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Banna joined Hamas last year, following in the footsteps of his uncle. He wanted to be shot by Israel so he could earn a $500 payment and monthly stipend from Hamas.

Liberman: “Within two years, we have increased defense exports by 40 percent. This is an extraordinary achievement by any standard."

This holiday is especially cherished in Israel, where thousands of bonfires are lit on the evening of the holiday to commemorate the huge light brought into the world by the mystical teachings of the great sage.

Netanyahu to Ma: “We think there is a marriage here of your great business acumen and your technology with our technology.”

“It will not break us and we will continue to work our lands up to the last meter."

The Be’eri Forest fire had begun burning out of control early on, and raged for some six hours, according to local sources.

"If the European leadership wants to be seen as an honest broker in the peace process and standing against anti-Semitism then it must do more than merely condemn these remarks."

The anti-Semitic remarks by Abbas, said Greenblatt, are "very unfortunate, very distressing and terribly disheartening. Peace cannot be built on this kind of foundation.”

The names of Henri and Emilie Lamberty will be added to the Wall of Honor in the Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem.

Japan has been deeply invested in improving conditions in the PA and the Gaza Strip. According to a 2017 report, Japan’s assistance since 1993 has totaled $1.77 billion.

“Being part of the Jewish people is an honor, because of the heritage and wisdom,” said Li Jing, who studied economics and global commerce in China. “My prayer to return to Judaism has been answered.”

US District Judge George Daniels ordered the defendants to pay $12.5 million per spouse, $8.5 million per parent, $8.5 million per child and $4.25 million per sibling.

"There is no disputing the fact that according to Jewish law it is permitted to enter very broad areas on the Temple Mount, even without any preparation," he writes.

Mossad handed the CIA copies of all 100,000 documents it had obtained, and a team of 50 Mossad experts is collaborating with a CIA team to analyze them.

The PLO will have the power to appointment Abbas's successor in case of his demise. The PA Chairman will celebrate his 83rd birthday in November.

An Israel Antiquities Authority researcher examined scroll fragments with the aid of advanced imaging equipment at the Dead Sea Scrolls’ conservation labs, and was thrilled to discover letters that are invisible to the naked eye.

Well before sunset, the national flag of Guatemala was flying high in the sky above the Malha Technology Park in the Israeli capital, its new location.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and the Israel Tax Authority issued the determination, enabling farmers and other victims to be entitled to compensation under the property tax law.

“This anchor agreement ... constitutes an important milestone in regulating electricity commercial relations between the Israeli and Palestinian electric companies."

Steinitz: "Based on the figures provided by the two sides, the international arbitrator will rule what percentages Israel and Cyprus will receive."

Jerusalem-based NDS (News Datacom) was purchased for $5 billion by Cisco in 2012 from Permira and Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.

“Israel cannot allow itself to ignore Iran’s threats ... We will continue to do what we need to.”

“After in-depth study of the investigation material and the findings presented by the police investigations unit, the state prosecutor has decided to halt proceedings."

Abbas: “Such pogroms did not take place in Arab nations, which had Jewish communities.”

Erekat: “The U.S. cannot be a mediator or partner in the peace process unless it withdraws its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, because it makes no sense for Palestine to be without East Jerusalem as its capital."

Noah harbored no delusions about the status of American Jews, and his speech at the dedication of Shearith Israel’s new building in Manhattan, in 1818, was about the ancient longing of the Jewish people for Zion.

This is the fifth year of the Bonei Zion Awards, which recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim who have made huge contributions in their fields.

The Israelis waited until the Iranian transport planes had taken off empty before they attacked.

"In fact, Netanyahu did not provide information that proves that Iran is breaking the agreement today," Ha'aretz argued.

"The Nationality Law is the insurance policy we leave behind for future generations."