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Israel is Losing the PR War. And It Has to Change Right Now

Interview with pr expert: For over 40 years Israel has been losing pr war to the Arabs. Why aren't we showing rockets falling on civilians?

Jewish Agency Adds Millions to Protect Southern Israel

Cabinet unanimously approved proposal on full protection for communities 4.5-7 kilometers from Gaza, at a cost of NIS 270 million.

Egypt: Mossad Planned to Steal 'Jewish Documents'

Egyptian media reported that Egypt's security apparatus had prevented the alleged theft of 1.7 million “Jewish documents”

Report: UK Denies US Access to Bases for Gulf Buildup

Britain rejected US requests to use military bases as part of build-up in Gulf, saying strike on Iran would violate international law,

Obama Attempts to Justify Not Visiting Israel as President

In an interview with NBC News, President Barack Obama attempted to justify why he has not visited Israel since becoming president.

Hungary Condemns Burning of Israeli Flags Outside Synagogue

Hungary's Foreign Ministry condemned the "desecration of an Israeli flag" outside of Budapest’s main synagogue by Jobbik party supporters.

SJP Protesters Disrupt Speech by Israeli Ambassador in UK

Anti-Israel protesters disrupted a speech by Israeli ambassador Daniel Taub at Edinburgh University on Wednesday evening.

Ban Ki-Moon Urged to Withdrawal Biased Falk Report on Israel

ADL has called on U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to rescind his preliminary endorsement of Richard Falk's biased report against Israel.

Sudan to UN: Condemn Israel

Sudan demands that the UN Security Council condemn Israel over its supposed air attack on a Sudanese weapons factory.

Sudan Blames Israel for Factory Blast, Threatens Retaliation

Four military planes attacked an arms factory in Khartoum, a Sudanese minister said on Wednesday, blaming Israel for the air strike.

Tel Aviv Vies for First in 'Most Innovative City' Poll

Tel Aviv has been chosen as one of three finalists to compete for the title of being the "Most Innovative City" in the world.

Turkey Flatly Rejects Israeli Peace Overtures

The Turkish Foreign Ministry rebuffed an Israeli peace proposal saying there is “no change” in Turkey’s stance toward the Jewish state.

Obama: 'Apology Tour' is 'Biggest Whopper of Campaign'

President Obama called Romney's allegation that he went on an “apology tour” in his first year in office the “biggest whopper” of campaign.

Iraq's A-Sadr: 'Reopening Egypt's Embassy in Israel Disgraceful'

Moqtada al-Sadr urged Egyptian President Morsi not to reopen the Egyptian embassy in Israel, calling the move 'disgraceful.'

Virulent Israel Critic Noam Chomsky Makes First Visit to Gaza

Jewish-American linguist and left-wing political activist Noam Chomsky made his first trip to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Thursday.

Dems Join Israel in Slamming EU for Planned Delegation to Iran

Senate Democrats on Wednesday strongly urged their European Union counterparts to cancel a planned trip to Iran.

German-Israeli Science Festival to be Launched at Hebrew U.

German and Israeli students will work together at Minerva Centers and the Harry Truman Institute at Hebrew U.

Joint Military Drill Boosts Israel's Confidence

U.S. and Israel joint military drill has defense officials sounding confident with regard to IDF's air defense capabilities

Jordan Envoy Presents Credentials to Israel

Obeidat presented his credentials to Shimon Peres, the same day Egypt renewed peace with Israel.

iPhone 5 Frenzy in Gaza Despite So-Called 'Harsh Blockade'

Apple’s pricey new iPhone 5 is selling like hotcakes in Gaza despite inflated prices and Israel's so-called "harsh blockade."

U.S. and Israel Sign Telecommunications Trade Agreement

The U.S. and Israel signed a trade agreement that is designed to stimulate trade between the two countries.

American Congressional Rep. Speaks From Jerusalem

Rep. Trent Franks (R-Arizona) appeared on Fox News, speaking Friday night from Jerusalem.

NYPD Increasingly Concerned Iran Will Attack Jews in New York

There is ongoing concern within the NYPD over an Iranian-sponsored terrorist attack in New York City, due to area's large Jewish population.

Film About Egyptian Jews Stirs 'Normalization' Uproar in Cairo

An Egyptian film documenting Jewish life in Egypt prior to the 1950s has stirred controversy after it was screened at film festival in Cairo

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Parliament Members Worldwide Meet to Support Israel

A gathering of members of parliament from around the world was held this month to express solidarity with the State of Israel

'Courage in Motion' Unites Disabled Veterans Worldwide

For five days in October, disabled veterans from Israel, U.S., Canada and Australia will unite as they ride through Israel.

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Christian call for congressional probe of Israel is attempt to penalize Jewish state for defending its citizens, AJC announced.

Terrorism Scare at JFK Airport as PM Headed Back to Israel

A terrorism scare overtook JFK Airport Saturday night, when PM Netanyahu arrived for his flight back to Israel, after addressing the U.N.

Video: Egyptian Pundit Arrested for Defacing Pro-Israel Ad

An Egyptian-American anti-Israel activist was arrested for vandalizing a pro-Israel billboard on NYC’s Times Square subway station.

