Inside Israel

Hikind: US Politicians Should Stand Up to Obama on Israel

New York Assemblyman (D) Dov Hikind accompanied former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on his trip to Israel and his visit to Judea and Samaria.

Attias: Construction Not Frozen, Merely Waiting

Shas party Housing Minister acknowledges: No Yesha housing projects to be approved in near future until "understandings" are reached with the US.

Huckabee Supports Jewish Growth in Maaleh Adumim

Past and likely-future US Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, on his second day on a private trip to Israel, says, “No need for a PA state.”

High-Profile East African Delegation Visiting Israel

A delegation of high-ranking officials from Africa, as well as representatives of third-world development initiatives, are in Israel this week.

The One State Solution

Arab MK: 'Clinton, Not Barak, Made Camp David Offers'

MK Ibraham Sarsur says Israel offered nothing at Camp David; and that Israel has more than its share of land and should give up Jerusalem.

Israel Leads the World Coming Out of Recession

The Israeli economy grew by 1% annually in the second quarter, one of the first countries in the world to come out of the global recession.

‘Huckabee the Maccabee’ in Eastern Jerusalem to Challenge Obama

Mike ‘Huckabee the Macabee will appear in eastern Jerusalem Monday at the site of a Jewish-owned building Obama wants cleansed of Jews.

Bad for the Soldier

The Classroom of Moshe Rabbenu

Court Releases Minor Suspected of Assisting Arab Murderers

36 hours after murder of Leonard Karp, court releases a 17-year-old whom police suspect of assisting the lynch-murderers cover up the crime.

Bnei Adam Clash Dissipates – For Now

Rabbi Moshe Levinger of Hevron ruled that a fight for an outpost can’t be waged without the agreement of the residents – who haven’t decided yet.

Jewish Exodus from Yemen

The majority of the 250 Jews remaining in Yemen seek to flee the country following Muslim persecution. Destinations: Israel, US.

Travel: Mount Gilboa-Once Cursed, Now Blooming

The Bible jumps out of the stones and earth wherever you look from this historic mountain in northern Israel.

Secular Group Decries 'Hareidi Kotel Takeover'

'Jerusalemites' group complains that the women's prayer area was reduced in size, men and women are separated in the external courtyard.

Gaza Commander: 'Hair Stands on End' when I Recall Disengagement

Brig.-Gen. Eyal Eisenberg, Gaza Division Commander, said he will never forget Atzmona, and that the IDF must remain 'at center of consensus.'

Giving Congress a New Perspective

Israeli reporter David Bedein and activist Jeff Daube give U.S. Congressmen a new perspective on the Israel-PA relationship.

Rabbi's Would-be Killer to Remain Behind Bars

A would-be terrorist assassin with French citizenship will remain in Israeli prison despite Sarkozy's intervention.

Caravan Living: The Four Seasons

A Conversation in El-Khader

Public Fast Called to Fight Swine Flu

The public is being asked to fast next Wednesday as a means of fighting the rising spread of the swine flu in Israel.

Out of WAC: World Archaeological Congress Excludes Israel

The World Archaeological Congress has excluded Israel from attending -- even though its conference is taking place in Ramallah.

Two Wounded in Terror Attack; Leaders Blame Obama

Two Israelis were wounded Weds. night in a shooting 20 miles north of Jerusalem. Local leaders blame US pressure to remove security checkpoints.

Israel Renews Effort to Find Long-Missing IDF Soldier

Israel is renewing diplomatic efforts to learn the fate of missing IDF soldier Guy Hever, who disppeared without a trace 12 years ago.

Netanyahu's Inspirational Speech to Gush Katif Expellees

PM: Mistakes made in Disengagement, re-housing efforts to be completed soon, Land of Israel can't be forgotten, withdrawal by agreement an option.

Commander: I Told a Lie, I Resign

IDF Brig.-Gen. Imad Fares, Galilee Formation Commander, has taken responsibility for telling a lie, and his resignation has been accepted.

Fewer High School Graduates Earn Matriculation Diplomas

Less than half of all high school graduates earned diplomas in Israeli schools this year, according to the Ministry of Education.

Akko: City to Remove Memorial to Arab Military Hero

A clash is brewing over the name of a port in Akko. The municipality is slated to demolish an unauthorized memorial to an Arab military jihad hero.

Apolitical Prayer Rally for Shalit

Several concerned citizens have organized an apolitical, non-denominational prayer rally for Gilad Shalit at the Western Wall.

Gov't Officials: Build in Maaleh Adumim, With or Without US OK

Knesset Speaker Rivlin and Interior Minister Yishai visited Maaleh Adumim, east of Jerusalem, & called for an end to the construction freeze there.

