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Shabbat Forecast: Thunderstorms and Floods

The rain and cold that has marked Israel's weather trends this week is expected to intensify over the weekend - bundle up for Shabbat.

Saudi Prince Warns Israel Not to Attack Iran

Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal warned an attack on Iran's nuclear program would only strengthen Tehran's resolve.

IDF Protects Lowest Point on Earth with Low Profile

Tourists rarely see IDF activities at the Dead Sea, but soldiers are on constant watch in the area for weapons smuggling from Jordan.

IDF Nabs Two Terror Gangs in Bethlehem-Gush Etzion Area

The IDF and security officials have caught two terrorist gangs who planned to murder Jewish civilians and soldiers at Gush Etzion.

Google Incubates in Israel, Attracts Arabs and Hareidi Jews

Google loves Israel. The Internet giant will host 20 potential start-ups in an “incubator” attractive to Arabs and hareidi religious Jews.

US-Israel-Qatar ‘Bunker Bomb Axis’ against Iran?

The US is considering arming Qatar with huge bunker buster bombs, raising the possibility of an American-Israel-Arab attack on Iran.

France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties

France warned Israel it must avoid all civilian casualties in Gaza after its local consul and his family were injured in an IAF raid.

IDF to Take Offensive in Gaza If Missile Attacks Resume

The IDF’s “tit-for-tat” response will be replaced by an offensive in Gaza if missile attacks resume, says Chief of Staff Gantz.

Water – Bridge over Troubled Mideast or Bridge to Peace?

The Arab-Israeli need for water can be a bridge to peace and not a reason for bloodshed, says Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon.

'Hizbullah on Alert, Preparing for War'

Hizbullah has canceled leaves and is preparing for war, according to the Kuwaiti newspaper As-Seyassah.

Is the IDF Allowing the PA to Take over Judea and Samaria?

The Civil Administration, an arm of the IDF, plans to solve charges of bias in favor of illegal Arab buildings – by defining them as legal.

Attack Iran's Moral Foundations, Peres Tells CNN

Iran is morally corrupt and spoiled, President Shimon Peres tells CNN. “An attack on its moral foundations is needed.”

Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away

Torrential rains fell in northern and central Israel but are just a promo. “HaShem makes the wind blow and the rain fall.”

Are ‘Price Tag Settlers’ Americans?

A journalist asks the State Dept. to determine if Americans, who he alleges attack Arabs, are liable to arrest when visiting the US.

High-Tech Weapons Aid Israeli Intelligence

High-tech vehicles with heavy armor, radar and information gathering tools are helping IDF combat soldiers to gather intelligence.

Quartet Talks Achieve Nothing

The latest round of Quartet talks with Israel and the Palestinian Authority fail to kick start the moribund peace process.

Cabinet Votes to Maintain PA Funds Freeze

The Netanyahu government has decided to maintain its deep freeze on $100 million in monthly tax revenue transfers to Ramallah.

‘Israel Paid Syria $100 Million for Golan,’ says Sadat Aide

Israel paid Assad’s grand-uncle $100 million for the Golan Heights before the Six-Day War in 1967, says a former close friend of Sadat.

Kenya Asks Israel: Help Us Fight Al Qaeda

Kenya’s prime minister, visiting Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres, asks Israel to help him get rid of Al Qaeda terrorists.

Iranians Face Five Years in Jail for Visiting Israel

Iran, fearing possible sabotage or an attack at the hands of Israel, raises to five years the jail term for the crime of visiting Israel.

ISM Protester Sues Israel for Brain Damage

Tristan Anderson, who once lived illegally in trees to protest, is suing Israel for wounding him in a violent protest.

Netanyahu Postpones Bill on High Court Appointments

Netanyahu bows to pressures from the Attorney General and mainstream media and postpones vote on a bill on High Court appointments.

Video: ‘World Must Stop Iran before It’s Too Late’

The world must see the IAEA report for what it is and stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons before it is too late, says Netanyahu.

New Palestinian Authority Gimmick: Occupy ‘Settler’ Buses

The Palestinian Authority and the International Solidarity Movement plan a new gimmick – occupying “settler” buses in a “Freedom Ride.”

Soldier ‘Kidnapped’ in Massive IDF Exercise

The Israeli army is staging a wide-scale exercise Sunday to test its ability to thwart a kidnapping attempt by terrorists.

Missile Expert Killed in Iranian 'Accidental' Explosion

A senior Revolutionary Guards missile expert was killed in Saturday’s blast. Iran denies sabotage and that it occurred at a missile base.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Hire Bedouin Thieves

Israeli police have cracked a sophisticated gang of Negev Bedouin who were hired by Palestinian Authority Arabs to steal.

Gaza Terrorists May Be Planning to Down Airliners

Israel is speeding up on-board missile defense systems in light of fears that Gaza terrorists have obtained anti-aircraft missiles.

Sabbath 'Kiddush' where Arabs Uprooted Trees

Over 250 Jews marched to a field on the Sabbath, and enjoyed a “Kiddush” in the same place where Arabs uprooted a tree last week.

Photos of Martzbach Funeral

Rabbi Dan Martzbach was buried Friday after the tragic accidental shooting by IDF soldiers who thought he was a terrorist.

