Politics & Gov

Knesset's Aliyah Committee Demands Apology from Bill Clinton

A Knesset committee is riled by US embassy's refusal to cooperate with a session on Clinton's remarks against Russian Jewish immigrants.

Livni in Harvard: Conflict with Iran Unsolvable

Calls on world's nations to stop giving Iranian leaders pulpits for spreading their 'venomous words.'

Holland Folds Up Welcome Mat for Judea and Samaria Leaders

Israel isolated: Holland cancels a tour of Israeli professionals because delegates include members from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas Meeting Netanyahu at Home Breaks PLO Boycott of Jerusalem

Abbas will meet Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem—one week after the PLO said the united capital should be boycotted.

Likud MK Danon: 'Partial Freeze Unacceptable - We Will Fight It'

Danny Danon tells INN that Netanyahu had assured him settlement freeze will end, calls on public to join end of freeze ceremony on Sept. 26.

Netanyahu Claims Nation Agrees to PA State

Grass-roots organization says Netanyahu is spreading disinformation by saying Palestinian state is matter of national consensus.

PA Negotiator Charges ‘Peace Partner’ Ad Was Altered

The PA, quoted in a US-funded left-wing Geneva Initiative ad as saying it wants to be Israel’s ‘peace partner” now claims the quotes were altered.

Jewish Towns Under PA Rule?

PM Netanyahu has been talking of “creative solutions” lately, and some say he means PA rule over Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas Asks Obama’s Officials to Confront Israel on Freeze

Abbas publicly puts Obama on the spot and asks him to “intervene in the settlement issue” and tell Israel to continue the building freeze.

Petition to Hareidi MKs to Bolt Coalition if Freeze Continues

A growing number of hareidi religious Jews urge MKs to bolt the coalition if the government extends the building freeze. “A message to Obama.”

MK Ben-Ari ‘Performs’ at Play by Ariel Boycotters

MK Ben-Ari protested at a play starring artists who are boycotting Ariel because it is in Samaria. A poll shows 77 percent oppose the boycott.

Growing Tidal Wave of Anger May Drown Obama in November

More polls point to a GOP tidal wave of victory in November’s Congressional elections and Obama facing the humility of being a one-term president

Clinton Sidesteps Her ‘United Jerusalem' Pledge

Hillary Clinton said in 2007 she believes that Israel’s right to… an undivided Jerusalem as its capital must never be questioned—until now.

Netanyahu to Abu Mazen: "You're My Partner for Peace"

Netanyahu, Clinton, and Abbas are making last-minute preparations for the much-touted direct talks in Washington, set to begin at 5 PM Israel time.

Jordan to Help PA with Old Maps

Jordan will help the PA in its upcoming talks with Israel, giving the PA old maps and aerial photos of Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Shas Leader Rabbi Yosef: Build in All of Judea and Samaria

Shas leader Rabbi Yosef tosses another jab at the PA and calls for a total thaw of the building freeze as Netanyahu flies to the US to meet Abbas.

Likud MK Danon: We Are Here to Strengthen Netanyahu

At a ceremonial Rosh HaShanah toast with the Prime Minister, Likud MK Danny Danon strengthens Netanyahu not to give in to US pressures.

Analysis: Response to NYTimes Op-ed

Comparing the Irish-Britain talks to the Israel-PA situation is misleading, if only because in the latter, one side wants to obliterate the other.

Foreign Minister: Freeze to End, Natural Growth to Continue

Lieberman says he would give up his Judea home for peace, freeze must end, and that some construction should continue at "natural growth" rates.

Pollard Day at the Malls and Intersections

1,000 young activists are distributing "Free Pollard" stickers on the streets and in the shopping malls Sunday.

Police 'Grilled IDF Spokesman over Galant Document'

Brig-Gen Benayahu a 'major suspect' in the affair. Document may have been faked in order to hurt Maj-Gen Galant's chances to become Chief of Staff.

LA Times Concludes: Withdrawal From Gaza Was not Smart

Five years after, a major US newspaper summarizes Israel’s Disengagement from Gaza: “It was a big mistake.”

US Warns Eilat Travelers, Ignores Aqaba

Israel wants to know why a US travel advisory cites Eilat but not neighboring Aqaba, which has suffered more than Eilat from recent rocket attacks.

Hareidi Soldiers Say Commanders Lied to Them

Soldiers of the IDF's Nachal Hareidi regiment write a sharp letter, complaining of a “mortal blow” to their trust in the IDF command.

Netanyahu Cited for Agreeing to Give 'Land for Talks'

Even after Netanyahu’s offer of land-for-talks, Abbas still refuses to budge, demanding a total construction freeze before sitting down to talk.

Katz: Peres May Have Forgotten - But the Nation of Israel Hasn't

The President greeted new immigrants with surprising opinions on the Jewish nation's title to its land. MK Yaakov Katz issued a sharp rebuttal.

Nearly 1,000 Jews in Old Jewish Quarter of Old City

Old City Jews shocked that a UN envoy accepted a false account of Jews moving in to their property near Flowers Gate. The area turns more Jewish.

Democratic Congressman Fires Aide for ‘Jewish Money’ Leak

Democrats, already fighting against a backlash threatening Obama’s majority, suffered a new setback with the leak of GOP "Jewish money” donations.

US and PA Trade Warnings Over Direct Talks

Obama warns the PA to start talking with Israel or lose American support, the PA warns the US is undermining it, and the media push agendas.

Barak: 'Difficult Decisions' Will Be Necessary

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met on Friday with UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon. Barak said Israel hoped direct talks with the PA would begin soon.

