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US Will not Let Iran Make Nuclear Bomb, Says Panetta

Iran is a year or less from “N-Day," but the United States will stop it – no matter what, says Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Saudi King Calls for Arab Super State

Saudi King Abdullah I has called for the formation of an Arab Union that would dominate the Middle East - is this Israel's future adversary?

Berlin: Israeli Construction "Devastating" to Peace

German officials claim building Jewish houses sends a "devastating message" for peace efforts despite two years of PA intransigence.

Lebanon Uncovers Four Katyusha Rockets

Lebanon uncovers four Katyusha rockets ready for launch at Israel. Officials also say they know who fired at Israel earlier this month.

‘All the News to Print that Fits’

The New York Times apologizes for incorrectly reporting that a terrorist freed in the Shalit deal only ”threw stones and hanged PA flags.”

Israel Not Optimistic on North Korea despite Kim Jong’s Death

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-il’s death still leaves the country “distant and dangerous” for Israel, a Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

Rabbi Metzger and Rumor Mill Fly Together

Israel’s Chief Rabbi Metzger refused to confirm or deny he visited Britain last week, keeping alive the rumor mill he will move there.

Israel Narrowing Standard of Living Gap with US

Israel’s standard of living now is two-thirds as high as the US, says Stanley Fischer, a far cry from that of only a few years ago.

Netanyahu Ditches Law to Legalize Outposts

Netanyahu ditched a bill to legalize dozens of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria; the bill’s sponsor vowed it will pass one day.

Chief Rabbi Metzger: No Right to Force Separate Seating

Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger says that no one can force involuntary separate seating for men and women on public buses.

Video: ‘Social Justice’ Activists Proclaim New State of Israel

“Social justice” activists attended the annual Israeli Business Conference to proclaim “a new State of Israel -- The Social Justice state.”

Jerusalem Police Ambush Expelled Yesha Residents

Police pounce on expelled Yesha residents in Jerusalem, throwing some of them out of windows. Protesters fought police.

Samaria Leader: Blame Netanyahu for Attack on IDF

Netanyahu’s “is lying and playing dirty” and is to blame for the attack on an IDF base Monday night, says settlement leader Daniella Weiss.

Former Defense Minister: IDF Should Have Killed Vandals

Former Defense Minister Industry Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the IDF should have shot to kill Jewish youth who raided IDF base Monday night.

Israel Says PA Flag-Waving at UNESCO Based on Science Fiction

Sarkozy stands with Abbas in a PA flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, an act Israel says is based on science fiction.

Temple Mount Open for Jews – in Jerusalem or Chelm?

Jerusalem sends a fire truck to re-open the Temple Mount for Jews after pressure from nationalist MKs. Jerusalem -- or Chelm?

Police Suspect Arson in Jerusalem Mosque Fire

Police suspect that arsonists attacked an unused mosque near downtown Jerusalem in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday.

Iran Fights Battlefield 3 with ‘Attack on Tel Aviv’

Iran takes revenge on Israel for EA’s Battlefield 3 computer game that features US soldiers in Tehran, with “Attack on Tel Aviv.”

IDF Commander: Hizbullah Will Take Over Assad’s Missiles

Northern Commander Yair Golan, unlike Barak and Ya’alon, warns that Hizbullah will gain control of Assad’s missiles if his regime falls.

Arab Spring not Safe for Democracy Says Ya'alon

Carrying out elections does not necessarily create democracy in the Arab Middle East, says Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

Yesha Chairman Denounces Break-In at IDF Base

Judea and Samaria leader Danny Dayan called Monday night’s break-in and vandalism by youth at an IDF base “shameful”.

Holland May Cut Funds to UNRWA

Holland is reviewing its policy of funding the UNRWA agency for Arab ”refugees," which treats them differently than other refugees.

Abbas’ Trojan Horse Builds Ties with Israeli Arabs

The Palestinian Authority makes inroads into Israel and signs an exchange pact with Nazareth, an Israeli Arab city in the Galilee.

Hizbullah Lambastes Judge for Releasing 'Israel Collaborators'

Hizbullah and Lebanon's Military Appeals Court sparred in the press after 'Israeli collaborators' were released pending retrial.

Activists Crash Jordanian Border in Temple Mount Protest

A group of nationalists tried to cross Israel's border with Jordan to protest Jordan's demand that the Mughrabi bridge not be replaced.

Israel Resumes Diplomatic Presence in Egypt

Israel's ambassador to Egypt, Yaakov Amitai, landed in Cairo today - ending a three month lull in Israel's mission to Egypt.

Brotherhood Steps Back from Treaty Threats

The Muslim Brotherhood took a step back from threats it would "review" Egypt's 1979 peace treaty with Israel.

Video: What Was Fate of Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees?

What is the difference between a Jewish and an Arab refugee? Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon explains.

Efrat to Expand but 'Not Enough’

The government has published tenders to build 40 more housing units in Efrat, whose mayor told Arutz Sheva it is lacking hundreds more.

Author Naomi Ragen Convicted of Plagiarism

A Jerusalem court finds American-Israeli author Naomi Ragen guilty of plagiarism, a verdict she called a dark day” for writers in Israel.

