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Iran Lures Argentina into Trans-Atlantic Terror Axis

Iran is trying to spread its international terrorist axis by luring Argentina to join Venezuela in a trans-Atlantic terror axis.

Iran Lures Argentina into Trans-Atlantic Terror Axis

Hollywood Discovers Israel’s Biggest Danger

Visiting Hollywood and Latin entertainers, surprised at the safety and beauty of Israel discover the big risk – “You won’t want to leave.”

Hollywood Discovers Israel’s Biggest Danger

Hareidi Soldier Enlistments Up 1000 Percent in Six Years

Soaring enlistment of hareidi religious men bodes well for the IDF and for society in general, according to the army.

Hareidi Soldier Enlistments Up 1000 Percent in Six Years

'Merkel Beat Netanyahu at Poker over Submarine Sale'

Merkel approved the sale of a submarine to Israel on condition that Netanyahu unfreeze taxes collected for the PA, reports Die Welt.

'Merkel Beat Netanyahu at Poker over Submarine Sale'

Internet Purchases Tax-Free

The Cabinet approves removing taxes on purchases of items costing up to $320 (1200 shekels) in order to promote competition.

Internet Purchases Tax-Free

Police Crimes Unit Arrests Six Minors for ‘Price Tag’ Actions

Detectives from a police crime unit Sunday morning arrested seven girls, six of them minors, for alleged ‘price tag' vandalism.

Police Crimes Unit Arrests Six Minors for ‘Price Tag’ Actions

MKs Tell Clinton to ‘Mind your Own Business’

Clinton switched from foreign to domestic issues to put down Israel, and MKs suggest the Secretary of State mind her own business.

MKs Tell Clinton to ‘Mind your Own Business’

Chief Justice Fed Up with Criticism, Calls it Incitement

High Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch railed at critics Wednesday and charged that “incitement” is undermining the judiciary.

Chief Justice Fed Up with Criticism, Calls it Incitement

Video: ‘Historic Bond between Israel and Ukraine’

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Ukrainian President Yanukovych of an "historic bond between Israel and the Ukraine."

Video: ‘Historic Bond between Israel and Ukraine’

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

Bible Belt Legislator in Samaria: ‘G-d’s Promise is Forever'

A Bible Belt state legislator who backed a pro-Israel resolution hopes more states will follow. “G-d’s promise to Jews is forever."

Bible Belt Legislator in Samaria: ‘G-d’s Promise is Forever'

Cabinet Approves Release of Funds for PA

The Security Cabinet approves unfreezing tax revenues collected for the PA despite Abbas’ unilateral moves to win UN recognition.

Cabinet Approves Release of Funds for PA

MK Wants Breslov Rebbe Nachman’s Grave in Israel

An MK wants the PM to discuss with the visiting Ukrainian president the idea of reburying revered Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Israel.

MK Wants Breslov Rebbe Nachman’s Grave in Israel

‘Mysterious Explosion Damaged Iranian Nuclear Site’

A blast that Iran said was at a uranium enrichment site actually damaged a nuclear site. It was not accidental, The London Times reports.

‘Mysterious Explosion Damaged Iranian Nuclear Site’

Misfire in IDF Drill Narrowly Misses General

Two misfired artillery shells in an IDF exercise in southern Israel narrowly missed a group of soldiers Tuesday, including a top general.

Misfire in IDF Drill Narrowly Misses General

Prosor: The UN is a Rubber Stamp for the PA

The UN’s automatic pro-Arab majority distorts history and makes the body a “rubber stamp for the PA," charges Israeli Ambassador Prosor.

Prosor: The UN is a Rubber Stamp for the PA

"Every Jew Should Learn About This Day"

World Zionist Organization re-enacts the recognition of Israel by the UN. MK Danon: "Every Jew should learn about this day."

"Every Jew Should Learn About This Day"

Former Mossad Chief: Israel's Government is 'Ridiculous'

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan says Israel's government needs an overhaul - adds senior officials want him silenced on Iran.

Former Mossad Chief: Israel's Government is 'Ridiculous'

Lebanon Admits One Rocket Hit Israel but Source Unknown

The Lebanese army admits to one rocket attack on Israel overnight but said it does not know who fired it. Hizbullah has not commented.

Lebanon Admits One Rocket Hit Israel but Source Unknown

Re-Enactment on Tuesday of UN Recognition of Israel

The World Zionist Organization is staging on Tuesday (today) a re-enactment of the November 29, 1947 recognition of Israel by the UN.

Re-Enactment on Tuesday of UN Recognition of Israel

Second Terrorist Convicted for Murder of Fogels

An IDF court convicts Amjad Awad for the Fogel murders. He will be sentenced later. His cousin is serving life terms for the slaughter.

