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Misplaced Hysteria Over Israel's 'Land Appropriation': No Appropriation Possible

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hysteria over 'land appropriation" by Israel made headlines around the world. But Israel did nothing of the sort.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Israel Gets ‘Tough’ with ISIS and Declares it ‘Unauthorized’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The beheaders in Syria must be dropping their butcher knives in fear knowing they are unwanted in Israel.

Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Local

Thousands of New Homes Approved for Jerusalem Arabs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Construction of thousands of new homes for Jerusalem Arabs was approved Wednesday by a city development committee.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Gasoline Prices Dropped at Midnight

By Jewish Press News Desk

The price of self-service 95 octane gasoline in Israel dropped by a tiny bit -- one agora per liter -- at midnight on Sunday.

US / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements / #EyalGiladNaftali

Obama White House Condemns Designation of Gush Etzion Lot as 'State Land'

By Rachel Levy

The Obama administration has sharply condemned the Israeli government's decision Sunday to designate a lot in Gush Etzion as state land.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / ISIS

Netanyahu Says Making Gaza ‘Israel’s Fallujah’ Was Too High a Price

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel is better off with a weak Hamas rather than a dead Hamas, for the time being, says Netanyahu.

US / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets with House Armed Services Members

By JTA

Netanyahu gets support from Congressmen on House Armed Services Committee

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Former NSA Blasts Netanyahu

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Uzi Arad launches ferocious attack on Netanyahu, DM Ya'alon. Praises home front but says pols giving nothing but marketing spin.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Political Fallout Begins From Ceasefire

By Meir Halevi Siegel

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.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Pallywood / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu’s Cease-Fire Agreement Leads the Country into Confusion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“The posts went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan…but the city…was perplexed.” – Book of Esther

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Regev: Gov't Should Not Capitalize On Current Situation

By Jewish Press News Desk

MK MIri Regev (Likud) has called on Finance Minister Yair Lapid to annul a special tax, levied on residents of the Gaza Belt region, to build bomb shelters in every home. According to a report on Israel Radio, Regev criticised the government for “capitlizing” on the frustrations felt by residents of the south. The government […]

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

IDF: Israeli Toddler Murdered by Rocket Fired Near School

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas murdered a 4 yr old Israeli boy with a rocket launched next to an UNRWA school/shelter for Gazan refugees.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Cabinet OKs Reserves Call-Up

By Jewish Press News Desk

The security cabinet authorised Thursday the emergency call-up of 10,000 IDF reservists. Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said Israel would continue to pursue Hamas leaders anywhere and at any time, and added that the current campaign would “take time.” Ya’alon called on the Israeli public to display patience and strength while the army deals with the […]

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt

Update: Israel Denies It Agreed to Large-Scale Concessions

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel waited 12 hours to deny an agreement. Abbas talked with Mashaal while Shin Bet busted coup plot.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Rockets from Gaza

Rumored Ceasefire Deal Excludes Dis-Arming Hamas

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel will once again have turned victory into defeat if the rumored truce goes into effect at midnight

Terrorism / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

‘Fifth Column’ Arab MKs Visit Qatar and Meet with Former MK-Traitor

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good news that Zoabi and two of her Knesset pals left the country. The bad news is that they are coming back.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Poll: Netanyahu and Bennett Benefit from War at the Expense of Lapid

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The only non-coalition partner that gained popularity in the latest Knesset Channel poll was Meretz.

NY / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

NYS Gov Andrew Cuomo, State Leaders on Israel Solidarity Visit

By Rachel Levy

Hugs and smiles nationwide in response to a 3-day solidarity mission to Israel led by NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on its final day Thursday.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Obama Holds Up Weapons Transfer to Israel

By Rachel Levy

An imminent delivery of Hellfire missiles set to arrive in Israel from the US has been held up by the White House.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Tries to Appease Furious Cabinet Ministers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanayahu did not want update the ministers or involve them in the negotiations in Cairo.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Government May Have to Decide if Money Buys Peace or War with Hamas

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Money can’t buy love from Hamas. It can by a short cease-fire. It can buy war. It can’t buy peace.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Huffs and Israel Bluffs towards New Ceasefire

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“Oh the games people play now/…Never meaning what they say now/Never saying what they mean” – “Games People Play” by Joe South.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN) / Iraq / ISIS

Israel’s United Nations Amb. Prosor: Watch Out Because You’re Next

By Jewish Press Staff

"The battle we fight today is the same battle that you all will fight tomorrow." - Ambassador Prosor.

Media / Special Features / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Foreign Journalists Testify to Hamas' Threats for Honest War Coverage

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

“The Holy One, blessed be He, hates a person which says one thing with his mouth and another in his heart” (Talmud - Pesachim 113b)

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israel Repairs Gaza Damage While Talks Continue

By Rachel Levy

With cease fire talks barely in place, the Israel Electric Company already began repairing the power grid for Gaza residents.

IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Hamas Claims Victory; It Defeated the West, Once Again

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hamas claims victory; but its victim is the gullible West, which always succumbs to manipulation.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Bewildered Southerners Ask, ‘Is It Really Quiet Yet?’

By Rachel Levy

The government tells Israeli southerners it's safe to go home; but the cease fire is set to end in two days. Then what happens?

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Arab Journalist 'Lobbyist' at State Department Press Briefings

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Said Arikat is not just a journalist, he acts more like a lobbyist for the Palestinian Arab cause in daily press briefings at the State Department.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israel Calls Up 16,000 More Reservists to Intensify Gaza Operation

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel is calling up 16,000 more reservists to intensify its operation in Gaza and give current soldiers 'breathing room.'

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Is the US Furious Over 'Israeli' Criticism of Kerry?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kerry's performance panned by Israeli public, media, and even the PA. Why fury directed only at the Israeli government?

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu: War Means War and Not Phony Ceasefires [VIDEO]

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Gantz announce Israel will not stop the war until all terror tunnels are destroyed.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Steinitz: Goal of Military Op to Demilitarize Gaza

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Intelligence minister meets journalists in Jerusalem, compares Gaza to Judea and Samaria as proof that quiet begets quiet.

Government / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Zoabi ‘Too Busy’ for Police Questions

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Is MK Zoabi planning to copy her "rebbe", former Balad MK Azmi Bishara, by skipping the country?

Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu Slams Security Council

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister speaks by phone to Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, stresses that Israel accepted all ceasefire proposals.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Even Haaretz Thinks Kerry's Ceasefire Is One-Sided against Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Kerry is consistent. He has talked so much and promised so much that, like the peace process, his ceasefire delivered nothing.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Update: Netanyahu Rejects Hamas' False Ceasefire

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hamas proposed a truce after rejecting it, and true to its principles, continued to fire at rockets at Israel.

Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu, Liberman Meet British Foreign Secretary

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli leaders say London has special responsibility to stand by Israel at this hour of need; Hammond: Israel right to defend self.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Emergency Measures to Assist Residents of South

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Finance, Economy ministries team up to support Israeli businesses struggling under weight of non-stop rocket fire.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Rivlin To Be Sworn In As President

By Meir Halevi Siegel

New president to take office this evening; was elected June 10 following bitter campaign

Op-Eds / IDF & Security / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Four Notes on The Situation

By Meir Halevi Siegel

As Peres retires, Israel fights sour legacy: Insistence on setting policy in line with hopes, rather than with reality.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Day 17 of Operation 'Protective Edge' – "We Have Destroyed 30-40% of Hamas’ Rockets since Starting of Operation"

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF has reportedly stabilized its lines and is now focusing on mapping out and destroying the terror tunnels they have uncovered.

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Livni: Gaza Op 'Unavoidable'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Left-wing Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Tuesday that no ceasefire is imminent between Israel and Hamas, and added that the current military operation in the Gaza Strip was “unavoidable.” Speaking to Army Radio, Livni said there is no substance to Palestinian reports earlier in the day that Israel and the terrorists were considering an additional […]

US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / Iran / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Wanted: Ally for Israel in Cairo Talks

By Rachel Levy

Israel needs an ally in talks over a premature cease fire with Hamas terrorists intent on wiping out the Jewish State.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Bennett: Hamas Conducting 'Self-Genocide'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Jewish Home head responds to Human Rights Watch criticism: Radical left-wing reports don't impress me.

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Rockets from Gaza / Israeli Arabs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Newest Hamas Spokesman: Azmi Bishara

By Meir Halevi Siegel

MK who fled Israel reappears; Hamas conditions include re-releasing all Shalit prisoners, opening Gaza port

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Liberman: IDF Must Rule All of Gaza

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Liberman: Ceasefire is our tacit agreement for Hamas to be able to continue building its strength.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Rockets from Gaza

Bibi: Gaza Op to Continue, Intensify if Rockets Don't Stop

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

If Gaza missile fire does not cease, the PM says Israel is prepared to resume and intensify the operation.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Kerry May be Behind Egyptian Proposal for Ceasefire

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Does anyone in the Israeli government remember what happened to King Saul when he did not eliminate the king of Amalek?

Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Local / Intifada

Jerusalem Light Rail Service to Shuafat Already Restored

By Dr. Aaron Lerner

Arab terror vows notwithstanding, Jerusalem Light Rail service has already been restored to northern neighborhoods.

Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Meretz Calls for Unilateral Ceasefire

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Meretz proposes traditional left-wing "solution" to Hamas rockets: Run away. Likud MK Elkin: Cut off supplies.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

When Lawyers Run the War, You Can't Win

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu said that the lawyers won't let him shut off Gaza's water and electricity.

Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Emergency Economy Ministry Hotline

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to the security situation in southern Israel, the Economy Ministry has opened a hotline.