New British PM Calls Gaza a 'Prison Camp'

British Prime Minister David Cameron calls Gaza a "Prison Camp" and harshly criticizes Israel's blockade of Gaza.

INN Interviews GOP NY Senate Candidate, Jay Townsend

The November midtern USA elections will be a test of support for Obama. The NY Senate GOP candidate discusses key issues with INN.

Fence Against African Infiltrators - Work Starting in November

Ministers miffed at Barak: Construction of the fence between Egypt and Israel is set to begin only in November.

Abbas Freezes Mitchell’s Bid with New Condition: Int’l Troops

Abbas not only rejected Obama’s appeal for direct talks with Israel, he also added a new condition: an international force in Judea and Samaria.

Obama Asks Religious Jew to Cure $1 Trillion Budget Disease

Obama has turned to religious Jew Jack Lew to cure the US budget deficit. Senate confirmation hearings may question him on Sabbath observance.

Barak Falls in Line with Coalition

Barak tip-toes closer to the coalition government policy and calls on Abbas to resume direct talks without pre-conditions for a building freeze.

US Praise for Israel's 'New Deal' for Gaza

The US is singing praises of Israel’s new “positive” Gaza policy: an import list that defines only what is prohibited.

Syria Warns Israel’s Rift with Turkey ’Undermines Peace’

Syrian President Assad drummed up more warnings of war, blaming Israel for undermining Middle East stability because of its rift with Turkey.

Turkey Demands Apology Again, Israel: It's Not Going to Happen

Turkey continues to demand an apology after citizens killed for attacking IDF soldiers, Lieberman: It's not going to happen.

Housing Minister: Construction Freeze is in Barak’s Hands

Housing Minister Attias says that even if Netanyahu ends the freeze, Barak could perpetuate it by refusing to sign construction requests.

British Media Prefer Russian Spies Over Israeli Ones?

In British media's eyes, Israel's use of UK passports in Dubai hit was a grave sin, but similar deeds by Russians are no big problem.

Saudi King’s Visit to Obama: Price of Peace and Price of Oil

King Abdullah has great expectations from Obama during his visit Tuesday, but the price of oil lurks behind the price of peace.

Yaalon: Israelis and Evangelicals are 'All in the Same Boat'

Strategic Affairs Minister says government wants to strengthen its relationship with evangelicals, at conference on Bible prophecy.

Sen. Kerry in Israel: Praise for Israel, Worried over Iran

Sen. John Kerry tells President Peres, “Iran has not left anybody very much choice but to move down the road that we are going.” He praised Israel.

Jon Voight Rips Obama for "Putting Israel in Harm's Way"

Known for defending Israel, Voight penned a scathing letter to US President Barack Obama, accusing him of "putting Israel in harm's way.

MK Ariel: We'll Evict Arab Squatters from Synagogue on July 4

MK Uri Ariel: "It's time to execute court order to evict Arab squatters from the old Yemenite synagogue in Silwan - and it will happen on July 4."

Israeli Ambassador to Britain Rumored for UN Post

Ron Prosor, Israel’s popular ambassador to Britain, will take over for Gabriella Shalev, who has resigned, Voice of Israel government radio says.

Meretz Out of Jerusalem City Council Over Silwan Flap

The Meretz party has left the Jerusalem City Council over a plan to evict Arab squatters from illegal homes and upgrade the Shiloah (Silwan) area.

Brazil Scales Back Cooperation With Iran on Nuclear Program

After another round of UN sanctions on Tehran, Brazil has decided to tone down its cooperation with Iran on its nuclear program

Arabs Want to Keep Building Jewish Towns in Judea and Samaria

A recent poll has revealed that the majority of Arabs oppose the PA prohibition against building Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Turkey, IHH on the Defense

Turkey and IHH on the defense. US papers, including the Washington Post, New York Times and Wall St. Journal blame them for the flotilla clash.

Egyptian Lawyers to File Suit Against Israel

Egyptian Bar Association begins collecting material to sue Israel in the International Court of Justice regarding the Gaza-bound flotilla.

Obama told Netanyahu: Go Home, Don't Explain From Here

Why didn't Netanyahu stay in US? It turns out Obama didn’t want him to use the White House as a stage to present Israel’s side of the story.

Israel and UAE: Diamonds are the Region's Best Friends

Israel's diamond industry is accomplishing what decades of diplomacy has not -- a quiet agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Government Rejects Law that would Stifle 'Yisrael HaYom' Paper

Bill proposed by MK Solodkin was intended to block the freebie newspaper, which is not anti-government and threatens to doom veteran papers.

Obama Advisor: Warm Words for Saudi Arabia, Hizbullah, Al-Quds

John Brennan, top US Homeland Security, official, calls Jerusalem “Al-Quds,” praises Saudi religious tolerance, and is encouraging of Hizbullah.

Conservative David Cameron is UK's New Prime Minister

The UK woke up to a new prime minister on Wednesday: Conservative leader David Cameron leads Britain, with Lib-Dem leader Nick Clegg as his deputy.

Obama Calls Abbas, Sets Ground Rules

Obama put Abbas on equal footing with Netanyahu, phoning him, setting ground rules for “proximity talks” and inviting him to the White House.

Arab MK Tried to Stymie Israel’s Acceptance into OECD

The Chairman of the Israeli-Arab “Balad” party, MK Jamal Zekhalke, wrote to the head of the (OECD), asking him not to admit Israel into the body.

Lieberman to Ignore Planned Arab Med Summit Boycott

Egypt and Syria may boycott the Med Summit in Spain Tuesday, but Foreign Minister Lieberman says he will attend. “”It’s their problem.”