Politics & Gov

Police May Ban Part of Old City from Jerusalem Day Parade

The police are considering closing off two of the Old City gates to Jews during the annual Jerusalem Day parade in two weeks.

Court Hints It Will Nix Bid to Destroy Gush Etzion Community

The High Court hinted that it will reject a plea to destroy a Gush Etzion community before the government decides if the land is not Arab-owned.

'Break the Silence' Speaker: Obama's 'Alice-in-Wonderland' Gov't

A former NY governor's aide tells INN Obama has made the biggest miscalculation in US-Israel ties. "Break the Silence Rally" takes place Sunday.

Britain's Conservative Candidate Appeals to Jewish Vote

Britain's Conservative party candidate is hoping to persuade Jews to support his bid to become the country's next prime minister.

Olmert Prime Suspect in Holyland Apartment Bribe Case

The police and courts took the wraps off the Holyland apartment bribery case and revealed that Ehud Olmert is the number one suspect.

Paris Honors Ben-Gurion, Mayor Praises Israel

President Peres and Paris Mayor Delanoe dedicated the new Ben Gurion Promenade in Paris, on the banks of the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower.

Spain Drops Charges Against Israel for Terrorist Liquidation

Spain’s Supreme Court has closed the investigation against Israeli generals regarding bombing death of top Hamas terrorist Salah Shehada in 2002.

Obama ‘Can’t Force’ Peace; Poll Results Back Netanyahu

Obama admits he can’t force peace on PA and Israel as poll shows solid opposition to an imposed peace. A shift in gears or calm before the storm?

Police Come in Force to Destroy Efrat Patio

Some 50 special unit policemen burst into a yard in Efrat to destroy a patio poured in violation of the Jewish construction freeze.

76 Senators Sign Letter of Support for Israel

More than 3/4 of the US Senate sent a strong letter of support for Israel to Secretary Clinton, implying criticism of the Obama administration.

Netanyahu: Barzilai Emergency Room Won't Be Relocated

UTJ wanted fortified ER built at different location because of ancient graves found beneath the intended site.

Smoke or Fire? US Denies ‘Final Status ‘Plan

Zbigniew Brzezinski advised Obama to present his own “final status” plan for a PA state. Obama said little. Where there is smoke, there is fire?

Jordan Wants a Piece of Jerusalem, Too

Jordanian Minister of Religions says the kingdom has not waived sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

Abbas Urged Israel to Topple Hamas in Cast Lead, Says Lieberman

Foreign Minister Lieberman: Abbas asked Israel to topple Hamas during Cast Lead and then blamed Israel for war crimes. “Is that a partner?”

PA Negotiator Erekat Accuses Netanyahu of Inciting Arabs

Chief PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of inciting Arab violence by telling AIPAC that Israel will continue to build for Jews in Jerusalem.

Acting PM Shalom Warns Netanyahu to Resist Washington's Pressure

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu not to surrender to American pressure while in Washington.

Two National-Religious Parties on Joint Tour

The two religious-Zionist Knesset factions toured together today, for the first time in memory, visiting Machon Meir and a women's crisis center.

Video of Clinton: Building for Jews in Jerusalem Bad for US

Clinton tells AIPAC: building for Jews in united Jerusalem is bad for US and peace. She did not refer to Arab building, terror and incitement.

Former Obama Aide New Head of AIPAC

Lee “Rosy Rosenberg,” who accompanied Obama to Israel during his campaign, takes over on Sunday as the new president of AIPAC.

Netanyahu Draws the Line: We Build in Jerusalem as in Tel Aviv

Fighting words from Prime Minister Netanyahu to the US: “Building in Jerusalem will continue just like it does in Tel Aviv,” he told the Cabinet.

EuroMed ‘Partnership’ with Israel Focuses on PA State

Israel joined the environmentally-focused EuroMed group several years ago, but this week the organization made a PA state its priority issue.

Despite Apology, Danon Backs Netanyahu

Likud MK Danon: "Netanyahu said that the timing was problematic, but on the issue of the right of Jews to build in Jerusalem, he was very clear"

Bainerman: Give PA Arabs Israeli Citizenship

Joel Bainerman, economics expert: Give PA Arabs Israeli citizenship as part of a One State solution

Homes Demolished near Hevron

Police, army tear down Jewish family home in Mitzpeh Avichai, outside Hevron.

Science Minister Weighs in On Evolution Debate

Min. Hershkowitz defends Education Ministry Chief Scientist, who said schools should teach criticisms of theories of evolution, global warming.

Journalist: Peres Center Gives Anti-Israel NGOs Legitimacy

David Bedein, bureau chief of the Israel Resource News Agency: "When Peres Center gives a seal of approval to an organization -- it looks kosher"

Third Attempt to Torpedo Jewish Housing in Yafo

Yafo Arabs and Jews, rights group ACRI file third suit against Jewish housing project in city of Yafo.

Recycled Materials Mandated on Government Construction Jobs

Ecology conscious decision:Government construction projects required to use recycled materials according to a new mandate by the Finance Ministry.

British Scholarship Program 'For Palestine'

Britain will sponsor PA students to do postgraduate work in its country in a program called Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL).

MK: PA Boycotting Israeli Goods? Boycott Back, Fire Workers

MK Uri Ariel told the Knesset that Israel should fight Palestinian Authority economic warfare on Judea and Samaria goods with a counter boycott.