Government / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Steinitz: Israel Will Have to Re-Conquer Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

No choice but to continue; Israel cannot reconcile to terror army on national borders

Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Danny Danon: No Gas, Electricity for Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Deputy Defense Minister says Israel should hit Gaza harder, hints that military operation will be expanded soon

Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Note to Self: Deputy Minister of Defense - “Cut Power, Fuel Supply to Gaza”

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Danny Danon demanded at the Security Cabinet meeting that Israel stop supplying Gaza with electricity and fuel. Isn't that obvious?

Politics / Government / News Briefs

Peaceniks Physically Attack Naftali Bennett

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Arafat, Abu Mazen views acceptable to lefties, but no such consideration for Jewish Home leader

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Abu Khdeir Rejects Visit by Shimon Peres

By JTA

Leftists talk "peace" in Tel Aviv, but Arab family won't accept condolence visit from Peres

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

9 Gaza Terrorists Dead in IAF Air Strikes

By Rachel Levy

Israel killed 9 terrorists and destroyed real terror targets Sunday night, as its citizens spent a whole day in bomb shelters.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / #EyalGiladNaftali

'Humanitarian': Arab Zionist Teen Should be Kidnapped and Raped

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Fadi Arouri called for the abduction and sexual abuse of a loyal Israeli. Why is he in Israel?

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Jerusalem / #EyalGiladNaftali

Demonstrations at Prime Minister’s Residence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds gather before prime minister's residence to protest murders of 1 Arab and 3 Israeli teens.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Aliyah / Geulah

Israel to Recognize Foreign PT, S/L Certification

By Jewish Press News Desk

Physical and speech & language therapists may soon find it easier to immigrate to Israel, thanks to a new bill now before the Knesset.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Islamists / Settlements

Mitzna: Jewish Home 'Like Hamas'

By Meir Halevi Siegel

2001 candidate for Prime Minister lashes out, says Jewish Home party comparable to Islamist party focused on genocide.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / The Knesset

Bat-Galim Sha'ar: Families Won't Accept 'Irresponsible' Gov't Decisions

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Mother of teenage hostage Gil-Ad Sha'ar expresses faith in Israeli system...if 'irresponsible' decisions not made

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Israeli Court Rejects Appeal by 6 Hamas 'Shalitnik' Recidivists

By Rachel Levy

Israel's High Court of Justice rejected an appeal by six Hamas members to cancel their remand for terrorist activity.

US / Government / News Briefs / France

FM Liberman to Meet with US Secy John Kerry in Paris

By Jewish Press News Desk

FM Liberman is set to meet with US Secy of State Kerry on PA talks Thursday in Paris.

Politics / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets Romanian Counterpart

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Positive relations between two countries on show, six months after Romanian president calls for recognition of Israel as Jewish state

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Local

J'lem Souk: Criticism for Netanyahu, Understanding for Noam Shalit

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Mahane Yehuda market remains Likud stronghold, but locals say leaders need inner conviction to withstand public pressure.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Bennett: No More Prisoner Releases

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Jewish Home leader responds to news that Shalit releasee killed Baruch Mizrahi, says days of prisoner-swaps are over

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Meretz Leader: Don't Break Up Palestinian Unity Government

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Left-wing MK calls on prime minister to focus on finding, saving teenage hostages, spare Palestinian Unity Government

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Ariel Attias to Quit Knesset

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Veteran Shas MK says needs a break after years of working 'day and night' on behalf of all Israelis

Terrorism / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / News Briefs

Peres Meets Hostage Families, Promises to Let Obama Know

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Peres praying for safe return of boys; Apparent computer outage in Washington continues, still no Obama statement

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

As if the Boys' Families Have Not Endured Enough Heartache

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Listening to the recorded phone call attempt for help was more than some of the relatives could bear.

Terrorism / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Arab MK Calls for Boys’ Release

By Meir Halevi Siegel

MK Ibrahim Sarsour calls on int'l community to intervene on behalf of boys, hunger striking Palestinian prisoners

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Opposition MK Slams Zoabi, Condemns Terror Support

By Jewish Press News Desk

Labor party chairman and opposition leader Isaac Herzog condemns Israeli Arab MK Hanin Zoabi for supporting terror kidnappers.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

UN Leader Backpedals: ‘No Concrete Evidence’ of Abduction

By Rachel Levy

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appears to be retracting his condemnation of the terror kidnapping of 3 Israeli teens.

Terrorism / Government / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

MK Zoabi: Kidnappers Not Terrorists

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Outspoken Arab MK defends kidnapping because Palestinians 'under occupation'; slams cousin for supporting Israel

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

Israel Not Likely to Negotiate with Kidnappers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel says it is unlikely to negotiate a prisoner swap with the terrorists who kidnapped the three yeshiva boys from Gush Etzion last week.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Oren: US Should Reject Unity Government, Hamas Behind Kidnapping

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ambassador Oren: the U.S. should rescind its hasty recognition of the Fatah-Hamas unity government (PUG).

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements

Cabinet Meeting Moved to Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Cabinet will hold its weekly meeting in Tel Aviv on Sunday to be close to the Kirya IDF headquarters.

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