President Rivlin: Israel Is Democratic and Jewish and Tribal, and There Are Arabs, Too

Naturally, when MK Odeh speaks of two states, he really means four states: three purely Arab — Jordan, the PA and Gaza, and one 20% Arab — Israel.

Annals of Obesity: Israeli Kids Drink More Soda than Americans, Arabs More than Jews...

In Israel every fifth first grader (20%) is overweight, and by the seventh grade 30% — one in three children — are overweight.

Pres. Rivlin Warns Israeli Arabs, Druze at Iftar Meal, ‘Beware Efforts to Destroy Coexistence’

President Rivlin warned guests at an Iftar meal in northern Israel to beware terrorist efforts to destroy local coexistence.

FM Kahlon Tussles With Netanyahu Over Casinos in Eilat

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon doesn't think it's a good idea to build a casino in Eilat; he'd rather see more money for schools.

Israel Makes UN History: Ambassador Danny Danon to Head UN Legal Committee

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon makes history; he's appointed head of UN permanent 'Sixth Committee.'

While Islamic Terror Raging Everywhere, Pres. Rivlin Attends Ramadan Meal in Israeli-Arab City

In 1976, Sakhnin was the site of the first Land Day marches, in which six Israeli Arabs were killed by Israeli forces during violent protests.

DM Liberman Names New Defense Ministry Chief

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has named Sharon Shalom has his new chief of staff for the Defense Ministry

After Orlando Bloodbath, Israeli Leaders ‘Stand Shoulder to Shoulder’ With US

Israeli leaders conveyed their condolences to the US following the Orlando attack.

EU Commissioner in Israel to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

In 2014, former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar said Israel is needed by the European Union.

Polish Foreign Minister to visit Yad Vashem Wednesday

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Witold Waszczykowski will, visit Yad Vashem on Wednesday.

Israel ‘Shocked and Horrified’ at Orlando Massacre, But Life Must Go On

Israel is shocked and horrified at the terrible massacre in Orlando, PM Netanyahu said at the start of the cabinet meeting.

Likely Compromise Found in Coalition Rift over Reform, Conservative Mikvahs

Last week, a Knesset committee debated a bill proposed by two ultra-Orthodox coalition partners determining that use of public mikvahs will be conducted strictly according to halakha.

Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh’s Nephew Hospitalized in Israel

It's not clear why Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh's nephew is receiving medical care in Israel.

Terror Continues 2 Yrs After Hamas Kidnapping & Murders of Naftali, Eyal and Gilad

This past Sunday marked the second anniversary of the Hamas abduction and murder of three yeshiva teens from a hitchiking post in Gush Etzion.

Tel Aviv Shows Its Colors in Solidarity with Orlando

Tel Aviv has found a way to light up the night and still show its solidarity with Orlando, Florida over the terror it has endured.

UNSC Unanimously Condemn Tel Aviv Terror Shooting, State Dept. ‘Happy to Once Again Condemn’

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon appears to be making a difference in effectively representing Israel's case in the most hostile international arena outside Khartum, Sudan.

Knesset Committee Wants Less War on Cannabis, More War on Alcohol

The committee heard the Israel Anti-Drug Authority CEO, Yair Geller, has resigned about a year and a half after being suspended for his role in a bribery scandal,

Liberman Sips Coffee at Sarona, Beefs Up IDF Battalions in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman drank a cup o' joe at the popular Tel Aviv market where terrorists attacked Israelis just a few hours earlier.

Israel’s Response to Sarona Center Terror in Tel Aviv – Re-Secure the Checkpoints

Israel's response to a Ramadan terror attack: withdraw Ramadan freedom to murder Israelis.

New Legislation Would Free Up $1.5 Billion in Credit for Israeli Housing Starts

The construction section of the current Sales Law is outdated, and has led real estate companies to develop their own ways of bypassing it, at the expense of their customers.

Liberman: Let No Terrorist Come Out Alive from Any Attack

It's possible that Liberman and Netanyahu are implementing at least some of the points the defense minister posted some nine months ago.

Reports Show 1 Million Gap Between Estimates on Number of ‘Palestinians’

Whether Area C becomes part of Israel or is handed over to the PA, "we should know how many potential Arab citizens we'll have in the state."

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets in Moscow With President Putin

"The tunes that were heard we remember from childhood," Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff wrote with nostalgia about the ceremony in Moscow for the Unknown Soldier.

Haredi Party Spearheading Effort to Protect Israeli Religious Charities from US Tax Authorities

Using the US' enormous economic clout, FATCA bullies the world's financial institutions into reporting on their American clients to Uncle Sam.

NASA, Israel Space Agency Working Together on Reaching Mars

The head of NASA is discussing joint efforts with the Israel Space Agency on travel to Mars, and experiments aboard the International Space Station.

In Netanyahu Meeting with Putin Tuesday Syria on the Table, But Not Iran

The Russians are supplying Iran with advanced S-300 long range surface-to-air missile systems, and are in the process of selling the Iranians many more weapons.

Liberman on Ismail Haniyeh Still Being Alive

Liberman explained why Haniyeh isn't dead yet, as Liberman boasted he would be

High Court Sides with Rabbinate, Rejects AG Push for ‘Alternative’ Kosher Certificates

MK Bezalel Smotrich (Habayit Hayehudi) said it was "refreshing to see a conservative approach on the part of the Supreme Court."

20% Drop in Aliyah Numbers Blamed on Late Budget Allocations

"Currently, French nationals who are looking to emigrate have many options, so if we do not offer them at least what other countries are offering – we'll be facing stiff competition."

Bennett: ‘You Can’t Be in Favor of Eretz Israel in Hebrew while Establishing the...

Ahead of coalition reshuffle, Bennett revving up attacks on Netanyahu, Liberman urging calm.

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