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Israel Dismisses Warnings From US About Attacking Iran
Article by Jeremy Herb | Published 02/22/12 | Comments (0)
Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday said it's not the business of the United States whether his country decides to attack Iran. Foreign Minister...
Israelis Feel Vulnerable to Iran Strike
Article by Aron Heller, Ap | Published 02/22/12 | Comments (1)
Tel Aviv planning defense against retaliation if it hits nuke program JERUSALEM — Despite its confident saber-rattling, Israel’s concern is growing...
OP-ED: The Jewish People's Insurance Policy
Article by Dr. Haim Shine | Published 02/22/12 | Comments (0)
My beloved brethren, do not rejoice and celebrate on this day. The High Court of Justice, citing the noble principle of shouldering the burden equally, has ...
Mayor: There Will be Buses in Tel Aviv on Shabbat
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/22/12 | Comments (0)
TA mayor vows to push through public transportation change despite criticism of move; cites Brooklyn as example. Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai on Wednesday stood b...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #31 - Humility, or I Plan to ...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/22/12 | Comments (1)
Ulpan is, let's just say, a humbling experience. Let's also say that today after Ulpan I came home and raced to find my bottle of Excedrin and gulped ...
U.S. Signals Possibility of Arming Syrian Rebels
Article by Andrew Quinn | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
(Reuters) - The United States appeared to open the door to eventually arming Syria's opposition, saying that if a political solution to the crisis was...
Israel's High Court Rules Tal Law Unconstitutional
Article by Yair Ettinger and Gili Cohen | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
Tal Law, which allows full-time yeshiva students to defer national service, came into effect ten years ago and is due to expire in August. Israel’s Hi...
Man Who Inspired "Defiance" Film Praises IDF ...
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
The Bielski brothers were made famous by the 2008 film, Defiance, starring Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber. Following the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union d...
Arabs Riot at Kever Rachel
Article by Gil Ronen | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
Local Arabs hurled rocks at Jews who came to pray at the holy site. Arabs rioted Tuesday near the Rachel's Tomb compound, on the outskirts of Bethlehem, ...
Jewish Leaders Meet King Abdullah in Amman
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Jordan's King Abdullah in a meeting in Amman with a delegation of Jewish leaders praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah...
Israel Thwarts Terror Attack Near Border With Egypt
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/21/12 | Comments (0)
IDF troops pursuing border smugglers come across a powerful explosive device • Device disarmed by IDF sappers • MK Israel Hasson calms fears, te...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #30 - The Washer, The Car, an...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/20/12 | Comments (0)
Sounds like the name of a scary movie, right? Stephen King-ish if you ask me. Today started out nicely with a conversation with my new client for whom I am goin...
Expert: Attack on Iran May Mean $200/Barrel Oil
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/20/12 | Comments (0)
(CBS News) An Israeli air strike on Iran, with the intent of knocking out that country's nuclear facilities, may only speed Tehran's race to b...
Netanyahu to Meet Obama at White House in March
Article by Reuters and Herb Keinon | Published 02/20/12 | Comments (0)
Washington announces first meeting of leaders since September after PM meets Obama's National Security Advisor Tom Donilon in J'lem, amid heightened U...
Charedim Set Up Mechitza on El Al Flight
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/20/12 | Comments (0)
"The flight staff said that this occasionally occurs," a passenger said. A group of haredi (ultra-orthodox) passengers set up partitions during an El Al Israel...
Will Chocolate Bar Price Disparity Put Strauss-Elite in...
Article by Ilanit Hayut | Published 02/20/12 | Comments (0)
The Cottage Cheese boycott is calling for a new boycott on March 1 over high prices for the Pesek Zman (Time Out) chocolate bar. The Cottage Cheese boycott lea...
Reb Elyashiv's Condition Significantly Improves
Article by Elad Benari | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Maran comes out of coma, reacts to his surroundings. However, his life may still be in danger. The condition of the posek hador, the leader of the Lithu...
