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Senator McCain Calls to Release Pollard

United States Senator John McCain has called to release Jonathan Pollard, who is in poor health.

MK Orbach Proposes Bill to Stop Discimination Based on Residence

Bill to stop the practice of refusing product delivery and services to based on place of residence proposed by Jewish Home MK Uri Orbach

Finance Ministry Creates Committee on Female Retirement Age

Finance Minister approves public committee to examine raising Israel's retirement age for women from 62 to 64.

First Bedouin Woman PhD is 'Insider-Outsider' in 3 Cultures

The first Bedouin woman to hold a doctorate, Prof. Sarab Abu Rabia-Queder, describes herself as an “insider/outsider in three cultures.”

Building Continues in Samaria as Abbas calls for New Freeze

New classrooms are dedicated in Samaria as construction of public buildings continues despite the freeze on new homes. Abbas calls for new freeze.

Katz: Hamas Trafficking in Infiltrators’ Organs

MK Yaakov Katz presents document which claims Hamas traffics organs of infiltrators who cross into Israel. He promises to show this to the world.

TNL: Judea and Samaria - Presenting the True Side of the Story

What brings a successful businessman to leave the world of high-tech and dedicate his life to the Jews of the Land of Israel? Meet Naftali Bennett.

Belfast Guards Save Israeli Speaker from Pro-Arab Attackers

Pro-Arabs in Belfast threatened an Israeli speaker, who was rescued by guards. The Israeli’s taxi was attacked as he fled Queen’s University.

New Peace Initiative: Annex and Survive

The Makor Rishon Hebrew newspaper came out with its own peace plan, asking for Israeli responses.

Bnei Akiva: Touch People with Kindness instead of Touching iPod

Bnei Akiva tears youth away from iPods with “International Kindness Day” to raise cash for the needy – from Christchurch to California and Israel.

Ads Show Israel's Positive Side

As “constructive criticism” regarding Israel’s international PR efforts continues to reach new intensities, Ads4Israel is doing something about it.

Singing and Dancing in Support of Havat Gilad Soldier

Residents of Gilad Farm and other activists support a soldier imprisoned after refusing to return to the army until his destroyed house is rebuilt.

Housing Prices Dip Slightly, Crisis Still in Effect

Following a 43% jump in three years, housing prices showed a slight decline in February. Netanyahu says it looks like a "social holocaust."

Anti-Israel 'Hacktivists' Strike Again

Once again, Israeli sites were invaded by Arab “hacktivists,” hackers who specialize in taking down Israeli sites to express their anger.

Visiting US 8th Graders ‘Plant’ $18,000 for Carmel Forest

Thirty eighth-graders returned to the US Sunday after donating to the Jewish National Fund $18,000 they raised following the Carmel fire disaster.

Netanyahu, Barak Blamed for Plastic Bullets Shot at Gilad Farm

Giant pictures of Barak and Netanyahu were hoisted across from the Knesset amid demands for a probe of the shooting by police at Gilad Farm.

Two Israel Women Win International Science Awards

UNESCO / L'Oréal have awarded a Co-Sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Science to a female Israeli scientist for her work on consciousne

Ketzaleh Unleashes Anger at 'Tyrant' Barak

MK “Ketzaleh” Katz slams Defense Minister Barak as a “corrupt tyrant” on national television over recent violence at Gilad Farm.

'Bird Splitter' to Protect Planes

Israel Aerospace Industries has invented a system to destroy birds on a collision course with planes, in order to prevent accidents.

Memorial at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva on Third Yarzeit of Massacre

Eight unarmed yeshiva boys were murdered by an Arab citizen of Israel as they pored over their holy books.

MK Danon: Red Lines Crossed at Gilad Farm

MK Danny Danon joins calls for an inquiry into police brutality at Gilad Farm: "Nowhere else would we accept such a violent and brutal event."

New Video: 'Jewish Yafo' Vs. 'Death to Settlers'

Arutz Sheva was in Yafo and brings you exclusive video of the nationalist march and the violent Arab reaction to it.

Eli Yishai Prays for Rav Ovadiah Yosef's Health

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef is ill and has asked his followers to pray for him. Minister Eli Yishai did just that at the Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik.

No Evidence of Rock Throwing, but Police Defend Shooting Jews

Public Security Minister Aharonovitch backed the use of plastic bullets by police against Gilad Farm “rock thrower” but offered no photo evidence.

‘Peace Process’ Crops Up Amid Arab Revolutions

The Quartet meets with Netanyahu to try to revive the moribund “peace process.” He is considering an “interim agreement” that Abbas rejects.

‘Open-Minded’ Rabbi Returns to Head Rabbinical Court

The Justice Ministry names Rabbi Daichovsky, known for liberal views, as the head of the Rabbinical Courts, a position he has held in the past.

Bedouin Face $275,000 Lawsuit for Land Grab

The government is preparing a $275,000 (1 NIS million) suit against Bedouin for the cost of removing them from state land they tried to grab.

TNL in Samaria - Where Jewish History Meets Jewish Destiny

On this week's episode of TNL, join Ari and Jeremy as they visit the hills of Samaria and learn about the area's culture, history and heritage.

'Three MKs Secretly Approved State Violence in Expulsion'

Michael Eitan, Ronny Bar-On and Naomi Blumenthal approved special regulations authorizing use of force against citizens.

