On Eve of Trump Presidency, Obama Administration Still Views BDS Militancy as ‘Free Speech’
Only this past Monday, Reps. Pete Roskam (R-IL) and Juan Vargas (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill imposing criminal penalties on US companies complying with the BDS movement,
Knesset Approves Arrangements Act in Preliminary Vote 58 – 50
Both Minister Moshe Kahlon (Kulanu) and Coalition Chairman David Bitan (Likud) warned that the bill would be suspended should it meet resistance from the Supreme Court.
Research Staff ‘Down’ $52 K Gift Drone from Israeli Minister to Russian PM
Aa Medvedev representative called the Agriculture ministry to inquire about the remote control device that had not been packed with the drone.
Elbit Reveals Virtual Reality Trainer for Emergency Scenarios
At the end of each training program, trainees are presented with a reconstruction of the virtually generated threats and challenges faced by the emergency forces and their responses.
Bennett: If Law to Save Amona Fails, We’ll Stop Voting with Netanyahu Coalition
The threat was intended to pressure Likud to make sure all the coalition partners indeed show up to support the bill.
Hekdesh Benvenisti Suing to Evict 9 Arab Squatter Families from Eastern Jerusalem
In 2014, White House spokesman Josh Earnest described the new, legal occupants of Kfar HaShiloah as individuals "whose agenda, by definition, stokes tensions between Israelis and Palestinians."
Dizengoff Terror Victim’s Family Refusing ‘Sulha’
Should a Sulha not be reached, it could lead to a perpetual vendetta between the two clans, in which many will die -- and then reach a sulha.
El Al Pilots’ ‘Italian Strike’ Creating Massive Delays
Israel's 2012 Aviation Services Act compels airlines to provide passengers whose flight was delayed by at least two hours with food and drink as well as communication services.
Haredim Block Muezzin Law, Say It Threatens Pre-Shabbat Siren
Interestingly, several Muslim and European countries have enacted laws compelling their mosques to "muffle" their loudspeakers, including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
Cisco Fires Another 90 (Former NDS) Employees in Israel
Cisco purchased the Israeli company NDS for 5 billion dollars in 2012
CBS: For the First Time Ever, Jewish, Arab Fertility Rates Identical
Out of Israel's children, 1.996 million are Jews (71.3%), 718 thousand are Arab (25.7%) and the rest, 84 thousand children (3%), are neither.
Update: Arabs Attack Jews on Mt. Hebron
One Israeli was injured.
ZOA Head Wants ADL’s Greenblatt to Apologize to Bannon
According to Klein, ZOA's experience and analysis of Breitbart articles confirm Bannon’s and Breitbart’s "friendship and fair-mindedness towards Israel and the Jewish people. To accuse Mr. Bannon and Breitbart of anti-Semitism is Orwellian."
State Dept on ‘Illegal Settlements’: Jews Bad, Arabs Good
This will soon change, you know, but for now it was fascinating to watch...
Terrorist Who Stabbed Soldier Gets 17.5 Years
Yehia continued stabbing the soldier even after the latter had collapsed to the ground.
Amona Residents to Netanyahu: Our Fate Is in your Hands
"If, God forbid, you will not manage an arrangement of the homes of Amona's residents ... we will stand as a fortified wall together with thousands who will arrive here from across the country."
3,600-Year-Old Jewels Found in Judean Foothills
Dr. Irit Ziffer identified a pendant with an eight-pointed star as representing both Ishtar, the Mesopotamian East Semitic goddess of fertility, love, war, sex and power, as well as the Chinese moon god of the Akkadian culture.
Elbit Reveals Anti-Drone Neutralization System
The advanced detection system provides 360-degree perimeter protection and complete, up-to-the-minute situational awareness.
Report: Outbreak of H5N8 Bird Flu at Farm in Israel
Israeli authorities destroyed 1,500 birds after the H5N8 bird flu was discovered at a farm.
Bank of Israel to Purchase $1.5B in 2017
The Bank of Israel announces it will purchase $1.5 billion in 2017 to offset the effect of natural gas production.
Rivlin on State Visit to India
Pres. Rivlin arrived in India on a state visit for bilateral meetings with top national leaders.
US Delegation Visits Israel to Learn Emergency Response Technology
A US delegation sees emergency response technology during a visit to Israel.
Global Mayors Meet in Jerusalem, Will Visit Yad Vashem
Mayors from more than two dozen cities are in Jerusalem and will visit Yad Vashem.
Bennett Defends Netanyahu Against Leftwing Attacks as Knesset Commemorates 21st Anniversary of Rabin’s Murder
"For 21 years, the Left has been trying to blame Netanyahu for the incitement. Over and over Netanyahu said we disagree, but there should be no incitement. And now you're trying to silence him."
2017 is Israel’s Year of Cyber Security Exports
The defense ministry underlines Israel's leadership in the field of cyber security exports.
Carjacked in Gush Etzion and the Shomron
The armed Arab assailant stole the man's car and drove off to Bethlehem.
3-Justice Panel Rejects Postponement, Demands Jewish Homes Demolished by Year’s End
The court noted that it is ignoring a claim by the GSS that an attempt to evacuate Amona would result in extreme acts of violence
Wanted: Rowers for Maccabi USA to Compete at the Maccabiah Games
the ideal athletes will have competitive sculling experience in the single and double, and are currently training either with their university, or in a competitive club environment.
Lockheed Martin Picks Negev Base for F-35 Training
According to the Israel Ministry of Defense, F-35 related cooperation between Lockheed Martin and Israeli defense companies has reached $993 million.
Peace Now Against Amona Bill
Peace Now claims the bill which could save Amona is illegal.