Video: War against Iran? Military Weapons Depot Blast Kills 17

An explosion at an Iranian Revolutionary Guards depot killed at least 17soldiers. Sabotage suspected.

PA Threatens 'Violence and Anarchy'

Officials in Ramallah say the rejection of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statehood bid at the UN will plunge the region into chaos.

Report: PA Expects Israeli Funds to Resume

Officials in Ramallah don't believe Netanyahu's decision to freeze tax revenue transfers will be long lived.

Terror Trend Rising

ISA monthy terror statistics show terror is on the rise in Israel due to increased rocket fire from Gaza.

Barak Pleads For More Time Amid Outpost Row

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has asked the High Court for more time amid an internal government row over settlement policy.

Iran Threatens 'Street War' in Tel Aviv

Iran has threatened to start a 'street war' in Tel Aviv - and in the US and Europe - should its nuclear program be attacked.

Turkey Gains Foothold in Gaza through Massive Aid

Turkey is gaining influence in Gaza by increasing aid to Hamas 24-fold in two years. Turkish flags are seen throughout Gaza.

Barak Says Israelis Talk Too Much about Iran; ‘Israel is Safe’

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says the Iranian threat is exaggerated and Israel’s existence is not in danger.

Video: Federations Are ‘Original Jewish Social Network’

The Jewish Federations are “the original Jewish social network,” a director said at its convention. Rep. Schultz puts in a pitch for Obama.

Former EU Leader Duped by Rumor of Ariel Sharon’s Death

Former NATO and EU senior leader Javier Solana apologizes for spreading a false rumor Monday that Ariel Sharon had died.

Ros-Lehtinen Caves on PA Funds

Top GOP lawmaker releases hundreds of millions to the PLO - accepting the administration's assertion it was a matter of 'national security.'

Iran Backs Islamic Jihad’s 8,000-Man Army in Gaza

Hamas’ rival Islamic Jihad has built an 8,000-man army supported by Iran and “ready for martyrdom or victory. Martyrdom is more desirable."

Ireland Elects Anti-Israel, Anti-US President

Ireland elects Michael Higgins as president. He opposed the war in Iraq, protested against Reagan and Israel's maritime closure of Gaza.

Fatah: Israel’s Tax Freeze “Declaration of War’

Israel has declared war on the Palestinian Authority by freezing tax revenues after the PA joined UNESCO, a Fatah official charges.

Fatah Praises Hamas Terrorists Who Kidnapped Gilad Shalit

Jibril Rajoub, a member of Fatah's Central Committee, honors the released prisoners at a special ceremony celebrating their return.

Texan Harley Davidson Bikers at Western Wall

Christian group rides across Israel on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, saying to the Jewish state: "We support you."

Massive Infiltration of Africans into Israel

Infiltrations of Africans into Israel reached a dizzying pace last week with 620 being caught – but not deported.

Bride and Groom Arrested in Outpost Demolition

A newlywed couple was arrested by police who helped destroy their new home as Barak rushes to level outposts.

Chassidic Rabbi: Don’t Attack Iran; G-d Will Ruin Ahmadinejad

Rabbi Shalom Berger, the Rebbe of Mishkoltz, says there is no need to attack Iran because G-d will get rid of Ahmadinejad.

IDF Nabs Knife Terrorist Who Attacked in Jerusalem

Security forces have arrested the Arab terrorist who nearly killed a young Jew on the Sabbath in the Ramot area of Jerusalem.

Huge US-Israeli Army Exercise to Test Missile Defense

The US and Israel next year will hold the largest ever joint military exercise and will test Israel’s missile defense system.

US Supreme Court to Resume 'Jerusalem, Israel' Passport Hearing

The US Supreme Court resumes hearing arguments Monday for a Jerusalem-born child to list his birthplace, Israel on his US passport.

General Strike Threatens to Shut Down Israel Monday

A labor court injunction is all that stands in the way of the first general strike in years. Banks and the airport will be shut down.

Israel’s UN Envoy Smiles with Le Pen – A Misunderstanding?

Israel’s UN Ambassador Prosor met with French extremist leader Le Pen for 20 minutes and smiled for photos but says it was unintended.

The Link between Rachel’s Tomb, Rabbi Eliyahu and Terror

Rabbi Eliyahu began to feel weak after the 2008 terrorist attack at Mercaz HaRav, after he canceled plans to pray at Rachel’s Tomb.

Gaza Rocket Attacks Wound One near Ashkelon

A foreign worker was hospitalized early Sunday as Gaza terrorists “retaliated to retaliation” from IDF strike that killed terrorist.

Montel Williams, Emmy Award Winning TV Host, Visits Israel

Montel Williams travels across Israel to learn about ground-breaking advances in Israeli medicine, technology and patient care.

How Hi-Tech Robots Will Prevent the Next IDF Soldier Kidnapping

A Rishon Lezion academic institution is at the cutting edge of robotics technology that will prevent future IDF soldier kidnappings.

IDF Gears Up to Intercept Mini-Flotilla

Naval forces are preparing to intercept to Gaza bound yachts that departed from Turkey earlier in the week.

AFSI Head: 'Struggle of Yesha Residents is Our Struggle'

AFSI head Helen Freedman urged American Jews to get more involved in Israel, given the current circumstances.