Abbas Last Arab Leader on Trump’s Call Schedule
President Donald Trump on Friday plans to call Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, according to the official White House schedule....
Israeli Artists to Help Capture the Scene at South by Southwest Festival
Lukashevsky, Lukin, and Zourabova will be capturing the spirit of SXSW in sketchbooks and on canvas when they set up their easels at different locations throughout the festival.
Ax Wielding Attacker Injures Seven in Düsseldorf
Police said the attacker, 36, was from the former Yugoslavia and mentally ill.
Iran Successfully Test-Fires Hormuz-2 Ballistic Missile
Hormuz-2 is a naval strike ballistic missile intended to hit moving targets at sea with high precision, and has a range of nearly 300 kilometers.
7 Hurt in Ax Attack at Dusseldorf Train Station, Germany
"We are not using the words 'rampage' or 'terror,' said the federal police spokesperson.
Israeli Consul to Cairo Returns to Egypt
Israel's Ambassador to Egypt, David Guvrin, is continuing to work from Jerusalem for now.
DM Liberman to Secy of State Tillerson: Settlements No Obstacle to Peace
"Even the uprooting of 21 blossoming communities in Gaza didn't lead to peace, but rather, to rocket fire aimed at Israel."
Netanyahu Praises Russia’s Fight Against Sunni Terror, Warns No Place for Iran in Syria
The two men discussed the situation in Syria, in the context of joint efforts to combat international terrorism, and examined the main areas of bilateral cooperation.
Shi’ite Militia in Iraq & Syria Offers to ‘Liberate’ Golan Heights
"If the Syrian government requests, we are ready to take action to liberate Golan."
State Dept. Calls on Iran to Return Missing American Robert Levinson
"Over the last decade his family has suffered from his absence... We will not rest until the Levinson family is whole again."
Team Israel Moves to Round 2 in World Baseball Classic [video]
Israel defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in its final game of the first round this week.
Bomb Threat Sent to Brooklyn Jewish Children’s Museum
The text of the message, sent by cell phone notification, claimed that three pipe bombs were "scattered throughout the museum."
David Friedman Approved as US Amb to Israel by Senate Comm
David Friedman's nomination as US Amb. to Israel is voted up and out of US Sen. Committee.
ZAKA Volunteers Uncover 2 Pre-1948 Skeletons in Uniforms, Helmets
The remains have been sent to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute in Tel Aviv for identification.
Report: 6 Infant Herpes Cases Since De Blasio’s Metzitzah B’peh Compromise
Arguing that respect and sensitivity protect public health better than a restrictive policy, the mayor waived the requirement that parents sign a consent form showing understand the risks involved in Metzitzah B'peh.
Kalkilya Arab Linked to Hezbollah Arrested and Charged
Sweilam was arrested before he was able to commit any of the terrorist attacks that had been planned.
Scarlett Johansson Filed for Divorce
In January 2014, Johansson resigned from her position in Oxfam, in response to the group's criticism of her promotions for SodaStream, in Judea.
China Report Slams US Human Rights Violations, Anti-Semitism
The report cites President Trump's derogatory remarks against Muslims and Mexican immigrants, which won the enthusiastic endorsement of white supremacists harboring anti-Semitic, Racist and anti-Muslim ideologies.
Elbit’ Heli-ClearVision Suite Offered on Leonardo’s Helicopters
The Heli-ClearVision suite offered on Leonardo commercial helicopters enables pilots to perform missions under adverse weather and bad visibility conditions.
Israel Wants Cannabis Export, Licenses 40 Farms
A year ago, Health Minister Jacob Litzmann (UTJ) objected on moral grounds to exporting cannabis, but he appears to have changed his mind and voted to approve the new proposed legislation.
Education Secretary Praises Agudath Israel on Fight for Private Schools’ Public Funding
Agudath Israel of America endorsed President Trump's choice for Education Secretary, and urged its members to lobby the Senate in favor of her confirmation.
PM Netanyahu to Insist in Putin Meeting Thursday: Golan Heights Off Limits in Syrian...
'Victory over the terrorism of ISIS cannot lead to an upsurge in terrorism by Iran and its proxies. We will not exchange terrorism for terrorism.'
Report: IDF Detains Hamas Parliament Member Overnight
Earlier this week, the IDF detained two additional Hamas MPs.
UN Envoy Nikki Haley: Let’s Get Iran and their Proxies Out of Syria
Haley would not comment on the issue of forcing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. Assad enjoys heavy support from Russia, Iran, and Iran's proxy Hezbollah.
Senator Cardin Will Oppose Friedman’s Nomination
It should be noted that Cardin was among the few Senate Democrats who opposed the Iran deal and stood up to Obama.
Arson Attack at Jerusalem’s Church of the Ascension
The flames caused heavy damage to the Church compound and a souvenir shop therein. Fire and police are conducting a joint arson investigation.
Anti-Semitic Threats Against US, Canadian JCCs Continue
"We insist that all relevant federal agencies, including your own, apply all the resources available to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators... to justice."
Remains of Wartime Fallen Found at Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem
At the site of the battle were found the remains of the trenches, along with 35 bunkers and caves.
Swiss Government to De-Fund BDS in Israel, Palestinian Authority
Swiss lawmakers send about one million Swiss francs each year to an anti-Israel umbrella organization in Ramallah.
Tehran Blocking Iranian ‘Waze’ App, Gershad, as Women Duck Shari’a Police [video]
"Why do we have to be humiliated for our most obvious right which is the right to wear what we want?" the app site states.