Israeli Professor Earns Title of Nobility from Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on: December 31st, 2012

Israeli Professor Penelope Ur received a title of nobility from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of her work as a teacher of English and her efforts to promote friendship between Britain and Israel.

Israeli Government Minister Fires Back at British Criticism

Posted on: December 31st, 2012

The education minister of Israel responded to British condemnation of planned construction in eastern Jerusalem and accreditation of Ariel University Center.

Businesses in Israel’s South Get $1.5 Million in Interest-Free Loans

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

The Israel Free Loan Association has provided $1.5 million in interest-free loans to over 50 small businesses in southern Israel affected by the recent Gaza conflict.

Muslim Brotherhood Official Calls on Egyptian Jews to Return

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

A Muslim Brotherhood official called on Egyptian Jews to return to Egypt and leave Israel to the Palestinians.

Former FM Liberman Officially Indicted

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

Israeli former Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman was formally indicted on Sunday on charges of breach of trust and fraud, and could also be charged with moral turpitude.

Famous Israeli Soccer Coach Passes Away

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

Emanuel Sheffer, the soccer coach who led Israel to the only World Cup finals in which it has ever participated, died on Friday at the age of 88.

US Jewish Groups Applaud Netanyahu’s Review of Western Wall Restrictions

Posted on: December 30th, 2012

Netanyahu asked Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky to look into the matter.

Activists Left Oz Etzion after the Shabbat Clashes

Posted on: December 29th, 2012

Yesterday the activists clashed with security forces and prevented the evacuation of the Oz Zion residents.

Change of Location for Sovereignty Conference

Posted on: December 28th, 2012

Due to the overwhelming huge response and registration for the January 1 conference, it has been moved to a much larger venue.

Brian Schatz, Hawaii’s Jewish Lt. Gov., Named to U.S. Senate

Posted on: December 27th, 2012

Hawaii's governor named his Jewish lieutenant governor, Brian Schatz, to replace the late Daniel Inouye in the U.S. Senate.

In Groundbreaking Decision, Rabbinic Court Equates Lesbian and Heterosexual Relations

Posted on: December 27th, 2012

After 10 years of marriage, with 2 children, the wife began an affair with her female boss.

Arab MK Zoabi Explodes After High Court Hearing on Her Disqualification

Posted on: December 27th, 2012

Shouts and slurs erupted between Zoabi and MK Michael Ben-Ari of the new Otzma LeYisrael party and other nationalists who called her a terrorist and a traitor.

Three Critically Injured in Herziliya Fire

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

On Wednesday evening, a fire broke out in the Spa Center near Herzliya’s Arena Mall which is in the Marina area. Five people were trapped in the building and rescued by firefighters. Three of the people rescued are in critical condition. Firefighters now have the fire under control.

Hamas Prepares For West Bank Putsch

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

JERUSALEM – Emboldened by Hamas claims of victory against Israeli forces in Gaza during Operation Pillar of Cloud, Hamas strongman Khalid Meshaal has ordered pro-Hamas militias across the West Bank to prepare for a military takeover of the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority under the guise of a “popular uprising” against Israel.

Pro-Israel Community Warms To Prospect Of John Kerry As Secretary Of State

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

WASHINGTON – On a wintry day at a small Iowa shul in November of 2003, John Kerry got all verklempt.

Israel-China Company Produces First Car, Qoros GQ3

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

An industrial partnership between Chinese auto manufacturer Chery and the Israel Corporation – Qoros Auto Company – has manufactured its first automobile for market, the upscale compact sedan Qoros GQ3.

Released by Censors: Men Arrested for Plotting to Kidnap Israeli Soldier

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Israel’s internal security service has arrested ten Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorists for plotting to kidnap Israelis, according to a report by the AFP.

New National Health Basket Adds 88 Medicines and Treatments Covered by Insurance

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

New National Health Basket Adds 88 Medicines and Treatments Covered by Insurance

IDF Ditching US’s M-16, Going Blue and White

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

The IDF, defenders of the Jewish state and flag, are finally going blue and white.

Professor Gideon Dagan Awarded Israel Prize

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Professor Gideon Dagan, 80, professor Emeritus of Hydrology at the School of Mechanical Engineering in Tel Aviv University, was named the recipient of the Israel Prize in the field of Earth and Atmosphere Science for 2012 for his work in the field of hydraulics.