Second Terrorist Convicted for Murder of Fogels

Abdullah Hosts Peres Two Weeks after Ramallah Visit

President Shimon Peres made an unannounced visit to King Abdullah, two weeks after the monarch visited Abbas in Ramallah.

Abdullah Hosts Peres Two Weeks after Ramallah Visit

Netanyahu May Reward Abbas for ‘Diplomatic Calm’

Prime Minister says he may free Palestinian Authority tax money collected by Israel because Mahmoud Abbas has “calmed down.”

Netanyahu May Reward Abbas for ‘Diplomatic Calm’

PA Mourns Support for Jewish Israel as the ‘Cursed Promise’

The PA continues to speak in two languages. Abbas officially says he recognizes Israel but officials mourn the Balfour Declaration.

PA Mourns Support for Jewish Israel as the ‘Cursed Promise’

PA Admits Israeli Sanctions Are Cutting Deep

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad says Israel freeze of tax revenues to Ramallah is having a 'devastating impact'

PA Admits Israeli Sanctions Are Cutting Deep

Media Miracle? Florida TV Pro-Israel Documentary

A South Florida public broadcasting system this week will feature a documentary on Israel – and it actually is positive.

Media Miracle? Florida TV Pro-Israel Documentary

Israel Secretly Helps Unknown Country in Aerial Combat

An unidentified foreign country has awarded a large contract to Israel Aerospace Industries for an air combat training system.

Israel Secretly Helps Unknown Country in Aerial Combat

Egypt’s Pre-Election Terror: 8th Attack on Gas to Israel

Masked terrorists attack the Sinai-Israeli gas pipeline shortly after Egyptian intelligence officials warned of pre-election terror.

Egypt’s Pre-Election Terror: 8th Attack on Gas to Israel

Christian Tourists Angry at Discrimination at Outpost

Christian tourists, threatened by arrest during a visit in Yesha, ask Netanyahu why leftists at the site were not arrested.

Christian Tourists Angry at Discrimination at Outpost

Muslim Brotherhood Holds ‘Kill the Jews’ Rally on Election Eve

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, which expects to win Monday’s legislative elections, held a “kill the Jews” rally in Cairo Friday.

Muslim Brotherhood Holds ‘Kill the Jews’ Rally on Election Eve

IDF Talks Turkey with US Soldiers for Thanksgiving

The IDF and the American Jewish Committee thank “lone American soldiers” on Thanksgiving with a holiday turkey meal.

IDF Talks Turkey with US Soldiers for Thanksgiving

‘Quiet War’ Resumes: One Kassam, Two IDF Responses

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked the western Negev with a Kassam Saturday, and the IDF hit two terrorist sites. No injuries.

‘Quiet War’ Resumes: One Kassam, Two IDF Responses

PA Will Raise 'Prisoner Issue' at United Nations

Officials in Ramallah say they will seek a favorable legal opinion at the United Nations forbidding Israel to incarcerate PA terrorists.

PA Will Raise 'Prisoner Issue' at United Nations

Hizbullah: We Have 'Vanquished' CIA, Mossad

Hizbullah claimed it vanquished the CIA and Mossad even as reports those agencies destroyed a Hizbullah depot fill the press.

Hizbullah: We Have 'Vanquished' CIA, Mossad

Congressmen Want PA Probed for Terror Ties

Two Congressional lawmakers have asked for an investigation to determine if the Palestinian Authority uses US aid for terrorism

Congressmen Want PA Probed for Terror Ties

Romney: Elect Me and I’ll Visit Israel First

Mitt Romney played the “Israeli card” in a GOP foreign policy debate and vowed Israel would be the first country he will visit if elected.

Romney: Elect Me and I’ll Visit Israel First

GOP’s Ron Paul: None of Our Business if Israel Attacks Iran

GOP presidential contender Ron Paul says it’s “their business” if Israel attacks Iran, “but they should suffer the consequences.”

GOP’s Ron Paul: None of Our Business if Israel Attacks Iran

Israel Prepares for Biological Terrorist Attack

An exercise dubbed ‘Orange Flame 6” will be staged in the north next week and simulate an “unconventional terrorist” attack.

Israel Prepares for Biological Terrorist Attack

Alternative Energy on Jupiter?

Israeli researchers say that Jupiter, Venus and Saturn experience lightning storms 1,000 times more powerful than those on Earth.

Alternative Energy on Jupiter?

Israeli Foods Invade America

Israeli products are gobbled up by 6 million Americans, regardless of their religious observance, Kosher Today reports.

Israeli Foods Invade America

PA Denies Arutz Sheva Report of Incitement

The PA has denied reports in Arutz Sheva that it is guilty of incitement and insists that Israeli media and schools are agitating.

