Israeli Political Parties Vow to Make Jews and Arabs ‘Equal’ in Israel by 2023

Posted on: January 14th, 2013

Members of Israel’s Labor, Meretz, Kadima, Hadash, Yesh Atid and Hatnuah parties signed a covenant on Sunday pledging to close equality gaps between Jews and Arabs within 10 years.

Shalem Liberal Arts College Receives Accreditation

Posted on: January 14th, 2013

The model of learning draws from the tradition of like Yale, Columbia, St. John's, Oxford and Cambridge

Netanyahu Wants Shas In, But without Deri

Posted on: January 14th, 2013

Netanyahu and Yishai have been discussing 'the day after' the January 22 elections.

Israel’s Storm: Extreme Rainfalls, More than $250 Mil. in Damages

Posted on: January 13th, 2013

The Kinneret is expected to rise at a rate of 1 inch per day until the end of the season.

High Court Blocks Evacuation of Palestinian Outpost at E1

Posted on: January 12th, 2013

Four Bedouin families from the area, claiming ownership of the land, petitioned the High Court to prevent the demolition.

Will Israelis No longer Need a Visa to Visit the U.S.?

Posted on: January 12th, 2013

Congress is debating whether to add Israel to the list of countries that don't need an entry Visa.

Rav Ovadiah Yosef Hospitalized After Stroke.

Posted on: January 12th, 2013

On Saturday morning, Rav Ovadiah Yosef, the spiritual leader of the Shas party, was taken to Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem after not feeling well. Rav Ovadiah reportedly suffered a minor stroke. It was decided that Rav Ovadiah will stay in the hospital a few more days for observation. The rabbi did not lose [...]

Bibi to Settlers: Vote Likud, or Else…

Posted on: January 11th, 2013

The country's front runner party apparatus is enraged with registered members who they claim are not voting Likud in the general elections. 2009 election results say otherwise.

Maverick Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak Gets 4 Seats in New Poll

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

The Sephardi Haredi party Shas, who had reached as many as 12 seats, are down to 9 in this survey.

Kinneret Up, Jerusalem and Environs Snowed In (Photos)

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

Snow and rain cover Israel.

Car Exploded Next to Bus near IDF Central Command in Tel Aviv

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

A car that was parked on Menachem Begin Street, near the Azrieli Towers, a short distance from the IDF central command, exploded as a bus was passing by this afternoon. Between 7 and 10 were injured and are receiving medical treatment from MDA units. Police has determined a criminal motive for the, and not the [...]

Updated: Car Explodes Near Tel Aviv Bus

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

Two suspects have been arrested in conjunction with an apparent assassination attempt against alleged underworld figure Nissim Halperon (Alperon).  It is the eighth attempt on life. On Jabotinky Street and Shlomo Hamelech Boulevard, near the Azrieli Towers, a short distance from the IDF central command in Tel Aviv, a parked car exploded next to a bus at 1:00 PM on [...]

Archaeological Discovery Sheds Light on the Mystery of Shiloh

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

An uncovered broken clay pitcher embedded in a layer of reddish ashes completes the story of the devastation of Shiloh.

Jerusalem, Hebron, Tzfat, under Snow (Images & Video)

Posted on: January 10th, 2013

Enjoy...

Israeli High-Tech Companies Earn Massive Profits in 2012

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

Israeli high-tech companies earned massive profits in 2012, being purchased for a total of $5.5 billion.

Saudi Man Arrested For Seeking Jewish Wife

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

A Saudi Arabian man was arrested near the Grand Mosque in Mecca after local police discovered papers indicating that he was seeking a Jewish bride.

Israel Election Commercials (Videos)

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

A selection of videos from the Israeli election commercials.

Hagel, Amid Criticism Over Israel Views, Nominated For Defense Secretary

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

President Obama on Monday nominated former Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel, who has been criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike for his record on Israel, as his new secretary of defense.

Northern Israeli Hospitals Prep For Possible Syrian Chemical Attack

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

JERUSALEM – Reports are surfacing that Iranian Revolutionary Guard commanders are using the services of 5,000 Shiite Hizbullah soldiers to defend Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime against a growing number of anti-government rebel forces. In response, high-ranking American, NATO and Israeli generals have been quietly moving special operations personnel and equipment into the region in order to thwart possible chemical attacks against Israel, Turkey and Jordan.

Schools Closing Early for Snow

Posted on: January 9th, 2013

In several locations, including the Golan, Jerusalem, Gush Etzion, Beit El, Ofra, Tel Tzion and other locations in Judea and Samaria, schools are closing at noon in anticipation of wintry weather. Drivers are advised to exercise caution on the roads and to check weather and local reports for potential road closings before setting out on [...]