Israel-Gibralter Stamp Nixed Over Use of Jerusalem Imag...
Article by Judy Siegel-Itzkovich | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Philatelic magazine: British objected to image of David Citadel on joint Israel-Gibraltar stamp, wanted Tel Aviv landmark instead. An unusual binational stamp...
Iran Raid Seen as a Huge Task for Israeli Jets
Article by Elisabeth Bumiller | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
WASHINGTON — Should Israel decide to launch a strike on Iran, its pilots would have to fly more than 1,000 miles across unfriendly airspace, refuel in t...
IDF to Draft More Ultra-Orthodox in Bid to Counter Decl...
Article by Gili Cohen | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Number of new Israel Defense Forces conscripts expected to hit a new low this year. The Israel Defense Forces is planning to draft more ultra-Orthodox recrui...
Rain Significant, But Still Below Yearly Average
Article by Sharon Udasin | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Weekend’s precipitation had visible effects upon North, where rainfall increased river flow in the Kinneret, Western Galilee. While snow failed to coa...
So You Want to Be Jerusalem Bureau Chief...
Article by Ron Kampeas | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
How to tackle -- and not tackle -- the most delicate assignment in journalism. Even before she gets to Israel, Jodi Rudoren, the new New York Times bureau chi...
Charedim Declare War on Smartphones
Article by Ari Galahar | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Eda Haredit rabbis claim high-end mobile phones deteriorate children's education 'to bottomless pit' Rabbis of the extreme Eda Haredit faction...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #29 - They're going to t...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/19/12 | Comments (0)
Ooooh boy. I am very glad that the Israeli police were not patrolling my neighborhood last night. I was in Beit Shemesh for Shabbos and drove home around 7:30. ...
Snow Blankets Northern Israel, But Jerusalem Residents ...
Article by Eli Ashkenazi | Published 02/18/12 | Comments (0)
Golan Heights, Mount Meron and Safed see heavy snowfall; numerous roads in northern Israel blocked to traffic due to the weather. The Golan Heights, Mount Mero...
Agudath Israel of New Jersey Decries Legislature's...
Article by BJLife News Room | Published 02/17/12 | Comments (0)
Rabbi Meir Brody, director of Agudath Israel of America’s New Jersey regional office, reacted to the New Jersey legislature’s decision to upend the ...
Iran, Hezbollah Seek to Attack More Israeli Targets Abr...
Article by Barak Ravid | Published 02/17/12 | Comments (0)
Israel's Counterterrorism Bureau urges Israelis abroad to proceed with caution following information provided by interrogation of Iranian suspects appreh...
'Mossad Using Azerbaijan as Hub for Iran Spying�...
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/17/12 | Comments (0)
'Times of London' interviews alleged Israeli intelligence agent who says Eurasian country a gateway to intel on Iran. By Ben Hartman Azerbaijan, a...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #28 - New Neighbors
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/17/12 | Comments (0)
Yesterday was a big day. After over two years of planning, frustration, waiting, more waiting, and more planning Gila and Donny (and kids, they didn't forg...
Former Reagan National Security Advisor Calls for Polla...
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Robert McFarlane, who served as National Security Advisor under President Ronald Reagan, has called on President Obama to grant clemency to Jonathan Pollard. ...
Two Jews Nearly Lynched in Jerusalem
Article by Elad Benari | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Two Jews are recovering from a near lynch attempt, after Arabs threw rocks at their car as they were driving in Jerusalem. Two civilian employees of the Defens...
UN General Assembly Condemns Syria
Article by AP | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution backing an Arab League plan that calls for Syria's president to step down and strongly condemns human...
Israel's Newest Politician Breaks his Silence, Att...
Article by AP | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
JERUSALEM — Israeli TV anchorman turned politician Yair Lapid broke his silence Thursday, making his first public speaking appearance since he quit ho...