Arab League Approves US-Brokered PA-Israel Talks; PM is Pleased

The Arab League has approved "indirect negotiations" between the PA and Israel. The US will broker. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the decision.

Court Gives Green Light to Shiloach Zoning Plan

Jerusalem Municipality's zoning plan for Shiloach area clears legal hurdle as Administrative Court rejects motion against it by Ir Amim.

Marriage Registrar Asks PM: Should We Freeze Marriages Too?

Samaria Marriage Registrar Rabbi Shmuel Feierstein wrote Netanyahu to ask: "Should we tell people to freeze births for ten months too?"

Dubai Fallout: Irish Town, Australia, Snub Israel

Fallout from Dubai: An Irish town rips, snubs Israel’s ambassador, Australia cancels screening of an Israel movie, and Israelis unwelcome in UAE.

‘Beware Sweet-Talking Biden,' Says Caroline Glick

Beware Joe Biden’s visit to Israel next week, warns journalist Caroline Glick. She reminded Arutz 7 of Biden’s pro-Israel talk and pro-Iran deeds.

Pisgat Ze'ev: From 1,000 New Housing Units to Only 600 for Jews

Residents of Pisgat Ze'ev had an unwelcome surprise when they discovered the city's plan for 1,000 new housing units was trimmed to 600 for Jews.

US Company to Build New HQ for the IDF

The Defense Ministry has signed a contract with an American firm to build a new underground command and control center for the IDF at the Kirya.

Netanyahu a Wanted Man for Killing Terrorist, Say Dubai Police

Dubai’s police chief wants Netanyahu arrested for the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mabhouh. Hamas claims that Jordan and Egypt helped kill him.

Israel Begins Annual Apple Export to Syria

Beginning March 2, apples grown by Druze citizens of Israel in the Golan will be exported into Syria.

Visiting Panamanian President Heaps Praise on Israel

Visiting President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli effused support for Israel, "guardian of the world's capital, Jerusalem".

Lieberman: US Should Place Cuba-Style Embargo on Iran

Says Israel should encourage US to adopt trade embargo on Cuba as a model that will 'strangle and topple' the Iranian regime.

Barak: 'If Attacked, We Won't Chase Individual Terrorists'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak told a Washington think tank that if attacked, Israel would return fire to the source of the problem.

Gaza Exports Carnations, Receives Thousands of Tons of Aid

Gaza residents received 14,000 tons of humanitarian aid via Israeli crossings last week, and exported truckloads of flowers - at special prices.

Sen. Kerry Meets President Peres, Defense Minister Barak

Peres says Arab countries need protection from Iran. Defense Minister tells senator Israel expects effective sanctions on Iran soon.

Bone Marrow Registry 'Especially Important for Jews'

MKs Bielsky and Orlev say the government should fund a national bone marrow registry.

Canadian Media, Ontario Legislature, Condemn ‘Apartheid Week’

The province of Ontario and Canadian media have condemned tying Israel with ‘apartheid,” but 500 Montreal artists back boycott of Israel.

Fischer, Yaalon Face ‘Chinese Wall' on Iranian Sanctions

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer and Vice Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon are trying to scale a Chinese wall against tough sanctions on Iran.

Israel Gets Hate Mail from Spanish Children

Israeli ambassador gets hate mail, supposedly from Spanish children. “Mr. Ambassador, how many Palestinians did you murder today?” one asks.

Israel and ‘One-State Solution’ Dominate US Congressional Race

A Jewish Democrat’s support of a “one-state” solution has turned a California Congressional primary into a debate on Israel.

Committee Reveals Poverty-Fighting Plan

A government committee reveals its plan to fight poverty. The goal: 1,000 shekels more per poor family per month by 2020.

Ashley Perry: Israel is No Longer Going to Stand Idly By

Ashley Perry, senior advisor to Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, spoke with Israel National Radio's Eli Stutz at the Jerusalem Conference.

Obama: 'I'm Really a Space Cadet when it Comes to the Mideast'

Exclusive Purim interview: President admits 'a 3-year old could probably understand Mideast better than I do,” describes harsh new Iran sanctions.

Lawfare Forum Calls for 'Delegitimizing Delegitimization'

Hadar Forum Panelists call for turning Israel from defendant into plaintiff in the “lawfare” battle that delegitimizes its existence.

Fatah Leaders Praise Mass Murderer

A Fatah conference in Ramallah included words of praise for terrorists, including the one who murdered 35 Israelis.

'Terror Trio' Meets to Talk Shop

Syrian President Bashar Assad invited Ahmadinajad, Nasrallah to dinner. Talks include plans for aiding terrorists.

'Ajami' Actor to Pay for Violence

A police officer who battered a protester is told to pay more than NIS 25,000 after his career as an actor in Ajami is revealed.

IDF Completes Large Exercise

The IDF General Staff completed a large scale command and control exercise that tested various operational scenarios.

Anti-Freeze Clubhouse under Construction

A youth club is being built in the Jewish community of Shaarei Tikvah in Samaria (Shomron) – despite the construction freeze.

Netanyahu: Israel Renovating Muslim Side of Machpelah Cave

PM notes renovation work on Muslim side of the Hevron holy site; says the claims against Israel are an artificial attempt to provoke strife.

American Immigrant 'Exiled' Back to US for 3 Months

J'lem court & Def. Min. agree to precedent-setting compromise: Student facing terrorist-like administrative jail term will travel to US instead.