Ariel University Stresses Importance of Loyalty
Chancellor of the Ariel University Center says Israeli universities should not accept students who are not loyal to the State.
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IDF to Update Captivity Training for Soldiers
The IDF will update the captivity training it provides to soldiers in its elite units based on information provided by Gilad Shalit.
Israel, U.S. View Iranian Threat Differently
Dempsey says Israel and the U.S. have a different interpretation of the same intelligence reports regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Toronto: Man Told Israeli Flag 'Incites Riots'
A Jewish high school teacher from Toronto warned by local police that he is inciting a riot by carrying an Israeli flag.
Nazi was Sentenced to Prison and Escaped
New evidence indicates that Laszlo Csatary was sent to prison for 20 years in 1945, but inexplicably managed to escape.
Facebook Targets Hizbullah
Facebook shuts down pages created by Hizbullah Al-Manar television, says it's because Hizbullah is a designated terror organization.
Cousin of Syrian Vice President Defects
Colonel Yarab al-Shara, a cousin of Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara, announces defection from Assad’s regime.
Yechimovich Comes to Peres' Defense
Labor Party chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says Netanyahu is "aggressive and rude" for attacking Peres over remarks on Iran.
Barak: Nuclear Iran Infinitely More Dangerous
Defense Minister Ehud Barak in the Knesset: There are risks in attacking Iran, but it will be infinitely more risky if it has nukes.
Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat
An Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for firing Grad missiles on Eilat, the second such claim in one day.
Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the PM Decides
Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky responds to Peres on Iran, reminds that the role of president is a symbolic one in Israel.
UN Ends Observer Mission in Syria
The United Nations calls an end to its military observer mission in Syria, days before its mandate expires.
IDF Orders Extra Patrols After Firebomb Attack
The Commander of the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division orders extra troops to patrol major roads in Judea and Samaria.
Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired on Eilat
Organization calling itself the "Salafi Sinai Front" claims responsibility for firing rockets at the city of Eilat on Wednesday evening.
Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in Cairo
Army of Islam threatens to carry out mass suicide bombings in the heart of Cairo, in response to the Egyptian operation in the Sinai.
New Technology: Record a Video Greeting for Peres
For the first time, Israeli citizens can record and send a video greeting via Facebook to President Shimon Peres.
'Netanyahu and Barak Haven't Yet Decided on Iran'
Israel’s former national security adviser tells The New York Times: Netanyahu and Barak may still be dissuaded from attacking Iran.
Syria Suspended from Islamic Group
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation officially suspends Syria from membership, as Assad's forces shell a town near Aleppo.
Canadian Church Affirms Boycott of 'Settlements'
United Church of Canada affirms a motion supporting a boycott of goods produced in Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.
Syria: 31 Dead in Air Strike on Rebel Bastion
A Syrian air strike on a rebel bastion near Aleppo kills 31 people including children.
Khamenei Calls for 'Zionist Regime' to Disappear
Iran’s Supreme Leader again expresses hope that the "fake Zionist regime will disappear from the landscape of geography."
Arabs Demand Homes Meant for Migron Residents
PA Arabs ask the Supreme Court to give them temporary caravan homes that were allocated for residents of Migron.
Leftist Doctors' Organization: Don't Attack Iran
The Physicians for Human Rights organization sends letter to Netanyahu and Barak, calling them not to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israeli Strike in Iran: Cyber-attack, Missiles
American blogger Richard Silverstein publishes a document which he claims outlines Israel's war plans against Iran.
Bedouin Appeal Against Legal Jewish Communities
Deputy mayor of Arad criticizes Bedouin from unrecognized villages who petitioned against a decision to build new Jewish communities.
Official: Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'
PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.
Dichter Will Give More Support for Iran Strike
Avi Dichter's appointment as Minister of Home Front Defense was aimed at giving Netanyahu additional support for a military strike in Iran.
Former Syrian PM: Assad Only Controls 30% of Syria
Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, who defected last week, says the Assad’s regime now controls only 30 percent of the country.
Iran: Israel Won't Launch 'Stupid' Attack
Iranian officials dismiss the possibility that Israel will attack Iran, say such a move would be "stupid".
Did Morsi Fire Defense Officials Because of Coup?
Report: Egypt is speculating that Morsi’s decision to fire his military elite was due to a planned coup against him.
Egypt Opens the Rafiah Border Crossing with Gaza
Egypt opens the Rafiah border crossing, allows people to travel in and out of Gaza, for the first time since last week's terror attack.
Rabbis to Apple: Remove Anti-Semitic App
Conference of European Rabbis calls on Apple to remove an application of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion being sold on iTunes.
Egypt Sentences 14 Terrorists to Death
A criminal court in Egypt sentences 14 members of a terrorist group to death for carrying out a string of terror attacks in the Sinai.
Dempsey, Panetta Play Down Israeli Strike in Iran
General Dempsey says an Israeli strike won't destroy Iran's nukes, as Panetta says he believes Israel hasn't yet decided to attack.
Islamic Cooperation Org. Agrees to Suspend Syria
Foreign ministers at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation agree to suspend Syria from the international body.
Court Worsens Sentence of Man Convicted of Beating
Supreme Court worsens the sentence of Shilo resident Tzvi Strook, who was convicted of beating an Arab in a questionable case.
Video: Syrian Rebels Present Pilot of Downed Plane
Syrian rebels release a video of the pilot of a Syrian Air Force plane which had been downed earlier.
U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy with Iran
White House Spokesman Jay Carney clarifies that the U.S. believes "there is time and space" for diplomacy with Iran.
New Details Exposed About Sinai Terror Attack
Names of some of the terrorists who carried out the attack in the Sinai Peninsula among the latest details revealed.
A Political Surprise
Dichter to Resign from Knesset, Replace Vilnai
In a surprise late night move, MK Avi Dichter (Kadima) agrees to resign from the Knesset and then be appointed Home Front Defense Minister.
