Jewish National Fund Project Raises Concerns of Environmental Groups

Posted on: January 24th, 2013

The Jewish National Fund will reconsider a plan to forest parts of the Arava desert, following the request of environmental organizations to consider the impact of trying to alter the native ecosystem.

Lapid: Let Conservatives and Reform in

Posted on: January 24th, 2013

The (Conservative) Rabbinical Assembly shares remarks, photos from Yair Lapid’s address to its 2012 convention.

Russia to Israel: Don’t Bomb Iranian Nukes

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Israel and western countries not to attempt to stop Iran’s nuclear program through military means.

Israeli Stocks and Bonds Rise Post-Elections

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Israeli stocks and bounds advanced following elections, “as investors bet Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition would weaken ultra-Orthodox factions as the nation seeks to narrow its budget deficit,” according to a report by Bloomberg business news.

Lapid on Jerusalem and the Palestinians

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Yesh Atid perceives a possible peace process as a response to an ensemble of threats looming over the State of Israel.

Likud Leads, But Rise Of Yesh Atid, Jewish Home Bode Bumpy Road Ahead For Netanyahu

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

TEL AVIV – His party shrunk, his opponents grew and his challengers multiplied. But with the results in, it seems Benjamin Netanyahu survived the Knesset elections Tuesday to serve another term as prime minister.

Unexpected Results Call Makeup Of Future Israeli Coalition Into Question

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

JERUSALEM – With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, head of the Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu slate, still expected to be tapped by President Shimon Peres to form Israel’s 33rd government, its makeup will look different from the outgoing coalition.

Lollapalooza in Israel: Cancelled

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Rock music festival Lollapalooza, which was scheduled to take place August 20-22 at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park, has been cancelled.

Grandmaster Chess Project to Show How Chess Makes You Smart

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Boris Gelfand, Israeli chess grandmaster, and the University of Haifa have teamed up to prove that chess can make you smarter and better adjusted.

The Almost Final Results: Even Steven

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

These are the final results for the elections to the 19th Knesset.

The Almost Final 19th Knesset List (Updated)

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

Who's in, who's not in the 19th Knesset.

Panic or Spin

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

Is the Likud in danger?

What Will the Chareidim Do?

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

In the past, Chareidi (Ultra-Orthodox) participation in election voting has never topped more than around a third of their potential voters. Chareidim have avoided voting for two primary reasons. The first is to minimize their participation in the Zionist enterprise, the second is that many Chareidim are actually disillusioned with the Chareidi political leadership, and [...]

Israel to Demolish 3 Illegal Arab Homes

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

Someone in the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria is paying attention.

20% of Voters Remain Undecided Until the Last Minute

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

A Channel 1 survey reported that 20% of voters remain undecided until the last minute. Many will only be deciding on the party to vote for once they reach the voting booth. Voter turnout is the highest its been since the elections in 1999.

Yet Another Shooting at Migdal Oz

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

In what is turning in an almost nightly event, Arabs from next door Beit Fajr shot at the southern entrance of Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion on Monday evening. IDF troops chased the five terrorists into Beit Fajr. Bystanders heard shooting inside the Arab village, but the terrorists managed to get away. An explosive [...]

Chief of India’s Air Force in Israel for Talks

Posted on: January 21st, 2013

Indian Chief of Air Staff Norman Anil Kumar Browne is in Israel for talks with the highest ranking Israeli military officials as ties deepen between the two countries’ defense establishments.

Jewish Press Interviews with Tomorrow’s Knesset Candidates!

Posted on: January 21st, 2013

Still deciding who will get your vote? The Jewish Press team has interviewed several of this election's most newsworthy candidates - hear what they have to say about the issues affecting you most, and cast your ballot on January 22.

Mayor of Ariel, New University City, Passes Away

Posted on: January 20th, 2013

Ron Nachman, the Mayor of the Samarian city of Ariel, passed away after losing his battle to bladder cancer.

Follow Knesset Vote Count in Real Time!

Posted on: January 20th, 2013

Politics junkies and sports fans alike will enjoy the new up-to-the-minute poll updates being made available for this Tuesday’s Knesset elections.