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Conventional Western wisdom vs. Middle East reality

The attempt to subordinate Middle East reality to Western conventional wisdom, was compared by Prof. Elie Kedourie – a leading historian of the Middle East – to trying to make water run uphill. Op-ed.

Conventional Western wisdom vs. Middle East reality

Israel is Russia’s first and last line of defense

Russia will,one day, wake up to find its Sunni Southern Defense Line has become a nuclear Iran Offense force inside its defense line.Op-ed.

Israel is Russia’s first and last line of defense

Western conventional wisdom vs. Middle East reality

Western conventional wisdom pressures Israel to sacrifice Middle East reality on the altar of wishful-thinking and oversimplification.Op-ed.

Western conventional wisdom vs. Middle East reality

IDF chief of staff meets German Chief of Defense

German defense chief meets IDF chief of staff , discussing importance of international forces in the region.

IDF chief of staff meets German Chief of Defense

The View from Dubai:

The vicious circle in the Middle East

The question many are asking is why has stability in the Middle East become subject to groups and organizations and not states? Op-ed.

The vicious circle in the Middle East

Watch: What you need to serve in the IDF

This is what it takes to become a soldier in one of the elite fighting units on the planet.

Watch: What you need to serve in the IDF

Israelis Warned Away from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan

The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau has continued its travel warning for Israeli tourists to Turkey.

Israelis Warned Away from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan

US Rep. Ros-Lehtinen Bill Would Disqualify Rogue Regimes

A draft of a House Foreign Affairs bill will make waves by hitting Hizbullah and the PA.

US Rep. Ros-Lehtinen Bill Would Disqualify Rogue Regimes

PA Slams Israel's New Housing Starts

The Palestinian Authority has slammed Israel's effort to relieve its housing shortage in two towns in Judea and Samaria.

PA Slams Israel's New Housing Starts

No Punishment for Terrorist who Leaked Shalit Deal Details

A terrorist who leaked information about the Shalit trade failure will not be punished, since prison authorities do not know who he is.

No Punishment for Terrorist who Leaked Shalit Deal Details

Good News on Mount of Olives

Surprise: activist Aryeh King says Arab violence on Mount of Olives has dropped sharply as security has increased.

Good News on Mount of Olives

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

Saddam's Half-Brothers to be Executed

Five Saddam-era officials, including two of the late dictator's half-brothers, are slated for execution after being handed over to Iraqi officials

Saddam's Half-Brothers to be Executed

Protest: Stop Temple Mount Discrimination, Desecration

Activists protest anti-Jewish discrimination on the Temple Mount and Muslim disrespect for the site's holiness.

Protest: Stop Temple Mount Discrimination, Desecration

After 30 Years: Barkan Honors Achimeir

The town of Barkan moves to honor revisionist leader Abba Achimeir, decades after changing name and offending family.

After 30 Years: Barkan Honors Achimeir

Ketzaleh Wins Praise for Border Fence

Even political opponents admit that the fence along Egyptian border is a success. Ketzaleh continues to push migrant city.

Ketzaleh Wins Praise for Border Fence

Day 7: Tahrir Square Revolution, Take 2

The latest round of protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square have entered a seventh day and are heating up – again.

Day 7: Tahrir Square Revolution, Take 2

UN Wants Media Bias for Peace Process

The United Nations has removed any doubts about objectivity on the “peace process.” It asks media to be biased and blames Israel for its failure.

UN Wants Media Bias for Peace Process

Turkey Aims at Al Qaeda in Western Provinces

A sting operation targeting the Al Qaeda international terrorist organization has netted 14 suspects in the Turkish province of Ankara.

Turkey Aims at Al Qaeda in Western Provinces

UN Learns About Little Hamas Terrorists

Hamas is using children as soldiers in its terrorist war against Israel, Ambassador Ron Prosor tells the United Nations.

UN Learns About Little Hamas Terrorists

IDF Kills Fleeing Suspect in Search for Terrorists in Shechem

IDF killed one Arab north of Shechem during a search for terrorists. The military said the suspect fled and did not obey soldiers' orders to halt.

IDF Kills Fleeing Suspect in Search for Terrorists in Shechem

2012: Iran's Atomic Daydreams

Ayatollah Khameini has reportedly ordered Iran's Revolutionary Guards to complete and test a nuclear bomb in 2012.

