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Rabbis in Fiery Letter to Peres: You Should Apologize

Pikuach Nefesh organization sends Peres a letter over his remarks that Jewish settlement threatens Israel’s Jewish majority.

Rabbis in Fiery Letter to Peres: You Should Apologize

Peres Under Fire for Anti-Settlement Comments

President Shimon Peres comes under fire for saying the Jewish settlement enterprise is a threat to Israel’s Jewish majority.

Peres Under Fire for Anti-Settlement Comments

Bodyguards Separate Lieberman and ‘Terrorist’ MK

Bodyguards stepped between Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Arab MK Talab Al-Sana, who Lieberman called a terrorist on Wednesday.

Bodyguards Separate Lieberman and ‘Terrorist’ MK

Gov't Rejects Bill Annexing Jewish Communities

MK Miri Regev denies that Prime Minister asked her to withdraw proposal, blames Minister Begin.

Gov't Rejects Bill Annexing Jewish Communities

Cabinet Hammers Nail in Migron’s Future at Present Site

The Cabinet Sunday approved a temporary housing site for residents of Migron, over whose heads there hangs an expulsion order.

Cabinet Hammers Nail in Migron’s Future at Present Site

PA May Force Test on US Policy on Judea and Samaria

The PA may place Obama in a tight spot and ask the UN Security Council to condemn Israel if it legalizes three "settlements."

PA May Force Test on US Policy on Judea and Samaria

Knesset to Decide Fate of Disputed Communities

The Knesset will hold a special session Wednesday to discuss the fate of Jewish communities in biblical Israel challenged by PA claims.

Knesset to Decide Fate of Disputed Communities

MK Tibi in Canada: Boycott Products from 'Settlements'

MK Tibi in Ottawa: Settlements are a cancer spreading all over Palestinian land. Boycott products manufactured there.

MK Tibi in Canada: Boycott Products from 'Settlements'

Expert: 'Settlements' Are Legal, Look at the UN Documents

Former ambassador Dr. Meir Rosenne: The Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are legal. International law says this.

Expert: 'Settlements' Are Legal, Look at the UN Documents

UNHRC Creates 'Goldstone 2' Committee. Netanyahu: Hypocrisy

New “fact-finding mission” to investigate Israeli settlements. Prime Minister: "This council ought to be ashamed of itself."

UNHRC Creates 'Goldstone 2' Committee. Netanyahu: Hypocrisy

Israel Chastises Britain for ‘Obstacle to Peace’

British Deputy PM Clegg’s charge that settlements are “vandalism” creates an obstacle to peace, says Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon.

Israel Chastises Britain for ‘Obstacle to Peace’

Moshe Zar: Leftists Have No Future

Israel’s extreme Left has no future, veteran land of Israel activist says. “We fight for our future, and they fight us.”

Moshe Zar: Leftists Have No Future

Lieberman: Judea, Samaria Residents 'Most Deprived'

Minister Lieberman in Hinanit: Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria serve in the army and pay taxes like everyone else.

Lieberman: Judea, Samaria Residents 'Most Deprived'

Youth Learn Media Skills

Judea and Samaria Youth Learn Media Skills

Yesha Council sponsors workshops for youth to help them explain issues more effectively.

Judea and Samaria Youth Learn Media Skills

Eitan: Blocs to be Annexed; Rest of Yesha to be Abandoned

For perhaps the first time, a minister in Netanyahu's government has claimed that the PM plans to give away most of Yesha to the PA

Eitan: Blocs to be Annexed; Rest of Yesha to be Abandoned

Netanyahu: 'Blocs' Are Defined by Context

As he prepares to fly to Washington for a meeting with Obama and address to Congress, Netanyahu seeks to reassure nationalists and the Likud base.