Amazing New Waterfall at Israeli Airport Grabs British Attention

An “amazing new waterfall” at Ben Gurion Airport caught the attention of Lord Alan Sugar, a British businessman and media personality.

Israel Opts Out of Nuclear-Free Mideast Summit

Israel has decided to opt out of a conference on the creation of a nuclear-free Middle East scheduled to take place in Finland.

Intelligence Warns of Attacks Against Israeli and US Embassies

Egyptian intelligence warned that a radical jihadi group is planning to launch attacks against the US and Israeli embassies in Cairo.

Report: Jerusalem Within Range of New Iranian Missile

Iran is set to unveil a “domestically produced” cruise missile capable of reaching major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem.

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

President Shimon Peres has extended his New Year’s greetings to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

Oren 'Categorically Denies' Saying GOP is 'Dangerous' for Israel

Israel’s ambassador to US “categorically denied” saying GOP is “dangerous” for Israel by making support for Jewish state a partisan issue.

Israeli Swimmer Wins Bronze at Paralympic Games

Israeli swimmer Inbal Pizaro won a bronze medal on Thursday in the 50-meter freestyle race at the London Paralympic Games.

Protesters Disrupt Israeli Dance Performance in Edinburgh

Anti-Israel protesters disrupted performances by the Batsheva Dance Company, which was performing at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Corrie Lawyer: Nazi Germany was Legal; Founding Israel was Theft

Lawyer for Rachel Corrie's family: Israel is a "giant monster" and "we all want to step on its head."

PM to Address UN General Assembly in NY; Counter 'Blood Libels'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has decided to address the UN General Assembly next month in New York.

'UN Deaf and Blind to Suffering of Jews,' Says UN Ambassador

Israeli ambassador to the UN: How many rockets have to fall on Israel before the international body will issue a condemnation?

Rabbi Ashkenazi Passed Away at Age 96

Rabbi Elimelech Ashkenazi passed away at the age of 96 in Seagate, New York.

Israel Advocacy Gets a Boost as Students Train to Fight Bias

CAMERA brought dozens of students from across the US to participate in Leadership and Advocacy Training Conference.

Israeli Soccer Player Abused Via Twitter

A man has been charged with sending an abusive Twitter message to Israeli football player Tal Ben Haim.

Lieberman to Morsi: Peace is Not Abstract Ideal, Visit Jerusalem

FM Lieberman said that while he is pleased to hear Morsi's commitment to international treaties, "peace also has tangible expressions."

Housing Minister Launches New 'Hareidi Town'

Lots zoned for 5,000 apartments for hareidim will be marketed next week in the town of Harish, about an hour away from Tel Aviv.

Australia Reopens Probe of 1982 Anti-Israel Bombings

Australian authorities announced that they will be reopening the investigation into the 1982 bombing of the Israeli consulate in Sydney.

Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute

Jewish Democrats slammed Republicans for planning a tribute to Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) at the GOP national convention.

White Sox Player: I'll Play for Israel at World Baseball Classic

Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis said he will play for Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic.

Gemological Institute of America to Open Center in Israel

The Gemological Institute of America will open a new laboratory facility in the Israeli diamond center in Ramat Gan in early September.

Defying Israel and US, UN's Ban Ki-Moon Confirms Trip to Tehran

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend Iran for NAM summit, defying objections from Israel, US and Jewish groups to boycott the event.

Bomb Scare at Israeli Embassy in Dublin, False Alarm

An army bomb-disposal team was called to investigate a suspicious device found at the Israeli embassy in Dublin in a false alarm on Tuesday.

Video: Canadian Wins International Jewish Singing Contest

Canadian singer Evan Malach won the 2012 Hallelujah Global Jewish Singing Contest, with his rendition of “Canaanite Blues.”

Romney, Ryan, Slam GOP Rep. for Skinny Dipping in Israel

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan criticized GOP Rep. Kevin Yoder who, it has been revealed, went skinny-dipping in the Kinneret last year.

Israeli Refrigerator Goes to Mars with NASA

NASA’s Curiosity rover, currently taking pictures on Mars, is using a refrigerator developed and manufactured in northern Israel.

Israel Third Most Expensive Country for Gasoline

Israel has the third highest price in the world for gasoline, according to a new Bloomberg survey.

Church Regrets Asking Arabs to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

The United Church of Canada (UCC) has voted to boycott products exported by Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

NJDC Scours Streets of Israel to Find Obama Supporters

The National Jewish Democratic Council released an ad featuring testimonies from Israelis 'thanking Obama.'

'Family-Friendly' Hizbullah Terror Theme Park

Hizbullah has built a multi-million dollar ‘theme park’ that espouses martyrdom against Israel.

Correction: Iran Planned to Attack Israeli Embassy in US

Correction: Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren was misrepresented in interview with WTOP radio station.

Despite Incitement of Hate, 'Al Quds' Rally Set for Queen's Park

Despite objections from Jewish groups and Canadian lawmakers, an “Al-Quds” rally is scheduled to take place at Queen's Park next week.