Israel, US to Exchange Tax Information, Banking Secrecy Disregarded

Posted on: December 13th, 2012

The IRS has been known to impose sanctions against a bank which knowingly permitted customers to violate FACTA rules.

State Dept. Denying Hamas Back Channel, Working to Unfreeze US, Israeli Funds for Palestinians

Posted on: December 13th, 2012

"There have been some bizarre claims out there that Hamas has a back channel to the U.S. Government or that the U.S. Government is dealing with ex-officials to have some kind of a back channel to Hamas."

State: Unilateral Talks between the US and Iran Are on the Table

Posted on: December 13th, 2012

"I would say that this country doesn't ask permission from any other country to act. Okay?"

N.J. Shul Claims New Menorah-Lighting Guinness Record

Posted on: December 12th, 2012

A New Jersey synagogue said that it set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 834 menorahs on 90 tables in an airport hangar.

Post-Sandy Victims Given Extra Time to Apply for Aid

Posted on: December 12th, 2012

The deadline for Superstorm Sandy victims in New York City, Nassau, Westchester, Orange, Suffolk, Rockland, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties has been extended to January 28, 2013 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Pentagon Asking Congress to Sell Israel 1,725 Bunker Busters

Posted on: December 11th, 2012

The BLU-109 is a so-called bunker buster, designed to “defeat an enemy’s most critical and hardened targets.

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Everyone Expecting Hillary Home Run in 2016

Posted on: December 11th, 2012

Clinton's approval ratings have always been high amongst American Jews - this was true even after the infamous "Suha Smooch."

Former Senior US Official: ‘Killing Palestinians Popular in Israel around Elections Time’ (Video)

Posted on: December 10th, 2012

According to Freeman, the rabbis and settlers are to blame for Israel's belligerent military actions.

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Friends of IDF Event Spurned by Stevie Wonder Raises More Than $14 Million

Posted on: December 10th, 2012

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces fundraiser that singer Stevie Wonder pulled out of raised more than $14 million.

Jonathan Pollard Returned to Prison

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

After a week of medical tests in the hospital, Jonathan Pollard was returned on Sunday to his prison cell. After falling seriously ill a week ago, Pollard was taken to a hospital were tests were performed,including an MRI of his brain. The results are not yet in, but his condition stabilized enough that the authorities [...]

BDS Tries to Keep Israel’s SodaStream Out of Super Bowl

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

As cheerleaders shake their pom poms, top-dollar players hone their victory dances, and marketers prepare to rake in the dough raised through advertising and sales, Super Bowl XLVII will not just showcase a rivalry between this year’s best winningest football teams, but stands to highlight a burgeoning campaign against Israeli life in the biblical heartland.

1 Million Sign On For ‘Virtual March’ Marking ‘87 Soviet Jewry Rally

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

More than 1 million people have signed on to join a "virtual march" commemorating the Washington rally 25 years for the Soviet Jewry movement, according to a coalition marking the 1987 event.

US President Barack Obama Issues a Statement for Hanukkah

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world.

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“You Killed Jesus” Scrawled on Miami Menorah

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

A large menorah covered in seashells and used to spread the light of Hanukkah at Miami Beach was vandalized on Sunday, scrawled with black graffiti stating “You Killed Jesus”.

Enlightened Reform Movement Equally Disappointed in Israel and the Palestinians

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Who are These People? Are they even Jewish? Honestly?

Reporter Alan Elsner Leaving Pro-Israel Group for ‘Ideologically Better Suited’ J Street

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

His former employer The Israel Project is focused on helping Israel improve its image, and so it's a mystery how Elsner lasted there for two years.

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US: Syrian Chem Weapons ‘Locked and Loaded’ on Rockets

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Syrian military is just waiting for the "go" order from the embattled President Bashar Al-Assad.

Hillary Launches First 2016 Campaign Video, Bibi’s in It

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Bibi's contribution: "She knows how to get the job done." Doesn't she, now.

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Romney’s Frum Adviser Sums Up Campaign

Posted on: December 5th, 2012

Had Mitt Romney won the presidential election, Tevi Troy would be director of domestic policy on his transition team.

US Senate Approves Massive Defense Budget

Posted on: December 5th, 2012

The US Senate approved a massive $631 billion defense bill authorizing new funds for weapons, air and sea craft, and pay raises for military officials.