Israel to Purchase Military Training Aircraft From Ital...
Article by AP | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
JERUSALEM — Israel has reached a $1 billion preliminary deal to buy 30 Italian military training jets, Israeli defense officials said Thursday, provid...
El Al CEO: Harder for us to Compensate Passengers
Article by Efrat Aharoni | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Eliezer Shkedi complained that El Al is handicapped by being excluded from major international airline alliances. El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. (TASE: ELAL) CEO ...
Israel PM: Iran Sanctions Are Not Working
Article by Daniel Estrin, AP | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says sanctions imposed on Iran are important but so far haven't been effective. Netanyahu said Thursday that the...
'Singapore Assassination Plot Against Barak Foiled...
Article by Yaakov Katz | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Mossad, Singaporean authorities foil Hezbollah-Iranian plot during Israeli minister's visit, according to Kuwaiti report. By REUTERS/Vivek Prakash A ...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #27: The Man on the Side of t...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/16/12 | Comments (0)
Yesterday, I saw a car stopped on the side of the road - a very busy, highway-like road that is heavily traveled. It is rush hour so there is lots of traffic.I ...
Pro-Israel PAC Hosts House Majority Leader
Article by Robert Weiner | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
Eric Cantor Describes concern over Iran among Arab leaders Eric Cantor, Republican leader of the House of Representatives and the highest-ranking Jewish membe...
Sources: Iran May Have Already Developed Plans For Atta...
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
NYPD On Lookout For Motorcycle Riders Possibly Armed With 'Sticky Bombs' NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD has stepped up security precautions h...
Napolitano Worried About Hezbollah Attack in US
Article by Bloomberg and Yaakov Katz | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
US homeland security secretary says US "constantly monitoring" Hezbollah threat, warns Jewish groups they may be targets. By Reuters US Homeland Security...
Swiss Matzah Baking Chaburah (Photo Essay & Video)
Article by BJLife News Room | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
This week a Swiss chabura lead by HaRav Moshe Chaim Levy, Rav of IRG - Adas Yeshurun in Zurich, gathered at the matzah bakery it Atarot, outside of Yerush...
Author Wins $100,000 Prize for Jewish History
Article by AP | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
New York - The author of a history of Jews in the Soviet Union has won a $100,000 award. The Jewish Book Council announced Wednesday that Gal Beckerman'...
French Court Acquits Israeli Doctor in Intifada Case
Article by Aviel Magnezi | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
Doctor accused of slandering Palestinian who claimed he was injured by IDF acquitted by French Supreme Court The French Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitte...
Kosher on Campus: Not Just for Jews
Article by Gabi P. Remz | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
"Sometimes it's just better." The group's complexion changes every few minutes. It starts with a girl from Korea, a Panamanian Jew and a redhead dra...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #26 - Wedding Safes and Ulpan
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
Yes, you read that correctly- a wedding safe. No, it's not a prenup, it's a real honest to goodness safe that you see at weddings here. There is a guy...
Chabad House In Indian Capital Closed For Non-Israelis
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/15/12 | Comments (0)
Chabad House in the Indian capital New Delhi has been closed for non-Israelis after Monday's bomb attack on an Israeli Embassy car in which the wife of a...
Heightened Security in US Over Iran Threat
Article by Richard Esposito | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
With Iran allegedly striking out at Israeli citizens and Jewish targets around the world, Israeli and American security officials in the U.S. are on high aler...
'Congress Ready to Increase Israel Defense Funding...
Article by Hilary Leila Krieger | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
US legislators set to more than make up for White House cuts to missile defense spending, Capitol Hill sources tell the 'Post'; if Israel asks for ...
Mormons Apologize for Posthumous Baptism of Parents of ...
Article by AP | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church leaders apologized to the family of Holocaust survivor and Jewish rights advocate Simon Wiesenthal after his parents we...
