Jewish Leaders Protest Mitzpe Avichai Eviction
Kiryat Arba and Hevron's leader sign a letter of protest over the brutal expulsion of Mitzpe Avichai's residents.
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Prosecution Harassing Nationalist Detainees
The father of Rabbi Elad Meir, one of five nationalists arrested by police: The prosecution is harassing them.
Lebanon: Former General Gets 2 Years
Lebanon sentences a former army general to two years for giving information to Israel.
Obama Talks Economy and Iran in State of the Union
Obama uses State of the Union speech to promise economic improvements and to say that no options are off the table regarding Iran.
Azerbaijan Terrorists Targeted Israeli Ambassador
The terrorists who were arrested in Azerbaijan were planning an attack against the Israeli Ambassador, say Russian media.
Prosor Warns Against Silence on Iran
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor: The silence of the Security Council on Iran will be very costly.
A-G Orders Investigation into Mufti's Remarks
Attorney General Weinstein asks police to launch a criminal investigation into anti-Jewish statements made by the Mufti of Jerusalem.
NATO Not Mulling Involvement in Syria or Iran
Admiral James Stavridis: We're not planning to intervene in either Syria or Ian.
Peres: Iran Sanctions Don't Solve the Problem
President Shimon Peres meets Catherine Ashton: We appreciate the sanctions, but they don't solve the Iranian problem.
CHE Rejects Lapid's PhD Acceptance
Council for Higher Education rules that Yair Lapid’s acceptance into doctoral studies without any prior academic degree is invalid.
Knesset Recognized for Employing Disabled Persons
The Shalem Foundation has recognized the Knesset's integration of the disabled as Knesset employees.
Erekat: Release Terror Prisoners
Saeb Erekat, the PA's chief negotiator, says the international community should intervene to release all PA terror prisoners.
U.S. Sanctions Iran's Third Largest Bank
Hours after the EU slaps an embargo on Iranian oil, the U.S. sanctions the Islamic Republic's Bank Tejarat.
France Approves Armenian Genocide Bill
French Senate votes 127 to 86 to pass the bill which makes it a crime to deny the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatens.
Activists Complain Over ‘Bibi Uber Alles’ Video
Likud activists file a complaint with the police over Youtube video showing Goebbels endorsing Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft strike several terror targets in Gaza, in response to recent firing of mortars and rockets at Israel.
Report: Compromise on Migron is Close
Negotiations regarding a solution that would prevent the demolition of Migron are advancing, sources say.
Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Over EU Sanctions
Iran again threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the EU's embargo on its oil exports.
Fischer: I'm Not a Candidate for President
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Stanley Fischer at a speech: The path I chose in life does not qualify me to be Israel's president.
Rivlin's Greeting Angers Jordanian Speaker
The Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament returns Knesset Speaker's greeting because he called Jerusalem “the capital of Israel.”
Yemen’s Saleh Apologizes and Leaves Country
Two months after handing over his power, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh officially left his nation for medical treatment in the U.S.
Judea and Samaria: More Officers, Less Safety
New statistics show that the Judea and Samaria District did not meet any of its goals in fighting 'normal' crimes.
13 Confirmed Dead on Italian Ship
Divers find the body of a woman in the wreck of the Costa Concordia, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 13.
Arab League Plan Calls for Assad to Resign
The Arab League's path forward in Syria: Assad will delegate powers to his vice president after national unity government is formed.
Defense Ministry Prefers U.S. over Israeli Boots
Israeli shoe factory set to close after the Defense Ministry decided to stop purchasing its military boots and go with U.S. products.
PA Mufti Denies He Called to Kill Jews
The PA’s principal religious leader denies he called for genocide of Jews, claims "sentences were cut from my speech."
A-jad: We'll Confront Anyone who Threatens Us
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sanctions have no effect on Iran. We'll confront anybody who threaten Iranians’ rights.
Clinton: Iran in a Dangerous Path
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton comments on Iran during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
Report: Iranian Officer Killed in Shooting Attack
Iranian media reports that a 43-year-old Iranian military officer was killed in shooting attack in western Iran.
Gingrich Surprises, Takes South Carolina
Despite earlier polls predicting a victory for Mitt Romney, CNN projects that Newt Gingrich will win the South Carolina primary.
Just One Life Helps Israel's Expectant Mothers
For more than 20 years, Just One Life has helped expectant mothers who are considering having an abortion.
Lapid Rules Out Joining Kadima
Yair Lapid on his Facebook page: I won't be joining Kadima. They are a bunch of cynical politicians.
Rabbi Who Supported Reagan Endorses Romney
Rabbi Aryeh Spero, president of Caucus For America, endorses Mitt Romney as the Republican Party’s candidate for President.
Poll: 35% of Americans Support Iran Strike
New poll finds that 35% of American citizens would support military action against Iran, if sanctions fail.
Court Rules: Arabs Will Compensate Migron
Jerusalem Magistrates Court rules that the Arabs who falsely filed a petition against Migron will compensate its residents.
Newlyweds Among Those Evicted from Outpost
Newlyweds Tzvi Yitzchak and Sarah Cohen were beaten and evicted from their home in Yissa Beracha. "We will rebuild."
Hamas Official Arrested on Terrorism Charges
IDF arrests the Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council on suspicion of terrorist activity.
Larson: Show that Arabs Have Equal Rights
U.S. radio host Lars Larson tours Shomron: Most people perceive the Arabs as the underdog. That's a flawed perception.
British Ambassadors Tour Kfar Chabad
The British Ambassadors to Israel and Jordan visited Kfar Chabad and were given a tour of the village.
Video: IDF Paratroopers Drill Brigade Jumps
Photo Essay & Video: For the first time in 15 years, IDF paratroopers took part in a combined brigade jump and live-fire drill.
