Anti-BDS Bill Advances In Illinois State Legislature

The Illinois State House of Representatives Executive Committee on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would prohibit state pension funds from including in their...

Zipi Livni BD”E

Her passing is a great loss to the Eretz Yisrael movement, to Hevron the City of our Forefathers and to her family.

Israeli Police Chief Calls for Reevaluation Israel’s Marijuana Policy

"The public has advanced to the point that they understand that cannabis users are normative citizens who are not harming anybody and that there's no reason to persecute them and incriminate them."

UN Watch Condemns Saudi Bid to Head UN Human Rights Council

UN Watch: 'Electing Saudi Arabia as chair of UN Human Rights groups is like maying a pyromaniac the town fire chief.'

PA Honors Most Brutal Murderers of Israelis in Collective Memory

Here are the gory details of the Ramallah lynching - for which some were recently honored by our "peace partners," the PA.

Vatican Officially Recognizes PA as New Arab Country

The Vatican officially recognized the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday as a new Arab country

Knesset Votes to Expand Number of Ministers

A government of Israel's size needs more ministers who can focus on their specific jobs.

Netanyahu Submits Coalition Guidelines – Yes to Peace, No Mention as to How

Haaretz is upset because the coalition guidelines don't list the delusional two-state solution as the only path to peace.

Melissa Rivers Still Mourning Joan, Suing Clinic to Get Answers

“I want to find out what happened, I need to know, I need answers. I’m angry.”

Senate Democrats Defeat President Obama’s ‘Fast-Track’ Trade Deal

The vote was a victory for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, an outspoken opponent of giving Obama fast-track authority.

Wiesenthal Center: ‘P5+1 Must Denounce Iran’s Latest Threat to Destroy Israel’

SWC leadership calls on P5+1 to condemn Iran's threats to annihilate Israel. *crickets*

Mother Injured in Attack in Gush Etzion

Earlier this morning, stone-throwers also hit a driver near Beitar Ilit, lightly injuring the driver.

Hague Prosecutor Demanding Israeli Data to Help Gaza War-Crimes Probe (Against Israel)

Bensouda suggested it was in "the best interest" of Hamas and Israel to provide the needed information.

North Korea Executes Defense Chief for “Treason”

Hyon Yong Chol fell asleep at an event where North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was present.

Firebombs Thrown at Maaleh Zeitim

Three firebombs were thrown last night at the Jewish community of Maaleh Zeitim in Jerusalem.

State Department Issues Naqba Day Alerts

The United States Consulate General Jerusalem sent out an email today alerting US citizens of possible danger zones in Israel, due to expected Arab rioting.

IDF Gaza Front Commander Turns “Palestinian” Hero over Misquote

Reading the headlines various Middle East editors have slapped on a recent AFP/Reuters story, one would believe a top-ranking IDF officer switched sides, God forbid.

Israeli Court: Facebook Posts Can Kill, Sends JM Fatah Leader to Jail

Tuesday's ruling put a Jerusalem-based Fatah (PLO/PA) leader behind bars for incitement to terrorism and support of terrorist organizations through social media.

Grass Roots Jewish Groups Condemn NYC Jewish Leadership for Condoning BDS

NYC's UJA-Federation leadership was criticzed for allowing groups that support economic sanctions against Israel to again march in the Celebrate Israel Parade.

Report: Lebanese Villages are Hezbollah Military Bases, Human Shields

NY Times reports IDF evidence Lebanese villages are Hezbollah military bases with human shields.

Iran Nuclear Deal Looking Unlikely, Says Merkel

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says a nuclear deal with Iran doesn't look likely.

Police Appeal Decision Allowing Glick Onto Temple Mount

The police claim, if Rabbi Yehuda Glick goes up to the Temple Mount, it could lead to riots and a public safety risk.

Gulf Arab Leaders to Confront Obama on Iran

Saudi and other Gulf leaders plan to confront US Pres. Obama on Iran at this week's summit.

Rabbis Honor French PM in Fight Against Anti-Semitism

European rabbis honored French PM Valls on Tuesday for his role in fighting anti-Semitism.

Exposé: Former MIT Muslim Professor Raised Money for Al Qaeda [video]

Suheil Laher, former Muslim chaplain at MIT, raised money and recruited for Jihad and still influences Muslims at the university.

Canada Denies Hate Crime Laws to be Used against Israel Boycotters

Was the original CBC report, that Ottawa might target boycotters with hate crime charges, fueled by hate?

Another Major Earthquake Strikes Nepal

Another major earthquake struck northwest Nepal Tuesday morning, two weeks after at least 8,.000 people died in two quakes. The new earthquake registered 7.4 on...

Gov. Walker Visits Kotel in Likely Pre-Election Campaign Photo-Op

His "listening tour" will include a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Ben-Gurion University to Develop Robots for the Elderly

Ben Gurion University has received a grant from the Israeli government to develop robotics for the elderly. The new project, dubbed "Follow Me: Proxemics and...

Court Sentences Rabbi Pinto to One Year in Jail

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto to one year in jail for bribery Tuesday morning. The "celebrities' rabbi" also was fined...

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