2012: Iran's Atomic Daydreams

Planner of Attack that Killed Amir Tzimerman Gets Life

Tunnel Attack Planner Gets Life. Khaled Abu Amsha planned the tunnel attack that killed Sergeant Major Amir Tzimerman.

Planner of Attack that Killed Amir Tzimerman Gets Life

Did Eskimos Attack Hadassah Hospital?

Knesset committee to discuss Arab attacks on Mt. Scopus hospital, but MK Eldad admits Eskimo may be culprits.

Did Eskimos Attack Hadassah Hospital?

Netanyahu and Peres thank Greek President for Stopping Flotilla

President Peres and Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Greek Greek President Karolos Papoulias and thanked him for his support of Israel.

Netanyahu and Peres thank Greek President for Stopping Flotilla

South Sudan Official: We Love the Israeli People

Senior official in the newly formed country of South Sudan: Israel is a friendly country and we love the people of Israel.

South Sudan Official: We Love the Israeli People

EU Parliamentarians Against Palestinian Statehood Bid

More than 100 members of the European Parliament urge the EU to discourage the Palestinian Authority's bid for a unilateral recognition of a state.

EU Parliamentarians Against Palestinian Statehood Bid

Arab Spring: Doctors Tortured in Bahrain

Authorities who crushed the Gulf’s main uprising arrested and abused many Shiite doctors who treated the wounded.

Arab Spring: Doctors Tortured in Bahrain

Kadima Flip-Flops as Knesset Gears Up for Boycott Law Battle

As MKs take sides over the “boycott law,” MK Elkin says Kadima's change of heart reveals slide to the left.

Kadima Flip-Flops as Knesset Gears Up for Boycott Law Battle

Obama Administration, US Jewish Groups Tells UN: Sack Falk!

The United States, joined by American Jewish groups, has called on the United Nations to sack its rapporteur on PA rights, Richard Falk.

Obama Administration, US Jewish Groups Tells UN: Sack Falk!

Netanyahu Extends Recognition to South Sudan

“Israel recognizes South Sudan,” says Prime Minister, thanks Israel’s friends for helping to block “fly-in.”

Netanyahu Extends Recognition to South Sudan

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Hundreds visit ancient synagogues in Samoa and Susiya, touring in honor of slain hikers.

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Six Expelled at Airport; 200 Stopped Abroad

The “fly-in flotilla” fizzles as most are barred from flights. Ben Gurion Airport stays on alert; 6 deported.

Six Expelled at Airport; 200 Stopped Abroad

A Tale of Torture in Syria

A demonstrator talks: Protesters in Syria are being beaten and tortured. Twitter is being monitored by the government. Facebook is not safe.

A Tale of Torture in Syria

ISM Leftists Behind Fly-In to Stoke Unrest

The International Solidarity Movement and other left-wing groups are planning the massive fly-in this week to stir up unrest in Judea and Samaria.

ISM Leftists Behind Fly-In to Stoke Unrest

Poll: US Jews Still Like Obama, But Support Softens Slightly

A new Gallup poll released Tuesday indicates that Jewish support for President Obama has slipped over the past months – but only slightly.

Poll: US Jews Still Like Obama, But Support Softens Slightly

Fringe Jewish Group Joins Pro-Salah Forces in London

Anti-Zionist fringe group Neturei Karta in London expresses support for Sheikh Ra’ad Salah, who was arrested by Britain.

Fringe Jewish Group Joins Pro-Salah Forces in London

Ethical Guidelines May Make Demonizers’ Job Harder

Watchdog group NGO Monitor formulates guidelines for NGOs and their funders, to make it harder for the New Israel Fund to endanger Israel.

Ethical Guidelines May Make Demonizers’ Job Harder

French Flotilla Boat Eludes Greek Blockade, but Turns Back

A French boat eludes the Greek blockade on sailing to Gaza but then turns back after passengers have second thoughts.

French Flotilla Boat Eludes Greek Blockade, but Turns Back

Reservists are IDF’s Elite, Says Peres

President Peres awards reservists for excellence and tells them they are a special elite force, as civilians who still fight for the country.

Reservists are IDF’s Elite, Says Peres

Shooting of Boxing Champ May Lead to Knockout of Assad

Syrian protests spread in numbers and frequency as Assad’s forces shoot to kill and wound an Olympic boxing champ. Police confiscate mobile videos.