India High Court Stays Deportation of Jewish Couple
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Kochi: The deportation of the Jewish couple from Israel was stayed by the Kerala high court on Tuesday. The couple, Shneor Zalman Bernstein and Yaffa Shendi K...
Panetta: No Decision Yet From Israel on Iran
Article by AP | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Washington — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says he does not think Israel has made a decision to launch a military strike on Iran to thwart its nuclear ...
Israeli Relief Delegation Welcomed in Turkey
Article by AP | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Israel's Defense Ministry says a humanitarian assistance team it sent to Turkey this week received a warm greeting, despite a deepening rift between the ...
Romney: 'War Against Israel is a War Against All D...
Article by Felicia Sonmez | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) on Monday condemned the attempted attacks on Israeli diplomats in New Delhi and Tbilisi, arguing that the U.S. &ld...
US to Cut Funding for Israeli Missile Defense Programs...
Article by Yitzchak Benhorin | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Obama's 2013 budget proposal requests $99.8M for Israel's missile defense, down some $20M from 2011. Republican Jewish Coalition head says cut 'e...
Israeli Hero: Envoy's Wife Spotted Terrorist
Article by Aviel Magnezi | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
Israeli diplomat's wife wounded in India blast apparently managed to get out of car after motorcyclist attached bomb to vehicle; 'she's amazingly...
Never Too Late: Baltimore Couple in 90s Makes Aliyah
Article by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (1)
The oldest couple to make aliyah has landed in Israel from Baltimore. Welcome to Israel, Phillip and Dorothy Grossman, ages 95 and 93. They are part of a Nefe...
Is Israel Conceding Rachel's Tomb as PA Heritage S...
Article by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
The PA wants UNESCO to declare the Patriarchs’ Cave and Rachel’s Tomb as its heritage sites. Israel is excluding them from its own list. The ...
Terrorist Bomber Blows Off His Own Legs in Bangkok
Article by Dashiell Bennett | Published 02/14/12 | Comments (0)
A man in Thailand, possibly an Iranian, is believed to have maimed himself after explosives that he was carrying went off, injuring both his legs. According t...
Iran Says Israel Attacked its Own Embassies
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Israel bombed its own embassies in New Dehli and Tbilisi in order to "tarnish Iran's friendly ties with the host countries," Iran said on Monday, after d...
Details On the Car Bomb That Injured Two in New Delhi, ...
Article by Stephanie Butnick | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Embassy Vehicle Attack Victim Hospitalized Video footage from the scene in New Delhi, India, shows the badly damaged Israeli embassy vehicle that was carrying ...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #25 - The Job Interview
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Today I have a job interview via Skype. Sounds easy, right?Let's see - we have our internet, we have our computer, what could go wrong?Ha!First, the electr...
Opinion: CNN Tilts East, Fires 4 Jewish Journalists in ...
Article by Michael Widlanski | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
CNN has reportedly fired most of the Jews in its Jerusalem bureau, cutting half the bureau but leaving Arab workers and reviving charges of CNN's pro-Ar...
Abbas: Palestinians Won't Recognize Israel as a Je...
Article by Daniel Siryoti, Shlomo Cesana ... | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Speaking to Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo, PA President Mahmoud Abbas issues ultimatum to Israel: Stop settlement construction and accept 1967...
Kotel Rabbi to eBay: Stop Selling Kotel Stones
Article by Gil Ronen | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Internet auction site offers stones allegedly from Kotel area. Rabbi: they do not confer a blessing -- but a curse. Stones supposedly taken from the Kot...
IMF: Charedi, Arab Unemployment a Danger to the Economy
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Unemployment in the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Arab sectors pose a long-term threat to Israel's economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on ...
'Israel Can Harm Iran in Ways Prohibited in USA�...
Article by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Israel carries out attacks on Iran that are prohibited by the US, Newsweek reports. “Israel doesn’t tell and the US doesn’t want to know.&rdqu...
eBay Sale of 'Western Wall Stones' Prompts Ou...
