IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IDF aircraft attacked several terror targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rocket attacks.
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Hotovely: Annex Judea and Samaria
Deputy Transportation Minister says it's time to annex Judea and Samaria, even if it means giving citizenship to local Arabs.
Seven Rockets Fired Towards South
Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired seven rockets towards southern Israel. Iron Dome intercepted those aimed at populated areas.
Snowden Seeking Asylum in Ecuador
The man who leaked details of U.S. government surveillance programs is seeking asylum in Ecuador with the aid of WikiLeaks.
PA Arab Wins 'Arab Idol' Singing Competition
Mohammed Assaf, a wedding singer from Gaza, became the first PA Arab to win Arab Idol. Abbas appoints him a Goodwill Ambassador.
Holocaust 'Hero' Turns Out to be Nazi Collaborator
Giovanni Palatucci, known as "Italy's Oskar Schindler", was in fact a Nazi collaborator, new research shows.
Ashton Calls on Israel to End Gaza 'Siege'
EU foreign policy chief calls for a relief of the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza, ignores the ongoing transfer of goods into the region.
Bennett: We'll Continue to Care for Expellees
Minister Naftali Bennett notes that over half of the Gush Katif expellees still live in temporary homes, despite government promises.
Hotovely: Oslo Failed - Time to Move On
Israel needs to move on from the failed Oslo Accords and apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says Deputy Transportation Minister.
Hamas Sentences 'Collaborator' to Death
A PA Arab found guilty of "collaborating" with Israel has been sentenced to death by a military court in Gaza.
16-Year-Old Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel
Syrian teen wounded in the civil war taken to an Israeli hospital as another mortar from Syria explodes in the Golan.
Electric Company Suggests: Cut Off Power to PA
The Israel Electric Corporation has put together a list of sanctions to impose on the PA, which owes it 820 million shekels.
Netanyahu: The Arabs Want All of 'Palestine'
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Presidential Conference that peace will not be possible until Arabs recognize the Jewish State.
Free Syrian Army: Hizbullah Used Chemicals
The opposition Free Syrian Army says chemical weapons have been used in a Damascus town by Hizbullah terrorists.
Peres Criticized for 90th Birthday Extravaganza
Journalists, MKs and the Israeli public all criticized President Shimon Peres for the lavish production in honor of his 90th birthday.
Abbas: We Support Kerry's Peace Efforts
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he supports U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to revive peace talks with Israel.
Elkin: Iran's Elections a Mockery of Democracy
Iran's new president invented the method of talking to the West while advancing the nuclear program, warns Deputy Foreign Minister.
Syrian Rebels: We've Received Weapons from Saudis
Rebel sources tell British newspaper that Saudi Arabia has supplied them with “Konkurs” anti-tank missiles.
Lapid: Bennett is Wrong on Palestinian State
Finance Minister Yair Lapid says he disagrees with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett about the idea of a Palestinian state.
Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Israel
The civil war in Syria once again spills into Israel, as a mortar shell explodes in an open area in the Golan Heights.
No Sanctions on Arab MK Who Denounced 'Apartheid'
Knesset’s Ethics Committee decides not to sanction MK Jamal Zahalka despite his denouncing “Israeli apartheid”.
Netanyahu: Israel Must be Strong
Prime Minister says: I learned from Shimon Peres that we must extend our hand in peace, but always be prepared to defend Israel.
Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Ashkelon
Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire three rockets at southern Israel. No injuries or damages reported.
Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force
Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.
Former S. African Ambassador Slams 'Apartheid'
Recently retired South African ambassador to Israel sends a letter to pro-Arab activists, slamming Israel’s "replication of apartheid."
Putin: Not Ruling Out Sending More Arms to Assad
Russian President says his country would not rule out sending fresh arms to the Syrian regime, warns against arming rebels.
Activist to Netanyahu: Keep Your Promises, Build!
Daniella Weiss, one of the leaders of the Nahala movement, says that Netanyahu should live up to his promises to build in E1.
Spanish Gov't Funding Anti-Israel NGOs
The Spanish government provided funding to political NGOs leading the campaigns to delegitimize Israel, finds new NGO Monitor report.
Peres Touts Peace in Birthday Speech
We must turn Israel from the Promised Land into a land of promise, says President Shimon Peres during lavish 90th birthday celebration.
Pet Shop Boys Won't Cancel Israel Concert
Pet Shop Boys will perform in Tel Aviv next week, despite calls by anti-Israel activists to cancel the concert.
NSA Head: PRISM Foiled at Least 50 Terror Attacks
U.S. surveillance efforts foiled over 50 potential terrorist events since 2001, says NSA chief Keith Alexander.
Lavrov: Iran Prepared to Halt 20% Enrichment
Russian Foreign Minister urges the world to drop the sanctions on Iran.
Netanyahu Unveils Stamp in Memory of Shamir
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu unveiled a new stamp in memory of Israel's seventh prime minister, the late Yitzchak Shamir.
Assad: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price
“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.
Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria
U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.
Erekat: Israel Declared Death of Two States
PLO chief negotiator slams Israeli officials for statements against the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Clinton Donates Speech Money to Peres Center
Former U.S. President Clinton decided to donate the $500,000 he was paid for his speech back to the Peres Academic Center at which he spoke.
Hamas to Hizbullah: Leave Syria, Fight Israel
Hamas calls on Hizbullah to withdraw from Syria and keep its weapons aimed at Israel.
Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget
After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.
Netanyahu: Bennett's Comments Are His Own Opinion
Netanyahu distances himself from Bennett's comments on Palestinian state, says he favors "a negotiated settlement".