What's Behind the Curtain?

Tamar reads an email she got from a listener and answers it by trying to show what is 'behind the curtain'.

Police Extricate Barkat from Extremist Attack

Hareidi-religious extremists threw surrounded the car carrying Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem, and pelted it with rocks.

One Million Archaeological Artifacts on Display in Israel

Israel's Antiquities Authority has mapped out the nearly 60 archaeological digs and exhibits in Israel, for the edification of summer vacationers.

30 Years Later – Never too Late for a Bar Mitzvah

Brad Jackobson was busy with baseball at 13 and did not celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. 30 years later, he was bar-mitzvahed at the Kotel.

Bible-Thumping Carter to Return to Gaza

Jimmy Carter told a Baptist Convention he will return to Gaza this month "to try to let the world know what's happening to the people there."

European-Israeli in Sderot Sues EU for Rocket Protection

A precedent-setting court suit has been filed with the EU’s High Court, demanding that the EU provide protection to its citizens living in Israel.

IDF Desecrated Sabbath by Evacuating Homesh

IDF and police forces violated the Sabbath by removing Jews from the ruins of the town of Homesh in Samaria.

Travel: Gamla, the Masada of the North

Josephus records a courageous stand against the Roman Legion at Gamla, an isolated mountain in the north of the country.

Japanese Envoy, Pres. Peres See North Korea-Iran Similarities

Ambassador Yutaka Iimura met Israeli President Peres and complained about North Korea. Peres compared that country with Iran.

Israel Pushing for Swine Flu Vaccine Despite Controversy

Israel looks abroad for swine flu vaccines despite controversy. Fifth flu-related death reported.

Nitzan Bar Mitzvah to Raise Funds for Gush Katif Expellees

A young boy learns the meaning of giving as he prepares for his bar mitzvah by sharing with the expellees of Gush Katif.

‘Heartland Jewish Homes Face Existential Threat!’

Gush Eztion Mayor: fledgling Yesha communities are in immediate danger of destruction if Bibi knees buckle under Washington pressure.

Yarmulke Exhibit Moves to Jerusalem

Dozens of kippot of all sizes and colors comprise a new exhibit attempting yet another way to define the religious-Zionist community.

Historic Labor Party Appears Headed for Split

Four Labor MKs who object to Barak’s party leadership and to the party’s coalition membership, are considering asking for “permission” to quit.

Third Swine Flu Death in Israel

A 12-year-old girl with a severe chronic disease who developed swine flu has died, marking the third death related to H1N1 influenza.

Terrorist in Ariel Murder Gets Three Life Sentences

Terrorist who drove bomber to Ariel gas station in 2002 gets 3 life sentences for attack that killed Matan Zagron, Amihud Hasid and Tamir Masad.

Researcher ID'd Rabbi Lau's Savior

Researcher Kenneth Waltzer of Michigan State University is credited as having identified Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau's World War II savior.

Efrat Soldier Dies in Training

A soldier from a long-time Israeli-American family in Efrat died Wednesday when his tank overturned in a training drill in the Golan Heights.

Yesha Towns Promoted for UN Prize for ‘Human Settlement’

Towns in Judea and Samaria, branded as “settlements” by the world community, are being suggested for the UN Habitat Prize on “human settlement.”

Live From the Temple Mount

Israel National Radio launches a new program series by Rabbi Tovia Singer and Jeremy Gimpel, live from the Temple Mount.

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Poll: Six Mandates for Labor if Elections Held Today

Labor would receive only six Knesset seats if elections were held today, according to a new poll. Rebel MKs charge Barak with being a “dictator.”

Poll: Israeli Docs Believe H1N1 Vaccine Unnecessary

A new poll has found that most Israeli doctors believe an H1N1 flu vaccine is not necessary -- yet.

Peled: 'We Have a Moral Obligation to the SLA Families'

We have a moral obligation to 600 families of South Lebanon Army veterans in Israel, according to Yossi Peled, now responsible for the refugees.

The Sounds of Nadia Matar's March

The sounds of Nadia Matar's march around the Old City walls on the Ninth of Av.

Is Lieberman Bad?

Moshe Feiglin weighs in on Avigdor Leiberman's guilt or innocence and comes out on both sides of the fence

Arabs Attack in Old City of Jerusalem

Two Arab men attacked a Jewish man in the Old City of Jerusalem, apparently solely because he was Jewish. Jewish woman attacked in city center.

Hamas Celebrates 100th Israeli Degree

The one hundredth Hamas terrorist has received an Israeli academic degree – at Israeli taxpayer expense.

Eight Saved in Transplant Marathon

Eight Israelis given a new chance at life as doctors at Beilinson hospital transplant 11 organs.