Netanyahu Says Nationalists ‘Do Not Live in This World’

Did Netanyahu show his cards as he defended police destruction of Jewish homes at privately owned Gilad Farm in Samaria?

Film on Israeli School Wins Oscar

A film about an Israeli school, “Strangers No More,” wins at the Oscars. Several other Jews, including Israelis, among the winners.

Police Give New Immigrant 9th Grader Rough Welcome at Protest

Police arrested ninth graders, including a new immigrant, and hit a rabbi for protesting against police violence in destruction of Jewish homes.

Iran Threatens Olympics Boycott over 'Zion' Logo

Iranian leaders say the London 2012 Olympics logo resembles the word “Zion,” and threaten to boycott the event.

US Jews Bring Purim Cheer to IDF Soldiers

US Jews plan to deliver thousands of mishloach manot packages to IDF soldiers in honor of Purim, and to host a festive concert in Ariel.

Netanyahu Asked to Choose - Barak, or Likud

Fallout from the Gilad Farm violence continues: a soldier goes AWOL, and Likud members warn Netanyahu: Barak, or us.

Israeli Leftists Harass Farmer, to Arab Onlooker's Delight

Strange scenes at the well: A group of leftists harassed a Jewish farmer who prevented them from stealing his flock's water.

Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Wound 15, in Outpost Destruction

Hundreds of security forces fired rubber bullets and wounded 15 civilians while destroying a home and tent at an outpost on Jewish-owned land.

Cttee: Shehadeh Killing 'Faulty,' but Not Criminal

Probe of 2002 assassination of arch-terrorist Shehadeh says there was 'disproportionate' harm to civilians, but IDF brass should not face trial.

New Week, Another Kassam Attack on Israel from Gaza

A new week begins with another short-range Kassam rocket attack fired at Jewish civilians by Gaza terrorists. No one was injured despite no alert.

IDF Retaliates for Sabbath Rocket Attacks

Israel retaliated overnight Friday and Saturday afternoon for terrorist rocket attacks emanating from Gaza.

IDF Boosts Integration for Ethiopian-Israeli Soldiers

Study finds the IDF's Amir course for Ethiopian-born soldiers increases motivation to join elite units.

Planned Israeli Pro-Zionist March in Yafo Causes Controversy

Nationalist activists plan to march in Yafo with Israeli flags, to counter Muslim extremism there. Not all religious Zionist residents approve.

Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Be'er Sheva; IDF Retaliates

Escalation: Gaza terrorists hit Be'er Sheva with two Grad rockets for the first time since Cast Lead. IAF retaliated shortly after.

Mass-Producing the Tomato Tree

Israeli scientists seek to make the 'tomato tree' available for commercial farming.

Irish Journalist Tries to Arrest Foreign Minister Lieberman

Security agents stopped an Irish journalist from trying to make a citizen’s arrest of Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in Brussels.

Building Boom and Prosperity in Golan Heights

The Golan Heights is enjoying an unprecedented building boom. Mideast turmoil makes Syrian demands for the Golan even more distant.

Amidror in the Lead for Security Advisor Spot

General (res.) Yaakov Amidror is the lead candidate to advise the Prime Minister on matters of national security.

MKs Want to End Barak's Control of Judea, Samaria Housing

MKs Miri Regev and Ze'ev Elkin call to take authority for approving Judea and Samaria construction out of Barak's hands.

Obama to Name Dan Shapiro as New Ambassador to Israel

Obama will name Middle East advisor Daniel Shapiro as his ambassador to Israel, according to the Washington website Politico.

Revolts Will Topple Ahmadinejad and Nasrallah, Peres Says

The people of Iran will overthrow Ahmadinejad, Peres told Spanish Jews. He also called on the world to denounce Ahmadinejad “on the UN red carpet."

Health Ministry Warning on BPA Bottles

The health ministry has warned against using baby bottles with Bisphenol A (BPA).

Islamist Leader Arrested for Forest Fire Arson

Sheikh Raed Salah of the Islamic Movement is suspected of setting fire to a forest in southern Israel, just weeks after deadly Carmel blaze.

IMW Awards Encourage Media to Participate in Media Criticism

Israel’s Media Watch gave out its annual awards on Sunday. IMW Chairman: We've made progress but there's more work to do.

MK Ben-Ari Opens Tel Aviv Office Amid Poverty, Infiltrators

National Union's Dr. Michael Ben-Ari decided to set up shop in the low-income HaTikvah neighborhood, which is flooded with African infiltrators.

Cabinet Rejects Sovereignty on Jewish Towns of Judea, Samaria

Despite the support of 22 coalition members, the cabinet decided to nix the bill, sponsored by MK Yaakov Katz (NU).

Interview: 'Academic Refugees' from Egypt Adjusting to Israel

After a harrowing experience in Egypt, 12 US students are adjusting to academic life at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. INN spoke to two of them.

Bereaved Parents Warn Against Unilateral PA State

Parents of children murdered by terrorists warn foreign ambassadors against proposed unilateral PA state.

MK Shamalov-Berkowitz: Feminism Turned into 'Jihad'

Despite criticism from extremist feminists, MK Shamalov-Berkowitz continues her stand for family values at a Knesset conference.

Saar: No More Lies, We're Keeping Hevron

Education Minister Saar visits Gush Etzion, says students will be taken to see Jewish holy sites in Hevron.

Price Index Up by 0.02%

Consumer Price Index defies expectations, rises by 0.02% in January after 0.04% December increase.