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Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Mini-Flotilla Headed for Gaza

Two ships loaded with anti-Israel activists are on a course for Gaza in hopes of breaking Israel's blockade of the Hamas-run enclave.

Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Speculation in Israel's press about a potential strike on Iran's nuclear program, Tehran has warned of counter-punching in 'a suprising way'

PA Tells UNESCO Dead Sea an Arab ’Heritage Site’

The PA uses its new UNESCO seat to claim the Dead Sea as a “heritage site” and also joins the ‘7 Wonders’ contest to claim part of the sea.

PA: Israeli Sanctions Are 'Theft'

Officials in Ramallah are outraged that Jerusalem has imposed sanctions after the PA's willful violation of the Oslo Accords.

Israel Freezes Funds to PA

Israeli officials decided to freeze money transfers to the PA after it is accepted into UNESCO, and build some houses.

Abbas: Shalit Kidnapping 'A Good Thing'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says the Shalit kidnapping was a 'good thing' and that he will never recognize Israel's 'Jewishness.'

Security or Harassment? Widow’s Hevron Home Searched at Dawn

Why did Border Police wake up Hevron widow Einat Noked and her nine children at 5:15 a.m. to search for her late husband’s missing gun?

PA on Steamroller to Join 16 More UN Agencies

‘WHO’ is next. Palestinian Authority officials say UNESCO is just the beginning and wants membership in 15 other UN agencies.

IDF Swoops Down on Hamas, Arrests Father of 'Son of Hamas'

The IDF arrested overnight a Hamas leader who was freed from an Israeli prison three months ago. His son and two others also were nabbed.

Check Out the New Israel National Radio!

Israel National Radio has a new schedule and a new lineup of shows - one that will make it your ultimate source for everything Israel!

PA’s Erekat: Lieberman is a ‘Mafia Gangster’

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is a “mafia gangster,” Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat charged Monday morning.

Goldstone: ‘Israel Apartheid’ Claims are Slander

Richard Goldstone, author of the UN report damning Israel for alleged war crimes, condemns “apartheid" charges against the Jewish state.

Missiles Ground 200,000 Students in South

Israel’s southern cities closed schools to 200,000 students for the third straight day as Gaza terrorists break several hours of “calm.”

Islamic Jihad’s ‘Multiple Missile’ Video a Fake

Islamic Jihad’s video of a multiple missile launch represented a significant achievement except for one small problem – it was a fake.

Report: Israel May Cut Ties With UNESCO

Following the accession of the Palestinian Authority to UNESCO Israel is considering cutting ties with the body.

Jordanian Farmers Threaten Lawsuit against Netanyahu

Farmers in Jordan intend to sue Prime Minister Netanyahu in international courts because of damage from fires Israel allegedly set.

Egypt: 'We Kept Israel Out of Gaza''

Egypt's ambassador to the Palestinian Authority says Cairo stopped Israel from launching a major military incursion into Gaza amid attacks.

Glenn Beck: G-d Plans a ‘Surprise Party’ for Satan

A wildly cheering Texas church crowd heard Glenn Beck at “A Night to Honor Israel” say, “G-d is preparing a surprise party for Satan.”

UNESCO Accepts Palestinian Authority, Risks Loss of US Funds

UNESCO accepts the PA as a member, risking the loss of 22 percent of its budget from the US. Congressmen urge cutoff of money.

Haaretz Journalist Fears ‘Settler Takeover’

Haaretz’s Gideon Levy, whose articles often even shock some of his left-wing readers, fears a ”hostile takeover” of Israel by “settlers.”

Israel Helps US Security, Say Ex-Clinton, Bush Aides

Israel advances American national security interests, according to a report by former aides to presidents Clinton and Bush.

Police Destroy Four Gush Etzion Structures

Residents of Bat Ayin, in Gush Etzion, charge that the government is responding to Kassam rocket fire by destroying Jewish homes.

Case Study: How Mainstream Media Whitewash Terror

US headlines on Gaza missile attacks Saturday often made it appear that “militants” simply are responding to Israeli defensive measures.

Ceasefire Ends after Four Hours, Two Terrorists Killed

Gaza terrorists broke another ceasefire, this time only four hours after it was announced and agreed to by the Islamic Jihad.

Saudi Prince Ups IDF Kidnap Ante to $1 Million

A week after a Saudi cleric offers a $100,000 for kidnapping an Israeli soldier, a Saudi prince tops him and adds another $900,000.

Peres: Gaza Missiles on Israel a ‘Declaration of War’

The latest round of missile attacks from Gaza on Israel is nothing less than a “declaration of war,” President Shimon Peres says.

Islamic Jihad Accepts Conditional Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad terrorists accept an Egypt proposal for a ceasefire on condition that Israel does not continue to strike terror targets.

Terror Rocket Fatality ‘Had a Heart of Gold’

Terror rocket victim Moshe Ami, 56, had a “heart of gold,” a friend said. Shrapnel struck his stomach when a Grad rocket hit his car.

Gaza Terrorists Refuse Egyptian Cease Fire Bid

Egypt has failed in its attempt to broker another ceasefire to end rocket attacks on Israel as terrorists disprove Cairo’s influence.

Mortar, Rocket Attacks Every Six Minutes

Hamas and allied terrorists attacked southern Israel with rockets and mortar shells at the rate of one every six minutes at dawn.

