Blockbuster Probe Could Wreck Coalition

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Netanyahu’s ground gets shakier every day. He promised to hold the Foreign Ministry for Lieberman during criminal proceedings. The Attorney General now orders a probe of the legality of the deal.

Obama ‘Damned If He Visits and Damned If He Doesn’t’

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Israelis, who were so anxious the past four years for President Barack Obama to show his support by visiting Israel, now are increasingly anxious about his trip in two weeks. “People are concerned about what the real goal is,” Council of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations Michael Hoenlein told Politico. “There’s a lot of [...]

Knesset Member Peretz Suspected of Vote-Buying

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Two Knesset Members from the last Knesset’s Labor party were involved in vote-buying in the party’s 2012 primaries, according to Yediot Acharonot. Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich named one of them as Amir Peretz, who ditched Labor to run with Tzipi Livni’s party in the January general elections. She told Army Radio Tuesday that she knows [...]

Poll: US Voters Say Obama Does not Support Israel Enough

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

The more Obama says he supports Israel, the more voters don’t believe him. A new poll shows a new high of those who view him as anti-Israel and not supportive enough of Israel.

Netanyahu Gesture to Obama: Territory Giveaway to Palestinians

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Obama has demanded a timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Congressional Bill to Define Israel as ‘Major Strategic Ally’

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

A Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced on Monday legislation that would make Israel a “major strategic ally,’” a one of a kind designation. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), is timed for this week’s annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference, and [...]

The Temple Mount Closed Down following Feiglin’s Visit

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

Jerusalem police sources said that MK Feiglin asked to enter one of the mosques that are closed to Jewish visitors.

Failed Right Wing Party’s Solution to Israel’s Woes: Another Party

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

Michael Ben-Ari has provided great copy for the media since he was a National Union MK. His new party to counter the “leftist” Jewish Home lost out. Now he knows what Israel needs – another party.

Rabbi Auerbach: Army Service Means Eradication of Judaism

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

Refusing service is "a commandment one must obey even at the cost of their own life."

Settlement Construction Freeze Until Obama Goes Home

Posted on: March 1st, 2013

Everybody wants to avoid the embarrassment of Joe Biden's visit, when plans for East Jerusalem construction were published during his stay in Israel.

Likud to Lapid: Your Bennett Pact Will Spoil Settlement Uprooting

Posted on: March 1st, 2013

A similar statement was attributed to Bibi himself during his chat with Yair Lapid.

Israel TV: Obama Won’t Visit Israel without New Coalition Gov’t

Posted on: February 28th, 2013

No coalition? No ticket on Air Force One. Israel television says that if Netanyahu cannot form a government by the final March 16 deadline, Obama will tear up his March 20 ticket.

State Dept. Not Sure Who Owns the Golan Heights

Posted on: February 28th, 2013

What does the State Dept. say when a US-based company, one of whose shareholders is former VP Cheney, explores for oil in the Golan Heights? It says, “Uh, y’know what? that’s a good question.”

Congressional Republicans: European Jews Facing ‘Volatile Synergy of Hate’

Posted on: February 28th, 2013

Witnesses told the committee that European Jews are more vulnerable than their American counterparts to prejudiced policies by their governments.

Nadler Slams GOP over Churches, Synagogues Disaster Relief

Posted on: February 28th, 2013

The Orthodox Union’s Institute for Public Affairs and the National Council of Young Israel asked constituents to support the bill.

Oxford Students Resoundingly Reject BDS Movement

Posted on: February 27th, 2013

Oxford students voted 69 - 10 to defeat a motion that would have required them to support and promote the economic and political anti-Israel warfare method known as the BDS movement.

Feiglin: When I am Prime Minister, Livni Will Be in Opposition

Posted on: February 27th, 2013

Feiglin finally is a Knesset Member after years of trying, but he is looking at the future. He told a Queens dinner, “When I am Prime Minister, God willing, Tzipi Livni will not be in my government.”

PA Cries ‘Foul,’ Cancels Peres’ ‘Peace Process Soccer Game’

Posted on: February 27th, 2013

The Palestinian Authority is just as stubborn as Shimon Peres. Every time he tries to resurrect it, the PA buries it deeper. This time around, they kicked his “soccer peace” game in the teeth.

VP Biden Confirmed for AIPAC Speech as Iran Nukes Heat Up

Posted on: February 27th, 2013

President Obama will visit Israel later this month and will, therefore, skip the AIPAC meeting this year.

Despite Flaws, Missteps, Ineptitude, Hagel Will Get Defense UPDATE

Posted on: February 26th, 2013

Last week, 15 Republican senators sent a letter to the president asking him to withdraw the Hagel nomination.