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Left-Wing US Jews Call ’Law of Return’ Racist
A small group of left-wing American Jews is campaigning against the “Law of Return,” calling it racist. Are they inciting anti-Semitism?
More Hevron Riots Follow Cave of Machpelah Decision
Dozens of Arabs rioted Tuesday morning, attacking IDF soldiers with rocks. The IDF responded with riot control measures.
US Plans Sharp Hike in Passport Fees
Applying for or renewing a US passport? You have three weeks to beat a sharp hike in fees. Renouncing citizenship soon will no longer be free.
US Islamic Envoy: Wrong Words or Wrong Choice?
The Obama administration's Islamic envoy has been caught red-faced in a quote he denied, deploring the indictment of a man linked to PA terror.
Lieberman: Why Blame Israel for Assassination?
Foreign Minister: no proof Israel killed al-Mabhouh; 'Arabs blame Israel for everything'. EU condemns use of fake European passports in killing.
PA Demands: Give Us Land for Highway
“We’re building a highway, so give us some Israeli-controlled land.” So demands the PA from Israel as it begins work on a new city in Samaria.
Jordan Says Israel Threatens Christian Sites in Jerusalem
Jordan has warned that Israel wants to evict non-Jews from Jerusalem, but statistics show the number of Christians dropped during Jordanian rule.
Goverment Enlists Ordinary Citizens in PR War
The Ministry of Information is calling on ordinary Israeli citizens and all Zionists to become ambassadors for their country.
Netanyahu Wants Sanctions Now--with or without UN
Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on countries to act independently and embargo Iran if the UN does not place immediate sanctions against Iran.
Purim Politics Unmasked: Lieberman Leads Costume Poll
Pre-Purim poll asks Israelis: if you could dress up as any politician, who would it be?
PM Adds Rachel's Tomb, Cave of Machpelah to Heritage Sites
Prime Minister adds Cave of Machpelah in Hevron and Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem to list of heritage sites receiving special attention.
Campaign Aims to Add Joseph's Tomb as Heritage Site
Praise for Netanyahu's decision to add Tomb of the Patriarchs to Heritage list is followed by requests that Joseph's Tomb be added as well.
France Advocating for Syrian Human Rights Attorney
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon intervenes to persuade the Syrian government to free 43-year-old human rights attorney Mohannad al-Hassani.
Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'
Jews are as old as the Ten Commandments and as new as nano-technology, says President Peres. "A great call for Jewish spiritual revival" exists.
U.S. Engaging Syria - a Terror State - on Anti-terror Concerns
A US anti-terror official spoke this week to Syrian officials on "shared counterterrorism concerns" - although Syria remains a terror state itself.
PM's List of Heritage Sites Does Not Include Cave of Machpelah
Yesha Council Chairman asks Prime Minister to include Cave of Machpelah in Hevron and Rachel's Tomb near Bethlehem in heritage sites list.
Government Declares Massive Steps for Israeli 'Heritage'
Israel's "Heritage Sites" trails planned to enhance Jewish and Zionist identity for youth.
Fischer: Israel's Economy is Strong
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer assured the Conference of Presidents that Israel's strong economy can withstand adversity.
Netanyahu: Sanctions Must Include Ban on Oil Exports, Gas Import
Regarding sanctions against Iran, Netanyahu quoted Hebrew sage Hillel the Elder who said: 'If not now – when?'
Ambassador Oren Thanks Christians for Supporting Israel
Israeli envoy Oren thanked 300 Christian leaders for backing the Jewish State. He later said that the issue of Messianics is "very sensitive."
Netanyahu Asks Russia for Tougher Sanctions on Iran
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lobbied Russia for “sanctions with teeth” to convince Iran to curtail its nuclear development activities.
Senator Bayh, Dore Gold Address Jerusalem Conference
Outgoing U.S. Senator Evan Bayh and Ambassador Dore Gold addressed the Jerusalem Conference on the threats emanating from Iran.
Congressman Calls on Obama to Halt Israel's Anti-Hamas Moves
Democratic Rep. Baird has called on Obama to force Israel to open up Gaza crossing, which Israel has partially closed to stop weapons smuggling.
Bill Would Solve Route 443 Problem by Avoiding High Court
MK Yariv Levin and 38 MKs signed bill which would have Knesset, not Supreme Court, supervise IDF orders on road security.
'J Street' Middle East Junket for 5 Congress Members
“J Street” is sponsoring a tour for five members of Congress this week in Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Benny Begin: Jerusalem-Dividing Proposals Did Damage
Cabinet Minister Benny Begin says that damage has been caused by even agreeing to consider proposals to divide Jerusalem.
Anti-Freeze in Elon Moreh: Hut Destroyed
Jewish construction freeze in Judea/Samaria a high governmental law-enforcement priority: Forces destroyed a one-room hut in Elon Moreh overnight.
Ottawa Minister: An Attack on Israel is an Attack on Canada
An Iranian attack on Israel would be considered as an attack on Canada, a senior minister said. “A military strike is the last possible option.”
Russia Says 'Nyet” to Israel on Missile Sale to Iran
Russia gave Netanyahu the cold shoulder before he even landed in Moscow Sunday and said it will proceed with its sale of advanced missiles to Iran.
