Rami Levy starting cellular service today

Posted on: December 5th, 2011

Rami Levy enters the cellular market, undercutting the competitors as he always does.

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Fire at Yeshiva Kills 1

Posted on: December 2nd, 2011

A student in the Judean Desert Yeshiva of Mitzpe Yericho died Friday after succumbing to burns from a caravan trailer fire.

Egged Buses Return to Mea Shearim

Posted on: December 1st, 2011

Tuesday, saw a cautious attempt by the Egged company to return lines 1 and 2, albeit with heavy police escort. While most of the ride went off without a hitch, a few youths did hurl stones as the buses drove through the community.

Regional Turmoil Prompts Israel To Revamp Political, Military Strategies

Posted on: November 30th, 2011

JERUSALEM – The current wave of political instability in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria is forcing Israel's political and security establishments to revise the Jewish state's diplomatic and military strategies.

IDF, Hospitals Prepare for Unconventional Attacks

Posted on: November 30th, 2011

In an environment of regional instability and geopolitical threats to Israel, the IDF will hold a series of drills to prepare the country in the event of a biological, chemical or radioactive attack.

IDF Fires on Lebanon After 3 Rockets Land in Galilee

Posted on: November 29th, 2011

The IDF fired at Lebanese targets just after midnight on Tuesday after the firing of three rockets into northern Israel.

Netanyahu Halts Mughrabi Renovation Due to Arab Warnings

Posted on: November 28th, 2011

A last minute order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has halted the demolition of the wooden bridge from the Mugrahbi Gate on the Temple Mount to the Western Wall Plaza, due to “warnings” from Cairo and Amman of regional backlash.

Iranian Officials Threaten Counterattacks in Israel, Turkey

Posted on: November 27th, 2011

Regional tension over Iran’s nuclear capability is escalating, with Iranian officials threatening that their country will attack Israel and NATO missile defense installations in Turkey if Iran is attacked by Israel or the United States.

Israel Wins Record for Largest Chemistry Lesson

Posted on: November 27th, 2011

Israeli students have earned the recognition of the Guinness World Records organization for holding the “largest chemistry lesson”.

Terror cell sentenced to life

Posted on: November 25th, 2011

Murderers of Kristine Luken sentenced to life imprisonment. Terror cell left behind a trail of murder, rape, theft and violence.

Israel, US Ranked for Health in OECD Study

Posted on: November 24th, 2011

In a comparison between Israel, the United States, and other OECD countries, Israelis live longer, pay less.

Israel Hosts Coalition Of U.S. Celebrities

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

JERUSALEM – A 21-member delegation of Hollywood actors and New York media executives known as the Creative Coalition received a crash course in Israeli and Palestinian arts, politics, business and culture during a weeklong excursion in Israel and Palestinian-controlled areas.

Quick Takes: New You May Have Missed

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

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Ethiopian Community Gets Well-Wishes from PM

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a holiday greeting to the Ethiopian community in honor of the upcoming Sigd holiday, which is celebrated on the 29th of the Jewish month of Heshvan – this year, November 26

No Thanksgiving Pardon for Jonathan Pollard

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011

US President Barack Obama has issued the traditional presidential pardons this Thanksgiving, but did not add Jonathan Pollard to his list.

Netanyahu Meets with William Burns

Posted on: November 21st, 2011

Prime Minister Netanyahu met this morning with US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns. The two discussed regional matters, as well as how to make progress on direct negotiations with the Palestinians.

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No new Supreme Court judges selected

Posted on: November 21st, 2011

Supreme Court President Beinish scuttles new judge selection

Supreme Court Pres. To Scuttle Appointee Deal

Posted on: November 20th, 2011

Israeli Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch will allegedly renege on an agreement she made with members of the panel of nominating judges, and support Sephardic former-Attorney General Menachem Mazuz to the court, rather than nationalist-leaning Jerusalem District Judge Noam Solberg.

Israeli medical residents agree to return to negotiations

Posted on: November 20th, 2011

Israeli medical residents, who have been on strike for months, with many of them going as far as tendering their resignations, have agreed to return to the negotiating table today.

Murdered Family Honored By Holocaust Torah

Posted on: November 17th, 2011

In an effort to honor the memory of a Jewish Israeli family which experienced its own personal Holocaust, an American donor has dedicated a Torah scroll rescued from the flames of the Shoah to help build their community.