Dershowitz: Israel Has Legal Right to Attack Iran

Israel has every legal and moral right to stage a pre-emptive strike on Iran, says renowned legal expert Prof. Alan Dershowitz.

Terrorists Aim Katyusha at Israel, Hit Lebanon

Terrorists north of the border fired a Katyusha rocket at Israel late Sunday but it fell short and instead injured a Lebanese.

Kazakhstan Launches Israel’s Amos 5 Communications Satellite

Russia launched two satellites on Sunday, one of them carrying Israeli sophisticated communications systems.

Netanyahu to Go to Africa to Return Infiltrators

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declares war on illegal infiltrators and will fly to Africa to discuss sending them back home.

When is an NGO Political? When it is Right-Wing

The left-wing Peace Now group convinces Bank Leumi to halt a project because a participating right-wing group is allegedly political.

Israeli Woman Sails to Victory in World Championship

Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits wins the gold medal at the Perth, Australia World Championship, where the HaTikva anthem was played.

Gingrich Says ‘Enough Lying about the Middle East’

Gingrich broke taboos against challenging Arab double talk and “Mideast lies.” Romney admits he is right – but shouldn’t tell the truth.

Rabbi Helps Jews Trash 1,000 ‘Garbage’ TVs

Israel’s fiery Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak hosts a mass protest that ended with Jews throwing 1,000 televisions into the garbage.

Israeli Firm Injects ’Kosher’ into Vitamins

A Galilee-based Israeli company is beginning to take a large share of the American vitamin market with strictly kosher products.

Hamas Talks Peace and Declares War

Hamas unknowingly acts out a verse from Psalms and talks about another ceasefire while proclaiming to “remove the occupier…from Palestine.”

Ben Ish Hai Torah Coming to Israel

A 400 year Sefer Torah once possessed by the Ben Ish Hai is leaving Iraq for Israel - with covert US military help.

Foreign Minister: Russian Posture 'Not Helpful'

After meeting with Russian PM Vladimir Putin, FM Lieberman said Russia's Mideast positions were "not helpful' despite 'good relations'

Report: Israel's Jewish Births Up 20%

An Interior Ministry Report shows Israel's Jewish birth rate is upwhile Arab birthrates are down - promising Israel's future will be Jewish.

The Case of the 3,000-Year-old Mystery in Jerusalem

The City of David, across from the Western Wall, asks people to suggest answers to mysterious 3,000-year-old carvings.

MK Katz: After 2,000 Years of Boycotts, Why Allow Them?

MK Katz (Ketzaleh) presents a bill to dismantle Israeli firms that boycott Jews. “After 2,000 years of pursuits, how can we allow this?”

Afraid of a Recession? Move to Israel

The US “slow growth” era wavers on the edge of a recession, but Barclay’s predicts the Israel economy will grow by 2.5 percent in 2012.

Aliyah Flap: MK Says Israel Must Understand US Jews

An MK charges that the government's flopped campaign to bring home ex-pats shows it doesn’t understand the US Jewish community.

'Peace Talks' Continue in Reverse

The Quartet continues to go through the motions of “peace talks” even though Abbas has publicly dismissed them as being irrelevant.

Elbit Wins $59 Million US, European Contracts

Israeli-based Elbit System has won contracts worth nearly $60 million to help arm the US, Israel and Europe.

British Ad Group Stops PA from ’Wiping Israel Off the Map’

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) bans PA’s diplomatic mission from using a map showing all of Israel as 'Palestine.'

Video: US Song and Dance on Ambassador’s Anti-Israel Remarks

Ambassador Gutman said Israel is partly to blame for anti-Semitism. Is that his opinion or that of the US. State Dept. can’t decide.

Dubai Sheikh: If Iran Attacks, Israel Will Wipe It Off the Map

Ahmadinejad has threatened to wipe Israel off the map, but his own cities may disappear if he attacks Israel, the UAE says.

Good Looking? Run for Congress

Better-looking members of Congress get more TV coverage, perhaps because it brings better ratings, according to a new Haifa Univ. study.

‘Little Town of Bethlehem’ Big on Anti-Zionism

An evangelical film leans on a talk with Nasrallah and shows the “Holy Family” on the security wall. ‘Tis the Season to be Anti-Zionist

Two Jerusalem Hotels Rated in Middle East’s Top 10

The Inbal and David Citadel hotels in Jerusalem were voted in the top 10 best hotels in the Middle East by Conde Nast Traveler.

IDF Builds Bridge for Troubled Youth

The IDF worries more than just about training the cream of the crop. A special “Wings” project helps troubled youth find their way.

Lebanon Complains Israel Defended Itself at UN

Lebanon has filed a complaint against Israel at the United Nations saying the Jewish State returning fire violates UNSCR 1701.

Iran’s Retaliation to Zionist Threats: Film Jury Boycott

An Iranian filmmaker “punishes” Israel for reported threats to attack and pulls out of a film jury because of the presence of a “Zionist.”

Terror Alert in South; Hikers Told to Leave

Intelligence officials have raised a major terror alert in southern Israel and warned all hikers to leave the area immediately.

Will Assad’s Swan Song be War on Israel?

Syria is showing its muscle with war games, and an ex-IDF chief says the closer Assad's demise is, the greater the threat to Israel.