Shooting of Boxing Champ May Lead to Knockout of Assad

Edelstein: Israel Ready for Any Scenario in Pro-Arab Fly-In

As Israel prepares for Friday’s ‘fly in’ to Ben Gurion Airport, Minister Edelstein says Israel is prepared for any scenario.

Edelstein: Israel Ready for Any Scenario in Pro-Arab Fly-In

Barak Suspends Netanyahu’s Plan to Return Bodies of Terrorists

Barak suspends Netanyahu’s order to transfer 84 bodies of terrorists to the Palestinian Authority because the move might hurt freeng Schalit.

Barak Suspends Netanyahu’s Plan to Return Bodies of Terrorists

Insurgents and Qadaffi Can Each Identify Gains and Losses

The Libyan Civil War has still not moved in a decisive direction.

Insurgents and Qadaffi Can Each Identify Gains and Losses

Bnei Akiva Enter ‘Pollard Prison’ in Jerusalem on July 4th

Fifty Bnei Akiva youth mark July 4th by donning prison garb and entering a jail-like environment for 10 days.

Bnei Akiva Enter ‘Pollard Prison’ in Jerusalem on July 4th

Holland Puts Hole in PA Statehood Plans

Holland has thrown cold water on the Palestinian Authority’s revived plan to seek statehood through the United Nations.

Holland Puts Hole in PA Statehood Plans

Rav Melamed’s Book Removed from Officers’ Study Hall

Officers’ training base has Rabbi Zalman Melamed’s “Some Ask” book removed for determining that orders to evict Jews should be refused.

Rav Melamed’s Book Removed from Officers’ Study Hall

Flotilla Activists Reject Greek Offer to Bring Aid for Gaza

Pro-Hamas flotilla activists expose their political agenda and reject a Greek offer to guarantee shipping aid to Gaza through Israeli ports.

Flotilla Activists Reject Greek Offer to Bring Aid for Gaza

Report: Decline in Terror Attacks Continued in June

A report by the Israel Security Agency shows a decline in terror attacks during the month of June.

Report: Decline in Terror Attacks Continued in June

400 Homes for Judea, Samaria

The government will allow a small number of new building tenders for Judea and Samaria, all in “settlement blocs.”

400 Homes for Judea, Samaria

Hizbullah: UN Tribunal President 'Close' to Israel

Hizbullah terrorist chief Hassan Nasrallah accused the Special Lebanon Tribunal president of being "close" to Israel. Four terrorists are indicted.

Hizbullah: UN Tribunal President 'Close' to Israel

Rocket Attack Rattles Negev Residents

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza resumed rocket fire on the Negev Sunday. The missile exploded in an open area. The IDF has not retaliated.

Rocket Attack Rattles Negev Residents

Flotilla Activists Thrashing without Life Raft

No life raft for the Gaza-bound flotilla: Greece has anchored it, the Quartet is against it, and a Congressman says US activists face arrest.

Flotilla Activists Thrashing without Life Raft

Violent Workers Fired Following A7 Expose

Arutz Sheva's coverage of Arab workers' attack on rabbi and his students leads company to fire workers, promise change.

Violent Workers Fired Following A7 Expose

Mikati and Hariri Clash Following the Indictments

Saad Hariri and Najib Mikati have two clashing approaches to stability following the Hizbullah indictments.

Mikati and Hariri Clash Following the Indictments

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

Britain is, and has been, one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world, says Hebrew University Professor Robert Wistrich.

Britain's Long, Sad Journey of Jew Hatred

Israel Nabs Hamas MP, 3 Others in Shechem

The IDF arrested a Hamas lawmaker and three other officials Tuesday in the area of Shechem. Currently 14 Hamas terrorist lawmakers are detained.

Israel Nabs Hamas MP, 3 Others in Shechem

Fayyad: UN's 'PA State' Symbolic Only

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad acknowledged Tuesday that U.N. recognition of its “state” would change nothing.

Fayyad: UN's 'PA State' Symbolic Only

New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’

Israel’s newest Air Force pilots “receive their wings” in IDF ceremonies this week at the Negev base of Hatzerim, five miles east of Be’er Sheva.

New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’

‘Money Makes the Bilin Protests Go ‘Round’

The real reason for Bilin riots is that protesters earn cash for throwing stones, says the IDF, which is relocating the fence, the supposed cause.

‘Money Makes the Bilin Protests Go ‘Round’