Senior US Officials: Putin Directly Involved in Hacking Election

A former CIA official told NBC News that the US will find it difficult to retaliate by embarrassing Putin, for the same reason the Russians didn't bother to release embarrassing information about Donald Trump.

Knesset Speaker to Set Up Team to Reexamine Dress Code

MK Trajtenberg took off his shirt at the Knesset entrance, cautioning that "tomorrow all of you will have a burqa."

PA Court Sentences Abbas’ Rival Dahlan in Absentia to 3 Years for Embezzlement

Dahlan fell from grace in June 2007 after Hamas trounced his fighters in Gaza street battles, expelling Fatah permanently from the territory.

Obama at Last Hanukkah Party: They Said I Won’t Last 1 Year, I Made...

Say what you will, the man has great writers and – crucial – can deliver a line.

UPDATED: Six Minors Arrested in ‘Amona Protest’ Released for Lack of Evidence

The minors were arrested around 1:30 AM and have yet to be questioned. Also, they have not been provided with proper sleeping arrangements.

Amona Residents Receive Full Relocation Outline, Will Vote

Should court delays not allow for the relocation plans to swing into motion, the state will prepare temporary housing solutions for the evacuees in nearby Ofra, at the foot of the Amona mountain.

Azerbaijan President: We Bought $4.8 Billion in Israeli Military Equipment

Netanyahu called on the world's nations to "come to Azerbaijan and see the friendship and the partnership between Israel and Azerbaijan.

Trump Announces ExxonMobile CEO Rex Tillerson for Secy of State

Bill Gates, James Baker and a host of others applauded the choice of Rex Tillerson for Secy of State but GOP senators are wary.

Former ISIS Sex Slaves Receive Sakharov Prize

Sakharov's life inspired several prizes named after him. He worked with his Jewish wife, Yelena Bonner (1923 –2011), who wrote frequently on Russia and human rights.

Knesset Passes Law Requiring Representation of Haredim, Olim, in Civil Service

Proper representation legislation in recent years has used affirmative action to boost public sectors whose presence in the civil service does not represent their share of the population.

Anonymous Tip Helps Jewish Dealer’s Estate Recover Two Dutch Masters from German Auction

In both cases, the sellers agreed to return the works in 'amicable discussions,' according to the Max Stern Foundation.

New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds

Numerous signs suggest the current Polish government is attempting to rewrite its role in World War II and the Holocaust.

Shaked: PA Must Remove Anti-Semitic Law Sentencing to Death Arabs Selling Land to Jews

Shaked said the sellers would have received 'very high returns' for their land. 'They would have been compensated very well. But they're afraid to sell because of the threat of the death penalty.'

Report: Trump Team Searching for Embassy Site in Jerusalem

US President-elect Trump has reportedly sent an advance team to search for a Jerusalem site for an embassy.

Netanyahu, Bennett, Mandelblit, Agree on Alternative, Bigger Land for Amona Evacuees

Bennett said: 'We succeeded in keeping the residents of Amona on the mountain as well as achieved the strategic Regulation Act last week.'

Dershowitz: ‘Netanyahu Wisely Enhanced his Ties with Russia’

'I always support the residing president,' Dershowitz said. 'I have a hope that in 2020 I will enthusiastically vote for Donald Trump. I hope he will do a great job as president.'

National Academy Bezalel Posts Image of Netanyahu with Hangman’s Noose

'It's presented as Art, right? Exchange the image for a representative of the left and it would be condemned as incitement, right? Pathetic.'

Knesset to Weigh Decriminalizing Weed as War on Drugs Authority Flips

The Drug Authority's Chief Scientist, Yossi Fisch, noted that the incidence of Marijuana serving as a "gateway drug" is "negligible, zero."

Assad Army Captures Most of Aleppo Rebels’ District

The fall of Aleppo could mark the approaching final days of the Syrian rebel armies, bringing Syria closer to an end of the civil war begun in 2011, and a return of Assad's government control over the country's five major cities.

Defense Sec. Carter in Israel Welcoming F-35 Amidst Trump’s Cost Complaints, Experts’ Hype Accusations

During last month's test flights, symbols on the Elbit helmet display used by pilots in aim air-to-ground attacks were 'unusable and unsafe to complete the planned testing.'

BDS Jackal Eran Cohen Gets Rolled Up Newspaper Smacking from UK Jewish Students

In a near-meaningless organization, where only about an eighth of the members bothered to vote for president, a full 89 of those picked a guy who advocates a boycott of Israel.

Hebron Shooter’s Buddies Say They’ll Go AWOL if He Is Convicted [video]

The report exposed the disappointment of the battalion's rank and file soldiers with the behavior of their commanders, who tried to bury Sgt. Azaria in court with their testimonies.

Minister Regev Presents 67 CE ‘Great Rebellion’ Coin at Cabinet Meeting

The coin bears on one side a vine leaf and the statement 'Freedom of Zion.' On the opposite side it bears a standing cup and the statement 'Second year of the great rebellion' – the year 67 CE.

Parole Board Defers Decision on Katzav’s Third Request for Early Release

Former President Moshe Katzav is hoping a third request for early release from prison will be accepted.

Israel Chosen to Serve on Key UN Women’s Commission

Israel has been selected to join the Commission on the Status of Women, under UN Women, for a 4-year term.

Survey: Only 22% of Israeli Jews Completely Trust Supreme Court

The Knesset has maintained most of its status, but that's only because it was very low 25 years ago – 27%. Today it's down to 23%.

Govt. Approves Bill Depriving Anti-Zionist NGOs of National Service Interns

'It is inconceivable that we ourselves provide subsidized manpower to organizations that work on behalf of foreign interests, depict Israel as a war criminal, protect mega-terrorists, and slander IDF soldiers.'

President Rivlin: Must Employ More Arabs, Haredim

It is right and good for every commercial company to reach more and more sectors, not just as providers of services, but also as employers."

Minister Shaked Praises Christian Israelis for ‘Realizing Ben Gurion’s Vision’

'We will never abandon you,' Shaked promised. 'We are with you during the tough times.'

Do you know a Jew? No?! Rent one!

There are 250,000 Jews in Germany, but few Germans know a Jew personally, according to Rent-a Jew.

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