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Panetta: 'Iron Dome Does Not Start Wars. It Helps Prevent Wars'

The U.S. and Israel hailed the performance of Iron Dome defense system in combating recent attacks launched by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Mysterious 'Site 911' in Israel Raises Eyebrows

U.S. Army Corps plans to supervise construction of a five-story underground facility for an IDF complex, oddly named “Site 911.”

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP

Outrage over anti-Semitic remarks in Hungarian parliament continued unabated, with Jobbik deputy calling for resignation of 'Israeli' MP.

Supreme Court Rules: Extradite Serb-Israeli Wanted for Genocide

Israel's supreme court ruled that an Israeli-Serb accused of involvement in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre could be extradited to Bosnia.

'Shoah' Director to be Honored at International Berlin Film Fest

French filmmaker, known for 1985 documentary "Shoah", will be honored with lifetime achievement award at Berlin International Film Festival.

UN Conspires to Oust Jewish Group from PA Vote

UN conducted "an intense campaign of exclusion and disenfranchisement” to ban prominent Jewish group from events.

Stevie Wonder Against IDF? Pulls Out of Concert for Soldiers

Legendary singer Stevie Wonder cancelled his scheduled performance at a fundraiser to benefit the Israel Defense Forces.

Nobel Peace Laureates Call for 'Military Embargo Against Israel'

A group of Nobel peace-prize winners, prominent artists and activists issued a call for a “comprehensive military embargo against Israel.”

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

Canadian PM Personally Intervened to Stop PA Statehood Bid at UN

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally intervened to pressure PA Chairman Abbas to drop his bid for upgraded status at the UN.

Video: Dutch Satire Casts Israel as Blood-Thirsty Villain

A Dutch video satirizes PM Netanyahu and deliberately casts Israel as blood-thirsty villain who willfully murders innocent civilians.

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Lawmaker Calls for 'Jewish List'

A far-right Hungarian lawmaker released a statement saying that a list should be compiled of all Jewish members of parliament and government

Gaza Conflict has 'Reignited Anti-Israel Passions on Campus'

Anti-Israel protests include comparisons of Israelis to Nazis, accusations that Jewish state tries to perpetrate “another Holocaust."

Video: Abbas' Bus to UN Heading in the Wrong Direction

The Israeli embassy in the U.S. has posted an animated video of Abbas, encountering a myriad or cliffs and roadblocks, en route the U.N.

Rep. Paul: Gaza Violence Fueled by US Favoritism Toward Israel

Rep. Ron Paul: "U.S. foreign policy being so one-sided actually results in more loss of life and of security on both sides."

Anti-Israel Protesters 'Occupy' Roof of Scottish Parliament

Anti-Israel protesters, who sought to “occupy” the roof of Scottish parliament, have been charged by police.

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Canadian Talk Show Host: 'Jewish People Can be Annoying'

B'nai Brith is demanding an apology from a Canadian talk show host who sympathized on the air with anti-Semitic statements.

Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis

British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.

Erdogan Places Second on List of Most Influential Muslims

Turkish PM places second on list of Most Influential Muslims.

Office of Outspoken Israel Advocate Vandalized in Montreal

The office of a political-science professor and outspoken defender of Israel in Montreal was vandalized Tuesday with anti-Semitic slogans.

US Lawmakers Take Up Call to Ban Hamas from Twitter

The past week's terrorist attacks have rekindled calls for Twitter to ban Hamas from utilizing the social networking site to incite hate.

Survey: 70% of Israelis Opposed Halting Gaza Operation

A survey found that 70 percent of Israelis opposed halting the military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Russia: Quartet 'Insufficient' for Long Term Conflict Resolution

The Middle East Quartet is an "insufficient" format for long-term resolution of the Arab-Israel conflict, said Russia's Foreign Minister.

Anti-Israel Protesters Target Synagogue in Venezuela

About 50 anti-Israel protesters gathered outside Venezuela's largest synagogue on Thursday to demonstrate against recent Israeli airstrikes.

France: 'US Launched Flame Cyber Attack on Sarkozy's Office'

A French news magazine has accused the U.S. of using Israeli spy software to hack into office of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

ZOA: Obama Must Denounce Erdogan's Hateful Rhetoric

ZOA: "Obama surely cannot appreciate hearing its best Middle Eastern ally, Israel, described as a 'terrorist state.’"

Two Rockets Fired at Israel from Lebanon

Two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards the Israeli border on Wednesday evening.

Mexican Detained After Dismantled Drones Found in Luggage

A Mexican citizen travelling to Israel was detained at Ben-Gurion Airport after two dismantled drones were found in his luggage.

Bahraini Lawmaker Sets Israeli Flag Ablaze in Parliament Session

A Bahrain lawmaker reportedly set fire to an Israeli flag during a parliament session in a show of support for Gaza terrorists.

Israeli Embassy in Denmark Attacked, Vandalized

Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Denmark, throwing fireworks and spraying the embassy walls with graffiti.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Arrive in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will leave Asia on Tuesday to visit Israel and Egypt, an official said.