Article by Nir Hasson | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich lodges official police complaint over the fraudulent sale, calls any use of Kotel stones a violation of both religious and modern law....
Israel Accuses Iran of Bombings in India, Georgia
Article by AP | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister has accused Iran of being behind a pair of car bombings against Israeli diplomatic targets in India and Ge...
'US Doesn't Want Israel to Start a War With I...
Article by Yitzchak Benhorin | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
Newsweek explores internal conflict within US administration regarding Iranian threat; describes US-Israel intelligence 'dance'; says Obama trying t...
Israel Says Bombs Target Embassies in India, Georgia
Article by Dan Williams | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
(Reuters) - Bombers targeted staff at Israel's embassies in India and Georgia on Monday, the foreign ministry said, with a bomb going off in New Delhi...
Israeli Diplomat's Car Hit by Explosion in New Del...
Article by AP | Published 02/13/12 | Comments (0)
NEW DELHI - An explosion tore through an Israeli diplomat's car on the streets of New Delhi on Monday, injuring one person, Israeli officials said. T...
Threats to Cut Egypt Assistance Could Impact Israel, U....
Article by Ron Kampeas | Published 02/12/12 | Comments (0)
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The future of a key pillar of Israeli security could rest with the fate of a few dozen pro-democracy activists in Egypt. After Egyptian a...
To Save Lives, Charedi Rescue Group Builds Interfaith C...
Article by Nathan Jeffay | Published 02/12/12 | Comments (0)
Zichron Yaakov, Israel — The image of Israel’s Haredim has taken a public battering over the past few months, particularly over the issue of discr...
Chabad Rabbanim Urge to Marry Young
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/12/12 | Comments (0)
An unprecedented call uniting Chabad rabbonim and mashpi'im from around the world is calling on Lubavitch bochurim not to delay marriage. By COLlive rep...
An Aliyah Diary, Episode #24: Birthday, Mezuzos, Ulpan
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/12/12 | Comments (0)
Actually the title should be "Ulpan, Mezuzos, Birthday" but in this country you read right to left. Ha! A little Hebrew humor for you. Today we went to ...
Strike Ends. Israel Goes Back to Normal
Article by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu | Published 02/12/12 | Comments (0)
The Histadrut national Labor Union announced ,shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday, an agreement with the government to end the strike. The Histadrut national Labor ...
Ahmadinejad: Iran to Reveal New Nuke Achievements
Article by Nasser Karimi | Published 02/11/12 | Comments (0)
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran will soon unveil "big new" nuclear achievements, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday while reiterating Tehran's ...
Krauthammer: Israel 'Will Strike' Iran to �...
Article by Jeff Poor | Published 02/11/12 | Comments (0)
On Friday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News Channel, Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer doubled down on an assertion he made last...
Rail Customer Service: If You're Jewish Catch a Ta...
Article by Heath Aston and Katie Cuttriss | Published 02/11/12 | Comments (0)
Bondi, Australia- Cheryl Bogan couldn't believe her ears. It wasn't until the CityRail employee repeated himself in a louder voice that she and her h...
Syrian Army General Assassinated in Damascus
Article by Bassem Mroue | Published 02/11/12 | Comments (0)
Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising agai...
Palestinian Rocket Damages Civilian Homes
Article by Yaakov Lapin and Jpost Staff | Published 02/11/12 | Comments (0)
No injuries reported in southern Israeli farming region attack; rocket comes after reports that IDF wounded Gaza terrorist. Palestinian terro...
Surprising Number of Kadima Members Consult With Rabbis
Article by Mati Tuchfeld | Published 02/10/12 | Comments (0)
Despite countless public remarks targeting ultra-Orthodox and their leaders, many Kadima members maintain close relationships with prominent rabbis • P...
Anonymous Threatens Cyber Crusade Against Israel (Video...
