making name for self as pre-eminent Arab supporter of Israel.
Army finally forced to admit soldier is missing; efforts continue to identify seventh body from Sunday night attack.
Israel activists take the streets of New York on Sunday. For some reason, no rocks or Molotov cocktails were thrown at police.
Security forces continue to destroy Hamas infrastructure, unearth preparations to murder Jews
Nothing infuriates Palestinian supporters than the suggestion that anti-Israel sentiment is fueled by anti-Semitism. Truth hurts, sometimes.
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo toured the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council Monday, accompanied by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman. The foreign ministers visited the situation room at the regional council, observed the Iron Dome missile defense system in action, met with soldiers at Kibbutz Zikkim, and visited a home damaged several days […]
IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and GOC Southern Command Maj.-Gen. Sammy Turgeman met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Monday at an air force base in southern Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "The IDF is making progress in the field according to plan and the operation will be expanded until the goal is achieved […]
Senior combat officer says IDF racking up series of successes in Gaza, says Hamas "fighters" quick to flee.
Lapid: Operation won't end until Israelis along Gaza border can sleep soundly at night with out fear of terror attack
Fighting rages on 11th day of conflict.
Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitions High Court of Justice on behalf of Bedouins.
Hamas ask for 'humanitarian' ceasefire, then uses lull to attack Israel.
Police clash with anti-Israel demonstrators in Cairo, Turkey, London. Protests expected to spread.
Sgt. Eitan Barak (20) of Herzeliya was killed overnight during the initial stage of the ground operation into Gaza. Palestinian media reported that the soldier was killed by Palestinian “militants,” but Channel 1 said the soldier was killed by friendly fire. Five additional soldiers light to moderate wounds in separate incidents. The targets included the home […]
Psaki: Accidental killing of civilians 'horrifying'; Kerry tells Netanyahu to focus on smuggling tunnels
Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.
End of PA unity? Fatah leader slams Hamas, says even Islamic Jihad wanted to accept Egyptian ceasefire deal
Charlie Daniels, country music's senior statesman, performs Hatikva, fervent supporter of Israel
Balad MK bows head in memory of Palestinian civilians killed in Operation Protective Edge
MK who fled Israel reappears; Hamas conditions include re-releasing all Shalit prisoners, opening Gaza port
Running for shelters and praying for success: Summer 2014 in Israel.
Senior IDF official: Hamas trying for political gain from current round of fighting.
Turkish PM responds to Jewish Home MK's Facebook post; asks what difference is between Shaked and Nazi killer
Not always two sides to a story: Some try to kill babies, some try to protect them
Praise for Hitler, 'filthy Jewish dog' at pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne
Liberman: Ceasefire is our tacit agreement for Hamas to be able to continue building its strength.
Headed for Cairo this morning to oversee ceasefire agreement, a furious Kerry heads back to Washington.
Former head of Zo Artzenu: Before Peres’ and Beilin’s 'peace,' "no one dreamed about rocket attacks on Tel Aviv.”
Peres addresses Palestinians, pleads with them to believe that 'people of Gaza are not our enemy.'
Arab press repeats libel that Israel out to destroy al-Aqsa Mosque; still refuses to present evidence
Meretz proposes traditional left-wing "solution" to Hamas rockets: Run away. Likud MK Elkin: Cut off supplies.
Police commanders brief Knesset on activities over past month, take responsibility for messing up boys' SOS call
130 rockets strike Israel during Day Six of Operation Protective Edge; No word yet on ground invasion
Anti-Israel violence spreading: Palestinians break up pro-Israel gathering in California
Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein slams ruling party, challenges deputy head to defend racist statement in public debate
Police closed the Temple Mount to non-Muslims in response to Arab riots at the holy site Sunday. Young people threw rocks and lit firecrackers at police. Ten Arab youths were detained for questioning. Two police officers were wounded.
Million-dollar villas for Haniyeh, net worth of more than $2 billion for Khaled Mashal. Welcome to Hamas-run Gaza
Arab pedestrian arouses suspicion outside open-air market in capital; no injuries reported.
White House Spokeswoman: Hamas responsible for current situation, Israel trying to limit harm to innocent civilians.
DM Yaalon: IDF has hit Hamas, other terrorist organizations in Gaza very hard; militants' homes targeted
Israelis dodge bullets to become leaders in nearly all fields. Palestinians use aid money to build rocket launchers.
Palestinian patients fear returning to Gaza, say they are embarrassed by Hamas actions.
US, Canada, UK and even UN slam terrorist rocket fire at Israel, say situation is untenable.
Palestinian Media Watch reported that Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement has admitted that the reconciliation agreement with Hamas is "as an opportunity to establish a united front to fight Israel." Writing in response to a Facebook question posed by, Ofir Gendelman, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu - the post included a cartoon of Hamas and […]
Mushir al-Masri, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, said Wednesday that terror groups in Gaza have patience, and that this is the time for rockets. al-Masri threatened that Hamas can force a new equation on Israel, and (Israel is) mistaken if it thinks it can empty our our weapons storerooms in a few days, […]
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