MK Danon's 'Code Red' Petition Breached by Kuwaiti Hackers

Kuwaiti hackers breached Likud MK Danny Danon's online petition, which called on Israel to stop supplying terrorists with electricity.

'Batsheva' Protester Detained Over Anti-Jewish Slur

Birmingham man arrested for racial harassment during a protest against the internationally acclaimed Israeli Batsheva dance company.

MK: 'Twisted Situation' Prevents Adequate Elimination of Terror

“We must continue to eliminate all those responsible for terror against us, from Ismail Haniyeh on down,” said MK Yisrael Katz.

Qatari PM: Israel's 'Vicious Attack Must Not Pass Unpunished'

Qatari Prime Minister warns that Israel's retaliatory strikes on terrorists in the Gaza Strip must not go unpunished.

Oren: Israel is a 'Real Country', Not an 'Issue'

Amb. Oren: American Jewry must overcome bitter divisiveness stemming from Israel being seen “as an issue" rather than “a real country.”

Atlanta Festival Ousts 'Crisis of Zionism' Author Peter Beinart

A scheduled appearance by Peter Beinart at a book festival in Atlanta sparked angry disputes in otherwise close-knit Jewish community.

ZOA: Where is Truth Behind Obama's Sderot Election Anecdote?

ZOA: "A weak or non-existent presidential response transmits a message that these attacks are insufficient to warrant presidential concern."

Canadian Lawmaker Calls for Recognition of Jewish Refugees

Irwin Cotler has proposed calling for formal government recognition of Jewish refugees displaced from Arab lands since 1948.

Anglo Solidarity Crosses Party Lines

Likud candidiate: "Jeremy Gimpel represents English-speaking community in Israel and Zionism of the community in political sphere.”

Arafat's Tomb Sealed Off in Preparation of Exhumation

Workers have sealed off the tomb of Yasser Arafat in Ramallah in preparation for the possible exhumation of his body.

Amb. Oren: 'Israel-US Economic Ties Growing at Dizzying Pace'

"The economic and commercial ties between the two countries are growing at a dizzying pace," says ambassador Oren.

'It's No Longer Tenable to be Jew' in Academics, Says Professor

A math teacher at largest trade union of higher education in UK: "[I]t is no longer tenable to be a Jew in UCU".

UN Leader: Syria, Israel Must 'Halt Firing of Any Kind'

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to Israel and Syria to ease tensions on Golan Heights, amid fears of escalation.

Did Flickr Eliminate Israel?

An Israeli photography website discovers that Flickr has removed the maps of Israel from its site.

Ireland to Use EU Presidency to Advance 'Settlement' Ban

Ireland is planning to utilize its upcoming term as President of the Council of EU to advance ban on products made in Judea and Samaria.

Yaalon Warns Syria: Israel Will Act to Defend its Citizens

After condemnations by the UN and Israeli warnings have done nothing to stop Syrian spillover, Yaalon warns of Israeli action

Iran Report: Obama Even More Flexible than Europe

Iranian intelligence report: Obama's views on a nuclear Iran are 'completely different' from Israel, Republicans.

BBC Correspondent Under Fire for 'Jewish Lobby' Remark

A BBC correspondent came under fire by the Board of Deputies for using the term “Jewish lobby” in discussing the American election.

Famed Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli Speaks of His Love for Israel

Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli told the UK's Telegraph newspaper that Israel "had a very special atmosphere."

PM Calls US-Israel Ties 'Rock-Solid' in Congratulatory Message

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates President Obama and Ambassador Shapiro on 2012 U.S. elections

Grave Disconnect as Orthodox Leaders Refused to Support Romney

70% of the Jewish population voting for Obama may show a grave disconnect between Israel and the Jewish population abroad.

Shurat HaDin: 'Turkey Should be Tried, Not Israeli Officers'

"It is the Turkish government which needs to be tried for the deaths of the Islamic terrorists on the Mavi Marmara and not IDF officials."

IDF Jeep Hit by Syrian Gunfire on Golan Heights

An Israeli military jeep was hit Monday by Syrian gunfire on the Golan Heights.

Churchill Bust in Jerusalem Pays Tribute to Great Leader, Friend

Winston Churchill was honored in Jerusalem with a statue proclaiming him a friend of the Jewish people and supporter of Zionist aspirations.

Sudanese VP Says Country Stands with Hamas, Doesn't Fear Israel

The vice-president of Sudan announced Sunday that his country does not fear Israel and will stand by the Islamist Hamas movement.

Intel CEO Launches $5 Million Israel Education Project

Intel Corp. CEO arrived in Israel to launch the company's $5 million investment in Israeli high schools over the next four years.

Thousands of Texas Christians Rally in Support of Israel

Thousands of Christian Zionists gathered at a Texas megachurch on Sunday night to rally in support for Israel.

Fmr. Democrats Abroad Israel Chair: Join Me in Voting for Romney

“Forget that you voted for democrats since you’ve been knee high to a grasshopper. I did too,” says Bryna Franklin, lifelong Democrat.

Irish Broadcaster: 'Israel is the Cancer in Foreign Affairs'

A popular Irish broadcaster and columnist refuted accusations that he is anti-Semitic, after calling Israel "the cancer in foreign affairs."