Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell
A month after foiling a terror attack against Israelis, Azerbaijan arrests a terrorist cell whose members belonged to Hizbullah.
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Shomron Regional Council Receives Education Award
The Shomron Regional Council is this year's winner of the Ministry of Education’s annual National Education Award for local councils.
Syria's Tuesday Death Toll More Than 100
More than 100 people killed in Syria since Tuesday morning, 1,237 people have been killed in the last three weeks alone.
Thailand Probing Link Between Terror and Stickers
Thai police are looking into links between last week's Bangkok bomb blasts and the posting of a string of Islamic-related stickers.
Mubarak's Wife Threatens Obama
Suzanne Mubarak to Obama: Prevent the transfer of my husband to a prison hospital or I'll disclose the identities of U.S. agents.
MK Tibi Warns Against Striking Prisoner's Death
MK Tibi demands that hunger striking terrorist Khader Adnan be immediately released, warns that his death will trigger demonstrations.
Tel Aviv Approves Public Transportation on Shabbat
Ignoring tradition, Tel Aviv City Council approves proposal for public transportation on Shabbat, Transportation Min. nixes it.
Four IDF Officers: Once Together, Always Together
Lt. Yonatan Peretz, along with three friends, studied at a religious military academy and is now headed to the IDF's Golani Brigade.
Egypt Presidential Nominations to Start March 10
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court announces that the nominating period for presidential candidates will begin on March 10.
Steinitz Asks Moody's for Credit Rating Raise
Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz meets representatives of Moody’s, asks them to raise Israel's credit rating.
No Fuel in Gaza, Hamas Doesn't Want it from Israel
Egypt has yet to deliver on a promise of fuel to Gaza, but Hamas doesn't want the fuel coming through Israel.
Hague Warns Israel Over Iran Strike
British Foreign Secretary: sanctions and negotiations have to be given a chance to convince Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Canadian Jews Fight Boycott Attempts
Vancouver's Jews to fight back against pro-Arab groups who are calling for boycotts of Israeli products.
Rabbi Elyashiv's Condition Significantly Improves
Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv comes out of coma, reacts to his surroundings. However, his life may still be in danger.
MK Zoabi Confronted by Angry Jews
MK Hanin Zoabi confronted by angry Jewish residents as she visits Hevron’s Arab residents.
Abbas: New Government Will Honor Agreements
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says his unity government with Hamas will respect agreements signed with Israel.
Dempsey: It's Premature to Decide to Attack Iran
The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff tells CNN: The Iranian regime is rational, sanctions are the way to go at this point.
Norway: Israel Dangerous, Team Can't Visit
Norway’s security authorities rule that Israel is dangerous, the country’s national shooting team cancels its trip to Israel next month.
Former Mufti Warns of 'Break-In' to Al-Aqsa
Ekrema Sabri, who served as Mufti of Jerusalem, warns that Israeli extremists are planning to break into the Al-Aqsa mosque.
IDF Doesn't Stay Silent in Wake of Rocket Attacks
IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza twice, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.
Lapid Announces Political Agenda, Attacks Shas
Yair Lapid: Israel's government system is corrupt, the Shas party spins the whole country around its finger.
Gantz: Israel is a Strong Country
Chief of Staff Benny Gantz: Israel is strong and will be able to face any conflict. "We don't have a sense of doom like in 1967."
Abbas: No One Responsible for Traffic Accident
PA Chairman Abbas dismisses claims that Israel did not provide proper assistance to victims of accident which killed PA children.
Hamas Says Israel Will 'Pay the Price'
Hamas’ military wing threatens Israel, says the Jewish State will soon "pay the price for its crimes."
Nasrallah Threatens Senior Israeli Officials
Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah says his group will hurt senior Israeli officials, denies Hizbullah involvement in attacks this week.
Cry No More: Terrorism, Disengagement, and Iran
Yaakov Shwekey's new single evokes different emotions as it looks at terrorism, the disengagement and Iran's nuclear program.
Two Jews Nearly Lynched in Jerusalem
Two Jews are recovering from a near lynch attempt, after Arabs threw rocks at their car as they were driving in Jerusalem.
U.S. Monitoring Hizbullah Activity
U.S. says it's closely monitoring Hizbullah activities, working with Jewish organizations in wake of recent attacks.
Report: Iran Funding, Sheltering Al Qaeda
Intelligence experts say Iran and Al Qaeda have established an “operational relationship” and may be planning an attack together.
Sa’ar: There Won't Be Another Disengagement
Education Minister Gideon Sa’ar visits the Gush Katif Museum. "There won't be another disengagement. We've learned our lesson."
Japanese PM to Barak: Don't Attack Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets Defense Minister Ehud Barak, warns against attacking Iran.
IDF Retaliates After Rockets Hit Southern Israel
At least four Qassam rockets fired at Israeli territory. IDF fires at suspicious points in Gaza.
Iran Threatens West with 'Heavy Casualties'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns the U.S. and its allies: “Hasty steps will lead to heavy casualties.”
Ross on Iran: Give Diplomacy a Chance
Former U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross: The Iranians are ready to talk. Give diplomacy a chance.
Chabad Shabbaton in New York a Resounding Success
420 teens and shluchim from 54 communities around the world attend Chabad's International CTeen Shabbaton in Crown Heights.
Illegal Infiltrators Hit Ashkelon School
The parents' association of an arts school in Ashkelon is fighting the phenomenon of Sudanese aliens who 'hang out' outside the school.
PA Song Wishes for a World Without Israel
The official TV of the 'moderate' PA Chairman Abbas airs song which longs for Israeli cities such as Jaffa, Haifa and Akko.
Panetta: Israel Hasn't Decided Yet on Iran Strike
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says he doesn't think Israel has made a decision to launch a military strike on Iran.
India, Georgia to Probe Terror Attacks Together
Indian and Georgian investigators will work together to probe the attacks on the Israeli embassies, and Israel will join in as well.
Daniella Weiss: Migron Agreement is 'Submission'
Settler leader Daniella Weiss criticizes the agreement regarding Migron, says it is meant to harm the struggle against land concessions.
