Netanyahu Responds to Abbas' Letter
Netanyahu’s special envoy meets PA Chairman Abbas, gives him Netanyahu's response to an earlier letter from Abbas.
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U.S. Working to Repair Turkey-Israel Relations
The U.S. has been working behind the scenes to repair the strained relations between Israel and Turkey.
Students Want Former B'hood Leader as President
Former Muslim Brotherhood leader Abdel Moneim Abul-Fotouh is the winner of mock elections at Cairo University.
British Delegation Includes Pro-IDF Commander
JNF-UK sponsors visit to Israel of a British delegation, including Richard Kemp who testified in favor of the IDF.
Hamas Won't Fight Israel Over Iran, Says Haniyeh
Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh: We will not be dragged into war against Israel if it decides to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.
Sheftel: State Failed in Ulpana's Case
Attorney Yoram Sheftel says that the State has failed in the way it dealt with the Ulpana neighborhood.
Lapid Calls for Demolition in Beit El
Yair Lapid slams PM Netanyahu over the threatened Ulpana neighborhood, calls for it to be demolished.
U.S. Concerned Netanyahu, Mofaz May Attack Iran
U.S. worried that Israel's new unity government could result in an attack on Iran at any given moment.
Former Salonika Rabbi: Jews in Greece Concerned
Former rabbi of the Jewish community of Salonika, calls on Israel to pressure Greece over neo-Nazi party.
Ban to Israel: Charge or Release Hunger Strikers
UN Secretary-General urges Israel to either charge or release Palestinian Authority Arab detainees “without delay.”
Kadima Founder Ramon Quits Over Unity Government
Kadima council chairman and former MK Haim Ramon announces resignation because of the unity government.
Group Fights Assimilation with Fake Invitation
Lehava anti-assimilation organization's new campaign features a fake invitation to a wedding between a Jewish woman and an Arab man.
New Birthright Brings Older Americans to Israel
“Birthright Israel for Boomers” provides older American Jews with an experience identical to that of young adults.
‘Bibi’s Friend’ Biden Wants the Jewish Vote
VP Joe Biden reminds his audience at the Rabbinical Assembly convention that PM Netanyahu has friends in the U.S.
Poll: Obama Extends Lead Over Romney
New Ipsos poll finds that Obama has extended his lead over Romney to seven percentage points.
Poll: Unity Gov't Helps Netanyahu but Not Mofaz
New poll finds the unity government improved Netanyahu's popularity. Mofaz is still disliked.
Ayalon to Chinese Envoy: Tougher Sanctions on Iran
Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon meets China's special envoy to the Middle East, Ambassador Wu Sike.
Romney's Latest Triple Win Surprises No One
With no serious challengers left, Romney easily wins Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia.
Bomber in Thwarted Al-Qaeda Plot was CIA Informant
The 'terrorist' who was supposed to destroy an airliner using a sophisticated new bomb was a CIA agent, say officials.
Peres in Canada: Science Will Change Government
President Shimon Peres says that science can be neither conquered nor defended by armies and its advancement will change government.
Red Cross: Hospitalize 6 Hunger Striking Prisoners
International Red Cross says Israel should immediately hospitalize six terror prisoners who have been on a hunger strike.
Israelis Protest Against New Unity Government
Israelis hold protests against the newly formed unity government. Most of the anger directed at Mofaz.
After Clinton, Biden Defends Obama on Israel
VP Biden defends Obama's record on Israel, says Obama imposed “most damaging sanctions” on Iran.
CIA Thwarts Attempted Al-Qaeda Plot
CIA thwarts an Al-Qaeda plot to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner around the anniversary bin Laden's death.
Knesset's 'Model Law' Leads the Way for Vogue
Vogue magazines follow Israel’s law banning underweight models from advertisements, to help in the fight against anorexia.
Israel Warns Hizbullah Over Iran
Israeli military officer warns that a Hizbullah retaliation to an attack on Iran would prompt Israel to launch a war in Lebanon.
Clinton Defends Israel in India
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defends Israel, says it has made numerous attempts to bring about peace.
Al-Qaeda Coming Back Despite Obama's Claims
Obama said Al-Qaeda was “on a path to defeat,” but expert Seth Jones says he has evidence to the contrary.
Unity Replaces Elections
Netanyahu, Mofaz Agree on Unity Government
PM Netanyahu and Opposition leader Mofaz form a unity government in dead of night, nixing plans for early elections.
National Union, Jewish Home Agree to Run Together
Jewish Home and National Union parties sign a statement declaring they will run together on a joint list for the next Knesset.
PA Officers Launch Security Crackdown in Jenin
Palestinian Authority forces launch a large scale security crackdown in Jenin following death of local governor.
Islamic Jihad Warns of Intifada
Islamic Jihad leader warned that the death of any hunger-striking prisoner in Israeli will start the third intifada.
USS Cole Bombing Suspect Killed in Yemen
Yemeni Al-Qaeda leader Fahd al-Quso, wanted in connection with the bombing of the USS Cole, killed in an air raid in eastern Yemen.
Erodgan Says Assad 'Losing Grip' on Syria
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Assad's grip on Syria is getting weaker and “victory is close.”
Lieberman Heads to Berlin
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman leaves for Berlin, where he will meet senior officials and the head of the Jewish community.
Europe's Jews Remind Hollande of Anti-Semitism
Rabbinical Centre of Europe congratulates Hollande for winning election in France, alerts him of the resurgence of anti-Semitism.
IDF Preparing to Integrate More Hareidi Soldiers
As the controversy over the annulled Tal Law continues, the IDF prepares for a new law that will expand recruitment of hareidim.
Danon to Demand That Zoabi be Disqualified
MK Danny Danon announces he filed a request to disqualify Arab MK Hanin Zoabi from running in the next election.
IDF Foils Fourth Terror Attack in Three Days
IDF arrests PA Arab teen with explosives, three days after foiling two terror attacks on the same night.
Prof. Netanyahu: Jews Should 'Fight' for Israel
In an exclusive and rare video, Prof. Benzion Netanyahu says that Jews need to fight to keep Jerusalem united.
