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More than 200 people were waiting at the Mughrabi gate before the opening of the mountaintop compound, eager to enter the courtyards of the House of God during the days of the pilgrimage.

The New Israel Fund this week denied PM Netanyahu's accusation that it sent a letter to the Rwandan government asking it to reject a deal to absorb illegal migrants from Israel. We found the letter.

Apparently, the crown prince described the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying, “I believe the Iranian supreme leader makes Hitler look good."

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton admitted his unsuccessful efforts to help Shimon Peres defeat Benjamin Netanyahu during Israel's 1996 general election.

"We were very successful against ISIS. But sometimes it’s time to come back home, and we’re thinking about that very seriously, okay?”

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan: "This is the only region that allows true coexistence in the Middle East."

“The challenges on the Gaza border are varied and complex. The people of Israel have someone upon whom to rely."

Netanyahu: The "sole purpose [of the Hamas-driven riots at the Gaza border] is to provide cover for terrorists to carry out terror attacks against Israel."

The Dawara Project was established in recognition of all the women and men who open their hearts and their homes, to house and to feed.

“The discovery of firebombs is more proof [the Hamas-driven riots] on Friday were a cover for terrorist acts."

"Terrorist organizations are trying to exploit Israel’s desire to ease restrictions on civilians, this time in the area of fishing, in order to promote terror attacks."

Hundreds of guests arrived at the Kumi Uri hill near Yitzhar in Samaria for a festive celebration of the Hilltop Youths.

The “OpIsrael” hashtag refers to “Operation Israel Hackers,” an annual cyber attack campaign against Israel each April 7. This year it started early.

Finally, an adult voice interjected into the debate.

Here's a question: what prevents the IDF from setting those tires on fire Thursday?

Trump also “reiterated the commitment of the United States to Israel’s security.”

Tuesday’s death brings to 18 since Friday the number of Gazans killed while engaged in actively threatening or attacking the security fence or IDF soldiers along the border.

The UN hopes Israel will reconsider.

Should the platform not be dismantled, the magnificent Robinson's Arch archaeological site would be destroyed, making "its very exposure a source of eternal lamentations."

While not on the top 10 list of expensive cities on the planet, Tel Aviv remains one of the most expensive cities in the Middle East.

The problem was that it was happening in public, over a few very embarrassing hours during which the PM appeared weak and confused.

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Because of "tremendous pressure on Rwanda by the New Israel Fund and elements in the European Union, Rwanda has withdrawn from the agreement."

Miraculously, there were no physical injuries reported, according to United Hatzolah of Judea and Samaria.

“With regard to this request that we accept refugees living in Israel, particularly from African countries, as part of a UN High Commissioner for Refugees program – we know nothing of this.”

Dozens of Arabs were rioting at the time at the security fence along the border with northern Gaza. Renewed rioting has broken out sporadically a number of times since the massive swarm that took place on Friday.

One of the main motivations behind such actions is money – plain and simple -- due to Ramallah's "pay to slay" policy.

Government ministers are unhappy with the plan -- many because they were kept in the dark about it.

The effort is reminiscent of the immortal running sketch of the Kids in the Hall troop, where Mark McKinney peeks at unsuspecting bystanders through his clenched fingers and declares, "I crush your head."

France may be next to recognize a Palestinian State following a meeting of Presidents Macron and Trump on April 22.