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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting for Israel's 63rd Independence Day.
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EU to Impose Embargo on Syria
As protests in Syria continue to be repressed, EU announces arms embargo, sanctions against officials. Assad is not included in the sanctions.
Soldier Jumped on the Grenade
The story of Moshe Yitzhak Toval, who died in the Yom Kippur War while saving his friends, was presented at the Knesset's main Memorial Day event.
Mashaal Calls for Armed Struggle
Hamas leader says Arab resistance "in all forms" against Israel is required, will try to convince Fatah to adopt this approach.
PA State Endangers Home Front
Arutz Sheva presents the contents of a study by Moshe Hisdai on the future Palestinian state and the dangers it poses to Israel's security.
Hevron is True Infrastructure
National Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau toured Hevron this week. During the visit he called for "a change of heart" when it comes to Hevron.
Gantz: We’re Studying the Jolts
Independence Day: Chief of Staff Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak address the General Staff in a special toast for the holiday.
Obama Visits Ground Zero
President Obama visited Ground Zero, the site of 9/11. "When we say we will never forget, we mean it," he said.
Birthright Israel Month Launched
NYC's Mayor Bloomberg launches Birthright Israel Month, celebrating 11 years of free Heritage tours for Jewish youth worldwide to Israel.
No Photo of Bin Laden's Body
President Obama has decided not to release a photo of bin Laden's body, citing fears the photo could be used for incitement.
U.S. 'Pushing for Reforms'?
During a visit to Jordan, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State says his country is pushing for reforms in the countries in the Middle East.
Fatah and Hamas Disagree
As Fatah and Hamas are due to officially sign the unity agreement between the two in Egypt on Wednesday, disagreements arise on key issues.
Is Zawahiri the New Leader?
While speculation is rampant that Ayman al-Zawahiri will be Al-Qaeda's new leader, analysts say that he lacks Bin Laden's charisma.
Katz: U.S. Should Choose Israel
MK Katz on the fact that bin Laden hid in Pakistan: America should adopt a new way of thinking and support its friends, especially Israel.
Bin Laden is Dead
U.S. President Barack Obama has confirmed that Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is dead. "Justice has been done", he told the American nation.
IDF Recognizes 17,000 Survivors
The IDF's “Flower to the Survivor” project brings together soldiers and Holocaust survivors.
Peres: Iran is a Danger
President Shimon Peres speaks at Shoah ceremony and reminds the world of its commitment to ensure a nuclear-free Iran.
Arab Beach Killers Not Murderers
Public outrage as Tel Aviv Court finds Arabs who lynched a man on a beach in Tel Aviv in 2009 not guilty of murder, but only of manslaughter.
Jews Believed Killed in Morocco
An Israeli woman and her husband are confirmed to have been killed in Thursday's terror attack on a Moroccan café.
Iranian Cartoons on Holocaust
A new video by MEMRI TV shows disturbing anti-Semitic cartoons posted by an Iranian website about the Holocaust.
IDF Foils Attack Near Gaza
IDF identifies and shoots tank shells at terrorists who tried to place explosives near the Gaza-Israel border.
Graham: Muslim B'hood a Threat
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Obama Administration's policy in the Middle East in a Q&A period in the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Egyptians Protest Over Israel
Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo and demanded that Egypt sever ties with Israel and end gas exports to it.
Cousins Meet at Yad VaShem
Liora Tamir was certain she had no living relatives from the time of the Holocaust...until she searched Yad VaShem's database and found her cousin.
Leftists’ Declaration Disrupted
Rightists clashed with radical leftists who organized 'declaration of a Palestinian state' in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Fatah May be on Next Flotilla
Fatah member Nabil Shaath in an interview: Fatah members will be on the next flotilla to Gaza, we support the struggle against the “occupation.”
Hizbullah Plans Attack Abroad
Security officials warn: Hizbullah planning imminent attack against Israeli targets abroad, to avenge death of its official three years ago.
Gov't Approves IDF Move to Negev
IDF to spend 19 billion shekels on moving IDF bases to Negev from central Israel in an attempt to boost development in the south.
Israel,Colombia Sign Agreement
New agreement between Israel and Colombia will allow airlines of both countries to offer direct flights between Bogota and Tel Aviv.
'We Are Here for Posterity'
Yair Farjun of the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council, says that despite the difficult times "We know why we’re here and it's for posterity."
Court: Itamar Needs Bldg. Plans
Court rules on lawsuit filed by Itamar residents. "It is inconceivable that building permits are not being issued by authorities," wrote the judge.
Letter: Don't Release Terrorists
The Almagor Terror Victims Association writes a letter to officials who called to release terrorists for Gilad Shalit, and asks them to stop.
Report: Flotilla 2 Might Go Thru
Israel working to stop the new 'freedom flotilla' and airplane, but reports say it might just let the boats go through after security check.
MK Matalon Tours Samaria
MK Moshe Matalon takes a tour of the communities in Samaria. "The residents of Samaria are the real defenders of Israel," he says.
Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvah
Collel Chabad arranged a Bar Mitzvah celebration at the Kotel for 109 orphans it supports.
Arabs Grab Land Near Efrat
PA Arabs are trying to claim lands near Efrat, a local resident is seeing the process and is trying to prevent the next steps from being taken.
Memorial to be Held for Fighter
Wednesday marks the anniversary of the death of Baruch Mizrahi, an Arab who converted to Judaism and fought in the Irgun resistance movement.
PM: Iran Accelerating Nuke Prog.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.
UN Recognizes Anti-Israel Org.
The UN has recognized the anti-Israel Free Palestine Movement as an organization working to achieve “a just solution to the Palestinian problem.”
Video: Song for Tamar Fogel
Israeli singer Amir Benayun and the Itamar children's choir record touching song to strengthen Tamar Fogel.
