Israel

MK Shai: Cancel Turkish Tenders Over Indictment

Lawmaker says Israel must not remain indifferent to a Turkish indictment of four top IDF commanders.

Oslo Negotiator Launches Online University for Israelis, Arabs

The "Yala Young Leaders" movement is launching the Internet’s first university for Israelis and Arabs across the Middle East

Navi Pillay Receives New Term as UN Rights Chief

The UN General Assembly unanimously overruled Syria's objections and gave the outspoken Pillay to two more years in her post

US Senate Redefines 'Palestinian Refugee'

The State Department and Jordan are unhappy that US lawmakers want to know how many "Palestinian refugees" actually lived in Israel in 1948

Lawyer: Israel Offered $6 Million to Victims of Turkish Flotilla

Israel has offered to pay $6 million to the victims of Turkish flotilla to settle lawsuits against Israeli military, a Turkish lawyer said.

Poll: 59% of Germans Believe Israel is 'Aggressive'

Germans have become increasingly hostile to Israel in recent years, with 59 percent describing the country as “aggressive.”

Did Iran Use Israel as Cover to Kill Its Own Nuclear Scientist?

Reports indicate that a leading Iranian nuclear scientist, whose death was blamed on Mossad, might have, in fact, been killed by Iran.

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

The British Press Complaints Commission ruled that UK media has the right to refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Arabic Translation of Talmud Permeated with Anti-Semitism

Arabic translation of Talmud is laden with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories; alleges that text reveals racist character of Jewish people.

The Unbearable Lightness of Rustling

Arutz Sheva learns just how easy it is to abscond with entire herds of Israeli cows as the authorities look on and do nothing.

Iranian Flies Israel Flag Outside Manchester Home

Ali Ramezan fled the Islamic Republic and now flies an Israeli flag outside of his home in Manchester.

Survey: Huffington Post Disproportionately Pro-Iran

Huffington Post publishes more pro-Iran content than anti-Iran content by 4:1 ratio; writes 85% of articles sympathetic to Islamic regime.

Khartoum Alleges Israel Responsible for Car Blast

Sudanese Foreign Minister suggested that Israel was involved in an explosion that killed a suspected arms smuggler in Port Sudan on Tuesday.

Islamist at Core of Lebanon Bloodletting Freed

A military judge in Lebanon has freed a radical Islamist whose arrest sparked deadly clashes in the country; bail $333.

US Congressman Introduces Visa Waiver for Israelis

Legislation introduced that would no longer require Israelis to obtain visas to visit the United States for tourism or business purposes.

Israel Denies Turkish Reports as 'Baseless'

Israel denied reports that appeared in the Turkish media that claimed Israel is planning to deploy thousands of troops in Cyprus.

'Avalanche of Negativity,' 'Venom' Surrounding Israel Boycotts

Irish FM criticized “unacceptable efforts to harass artists with a view to intimidating them" regarding engagement with Israel.

Arab Refusal to Sing Hatikva Raises Ire at Hebrew U

Israeli Arab graduates at Hebrew U refuse to sing Hatikva, perhaps demonstrating a broader trend of denying Israel's Jewish character.

Arabs Investigate Disguised Israeli Candy

‘Palestinian’ forces launched a probe into the sale of candy with Hebrew-language wrappers in a refugee camp on Sunday.

Turkish Report: Israel to Deploy '20,000 Commandos' to Cyprus

Israel plans to deploy approximately 20,000 troops in Greek Cyprus to protect its energy projects in the region, Turkish news agency claims

Iranian Commander Reiterates Need to Annihilate 'Zionist Regime'

Top Iranian official: threats and sanctions will not deter the regime from “its revolutionary causes and ideals.”

PM Warns: Illegal African Migrants Could Overrun Israel

PM Netanyahu warned that illegal infiltrators are "threatening the fabric of Israeli society, its national security and national identity."

Austrian Minister: Lieberman is 'Unbearable'

Austria's defense minister lashed out against Israel this weekend, calling Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman “unbearable.”

Reference to Israel's National Bird Sparks Outrage

Anti-Israel activists criticized a British publication for even mentioning that Israel has a national bird.

Netanyahu Skeptical of Iran Talks

For the third time in recent months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said he doubts Western sanctions will halt Iran's nuclear program

Judge Backs 'Harsh Sentences' for Violent Offenders

Superior Court Judge Noam Solberg says violent street fights have become too common, backs heavy judicial responses

Strides Being Made to Combat Human Trafficking in Israel

Organization that seeks to combat social injustices achieved a victory in battle against prostitution and sex trafficking in Israel.

Jewish Leader: Canada Should Play Larger Role in Mideast

The head of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S. Lauder, said that Canada should play a larger role in Middle East negotiations.

Al-Zahar Blasts European 'Hypocrisy' on Hamas

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud Al-Zahar equates Zionists to Nazis, Hamas to the Maquis; and adds 1,300 years to the exile...