Netanyahu: 'Blocs' Are Defined by Context

MK Katz Shows Knesset Scope of Communities Outside the "Blocs"

Responding to PM's 5 points, "Ketzaleh" shows the Knesset just what giving in on "negotiable" communities outside the so called "blocs" enta

MK Katz Shows Knesset Scope of Communities Outside the "Blocs"

Daniella Weiss: Ground Broken For "Regev" Settlement Near Itamar

Daniella Weiss announced Wednesday that ground has been broken for a new settlement near Itamar called "Regev."

Daniella Weiss: Ground Broken For "Regev" Settlement Near Itamar

US Prevents Sec. Council Vote on "Ilegal Settlements" Proposal

Lebanon's proposed resolution condemning Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria gained much support in Sec. Council debate, but was not brought to vote.

US Prevents Sec. Council Vote on "Ilegal Settlements" Proposal

Netanyahu: Stop Picking on Settlers; They Deserve a Normal Life

Prime Minister says Jews of Judea and Samaria 'deserve to live a normal life, like anyone else.' Arabic paper: Israel agreed to extend freeze.

Netanyahu: Stop Picking on Settlers; They Deserve a Normal Life

Slanted View of the "Five Largest Settlements"

The Christian Science Monitor provides a brief look into the “five largest Israeli settlements” - slanted and with less than objective terminology.

Slanted View of the "Five Largest Settlements"

Yad Yair -- From Outpost to Garbage Dump in a Year

The site of the destroyed Yad Yair outpost has become a dumping site for local Arabs, who have turned it into a garbage pit.

Yad Yair -- From Outpost to Garbage Dump in a Year

'Givatayim Settlers' bring Aid to Outposts

'The Settlers from Givatayim' have made it their mission to rescue furniture from the dump and deliver it to Jewish outposts in Judea and Samaria.

'Givatayim Settlers' bring Aid to Outposts

Obama’s ‘Hit Man’ Emanuel Splitting US American Jewry

Netanyahu has denied published reports that he called two of Obama’s senior advisors “self-hating Jews” - but they have split American Jews.

Obama’s ‘Hit Man’ Emanuel Splitting US American Jewry

600,000 Jews in Yesha, Eastern Jerusalem May Stymie US Plans

The move to Yesha and Jerusalem continues to outstrip growth elsewhere and is a further obstacle to US policy that “settlements are illegitimate."

600,000 Jews in Yesha, Eastern Jerusalem May Stymie US Plans

Obama Boomerang: Demand for Building Freeze Spurs Rush to Buy

Obama’s attempt to freeze building for Jews appears to be backfiring as real estate agents report a boom in purchases.

Obama Boomerang: Demand for Building Freeze Spurs Rush to Buy

US Denies Report of Compromise on Homes for Jews in Yesha

The State Department denied an Israeli media report of an agreement to build 2,500 homes for Jews in Yesha in return for a subsequent freeze.

US Denies Report of Compromise on Homes for Jews in Yesha

Obama Turns to Pope to Back Mideast Plan

U.S. President Barack Obama is turning to the Pope to back his vision of a new Arab state on all of Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

Obama Turns to Pope to Back Mideast Plan

Barak: No Connection between Yesha Construction and Peace

Ehud Barak changed the emphasis of his meeting with George Mitchell, saying that focusing on Yesha construction will bring the sides to a dead end.

Barak: No Connection between Yesha Construction and Peace

State Department: Both Israel and PA Must Honor Roadmap

The State Department may have toned down its demand on Israel to freeze construction within Judea and Samaria. The UN, however, remains chilled.

State Department: Both Israel and PA Must Honor Roadmap

'Obama Can Make Mideast More Peaceful'

President Obama is learning from predecessors’ mistakes and can make the Mideast a more peaceful place, according to ex-U.S. envoy Martin Indyk.

'Obama Can Make Mideast More Peaceful'

Netanyahu Fighting Fire with Fire

Netanyahu will listen to the Likud caucus Wednesday as he tries to build support for his opposition to US demands to immediately accept a PA state.

Netanyahu Fighting Fire with Fire