Washington

'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings

Hundreds of ballots destroyed in arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington. 'Free Palestine' reportedly found written on 3 incendiary devices used in the attacks.

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Iranian opposition channel relocates from UK to US

Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, relocates to Washington following threats to its journalists.

Antisemitic threats:

Washington man targets Congress with hundreds of voicemails

Washington man charged after leaving hundreds of voicemails containing 'bizarre and threatening statements,' including antisemitic slurs.

Antisemitic flyers found in Vancouver, Washington

Flyers appear to be part of hate campaign by antisemitic extremist group to distribute propaganda across the U.S blaming Jews for COVID-19.

Neo-Nazi gets seven years in jail for threatening ADL, reporters

The leader of a neo-Nazi group has been given a seven year sentence in federal prison for threatening ADL employees and journalists.

Seattle Federation calls for action on police Nazi symbol case

Jewish Federation of Seattle slams suburban police force's handling of assistant police chief who placed Nazi symbol on his office door.

Seattle area assistant police chief suspended for Nazi symbol

Investigation concluded that the symbol the veteran officer placed above his nameplate was that of the SS-Obergruppenfuhrer.

Washington man charged with hate crime against Jewish neighbor

Man from Bellingham, Washington is facing hate crime charges for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic abuse at his Jewish neighbor.

In Washington, a Catholic university gets its first Torah scroll

Gonzaga University, a Catholic college near historically neo-Nazi territory, gets its first Torah scroll and Jewish space.

SIBAT to participate in Washington exhibition after 2-year break

Israeli Defense Min. to present series of defense industries in National Pavilion at AUSA Exhibition in Washington, Ministry spokesman says.

US neo-Nazi group leader convicted of threatening ADL, reporters

Atomwaffen Division leader found guilty of five felonies, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Leader of Seattle area neo-Nazi group gets three years in jail

Group sent threatening letters to journalists and Anti-Defamation League employees, saying "We are watching."

Barkat meets US lawmakers: I met true friends of Israel

Likud MK meets members of Congress and Senators and presents them with the dangers of opening a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

Tree trunks defaced with swastikas in Washington park

Edmonds, WA mayor calls the incident "very concerning" and calls for city's residents to "take a stand against such abuse."

Restaurant calling itself the Soup Nazi Kitchen angers town

A Washington state restaurant calling itself the Soup Nazi Kitchen restaurant has provoked the ire of local residents.

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Employees of Israeli and UAE embassies in Washington prepare kits to be distributed to over 100 homeless people in the US capital.

Rivlin receives Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

President Rivlin joins Clinton, Blair, and King Abdallah in receiving the prestigious Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

'Pray for senator who contracted COVID-19'

Yossi Dagan: Mike Lee is one of the most sympathetic senators for the State of Israel. Pray for his recovery.

Gantz takes off for quick trip to US

Defense Ministry will meet with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other senior administration officials.

Washington: Man arrested for anti-Semitic threats

White nationalist arrested for allegedly making anti-Semitic threats against his neighbor.

Washington: First patient dies of coronavirus in US

Patient who died of COVID-19 was a 'wonderful woman,' Trump says.

First female mayor of Beit Shemesh on first visit to Washington

Dr. Aliza Bloch will share her solutions to what she defines as 'Israel’s most critical demographic challenges.'

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing - at traffic light

KR2 plane makes emergency landing on Parkland, Washington, thoroughfare due to technical failure. No one was injured.

'We proved not every occupied territory needs to be surrendered'

Senior official: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan establishes principle that allows Israel to hold 'occupied territory.'

Seattle Jewish cemetery damaged by homeless squatters

Jewish cemetery officials in Seattle say city has failed to protect it from abuse by homeless squatters.

Pakistani writer banned for 'speaking to Zionists?'

Award winning playwright and New York Times writer says Islamic Society of North America disinvited him for work on Muslim-Jewish dialogue.

The little-known 'Israel lounge' in America's capital

The Kennedy Center wants to revive the Israel room you didn't know it had.

Ceremony to replace defaced Jewish books held in Washington

A Washington state university holds ceremony replacing Jewish books defaced with anti-Semitic messages.

Trump's next sanction: Shutting down PLO's Washington office

United States considering more sanctions against PA unless it sits down for talks with Israel.