PA Denies Arutz Sheva Report of Incitement

F-35 Stealth Fighter to Be Based in Negev

The F-35 stealth fighter planes purchased from the US by Israel will be based east of Be’er Sheva, the IDF announces.

F-35 Stealth Fighter to Be Based in Negev

‘Palestinian Authority Symbolizes New Anti-Semitism’

The PA is a symbol of new anti-Semitism disguised as anti-Zionism, says the president of Latin American's Zionists.

‘Palestinian Authority Symbolizes New Anti-Semitism’

Terrorist Nabbed in Attempted Attack in Samaria

The security officer of Hevron area community foiled a terrorist attack Monday night and held an armed Hevron Arab until the IDF arrived.

Terrorist Nabbed in Attempted Attack in Samaria

Rep. Bachmann Warns Ahmadinejad ‘Marches to Second Holocaust’

Ahmadinejad “marches toward a second Holocaust,” Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann warned the ZOA Sunday night.

Rep. Bachmann Warns Ahmadinejad ‘Marches to Second Holocaust’

ZOA Calls Palestinian Authority ‘Vicious Terrorist Culture’

The Palestinian Authority has created a “vicious, Jew-hating terrorist culture, ZOA President Morton A. Klein charged Sunday night.

ZOA Calls Palestinian Authority ‘Vicious Terrorist Culture’

Iran Begs Israel to Attack and Be Buried

A bluff or a threat? A top Iranian commander begs Israel to attack so Iran can throw the “enemy’ into the “trash can of history.”

 Iran Begs Israel to Attack and Be Buried

JNF Offers Lets Tourists Be ‘Forester for a Day’

A new Jewish National Fund (JNF) program allows tourists to be “forester for a day” and help prevent fires and keep Israel green.

JNF Offers Lets Tourists Be ‘Forester for a Day’

King Abdullah: 'Israel Has an Expiration date'

King Abdullah of Jordan claims Israel has an 'expiration date' - unless it pursues a two-state solution.

King Abdullah: 'Israel Has an Expiration date'

US Losing War on Terror against Hizbullah in Lebanon

Hizbullah’s capture of US spies has severely crippled the US war on the terror group responsible for the largest number of US casualties.

US Losing War on Terror against Hizbullah in Lebanon

Peres Flies to Vietnam, First Israeli Visit in 18 Years

President Peres is set to fly Monday to Vietnam for the first visit by an Israeli official since relations were established in 1993.

Peres Flies to Vietnam, First Israeli Visit in 18 Years

King Abdullah Visits Abbas on Eve of Hamas Unity Deal

Jordan’s King Abdullah visits Ramallah for the first time in 11 years – and two days before Abbas and Hamas are to from a unity government.

King Abdullah Visits Abbas on Eve of Hamas Unity Deal

Exposé: False Media Report of Kibbutz’s ‘Palestinian’ Land

An Israel media report, picked up worldwide, claims Israel for the first time has given PA land to a kibbutz. Great story – but not true.

Exposé: False Media Report of Kibbutz’s ‘Palestinian’ Land

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas is to meet with Hamas leaders in Cairo Thursday to sum up a unity deal based on “resistance” and non-recognition of Israel.

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

First Graduate Program in Israel for Holocaust Studies

The first Israeli graduate studies program in Holocaust studies is opening next at Haifa University for students from around the world.

First Graduate Program in Israel for Holocaust Studies

‘Settler’ Girl Wins Silver Medal in Judo

Think twice before messing with 15-year-old Shahar Sagi from Samaria (Shomron), who has won an international judo silver medal.

‘Settler’ Girl Wins Silver Medal in Judo

Israeli Envoy Returns to Cairo Despite Tahrir Square Violence

Israel’s ambassador has returned to Cairo despite the resumption of the Tahrir Square violence that forced his hasty exit.

Israeli Envoy Returns to Cairo Despite Tahrir Square Violence

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

Hundreds of rabbis and Torah students danced Saturday night in celebration of completion of learning the Gemara in memory of Rabbi Shach.

Video: Rabbis, Students Dance after ‘Siyum” of Entire Gemara

IDF Chief Rabbi Meets Soldiers at Yeshiva U.

IDF Chief Rabbi Rafi Peretz, one of the first religious pilots in the Air Force, spoke with “soldiers in exile” at Yeshiva University.

IDF Chief Rabbi Meets Soldiers at Yeshiva U.

Assad May Suffer Qaddafi’s Fate, Says Barak

Saddam Hussein died by hanging, Muammar Qaddafi was shot in the head, and Assad may be the next in line, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Assad May Suffer Qaddafi’s Fate, Says Barak