Jordan Valley Council Appealing to King Abdullah for Help in Preserving Israeli Lands

October 26 will mark 25 years since the signing of the peace agreement between Israel and Jordan, and that very day, the land lease will be terminated.

Senators Across the Aisle Draft Anti-Turkey Sanctions

Graham believes there would be more than enough votes to override a presidential veto: "Who the hell supports Erdogan over the Kurds?"

On Eve of Yom Kippur, Netanyahu Begs Forgiveness of Woman He Called ‘Boring’

Netanyahu told Peretz: "You're not boring," and noted the fact that since he had announced his intention to apologize to her, she had become boring to the media.

Arab MKs Irate as Netanyahu Condemns Violence in their Communities

Israeli Arabs—who comprise 21% of the population—are involved in 57% of all murders, 55% of attempted murders, 59% of arson, 45% of robberies, and 26% of drug offenses.

Saudi Soccer Team Catching Flak for Going through Israel to Ramallah Match

Back in 2018, the Saudis refused to play the PA team in Ramallah in a FIFA qualifying match, and the game was played in Jordan instead.

On Eve of Yom Kippur, Liberman Sends Netanyahu, Likud, to [Expletive]

"Today's Likud has nothing to do with the Revisionist movement. It is a collection of apparatchiks."

Yamina Split Postponed, Possibly Indefinitely

The split that was announced by Bennett and Peretz right after election day – against Shaked's opinion – had to be postponed yet again.

Shaked Refusing to Sign Commitment to Back Netanyahu in Knesset PM Pick, Haredim Agree

A senior Yamina official rejected Netanyahu's request, telling Srugim, quite crudely, "We are not his chumps."

Analysis: Lack of a Functioning Government May be Good for Israel’s Economy

The growing budget deficit stems from rising government spending during Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon’s five-year-long term, in which he launched several social programs.

Likud: Netanyahu Considering Snap Primaries to Boost his Position

"The purpose of this move is to shatter the illusion of there being a brewing revolt within Likud."

Edelstein: PM Agrees to Go on Leave of Absence in Case of Indictment

"Netanyahu agreed to go out on leave of absence in order to make forming a government possible. It's more than a simple show of leadership,” Edelstein pointed out.

Israeli Arabs Convene to Discuss Unprecedented Violence, Blame Police, Government

45% of homicides in Israel are committed inside Arab society, which is only 21% of the population.

Netanyahu Meeting Rightwing Bloc following Gantz’s Withdrawal from Negotiations

The Likud said in response that they were "amazed at the decision by Blue&White to blow up the negotiations and cancel the meetings."

Pre-Indictment Hearing for Netanyahu to Begin Wednesday

Hearings are set to end on Monday, just before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The result will determine the next step in electoral negotiations.

Blue & White Cancels Negotiations, Likud Refuses to Back-Stab Partners

Blue & White offered the Likud a quick negotiation if the Likud were to dump its political partners: Shas, UTJ and Yamina - an offer the Likud flatly turned down.

Writers Protest Denying British-Pakistani Writer the Nelly Sachs Prize over BDS Membership

Journalist Alan Posener noted Shamsie's refusal to allow her works to be translated into Hebrew.

Likud Enters Negotiations Friday with 55-Seat Rightwing Bloc Intact

If Netanyahu comes in with 55 seats, he shouldn't really have to offer a rotation at the helm, seeing as Gantz only has 44 backers.

Poll: 50% Want Netanyahu Leading First in Rotation Government, 37% Prefer Gantz

49% said they thought a Blue&White minority government, with Labor, the Democratic Camp and outside support from the Joint Arab List would be an illegitimate government.

Blue&White Conditions Unity Government on Bibi Dumping Rightwing Bloc

For Lapid, a rotation government would kill his own rotation deal with Benny Gantz (Lapid, who never graduated from high school, is not great with simple fractions).

Bank of Israel Exposes Trade in Illegal Work Permits for PA Arabs

The work permits of 20,000 PA Arab workers, 30% of PA Arab laborers employed under permits in Israel, were purchased illegally for an average monthly payment of about NIS 2,000

Shaked Warns Netanyahu Not to Betray Religious Zionists

Yamina has seven Knesset seats, making it more a charity case than a threat in Netanyahu's plans.

Trump Facing Most Serious Threat to his Presidency

If this were a drinking game where the reader downed a shot each time we mentioned (who happens to be Jewish), the reader would be thoroughly inebriated by now.

Following Vote Tampering, Election Count Correction Gives Likud 1 More Seat

The change is significant in that Benny Gantz (B&W) can no longer form a majority coalition with the Chareidi parties.

Columbia U Catching Flak for Inviting Anti-Semitic PM Who Insists Jews Rule World by...

Mohamad wrote in his book “The Makay Dilemma” (1970): “The Jews are not merely hook-nosed, but understand money instinctively.”

Netanyahu, Gantz, at Least Trying to Project Hope, Rivlin Not Assigning Either

Should Netanyahu not give up on any of his partners in the 55-MK bloc on the right, and Gantz also remains loyal to his own natural partners – their unity government would reach 99 MKs.

Only 10 Arab MKs Recommended Gantz

Blue&White told the Joint Arab List they reject their demands to repeal the Nationality Law, and the law that boosts enforcement of measures against illegal construction in the Arab sector.

Rivlin Warns Unity Government Required to Avoid Third Election

Rivlin pointed out as they gathered for the meeting that not even five months had passed but "we are back at the same table."

Lauder Urging Sanders’ Campaign to Dump Sarsour

Sarsour shared a platform with and praised Rasmea Odeh – a Palestinian-Arab terrorist responsible for murdering Jewish students.

Rivlin Meeting Behind Closed Doors with Retiring US Envoy Greenblatt

The president thanked Greenblatt for all his efforts to promote understanding and trust in the region

Report: Liberman Won’t Recommend Anyone to Rivlin

Liberman posted on his Facebook page that there was no agreement between himself and Blue&White chairman Benny Gantz, and that his party knows how to get by in both the coalition and the opposition.

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