50 Years Late: Rabbinate Recognizes Ethiopian Jews in Israel, Many Ethiopian Jews Aren’t Impressed
Kes Maharat: "We have made sacrifices to keep our Judaism. For us to come to Israel only to be told it is doubtful we are a Jewish – there's nothing more humiliating than that."
Liberman Insults Miri Regev: I Say Shavua Tov Only to Human Beings
Last October, Liberman called Regev "beheimah" (barnyard animal) in an interview with Maariv.
Report: Netanyahu to Back Russian Narrative on Poland’s Role in WW2 for Naama Issachar’s...
The assumption on the Israeli side is that Netanyahu would be obliged to support the narrative that the Russians are currently advancing against the Poles on the actions taken by the two countries in World War II.
New Polls Show Blue&White Widening Gap Over Likud
Center-left-Arab bloc wins 58 seats, rightwing-Haredi bloc with 55 seats, Liberman remains the decider.
Mothers Clash with Anarchists at Jonathan Pollak’s Court Hearing
"There must be a clear message that whomever attacks IDF soldiers will find himself behind bars for a long time," said the Mothers for Soldiers Forum.
Finnish MP Arrested While Attempting to Cut Gaza Border Fence
Meanwhile, to keep things in perspective, Arab terrorists fired a number of rockets from the Gaza Strip at Israel's southern communities this week.
Knesset Lists Submitted: Allied Zionist Right Dumps Otzma Yehudit
Naftali Bennett stood on his hind legs and stubbornly refused to add Ben-Gvir to the united list.
Bennett Establishes 7 Nature Preserves in Judea & Samaria
"As usual, we have come to carry out the strengthening of our Land of Israel! Not talk. Deeds."
Russian Speaker Blames Poland for Facilitating Nazi Death Camps
This finger-pointing at the country whose population was deemed most likely to collaborate with the mass extermination of Jews is the tip of a new Russian propaganda drive.
Israel’s Bar Association Dis-Appoints Defender of Terrorists
Bereaved parents called the appointment "an unparalleled disgrace" and a "spit in the face of thousands of Israelis who have been murdered over the years."
It’s Official: Bennett – Shaked – Smotrich Running Together, Habayit Hayehudi Abandoned
New Right chairman, Defense Minister Naftali Bennett declared: "It's a big day. We've reunited our home." Of curse, we also broke the home apart in the first place, last February, but that was two elections ago.
Smotrich – Peretz Alliance Dies Amid Violent Clashes, New Right Emerging as Sole Survivor
Make their slogan: "The party with internal fisticuffs only some of the time."
Provocative Tiberias Mayor Fired
Ron Kobi was accused of provoking and instigating against religious Jews. He was fired for failing to pass a budget.
Attack on IDF Soldiers Added to Lawsuit Against Anarchist Pollak
Pollak was recorded in no less than 12 incidents, including as part of a group of rioters who threw stones at IDF soldiers, rolled burning tires towards the soldiers, and fought with Border Police.
Knesset Committee Removes Speaker Edelstein’s Power to Influence Netanyahu’s Immunity
"No democracy in the world has changed the rules of the electoral process during a vacation. "
Knesset’s Legal Advisor: Edelstein Can’t Block Committee Formation to Rule on Immunity; Edelstein: Convening...
The Likud believes that the Knesset Advisor has a conflict of interest, as his wife participated in the state prosecution’s ruling on Netanyahu’s cases.
Labor-Gesher, Meretz Parties Unite Ahead of Israeli Elections
Meanwhile, the small parties on the right are still squabbling.
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon is ‘Ready to Retire’
Kahlon, who is 59 years old, says he is fatigued after heading the Finance Ministry for the past five years and wants to spend time with his family.
Delaware Republican Leader Apologizes for Blaming Jews for Trump’s Impeachment
“After much reflection and thought, I now realize my words were inappropriate. I apologize for raising questions about a people, a faith and a culture whose beliefs span a broad political spectrum,” she wrote.
Democratic Candidate for House Accuses Israel of ‘Human Rights Violations,’ Supports BDS
The campaign website also states that “the U.S. government needs to stop enabling conflicts by reducing aid from nations committing human rights violations,” a reference implied of Israel.
Report: Bennett, Smotrich Agree to Merger in Upcoming Election
The jockeying has not yet ended, although at this point two of three members of a right-wing bloc seem firmly in place. Rabbi Rafi Peretz has yet to make a final decision.
Pelosi to Force Trump to Seek House Approval for Future Attacks on Iran
Would lawmakers neuter the presidency over an insult? Pettier things have happened.
Scotland Yard Considering Criminal Charges Against 5 Labour Anti-Semites
"We shall rid the Jews who are a cancer on us all."
Meet Eileen Filler-Corn, Virginia House’s First Jewish Speaker
"I grew up thinking how to do tikkun olam -- how to make things better around me."
Poll Shows Stalemate With and Without Party Consolidations on Left and Right
Running together, a rightwing union would receive 8 seats.
A Jubilant Khamenei Calls Missile Strike a Slap in the Face of America
President Donald Trump will likely measure his retaliation according to the number of American casualties from the Iranian attack.
Rabbi Stav Threatens Libel Suit Against Chief Rabbi over ‘Conveyor Belt Conversions’ Allegation
"You are hereby requested to vigorously reverse your remarks about my client, and apologize to him in a manner that would be coordinated with him."
Pelosi ‘Too Busy’ to Take VP Pence’s Call About Iranian Attack
A Pelosi spokesman confirmed that the Speaker called the VP back later in the evening, at which point he briefed her on the attack.
Pompeo: Iran Will Not Get a Nuclear Weapon on Our Watch
"We won’t let that happen."
Mayor: With Violent Crime Rising Gradually in NYC, Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Up 26%
"An increase in swastikas, an increase in hate speech, escalation into shoving, some assaults and a 21% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York City.”