Article by Staff Reporter | Published 02/10/12 | Comments (0)
International hacker group accuses Israeli gov't of "crimes against humanity," vows revenge in YouTube video. International hacker group Anonymous relea...
Yeshiva Students Run, Learn About Health (Video)
Article by Elad Benari and Yoni Kempinski | Published 02/10/12 | Comments (0)
The Bnei Akiva Nechalim yeshiva dedicates a whole month to health awareness, nutrition, fitness, harmful factors and addictions. The Bnei Akiva Nechalim yesh...
Histadrut Strike Enters Third Day
Article by Gavriel Queenann | Published 02/10/12 | Comments (0)
The Histadrut Trade Union Federation continues to disrupt life in Israel for the third day in a row as it wrangles with the Finance Ministry The Histadrut ...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #23 - Your Email is Not Worki...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/10/12 | Comments (1)
If you recall, we received a broken washing machine the other day. The installer told us that he was going to report the damage and the company would call us. W...
Turkey Sinks Israel Navy Participation in NATO Operatio...
Article by Yaakov Katz and Herb Keinon | Published 02/09/12 | Comments (0)
Ankara prevents first instance of active Israeli participation in one of Western military alliance’s operations, but J'lem on verge of signing dea...
URGENT: 4 PM TODAY EST - Live Broadcast - Join Tens of ...
Article by BJLife News Room | Published 02/09/12 | Comments (0)
As you are surely aware, Harav Elyashiv shlita, Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, needs great rachamei Shomayim. The notice below from Mr. Michael Rothschild ...
U.S. and Israel Split on Ways to Deter Iran
Article by Mark Landler and Davd E. Sange... | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
WASHINGTON — Amid mounting tensions over whether Israel will carry out a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program, the United States and Israe...
Israel's President Sends Message of Peace to Iran
Article by Ian Deitch, AP | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
Israel's president reached out to the Iranian people with a message of peace Wednesday, as the West tightened sanctions over Iran's nuclear program,...
'Shalit Terrorist' Going Back to Jail?
Article by Yoav Zitun | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
Terrorist freed in Shalit deal rejoins Hamas, could go back to prison for 27 years following arrest A terrorist who was released early as part of the Shalit d...
Christie: 'I Admire Israel for the Enemies It Has ...
Article by Daniel Halper | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
In an address recently delivered to an AIPAC audience in New York, New Jersey governor Chris Christie articulated a responsible view of America’s role in ...
Spotlight on Iranian Jews in Israel
Article by Stephanie Butnick | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
As tension between the two countries escalates NPR has a report today on Iranian Jews living in Israel who find themselves in the uncomfortable situation of ...
Israel Embassies Preparing for Iran Strike?
Article by Itamar Eichner | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
Diplomats stationed in Israel request gas masks, prepare contingency plans in case of missile attacks; envoys fear that thousands of dual-citizenship Israeli...
Nasrallah: Tehran Won't Order Hezbollah Strikes if...
Article by Alexandra Sandels | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
BEIRUT -- Iran will not ask Hezbollah to intervene in the event of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, the leader of the militant group has told ...
An Aliyah Diary - Episode #22 - "Are You SURE?&quo...
Article by Susan Leibtag | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
Wow, what a story for today.Actually a couple - it makes up for yesterday's rather blah post.So here was today's rundown:1. Turned on the dud shemesh ...
Histadrut Launched General Strike at 6 AM This Morning
Article by Elad Benari | Published 02/08/12 | Comments (0)
Histadrut Launches General Strike Histadrut labor union launches a general strike after failing to reach an agreement regarding the employment conditions of ...
Palestinians Slam Selection of Abbas as PM in Unity Dea...
Article by Khaled Abu Toameh | Published 02/07/12 | Comments (0)
"This is a scandal not only because it violates the [Palestinian] Basic Law, but also because it turns Abbas into an autocrat with absolute powers," senior F...