Obama Administration Wants to Give Turkey SuperCobras

An unorthodox deal sees Washington providing Ankara with in-service US Marine Corps attack helicopters to aid in its war with the PKK.

Syria Mining Border With Lebanon

In what is being billed as an attempt to stop arms smuggling, Syrian authorities are mining their border with Lebanon.

Turkish FM: Politics and Humanitarian Aid Two Different Things

The fact that Turkey agreed to accept aid from Israel has no political meaning, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said.

Quartet in Jerusalem to Sound of One Hand Clapping

Tony Blair heads a Quartet meeting with the PA and Israel – separately – to revive talks that no one wants because of pre-conditions.

Ahmadinejad on Zionists: They Exist but There Are Only 10,000

Ahmadinejad says Iran is friendly to Jews, but his problem is Zionists – although he says there are only 10,000 in the entire world.

Syrian Army Deserters Turn Guns on Army; 9 Killed

Syrian army deserters turned their weapons on loyalists and killed nine soldiers as threats of civil war grow across from Israel’s border.

New Abbas Tactic: More Control Over PA Arabs in Lebanon

Abbas wants more control over PA Arabs in Lebanon, a move that would strengthen his demand to flood Israel with Arabs.

Israel to Aid Turkey After Quake

Despite the deep freeze in relations between Jerusalem and Anarka, the IDF will be flying equipment to Turkey to aid in rescue operations.

IDF: Maritime Terror ‘Daily Occurrence’

The IDF’s Ashdod-based Navy unit deals with terrorist activity on a daily basis, security reconnaissance commander “D” says.

Dun & Bradstreet: Israel has the ‘Golden Touch’

The Dun & Bradstreet financial company lavishes praise on Israel’s top leaders. It names Rami Levy as well as some more unfamiliar people.

Bridge for Jews to Temple Mount May Disappear

Jerusalem’s engineer demands that the ”Mughrabi” bridge for Jews to the Temple Mount be repaired or closed because of dangers.

Sarkozy: No Such thing as a ‘Jewish State’

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says that “a Jewish state has no meaning because a state is neither Jewish nor Catholic.”

New Jersey Gov. Christie to Visit Israel

New Jersey Gov. Christie, after meeting with Ambassador Michael Oren, said he will make his first official visit to Israel in the Spring.

Israel’s UN Ambassador Separates Lies from Truth

Israel’s UN envoy Prosor put the facts on the line: The Arab world blames Israel for all its woes but fails to help its own people.

Egyptian Protest: More Terrorists for Grapel

Families of Egyptian prisoners are calling for a million-man protest to demand the release of terrorists for Ilan Grapel.

Israel Welcomes Basque ETA Renunciation of Terror

Israel's Foreign Ministry said it hoped the Basque ETA decision to lay down arms would inspire other terror groups to do the same.

Lieberman: PA State Means Rockets on Gush Dan

Kassam rockets will strike metropolitan Tel Aviv if the Palestinian Authority becomes a state, Foreign Minister Lieberman warns.

Jerusalem Police Stand Down from Terror Alert

Helicopters, ground forces and medics on high alert after intelligence officials warn of an imminent attack in Jerusalem.

Technion and Cornell to Open New York City Campus

Technion University, based in the hills overlooking Haifa, is partnering with Cornell to open a new campus in New York City.

IDF Uniforms to be Made in Jordan?

Arad Textiles warns that its factories, which make IDF uniforms, may have to move operations out of the country, perhaps to Jordan.

LA Sends Largest-Ever Jewish Federation Mission to Israel

More than 400 Jews from Los Angeles, Tel Aviv’s sister city, are celebrating the local Jewish Federation's 100th birthday in Israel.

‘Free Gaza’ Says Shalit Was ‘Captured,’ not Kidnapped

The “Free Gaza” movement alleges that Gaza terrorists “captured” and did not “kidnap” Shalit, freed last week for 1,027 terrorists.

Abbas May Lose Out in United Nations

Abbas’ “go for broke” strategy in the UN may backfire. He counts on the backing of Brazil, but it soon will leave the Security Council.

Video: Mother of Stabbing Victim Says 'G-d Saved My Son'

G-d performed a miracle in saving Yehudah Na’amad from death by an Arab terrorist on the Sabbath, his mother tells Arutz Sheva.

Police Foil Stabbing Attack at Patriarchs’ Cave

Border Police foiled a possibly fatal terrorist attack at the Patriarchs’ Cave in Hevron Sunday morning and arrested the young attacker.

Mayor Bloomberg to Dedicate New Magen David Adom Center

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is in Jerusalem to dedicate a renovated Magen David Adom Center named in memory of his father.

Son of Ron Arad’s Pilot Flew Shalit Back Home

The son of the pilot of Ron Arad, missing for 25 years and presumed dead, closed a personal circle by flying Gilad Shalit home last week.

Video: Israel Makes Sure Handicapped Can Use Parks

The handicapped have increasing accessibility to public parks in Israel. Video: Sesame Street’s Sivan plays with Anastasia

Abbas Uses More Foreign Aid to Pay Freed Terrorists

Abbas matches Hamas’ generosity and honors freed terrorists with a $5,000 grant, partially funded by the United States and Europe.