Russian Tourism to Israel Up 54%

In 2016 Israel was visited by more than 2.9 million travelers from all over the world.

Netanyahu, Greenblatt Meet Again to Discuss Security of Israel, Lasting Peace

Discussions on the issue of Israeli settlement construction are continuing between the PMO and the White House.

Trump Cuts State Dept. Budget by 28%, Israel’s Share Intact

Trump originally wanted a 37% reduction in the State Department's budget, but gave in to pressure from Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

US Secy of State Tillerson: Rising North Korean Nuke Threat Shows Need for ‘New...

The Secretary reminded reporters the US "has provided $1.35 billion in assistance to North Korea as encouragement to take a different pathway."

Mezuzah Burned at UC Hastings Campus in San Francisco

“We will not tolerate hateful actions of any sort against members of our community," wrote the UC Hastings Chancellor.

King Abdullah Tells Greenblatt Israel-PA Peace Would Stabilize Entire Region

King Abdullah told Trump's envoy that he would 'do everything possible" to help end the Israel-PA conflict – on the basis of a two-state solution.'

Report: HRC Mulling Run for Mayor of NYC

Since the consolidation of the five boroughs in 1898, not a single mayor of NYC has ever made it to higher office.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s New Travel Ban

Trump, speaking at a Tennessee rally, declared: 'We're going to take our case as far as it needs to go, including all the way up to the Supreme Court.'

Netanyahu Tells Amona Residents He Hasn’t Forgotten His Vow

"I understand your plight. I made a promise and I will keep it."

US Envoy Nikki Haley Outraged by UN Report Maligning Israel as Apartheid State

"Friendly advice -- don't read it without anti-nausea pills," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Emmanuel Nahshon.

President Rivlin Meets Jason Greenblatt

President Rivlin wished Greenblatt success on his complex mission.

PA Ready for Direct Negotiations with (Only) 4 Preconditions…

By calling to start the talks with acceptance of the 1967 border, the PA has also done away with Israel's annexation of eastern Jerusalem and with the settlements.

Trump Releases 2005 Tax Return

Pres. Trump reported income of $153 million and a business loss of $103 million on his 2005 tax return.

In NYC, Winter Storm Stella Brought A Mess But No Disaster

Although winter storm Stella packed a wallop in the north and south, New York City was largely spared its wrath.

US Sen. Patrick Leahy Opposes David Friedman’s Confirmation as Ambassador to Israel

Democratic Sen. Leahy doesn't believe David Friedman has the "requisite temperament" to be Ambassador to Israel.

PA’s Abbas Tells Greenblatt It’s Possible to Reach ‘Historic’ Peace Deal With Israel

Greenblatt called the meeting a 'positive, far-ranging exchange about the current situation.'
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A First: US Asking Jordan to Extradite Sbarro Pizza Murderer Ahlam Tamimi

Tamimi's victims included 13 Israelis, one pregnant American, and one Brazilian, all of them civilians. 130 were injured.

Assad: Russia Fighting ISIS While Israel, US, EU Support Terrorism in Syria

The Syrian dictator's knight in shining armor is Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bennett Agreed to Postpone Vote on Ma’ale Adumim Sovereignty

Bennett made clear that the postponement is only for one week, and not, as Bitan originally requested, three months.

Transcript of State Dept. Baghdad Press Conference on the War Against ISIS

The momentum now here in Iraq is clearly on the side of the Iraqi Security Forces and the Iraqi people.

Report: US Anti-Semitism, Hate Crime Up 20% in 2016

'Jews remain the most targeted faith community, both numerically and proportionally, accounting for 11.4% of all hate crime and 53% of all religious hate crime.'

Northeast US Prepares for a Nor’easter and Snowstorm Stella

At least 4,000 flights have been canceled up and down the Eastern Seaboard in advance of Snowstorm Stella.

Netanyahu Congratulates Mobil-Eye on Largest Deal in Israeli History

Intel Corporation is purchasing Mobileye, an Israeli technology company that develops vision-based advanced driver assistance systems.

Netanyahu, Greenblatt Hope for Great Things Together at Jerusalem Meeting

Greenblatt is trying to re-start final status talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority; he will also meet with Mahmoud Abbas.

FIDF NY Gala Postponed for First Time Ever over Blizzard Watch

FIDF’s flagship national event in New York has never been postponed before in the organization’s 36-year history.

Jason Greenblatt in Israel While Hill Republicans Try to Kill Aid to PA

'President Trump will soon have to decide if confronting the Palestinians on that terrorist incitement is more urgent than pursuing a pathway to peace.'

Bomb Threats Sent to 6 JCCs on Purim in US, Canada

Most of the Jewish Community Centers that received threats had received them before, including the one in Vancouver, where the JCC was threatened last week.

‘Holocaust Is Fake History’ Graffiti on Seattle Synagogue Wall

A sign next to the defaced wall read: 'Temple De Hirsch Sinai is aware of this graffiti. We are choosing to leave it exposed for the time being.'

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