Did Trump change Washington, or did Washington change Trump?

A special summary of the US President's undoubtedly eventful first year in office.

Watch: Saban Forum guests sing Psalm together

MK Elazar Stern, former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi and other senior officials visit new Museum of the Bible in Washington.

US to keep Palestine Liberation Offices open

US State Department confirms there is no plan to close PLO offices, despite threats to do so.

1 killed in Washington school shooting

A student was killed in a shooting at a Washington State High School, near Spokane.

U.S. states vow to defend immigrant program

Several U.S. states say they will file a lawsuit against Trump’s decision to end program that protects illegal immigrants from deportation.

Watch: Americans celebrate Trump's inauguration

Many Americans were excited for the swearing in of the new President, but there were also those who protested. Arutz Sheva met both sides.

Report: Former MK turned spy to speak in Washington

Washington Free Beacon reports that Azmi Bishara, who passed information to Hezbollah, is slated to speak next week in Washington, D.C.

Netanyahu: Israel could make more 'unilateral' withdrawals

In Washington, Netanyahu apologizes for saying "huge numbers of Arabs" came to vote on election day.

White House Rejects Personal Attack on Netanyahu

National Security Council says 'chickensh**t' insult to Netanyahu is 'counterproductive,' and 'not the Administration's view.'

At AIPAC, Student Activists Make Themselves Heard

Arutz Sheva speaks to a few of the 2,300 young student activists at AIPAC 2014.

AIPAC 2014 Policy Conference

Palestinian Authority Must 'Stand on the Right Side of History'

Addressing record AIPAC Conference, Netanyahu says Israel, US stand on the side of justice; blasts BDS as 'Bigotry, Dishonesty and Shame'.

Standing With Israel - Outside AIPAC

As a record 14,000 attend Washington pro-Israel conference, Arutz Sheva speaks to activists who chose to show their support from outside.

Obama at Saban: We Prefer Diplomacy, But All Options On Table

Speaking at Saban Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Obama presents diplomatic agreement as stopgap solution for nuclear program.

MK Shaked in DC: Judea Samaria Arabs will be Jordanian Citizens

Ayelet Shaked in Washington says Judea Samaria Arabs will be Jordan citizens, Gaza independent or annexed to Egypt, warns of nuclear Iran.

Bennett In Washington: Don't Ease Up on Iran

During trip in US to stop Iran deal Bennett says Iranian nuke threatens whole world, stresses Israel will do what it must to survive.

Live from Washington

Video: US State Dept. Briefing on Israel-PA Talks

US Secretary of State Kerry, accompanied by Livni and Erekat, summed up renewed negotiations between Israel, Palestinian Authority.

Peace Talks Start Monday, Announces U.S.

Middle East peace talks will restart in Washington on Monday, the State Department announced on Sunday.

Deadly Poison Found in Letter Intended for U.S. Senator

Federal authorities intercepted a letter bound for the Washington office of U.S. Senator Roger Wicker that contained ricin.

Turkish PM Delays Visit to Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to postpone his much-publicized visit to Gaza, planned for this month.

US to Erdogan: ‘Opposed to Engaging Hamas’

White House politely warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan this week against visiting Gaza and "engaging with Hamas."

AIPAC Members Back Group's Silence Over Hagel Nomination

AIPAC wasn't "dancing in the streets" over Hagel's nomination, but, "the president is entitled to pick his people," said Rabbi Teitelbaum.

PLO Spokesman: Kerry to Meet With PA Negotiator

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday afternoon, said a PLO spokesman.

Tens of Thousands Demand Action Against Global Warming

Protestors gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.

PA Warns US: 'Genie is Already Out of the Bottle'

Chief PLO representative in Washington D.C. warns U.S. lawmakers against retaliating for last month's statehood vote at the UN.

Moscow Refuses to Renew Arms Agreement With Washington

The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction sought to dismantle nuclear and chemical weapons in the former Soviet Union.

U.S. Lawmaker: Boycott Subway Over Anti-Jihad Ad

U.S. lawmaker calls for a boycott of public transit systems running a pro-Israel advertisement.

Images Suggest Cleanup at Iranian Nuclear Facility

New satellite photographs suggest that Iran is cleansing a military site south of Tehran suspected of being used for nuclear-weapons work.