Council of Europe to Support of Ritual Circumcision

Encouraged by Israeli diplomats, parliamentarians from the Council of Europe have submitted a motion opposing an earlier resolution condemning ritual circumcision of boys. The motion...

Canada Wants Richard Falk Ousted for ‘Palestinian Holocaust’ Comment

Canada has called for the removal of a top U.N. official who accused Israel of having “genocidal intentions” against Palestinians. Ottawa “completely rejects and condemns”...

Philanthropist Billionaire Edgar Bronfman Dead at 84

He died peacefully in his home in New York, surrounded by family.

Report of Tamar Epstein Get Denied

A source close to Aharon Friedman, the estranged husband of Tamar Epstein, is denying a report that he has granted his wife a religious...

Russian Court Orders Jewish Teacher’s Early Release

A Russian court ordered the early release of a Jewish teacher whose bribery trial was marred by anti-Semitic statements and whose lengthy prison sentence...

Report: Mandela Received Mossad Training

Nelson Mandela received training from Israel’s Mossad in the 1960s, an Israeli government document has revealed. Mandela, the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader...

Arab League Says No to IDF in Jordan Valley

In an emergency meeting called by PA president Mahmoud Abbas, the Arab League rejected a US proposal that IDF troops would remain in the...

Canada Wants U.N. Official Ousted Over ‘Palestinian Holocaust’ Comment

Canada has called for the removal of a top U.N. official who accused Israel of having “genocidal intentions” against Palestinians. Ottawa “completely rejects and condemns”...

Former Bank HaPoalim Chairman Sentenced to 12 Months

Dan Dakner, the fromer chairman of Bank HaPoalim, and cousin of Nochi Dakner of IDB Holdings, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, according...

Folllowing Car Chase: Former Palestinian PM Caught Speeding Outside Jerusalem

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More Attacks on Rachel’s Tomb

On Saturday afternoon, Arabs threw 3 pipe bombs and a gas grenade at Rachel's Tomb. There were no injuries in the attack.

Gazans Killed and Injured While Planting Bomb

On Saturday morning, the IDF shot and injured at least one man from a group of Gazans who were trying to plant a bomb...

Snowden Files Reveal: US, UK, Spied on Olmert, Barak

Uncle Sam and Uncle Jack just have to know some things.

Despite Veto Threat and Heavy Pressure, Schumer Supports Sanctions Bill

The White House has threatened to veto the new "Nuclear Weapon Free Iran" bill even though new sanctions wouldn't be triggered until the expiration of the interim agreement or if Iran breaches that agreement

Nachal Chareidi Wins Prestigious Award

Nachal Chareidi, the Ultra-Orthodox combat unit, has won the prestigious General Staff Award for their exceptional operational performance.

Lebanon Soldier’s Family: Our Son Deserves Medal

The family of the Lebanon army soldier who shot and killed IDF soldier Shlomi Cohen said that their son deserves a medal for killing...

Members Flee Academic Group Boycotting Israel, May Form New Group

The loss of membership and the launching of a competitor association, along with the legal challenge to the American Studies Association's tax-exempt status, may be the only real legacy of the ASA's boycott of Israel.

Abbas Accuses Israel of Hurting Peace Talks by Killing Terrorists

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel on Wednesday of escalating violence and trying to block the “peace process” by killing terrorists. The IDF on...

Israeli-American Nabbed in Taliban weapons Jailed for 15 Years

An Israeli-American man caught in a sting operation trying to sell weapons to Taliban terrorists was sentenced on Wednesday to 25 years in prison. Oded...

Emerson Buys Israel High-Tech Firm, Will Set Up R&D in Israel

The giant Emerson company of the United States has joined the high-tech parade t Israel and has bought the Israeli start-up Israel’s privately-held APM...

Senators Introduce Sanctions Bill to Break Iran Deal

The 26 senators basically made a stand against President Obama.

Brandeis, Penn State Quit ASA after Vote to Boycott Israel

Brandeis University and Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday announced they have withdrawn from the American Studies Association (ASA) following the ASA membership’s Dec. 15...

Israel Museum Buys 1,500-Year-Old Persian Coin Collection

The Israel Museum has bought more than 1,200 silver coins that were used in Persia in the 4th and 5th centuries and which includes...

Illegal African Infiltrators Violate Detention Conditions Again

Illegal African infiltrators continued to violate the terms of their administration detention Thursday and marched to demonstrate their demand for asylum as refugees, which...

Pope Francis to Visit in Israel in May

Pope Francis will make his first official visit to Israel for only 48 hours in late May, Israel media reported Thursday. The trip is scheduled...

Israeli Researcher: Chewing Gum Cause of Migraines in Teens

"Every doctor knows that overuse of the TMJ will cause headaches."

Swedish County Eyeing Ban on Circumcision

A county in Sweden is moving ahead with plans to ban the non-medical circumcision of boys, its leading elected official said. Per-Ola Mattsson, the commissioner...

IRS Tax Regulations Prompt Olim to Revoke American Citizenship

A get-tough IRS policy on Americans living abroad has encouraged some Americans living abroad, including “olim” in Israel, to revoke their American citizenship, the...

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