Latest Coalition Building Rumors and Threats from Israel

Posted on: February 18th, 2013

Nasty threats, mistreatment, rumors, and a general lack of trust define this government's coalition building attempts.

Rav Ronsky: Your Arms and Legs Will Be Broken

Posted on: February 18th, 2013

Following a threat by a young activist to disrupt the Fogel family memorial due to the inclusion of General Nitzan Alon in the ceremony, Rabbi Ronsky threatened to have his arms and legs broken if he showed up.

Choose a Logo for ‘Operation Unbreakable Alliance’

Posted on: February 17th, 2013

Israel is making sure the favorite Americana politicians’ phrase of an “unbreakable alliance” with Israel will not be lost on visiting President Barack Obama next month.

Jewish Home to Likud: Ball in Bibi’s Court

Posted on: February 17th, 2013

"Despite the mudslinging campaign against us before the elections, we recommended Netanyahu to form the next government."

Arab Riots Exploding Outside Jail and Across Judea and Samaria

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

An IDF spokeswoman said forces were responding to 200 stone-throwing Arabs with riot dispersal means.

Prisoner X Met With Lawyer Before Suicide

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

More details are slowly coming to light in the case of Ben Zygier, also known as Prisoner X. A day before he committed suicide, Zygier met with outside defense attorney Avigdor Feldman, besides his meetings with his regular attorneys Roi Belcher, Moshe Mazor and Boaz Ben-Tzur. Zygier had been considering his legal options, including the [...]

Terrorist Shot Near Karnei Shomron

Posted on: February 14th, 2013

Following a police chase, a Palestinian terrorist was shot and stopped.

Holocaust Studies Take Root among Israel’s Arabs

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

Can Shoah studies actually help neutralize Arab hatred for Israelis?

‘Prisoner X’ May Have Visited Enemy Nations (Video)

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

It is not known why he was jailed.

Bibi Outlines Israel’s Challenges To U.S. Jewish Leaders

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

JERUSALEM – Speaking in Jerusalem before the annual gathering of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed Jewish leaders on the three main threats Israel must deal with in the coming weeks and months: the Iranian threat, instability in Syria, and peace talks with the Palestinians.

Growth Rate in Yesha Continues to Outstrip Rest of Israel

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

Since 2005, the annual growth rate in Judea and Samaria has been 5 percent.

Turkey Extradites to Israel Europe’s Largest Flesh Trafficker

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

Hasid was in hiding for three years in the Turkish district of Cyprus.

Josh Malina Rebukes Hollywood Jews who Avoid Israel (Video)

Posted on: February 12th, 2013

"Los Angeles is a town where you cannot shake a lulav without hitting a famous Jew," Malina said. "How could they not be at this rally?"

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Foiled Sheep-nabbing in the Shomron

Posted on: February 12th, 2013

Overnight, a group of Arabs infiltrated into Chavat Gilad (Gilad Farm) in the Shomron. They were attempting to, once again, steal a flock of sheep from the farm. Just before they got away with it, the farm’s alarm system went off and the Arabs ran without their plunder.

The Kinneret Continues to Rise

Posted on: February 12th, 2013

Just since Monday, the Kinneret rose another 2 centimeters to 210.445 meters below sea level, and is now standing at 255 centimeters above the lower red line. In the past 6 days the Kinneret has risen 11 centimeters.

IDF Saves Life of PA Accident Victim

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

Israeli soldiers and rescue teams routinely treat Palestinian Authority accident victims.

Uprooting that which Was Planted

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

The fear of a Palestinian takeover of state lands in the center of Gush Etzion led Women in Green to plant trees, but the Civil Administration has issued an eviction order. The case will be heard in March.

90 New Homes for Beit El

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

Construction of ninety new apartments in Beit El has been given approval by the Ministry of Defense. The construction is part of the 300 apartment compensation plan for Beit El following the evacuation of the Givat Ulpana neighborhood. As tenders have already begin to be issued, construction could begin in just a few months time.

Police Arrest 10 Women of the Wall as Liberating Paratroopers Watch

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

WOW spokesperson said police behavior was "sneaky," or at least confusing, seeing as they arrested the women after they had already cleared the area.

After an Apology, Bennett to Meet Bibi in Tel Aviv

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

"Sara Netanyahu is a good woman. I'm sorry about the joke regarding the terrorism course we supposedly took course together."