Knesset Panel Approves “NGO Transparency' Bill
A Knesset panel has approved a bill demanding disclosure of NGO-financiers, such as the New Israel Fund that promoted anti-Israel positions.
PA in Turmoil over Sex-Corruption Scandal
The plot thickens: Abbas suspends chief of staff, suspected in sex scandal. He in turn says he is the victim of an Israeli plot.
MK Ben-Ari Attacked by Arab in Shimon Hatzaddik Neighborhood
MK Michael Ben-Ari (National Union) was attacked over Shabbat by an Arab, who began pouring water on the head of Ben-Ari and his children.
Congo Surgeon Trains in Burn Treatment at Rambam
Rambam Hospital is training a Congolese surgeon in plastic surgery for burn treatment. He will be the first such specialist in his country.
Hevron's Zion Road Reopens to Arab Commercial Traffic
The Civil Administration has reopened Zion Road in Hevron to Arab commercial vehicles, despite strenuous objections from the Jewish community.
Inflated Census Figures Show False Demographic Picture
Barak presented inflated figures on the number of Arabs, says a defense industry official: Jews make up a far larger part of Israel than in 1948.
US Joint Chiefs Head Visits Israel
Admiral Mike Mullen will talk to the Defense Minister and top military brass, and will meet members of the IDF rescue delegation to Haiti.
Dresden Residents Oppose Neo-Nazis, Form Human Chain
Some 10,000 people in Dresden formed a human chain to block neo-Nazis and skinheads from marching in eastern Germany on Saturday.
Halutz: We Can't Pay 'Any Price' for Shalit
Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz said that he was opposed to the idea of paying "any price" for Gilad Shalit, no matter how high.
Olmert in Tell-All Book: Barak Gave Me 'Bad Advice' in Gaza Op
Ehud Olmert says that Israel's failure to destroy Hamas in Operation Cast Lead was due to bad advice given to him by, among others, Ehud Barak
Former US President Clinton Hospitalized
Former US President Bill Clinton received two stents after being rushed to a New York hospital Thursday afternoon due to chest pains.
Wolpe and Marzel Interrogated, Repeat Their Support of Refusers
Rabbi Wolpe and Baruch Marzel were interrogated by the police over support for soldiers who refused orders to evict Jews from their homes.
Time Magazine Digging Up Trouble in Jerusalem
Time Magazine claims the City of David Foundation is “complicating” White House efforts to force Israel to divide Jerusalem with the PA.
Kenya Wants Israel's Help Against Jihadists
Public Security Minister met Kenyan counterpart, who said that jihadists are taking over Somalia and could take over Kenya too.
Tel Aviv and Toronto Stock Exchanges Sign Mutual Memorandum
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the institutions.
Legislation 'To Turn Agricultural Plowshares into Solar Panels'
The Knesset is considering a proposal by Labor MK Amir Peretz to grant renewable solar energy agricultural status.
Deputy Minister May Sue Protestor Who Yelled ‘Slaughter Jews’
Deputy Minister Ayalon is on the offensive against anti-Semitism and may sue a British protestor who yelled “slaughter the Jews” during his speech.
Diaspora in Turmoil over New Israel Fund’s Donations
Disclosures that the New Israel Fund aids anti-Israel groups have split Diaspora Jews, some of them defending the NIF and others castigating it.
Brutal Midnight Arrests in Gilad Farm
Plainclothes police broke into Gilad Farm (Samaria) overnight, arrested 5 men & a minor – because an Arab complained he was beaten up a month ago.
Arabs Say Museum Erected on Graveyard, Demand UN Halt Building
A group of Arabs is demanding that the UN halt the building of a Jewish "Museum of Tolerance" on land they say is a Muslim cemetery.
’Right and Left’ on the Right to Vote
A bill to permit Israelis outside the country to vote may be more limited than thought. The assumption it will help the ”right” may not be valid.
Lebanese Gov't Officially Backs Hizbullah Terrorist Group
The Lebanese government has made it official, announcing it will back the Hizbullah terrorist organization in another war against Israel.
Iranian Rioters Chant "Death to Berlusconi" at Italian Embassy
Chanting "Death to Italy, Death to Berlusconi," Iranians protested at the Italian embassy against Italy's decision to reduce dealings with Iran.
'What’s the Alternative?' MK Orlev: Jordan is Palestine
Asked to present his alternative to the “two-state option,” MK Zevulun Orlev says, “The PA Arabs already have a state – Jordan.”
Costa Rica Elects First Female President, Jewish VP
A Central American nation has chosen its first female president, and a Jewish vice president, in national elections this week.
Barak Rails against New Israel Fund’s Donations
Labor party chairman Barak has joined a growing chorus of voices against the New Israel Fund’s financing of anti-Israeli organizations.
Knesset Members Study Torah
The House of Torah Study for Knesset members was headed by Education and Culture Committee Chairman Zevulun Orlev.
Geert Wilders to INN: "Traditional European Freedom at Stake"
Wilders to IsraelNationalNews: “I’m fighting for the preservation of our culture. It is based on Christianity, Judaism & humanism- not on Islam."
Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?
A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.
Dramatic About-Face May Save ‘Beit Yehonatan’ in Jerusalem
Interior Minister Yishai confirmed a report that he will act to save the Jewish-owned Beit Yehonatan building in eastern Jerusalem for Jews.
