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From JFK to IDF - Meet the New Immigrant IDF Soldiers

104 soon-to-be-soldiers landed in Israel on today's NBN summer flight. We spoke with some of them. Prepare to be inspired...

Israel on Track to Change Transportation Map with Trains

The Transport Ministry has mapped plans to revolutionize the country with new train tracks in the Galilee and Tel Aviv suburbs.

Yesha Leader in Nigeria to Rally Support for Israel

A Druze MK and Jewish leaders from Samaria are in Nigeria to promote trade and support for Israel in the United Nations.

Mazal Tov and Happy 88th Birthday, Mr. President

One hundred children from the Galilee town of Kfar Tabor will sing "Happy Birthday" to President Shimon Peres Tuesday night. Mazal tov.

Barclays Joins Foreign Love Affair with Israel

The British Barclays Bank has been granted permission to become the fifth foreign bank to open up a commercial branch in Israel.

‘US Withdrawal from Iraq to Help Iran Pulverize Israel’

A total US pullout from Iraq will provide a land bridge for a Shi’ite Muslim Crescent axis to “pulverize” Israel, Hizbullah general says.

Israeli Research: Old-Fashioned MD Exams Better than Hi-Tech

Old-fashioned doctor-to-patient dialogue and exams often are more useful to hospital doctors than hi-tech scans, Israeli researchers say.

Barak Puts Stamp on Expansion in City of Ariel in Samaria

Barak, head of the left-wing flank of the government, approves construction of 277 more apartments in Ariel, located in central Samaria.

BBC Faces Israel Bias Suit From Beyond the Grave

The BBC faces a legal challenge over a report on its Israel coverage it refuses to release despite the plaintiff's death.

Visit by China’s Chief of Staff Warms Up Ties with Israel

China’s top general flew into Israel Sunday for a rare visit that will include observing the IDF’s Urban Warfare Training Center.

Five Israeli Monkeys Swing into Indian Zoo

Five monkeys from the Tisch Zoo in Jerusalem are in India and – well, monkeying around – as the country receives its first-ever mandrills.

A-Jad Threatens 'Regrettable' Response If Iran is Attacked

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promised a 'regrettable' response to any strike by Israel or the US on its nuclear facilities.

Video: PA Rejects ‘Two States for Two Peoples’

The PA continues to speak ‘two views for two media.” Fatah official Sha'ath tells Lebanese TV a PA state must include all Israeli Arabs.

Move over Palin: Pro-Israel Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll

Rep. Michele Bachman wins a straw poll in Iowa, upsetting the crowded GOP field and threatening the prospects for Sarah Palin.

Israel Rolls Out Red Carpet for Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck has arrived in Israel, where the red carpet was rolled out prior to this “Restoring Courage” rally in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Made in Israel: New Hope for Chronic Wounds

A new Israeli product provides the right ingredients to help the body repair wounds that refuse to heal, especially for the elderly.

IDF Welcomes 62,000 PA Arabs to Jerusalem for Ramadan

Easing of IDF restrictions has allowed 62,000 PA Arabs to visit Jerusalem since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

'Social Protests' in Peripheral Cities Saturday Night

Tens of thousands attended Israel's ongoing 'social justice' protests across the country Saturday night; Arab sector joins in.

PA Bemoans Jerusalem Construction

Palestinian Authority officials slammed Israel's decision to build 4,300 new units in Jerusalem saying it was a 'war crime.'

Israel: We Didn't Agree to Discuss Nukes

Prime Minister Neyanyahu's bureau denied reports Israel agreed to attend a conference aimed at a 'nuclear free' Mideast.

China Chief of Staff to Visit

Chen Bingde's Visit Signals Thaw in Relations Sino-Israeli Ties

Chen Bingde's visit to Israel at a time that the region is in upheaval has provoked interest

Iran Backs Lebanon’s Claims on Israel Gas Find

Iran bolsters Lebanese and Hizbullah threat to go to war over their claims on huge gas fields discovered by Israel off the Haifa coast.

Summer Heat Kills ‘Forgotten’ Toddler in Car

Tragedy in Netanya: a driver forgot a 3-year-old girl in his scorching hot transport van, and she died from heat stroke and suffocation.

The Good Side of the Market Crash: Lower Fuel Prices

Investors dump stocks and commodities like a plague. The price of crude oil is down by 20 percent. The price at the pump will follow.

‘Price Tag’ Suspects Held in Tiny Jail Cell

A Petach Tikvah court extends for another five days the remand of two ”price tag” suspects being held in jail without bathroom facilities.

Arabs Vandalize Cars of Kotel Worshippers

Arabs vandalized cars of Jews praying at the Western Wall on the eve of the Tisha B’Av fast day. Nearby, an Arab stole a Jew’s revolver.

Lesson on Faith: Sbarro Bombing and a Book on Kindness

Shoshana Greenbaum was one of 15 killed in the Sbarro suicide bombing 10 years ago today. Her husband’s response is a book on kindness.

Israel's 'A' Credit Rating Rock Solid

Standard & Poor's announced Israel's credit rating will remain untouched with a solid forecast, but its US-backed securities took a hit.

Jordan to Join GCC in September

Jordan will begin the process of integrating into the six-member GCC in September, placing the would-be super-state on Israel's border.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in Israel to See for Himself

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., whose father, Rev. J.J. Sr., boasted Obama would end the US-Israeli alliance, visits Israel and Abbas this week.

