Bibi Determined To Show He’s Serious About Peace

Posted on: September 1st, 2010

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to propose a phased withdrawal from large portions of Judea and Samaria as well as a series of "quality of life" initiatives designed to improve the lives of Palestinians who live in the West Bank and Gaza.

Tears, Tributes For Beloved Slain Convert Yoseph Robinson

Posted on: August 25th, 2010

A standing-room-only crowd of mourners paid tearful tribute Monday night to Yoseph Robinson, the beloved liquor store employee gunned down last Thursday as he tried to protect his girlfriend from a masked gunman.

Article Fuels Speculation, Debate Over Possible Attack On Iran

Posted on: August 18th, 2010

JERUSALEM - If the United States doesn't attack Iran's nuclear facilities within the next eight months or so, Israel probably will.

U.S. To Sell F-15 Jets To Saudis; Israeli Edge To Be Maintained

Posted on: August 11th, 2010

The United States plans to sell F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, but made clear to an anxious Israel that it won't include long-range weapons systems.

Israeli Rightists Begin Push For One-State Solution

Posted on: August 4th, 2010

JERUSALEM - In one of the more curious twists in Israeli politics, prominent right-wing political figures in Israel have begun pushing for a one-state solution with Israelis and Palestinians as equal citizens with full voting rights.

Claims Conference Faces Questions Over $7 Million Fraud

Posted on: July 28th, 2010

After discovering $7 million in fraudulent payments, the Claims Conference is facing questions about whether it will recover the money and how extensive the fraud actually was.

Claims Conference Faces Questions Over $7 Million Fraud

Posted on: July 28th, 2010

After discovering $7 million in fraudulent payments, the Claims Conference is facing questions about whether it will recover the money and how extensive the fraud actually was.

Opposition Mounting To Proposed Israeli Conversion Bill

Posted on: July 21st, 2010

WASHINGTON - Opposition to a proposed Israeli conversion bill is mounting, from the U.S. Congress to the Israeli prime minister.

Opposition Mounting To Proposed Israeli Conversion Bill

Posted on: July 21st, 2010

WASHINGTON - Opposition to a proposed Israeli conversion bill is mounting, from the U.S. Congress to the Israeli prime minister.

‘Cultural Intifada’ As Artists, Celebrities Cancel Israel Plans

Posted on: July 14th, 2010

JERUSALEM - Actress Meg Ryan's decision to cancel her appearance at this week's Jerusalem Film Festival didn't garner the same attention in Israel as British rocker Elvis Costello's nixing his Israel concert this spring.

‘Cultural Intifada’ As Artists, Celebrities Cancel Israel Plans

Posted on: July 14th, 2010

JERUSALEM - Actress Meg Ryan's decision to cancel her appearance at this week's Jerusalem Film Festival didn't garner the same attention in Israel as British rocker Elvis Costello's nixing his Israel concert this spring.

Former Israeli Chief Justice Looms Large At Kagan Hearings

Posted on: June 30th, 2010

NEW YORK - It was an unexpected development in an otherwise relatively mundane U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process. Failed Reagan nominee Robert Bork grabbed headlines last week when he spoke out against President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the high court. At the top of his complaint list: As dean of Harvard Law School, Kagan once referred to former Israeli Chief Justice Aharon Barak as her "judicial hero."

Former Israeli Chief Justice Looms Large At Kagan Hearings

Posted on: June 30th, 2010

NEW YORK - It was an unexpected development in an otherwise relatively mundane U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process. Failed Reagan nominee Robert Bork grabbed headlines last week when he spoke out against President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the high court. At the top of his complaint list: As dean of Harvard Law School, Kagan once referred to former Israeli Chief Justice Aharon Barak as her "judicial hero."

Israeli School Controversy Brings Secular-Haredi Tensions To Boil

Posted on: June 23rd, 2010

JERUSALEM - -The showdown between the Israeli Supreme Court and the parents of students at a haredi Orthodox school found guilty of discriminatory practices against Sephardic girls has brought already strained secular-religious relations in Israel to a fever pitch.

U.S., Israel Adopt ‘Agree For Now’ Mode

Posted on: June 16th, 2010

WASHINGTON - The relationship between the Obama administration, the Netanyahu government and the pro-Israel community is ensconced on all fronts in "agree for now" mode.

Israel Grapples With Widespread Condemnation Over Flotilla Attack

Posted on: June 2nd, 2010

JERUSALEM - With nations around the world condemning Israel for the deaths of nine activists aboard a Gaza-bound ship, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit to the White House.

Why ‘Peace Process’ Champion Changed His Mind

Posted on: May 18th, 2010

WASHINGTON - Depending on your view of the Middle East and the Obama administration, Aaron David Miller is either a hero or a turncoat.

RCA Parley To Address Women’s Leadership Roles

Posted on: April 21st, 2010

With a high-profile discussion scheduled on women's leadership and two proposed rules aimed at marginalizing rabbis who deviate leftward on hot-button issues, an upcoming Orthodox rabbinical conference is expected to draw its largest crowd in years.

RCA Parley To Address Women’s Leadership Roles

Posted on: April 21st, 2010

With a high-profile discussion scheduled on women's leadership and two proposed rules aimed at marginalizing rabbis who deviate leftward on hot-button issues, an upcoming Orthodox rabbinical conference is expected to draw its largest crowd in years.

Health Care Vote Could Mean Tough Prospects For Some Jewish Dems

Posted on: March 29th, 2010

WASHINGTON - A window was shattered by a pellet gun in an apparent vandalism attack at her Tucson district office. Sarah Palin has put her on the list of Democratic lawmakers she is targeting this fall. Arizona Tea Party activists are pledging to help defeat her bid for re-election.