Liberman Buys Time for Coalition, Hareidim Not Buying Idea of Service in Jewish Army

Posted on: July 18th, 2012

Avigdor Liberman says he will continue to pursue the drafting of all Israelis at the age of 18, but will uphold the current coalition.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Touts Obama’s Creds, Many Remain Unconvinced

Posted on: July 18th, 2012

Schultz declared: “There is nothing, and I mean nothing, in the Republicans’ right wing social agenda that appeals to the American Jewish community.”

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Pollard supporters call Clinton’s remarks a ‘slap in the face’

Posted on: July 18th, 2012

Supporters of Jonathan Pollard called Hillary Clinton's remarks rejecting his possible clemency "a resounding slap in the face" to Israel's leaders and its people.

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Despite Fervent Objections by All Seven ‘Green Line’ Universities, Ariel U. Becomes a Reality

Posted on: July 18th, 2012

The 11-2 vote came despite vehement opposition from the country's other seven universities.

70 days Later – Mofaz, Kadima, Quit Netanyahu’s Government over Haredi Draft

Posted on: July 17th, 2012

Following the collapse of negotiations over a new conscription law, Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz decided to quit Netanyahu's coalition, leaving the premier once again with only 66 MKs. Mofaz told a Kadima faction emergency session: "It is with great sorrow that I say that there is no escape from taking a decision on quitting the government." Mofaz explained: "I went in on a principle, and when that failed, we must quit."

Obama Says He Failed to Push Mid East Peace, Vows to Do Better in 2nd Term

Posted on: July 17th, 2012

"I have not been able to move the peace process forward in the Middle East the way I wanted," he told WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington on Sunday, in response to a question on whether there was "anything you believe you failed at, not because Congress wouldn't play ball, but that rests squarely on your shoulders and has you desperate to get that second term to atone for it?"

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Clinton Says US Commitment to Israel ‘Rock Solid,’ Wants Support for Palestinian Authority

Posted on: July 17th, 2012

In meetings Monday with Israeli leaders, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on them to take steps to strengthen the Palestinian Authority. According to a news report, Clinton has received a promise from President Morsi that he would not end the closure of the Gaza Strip. Clinton reiterated that the U.S. "commitment to Israel is rock solid. By strengthening Israel's security we are strengthening U.S. security."

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Hillary Clinton: Jonathan Pollard Will Not Go Free

Posted on: July 17th, 2012

Hillary Clinton: He was sentenced to life in prison. He is serving that sentence, and I do not have any expectation that that is going to change.

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Politicians Talk About the Universal Draft

Posted on: July 15th, 2012

Chief Rabbi Amar and President Peres met today and discussed the draft issue. They concluded that the debate must continue, but without extremism from any side. Peres restated that everyone must bear the burden. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced at the weekly cabinet meeting that drafting every 18 year old makes for a good headline, but [...]

Psychiatrist: Man Who Set Himself on Fire at Tel-Aviv Rally Attempted Suicide in 2005

Posted on: July 15th, 2012

While it is true that Silman had been treated quite heartlessly by the authorities, it is also clear that his case is by no means typical.

Romney Schedules Jerusalem Fundraiser by End of Tisha B’Av Fast

Posted on: July 13th, 2012

"It wasn't really a gaffe," says Jonny Daniels, a leading Republican political strategist in Israel. "They knew what the day was, but they were looking for the correct time and circumstance to do it. Instead it ended up seeming like a big dinner, but that's not really what it is."

Nadler Pushes to Keep Families Seated Together on Commercial Flights

Posted on: July 12th, 2012

Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced legislation to help keep families seated together on commercial flights. In response to ever-increasing fees and decreasing transparency among airline carriers, the Families Flying Together Act of 2012 would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to direct each carrier to [...]

NJDC Removes Adelson Petition

Posted on: July 12th, 2012

The National Jewish Democratic Council, citing peace among Jewish groups, has taken down a petition calling on Republicans not to accept money from Sheldon Adelson, stating: "…we regret the concern that this campaign has caused. And in the interest of shalom bayit, we are going to take down our petition today." The Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation League, the Republican Jewish Coalition and Alan Dershowitz called the allegations unconscionable, noting that all had yet to be proven.

Peres: Settlements a threat to Israel

Posted on: July 11th, 2012

At the annual ceremony in memory of Zionism founder Theodor Herzl, President Shimon Peres called Judea and Samaria settlements a threat to Israel.

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New Bill Envisions Large Scale Settlement Uprooting, Attempts to Protect Victims

Posted on: July 10th, 2012

The new bill not only forces government to live up to 100 percent of its promises to future evacuees, but anticipates a reality in which evacuations are commonplace.

Olmert Acquitted on Most Charges, Convicted on Breach of Trust

Posted on: July 10th, 2012

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was "only" convicted of breach of trust, making him the first Israeli PM ever to be convicted of a criminal offense.

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State Dept. Objects to Levy Committee’s Legalizing Outposts

Posted on: July 10th, 2012

The State Dept. press director Patrick Ventrell said, "We’ve seen the reports ... but we do not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlement activity."

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Special Committee: Judea and Samaria Communities Legal, Let Construction Resume

Posted on: July 9th, 2012

The “outposts committee” recommended legalizing and expanding the outposts. Leaders in the region are urging immediate implementation.

Seeking Anglos’ Vote, Likud Junket Heads to Hebron

Posted on: July 9th, 2012

The 140 participants on the “Remember Hebron!" tour were English speakers from places like Jerusalem, Ra’anana, Tel Aviv, and Modi’in. For 50 shekels (45 for Jerusalemites) they got to take a luxury bus for a tour of Hebron organized by Likud Anglos and Young Likud, and give "a show of support for the Jewish community of Hebron and Jewish settlement in all the Land of Israel!" There was no mention of the fact that Likud Prime Minister Netanyahu in 1997 delivered most of Hebron into the hands of the PLO.

Obama Invites Egypt’s President – Morsi Likely to Seek Freedom for ‘Blind Sheikh’

Posted on: July 8th, 2012

President Barack Obama has invited his newly elected Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsi to visit the US for an official visit in September. Deputy Secretary of State William Perez said he delivered this message during his meetings with Morsi on Sunday. One of the issues Morsi is certain to bring up as part of the preparation for his visit, would be his pledge to seek the release of Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman from U.S. custody.

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