Politics & Gov

Ketzaleh Supports Farmers' Demands

MK favors struggle of the agriculturalists of the South for more foreign worker permits, but also wants more Jewish labor.

Chief of Staff of the Indian Army is in Israel

The IDF seeks to strengthen ties with India as CoS Ashkenazi invites CoS General Deepak Kapoor to Israel.

Mofaz Offers His Own 'Peace Plan'

Kadima MK and former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz angered his party on Sunday with a proposed peace plan for a PA state and recognition of Hamas.

Steinitz: Water Tax to Stay, For Now

Earlier media reports said the tax had been canceled but the Finance Minister's office said it was still in effect.

Shomron Regional Council: Red Cross Leading Provocation

Int’l Red Cross, helping Arabs take over land near Jewish town and junction, is “looking for fights,” says Shomron Regional Council spokesman.

Red Cross Involved in Attempted Arab Land-Grab

IDF halts attempted Arab "land grab" near Tapuach Junction in Samaria. Red Cross jeeps accompanied the Arabs, and plans to return tomorrow.

Netanyahu to Meet with Obama

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, D.C. Sunday, planning to meet with US President Barack Obama.

Gov’t Desecrates Sabbath at Homesh

Police and soldiers searched Homesh residents after the beginning of the Sabbath and began to take away food they prepared for the day of rest.

Lone Voice at Rabin Memorial: Stop Blaming Nationalists

Likud Minister Gideon Saar was a lone voice at Rabin memorial Saturday night while others mourned Oslo instead of Rabin.

Jordanian Professor: Israel Will Go to War over Water

A professor in Jordan, considered one of Israel’s warmest Arab neighbors, charges that Israel will wage war against Egypt and Lebanon for water.

US Senators Act to Force Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital

US presidents have avoided a law for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital due to a “security” waiver which seven senators now want to abolish.

Israel Warns IDF Ready to Roll Against Iran

Israel's warnings that it will not tolerate the existential threat of a nuclear Iran should be taken seriously, says Deputy FM Danny Ayalon.

Israel: UN Vote on Goldstone Lacks Moral Majority

Israel rejects UN General Assembly's vote on the Goldstone report, citing the large number of countries that voted against or abstained.

Nobel Winner Regrets Call to Free All Terrorists

Israeli Nobel Prize Winner Ada Yonath regrets speaking in favor of releasing all terrorist prisoners.

IAEA Says Iranian Nuke Site Harmless; Protests Rage in Tehran

IAEA calls a secret uranium enrichment facility in Iran harmless; on the heels of anti-regime protests naming President Obama and Iranian nukes.

UN General Assembly Endorses Goldstone Report

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt the Goldstone Report on Thursday by a vote of 114-18, with 44 abstentions.

Dore Gold vs. Goldstone: What Would You Do?

Former Ambassador Dore Gold defends Israel's human rights record, challenges Brandeis students: “What would you do?”

Goldstone Defends his Report in Brandeis Debate

Richard Goldstone, author of the UN report condemning Israel, defends his position.

Abbas Confirms Resignation Rumor, Slams Israel

PA Chairman Abbas confirms that he won't run again, uses speech to criticize Israel, Hamas.

Suspect Released in Teitel Case

A resident of Shvut Rachel arrested on suspicion of involvement in terrorism has been released.

Abbas to Bow Out of PA Leadership

Senior Fatah officials say PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to announce his imminent retirement.

Video: Goldstone Ignores Terror Victim Face-to-Face

A terror victim asked Goldstone why he did not examine Israel’s human rights while Hamas attacked for eight years. He ignored the question.

High Court: Government Decided Too Fast to Free Terrorists

The High Court last year allowed the freeing of 250 terrorists despite warnings of the security danger. Now the Court has waved the red flag.

Israeli Ambassador to UN: Goldstone Report 'Born in Hate'

Israel's ambassador told the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday that the Goldstone Report was "conceived in hate and executed in sin."

Police Fined a Total of $315 for Brutal Beating of 15-Year-Old

Two policemen brutally beat a 15-year-old Shomron resident for not having an ID card, which he cannot obtain until he is 16. They were fined $315.