VV Veteran Columnist Nat Hentoff Dead at 91

According to his son, Nick, he was surrounded by family and listening to Billie Holiday when he died.

Likud MK: In Israel We Change Governments with Police Coups

MK Amsalem is working on a bill to prohibit the investigation of a prime minister in office on violations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Young Professional Olim Prefer Tel Aviv

Immigration to Tel Aviv has come to be characterized by youth: approximately 9,500 of the new immigrants are between the ages of 18 and 35, joining a third of Tel Aviv's population that is of the same age group.

Netanyahu Cuts Off UN $6 Million Allowance

'Israel will not support bodies that are acting against it as a result of UN sponsorship.'

Defense Ministry to Secure Immunity from Prosecution for IDF Fighting Forces

The law will not protect soldiers accused of looting, destruction of property, taking bribes, bullying, and sexual offenses.

Kerry, PA, Muslim Preachers, Warn Against Moving Embassy to Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Friday condemned attempts by the incoming Republican president to move the American embassy, saying it would send the Middle East peace process and the entire world into a “crisis.”

Second Netanyahu Police Interrogation Touches Gifts and Mystery Charge

Police were hoping to surprise the PM with the details of the secret allegations, after the initial meeting found him well prepared with answers to every one of their questions.

House Condemns UN Anti-Settlements Resolution

Most of the Nay votes came from Democrats, including Keith Ellison (D-Mn), who is in the running to head the Democratic National Committee.

Moroccan King Restores Jewish Names of Marrakech Ghetto

Established at the site of the sultan's stables, the Mellah was segregated for Jewish dwelling in 1558 by the Saadi dynasty which ruled Morocco from 1549 to 1659.

At Joshua’s Tomb: 10 Jews Come to Pray, Arabs Stone Them, Jews Get Arrested

Meanwhile, in Area C, Arabs enjoy uninterrupted access to sites such as al-Maghtas on the Jordan River and Nabi Musa.

Hebron Spokesperson on Azaria Conviction: It Was a Big Mistake [audio]

'In the end of the day, the soldier shot a terrorist who came to kill and was a dangerous enemy combatant.'

Arab-American Journalist on Trump’s Pro-Israel Shift: Good Riddance

'A Trump Presidency is likely to witness a complete departure from the Washingtonian doublespeak. […] In fact, Trump is set to expose American foreign policy for what it truly is, and has been for decades.'

Defense Minister Who Convicted Azaria on Day of Shooting Now Blames ‘Politicians’

To sum up: cynicism is a common trait among politicians, but cynicism while your own hands are stained with the blood of your victim… that's special.

Polls Vary on Israeli Public’s Support for Azaria Pardon

Knesset Committee Chairman MK David Bitan (Likud) posted an online petition calling on President Reuven Rivlin to pardon Azaria.

US Senators Cruz, Heller & Rubio Launch Attempt to Force Recognition of Jerusalem as...

The bill launched by three Senators would defund the State Dept. bit by bit until the US embassy is moved to Jerusalem.

Anti-Trump Jews Petition Against Simon Wiesenthal Museum Founder Attending Inauguration

'Simon Wiesenthal Center, take disciplinary action against Hier if he refuses to desist from this shameful action.'

Deputy Minister Hotoveli: It Was Show Trial

'Unfortunately, the process was contaminated by the involvement of outside factors, hence the decision.'

Jews 2nd Largest Religious Group in 115th Congress

The group that's most underrepresented are the religiously unaffiliated, which accounts for 23% of the general public but is represented by only 0.2% of Congress.

‘Facebook Law’ Passes Knesset Preliminary Vote

The bill enables an Administrative Court judge to issue an order to Internet service providers such as Facebook, upon the state's request, to remove online inciting content.

Police Arrest 14 Suspects in Istanbul Nightclub Attack Investigation

None of them is the actual lone gunman who carried out the attack at the Reina nightclub early Sunday morning.

Education Committee Debate on ‘Breaking the Silence’ in Schools Hits High Notes

MK Zehava Galon (Meretz) said Breaking the Silence is a "patriotic organization" and that those who object to it want a 'paranoid education system that does not deal with criticism.'

Hikers Discover Engravings of Menorah and Cross in Judaean Lowlands Water Cistern

Engravings of a Seven-Branched Menorah and a Cross were Discovered by Hikers in an Ancient Water Cistern in the Judaean lowlands.

Bennett in Ma’aleh Adumim: It’s Either Sovereignty or Palestine

'we are in a narrow window of opportunity, it's our last chance before the world forces on us a terror state along Route 6.'

Netanyahu to Opposition before Police Interrogation: Too Soon to Start Celebrating

In early December, Netanyahu's wife, Sara, was questioned by police for 11 hours over an alleged misuse of public funds.

Pope Using Religious Terminology to Bewail ‘Plague of Terrorism’

The term 'Plague of Terrorism' is relatively recent, it depicts terrorism as an act of nature or, if you will, something whose source might be supernatural.

Former Australian PM: Move Embassy to Jerusalem, Cut Off PA Funds

Another way for Australia to demonstrate its unswerving support for Israel, as the Middle East’s only liberal, pluralist democracy, might be to ... move its embassy to Jerusalem.

Riots in Poland after Murder of Polish Man by Arab Immigrants [video]

A 21-year-old local resident named Daniel allegedly threw a firecracker at an Elk café called Kebab Prince, then was stabbed to death by the Arab staff.

PM Netanyahu: I Grieve At The Passing Of… My Cherished Friend, Ya’akov Ne’eman

PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara send their deepest condolences to the wife of former Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman, z'l, close friends of the couple.

Former Justice Minister Ya’akov Ne’eman Passes Away at 77

Former Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman has passed away after a long fight with a "difficult illness" at the age of 77.

Bennett Promising Ma’ale Adumim Sovereignty Bill By Month’s End

The Knesset Constitution Committee is scheduled to debate a plan to apply Israeli sovereignty in Ma'aleh Adumim on Monday.

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