Turkey Accuses Israel of Violating Airspace

Turkey accused Israel on of violating the airspace of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Monday.

Shapiro: US Military Ready for Iran Strike – If Needed

US Ambassador tells Israelis that America's military is not only ready to strike Iran, but has made all the necessary preparations to do so.

MK Eldad: PM Should Have Said 'Jordan is Palestine'

MK Aryeh Eldad criticized Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's response to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas saying there is a third path.

EU 'Recommendations' Blast Israel

As part of the "European Neighborhood Policy," the EU listed a set of characteristically harsh 'recommendations' for Israel.

Iran Boasts of End to US-Israel Alliance

An Iranian newspaper tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently boasted that United States has “rejected” Israel within recent months.

Israel Ready to Provide Quake Aid to 'Palestinians'

In the event of a regional earthquake, Israel would be prepared to aid Jews and Arabs, alike.

Shalom: Israel Will Never Cede the Golan

Deputy PM Silvan Shalom says that not only will Israel keep the Golan, but that Jerusalem's vision is to settle 300,000 more Israelis there.

Iran Hangs Alleged Israeli 'Mossad Agent'

Iran hanged a man the regime alleges was an agent for the Israeli Mossad and convicted of killing one of its nuclear scientists in 2010.

Turkey Suspects Bird of Being Spy for Israel

Turkish authorities believe they have found a bird used by Israel for espionage purposes, the country’s media reported.

Egypt Cracking Down on Hamas' Black Market Fuel

Egyptian security forces in northern Sinai are seizing black market fuel shipments headed for Gaza after deal to sell fuel to PA

Iraq's Kurds Deny Hosting Israeli Intelligence Operatives

The government of Iraq's Kurdish region denied allegations by Iranian officials that Kurdistan was hosting Israeli intelligence operatives.

Ahmadinejad: Israel 'Nothing More Than a Mosquito'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Israel to an annoying insect, saying Israel poses no threat to Tehran’s nuclear program.

NATO Ousts Israel from Upcoming Chicago Summit

Israel will not be invited to the upcoming NATO summit that is scheduled to take place May 20-21 in Chicago, said alliance's top official.

Palestinian Airlines Resumes Operations

The Palestinian Airlines, which had been suspended for seven years, has resumed operations with flights between Egypt’s El-Arish and Amman.

Turkey Completes Probe of 2010 Mavi Marmara Flotilla

Turkish prosecutors have completed their investigation into the 2010 Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara flotilla, according to Turkish Justice Minister

How Dangerous Are Tehran's Subs?

Iran has a flotilla of 20 submarines, most of them domestically built in the last fifteen years; untested in war, do they pose a threat?

Arab Susya Quakes as Regavim Walks Tall

Jews with cameras and land-records have struck terror into illegal Arab communities in Yesha as Regavim wages the legal war for Israel

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

Hotovely: Coalition Deal Gives Kadima Zero Power

MK Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) sees Israel's new 94-seat super-majority government as an opportunity to enact Religious Zionist values

Israeli Phone Center in Bedouin Mosque Reduces Arab Unemployment

Israel's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has launched a new initiative to incorporate Bedouin Arab women into workforce.

Israel Basher 'Secures Big Cash for Obama Campaign'

Self-described “Muslim Palestinian” with long history of anti-Israel sentiments reportedly raising funds for Obama.

Another Day, Another Carjacking Attempt in Yesha

A young woman from Elon Moreh found herself in peril on the roads of Samaria on Sunday; security remains substandard in the region

Supreme Court Rejects Hunger Strikers' Appeal

The Supreme Court has backed the government, saying it does not have to release terrorists who choose not to eat while incarcerated.

Jewish Initiative Provides Hunger Relief to Children in India

Jews from around the world will participate in a hunger relief project aimed to benefit disadvantaged children in India.

Israel Raises Travel Warnings to Tunisia Prior to Lag B'Omer

Israel's National Security Council increased travel warnings to Tunisia following reports of attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets in country

Israeli Runs for US Congress

Born in New York and raised in Israel, Itamar Gelbman is running in the May 29 Republican Primary in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District.

Arabs Remove Israeli Flags From Bypass Roads

Arabs removed Israeli flags from main bypass roads between cities in northern Binyamin; say flags to be burnt in Ramallah.

Anti-Israel Activists Plan for Another 'Flytilla'

“Welcome to Palestine” have announced that they are planning on organizing an additional campaign, scheduled to take place in late August.

Conditional Civil Rights for Jewish Students on Campus?

Title VI of federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 sparks debate in Jewish community; Will Jewish rights on campus be safeguarded or undermined?

Germany 'Will Not Accept an Iranian Nuclear Weapon'

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle stressed Berlin's steadfast support for Israel and opposition to an Iranian nuclear bomb

Video: Chocolate BDS Protesters Stand Trial

Anti-Israel protestors bound their hands with Israeli flags in front of courthouse, demonstrating against trial of BDS activists.