Actress on Protests: Don’t Throw Stones from Glass Tents

"Social justice" protesters should examine their own lives before throwing verbal stones at others, says Israeli actress Anat Waxman.

Stock Market: Fire Sale or Fool’s Gold?

Panic selling abates Monday morning in Israel and European buyers snap up stocks. Fool’s gold or not, real gold soars to $1,700 an ounce.

Netanyahu Consoles US on SEALs Deaths

As Netanyahu consoles the US after Taliban kill 30 SEALs elite soldiers, a NATO helicopter makes a ”hard landing” in Afghanistan.

NY Times Calls on Obama to Draw Map for PA State

A New York Times editorial calls on Obama to do what he has said won’t do – outline a ”take it or leave it” Palestinian Authority state.

Cabinet Approves Marijuana for Medical Purposes

The Cabinet approves the use of marijuana for medical and research purposes. No suggestion was made to legalize the weed for the public.

"Tonight We Do Not Learn Torah": 9th of Av Programs

Rav Kook said unconditional love among Jews can bring Redemption: Programs for Tisha B'Av in Israel and US reflect that concept.

Wall Street Has a Cold, Tel Aviv Has Pneumonia

Tel Aviv and Saudi Arabia stock exchanges, the first to open after last week’s NY market plunge and cut in credit rating, sank by 6 percent.

Fayyad Admits ‘Negotiations’ Means ‘Assurances’

Fayyad tells Al Jazeera it is not enough for Netanyahu to negotiate on borders. The PA wants “assurances” its demands will be met.

Iran Loves Protests in ‘Disintegrating Zionist Regime’

The ”truth” from Iran: The protest movement in Israel is ‘anti-Zionist” and more proof that the “Zionist regime is coming apart at the seams

Israel Medics Save a Child’s Heart in Tanzania

A medical team from Israel’s Save a Child’s Heart performs the first-ever pediatric open heart surgery on the youngest child in Tanzania.

‘How Goodly Art Thou Protest Tents of Jacob’

Religious Zionists distributing to ‘tent city” protesters a new version of the traditional “Blessing of the Home” with a prayer for unity.

Police Shooting Fans Arson and Riots in Poor London Area

Hundreds of people turned a deprived London area into a war zone Saturday, rioted and set fires after police shot and killed a man.

Netanyahu to New US Envoy: Congratulations and Commiserations

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed Daniel Shapiro, President Obama’s new ambassador with a diplomatic version of “Good luck. You’ll need it.”

Hamas Attacks Near Intel Factory for First Time since Cast Lead

Hamas nears Israel’s industrial heartland with two missile attacks on Kiryat Gat, home to a huge Intel factory. No one was injured.

New US Ambassador to Israel: Shalom and Salaam

Daniel Shapiro, the new Arabic and Hebrew-speaking US ambassador to Israel, presented his credentials to President Shimon Peres Wednesday.

Former Minister: I Offered Mubarak Asylum in Eilat

A leading former Israeli minister, who frequently dealt with Hosni Mubarak, says he offered the deposed leader asylum in Eilat.

Terrorist Rocket Explodes South of Ashkelon

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked with a rocket south of Ashkelon Wednesday morning as missiles strikes increase.

90-Year-old Grandfather Wins $2 million in Lottery

A 90-year-old Israel grandfather wins $2 million (7,000,000 shekels) in the lottery and says he will divide it up among his eight grandchild

The Lie of the Arab ’Calm’

“Calm” is a favorite word of media to describe “quiet” from Arab terror. The “calm” in July included 25 terrorist attacks in Judea and Samar

Made in Israel: Sensor Detects Date Rape Drugs

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a 100-percent accurate sensor that detects date rape drugs in beverages.

High Court Issues ‘Death Sentence’ to Migron

The High Court Tuesday told the government to destroy the Migron community, home to 47 families in northern Samaria, by next March.

Arab ‘Arson Intifada’ Threatens Judea and Samaria

Palestinian Authority terrorists are reverting to the First Intifada tactic of trying to burn down Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Peres to Mourners of Slain Rabbi: Remember ‘Thou Shalt not Kill’

Remember “Thou Shalt not Kill,” President Shimon Peres said at the mourning house for slain Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira.

Netanyahu Concedes to Obama – if Abbas Drops UN Ploy

The Netanyahu government has confirmed it will accept renewed talks with Abbas, based on 1949-1967 borders, if PA scraps its UN initiative.

Lebanese Bomb Blast Aimed at Nasrallah, Kuwaiti News Reports

Last Friday’s bomb blast in Lebanon was aimed at Nasrallah and/or the son of slain terrorist Mughinyeh, different Arab news outlets report.

Peres Calms Down Protesters

Israel’s new protest movement won a personal meeting Tuesday morning with President Peres, who praised them for their non-violence.

Der Spiegel: Mossad Admits It Killed Nuke Scientist

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency admitted it eliminated a nuclear scientist in Iran last week, according to a supposed Der Spiegel report

US Jews Give Soft Love for Tough Israeli Youth

Young US Jews, mostly Birthright alumni, are teaching English to underprivileged Israeli youth. "Tikkun Olam” (repairing the world) at work.

UN Vindicates Israel in Lebanese Border Clash

UNIFIL contradicted Lebanese claims that the IDF drew enemy fire by allegedly crossing the border, a year after a similar clash cost five li

Protests a Flop in the Polls

Great expectations of anti-government protesters to topple Netanyahu were pipe dreams, according to a poll. Even secular Israelis prefer Bib