Politics & Gov

Hold on to Your Shtreimel: Israel May Be First Fur-Free Nation

Israel soon may be the world’s first fur-free country, except for the traditional “shtreimel” fur hats for the hareidi religious community.

Globetrotting Abbas Whips Up Worldwide Opposition to Israel

While the US pursues PA-Israeli talks, Abbas sticks with his strategy of touring the world to whip up opposition to Israel’s 43-year-old borders.

Lieberman: 'Land for Peace' is Dead

Foreign Minister Lieberman: "No more territory in exchange for peace; all future agreements must be based on 'peace in exchange for peace.'"

Israel Cracks Down on Anti-Zionist Foreigners in Samaria

The IDF cracked down on the PA’s sheltering foreign anti-Israel protestors and entered Ramallah on Sunday to arrest two women endangering security.

Jerusalem Conference To Star Netanyahu, Barkat, Honorees

Israel's one-time Ambassador to Iran, Prof. Bernard Lewis, US Congressmen and Generals will be among speakers at next week’s Jerusalem Conference.

Minister Herzog Defends NIF from 'McCarthyism'

Minister of Welfare condemns 'hunting people down based upon their views' and attempts 'to prevent protest.'

Danny Ayalon, Saudi Prince Shake Hands Publicly

Deputy Foreign Minister elicits smile and high-profile handshake from Saudi prince Turki el-Faisal, former head of Saud intelligence agency.

Jordanian Pressure Preventing Western Wall Walkway Construction

Expert Nadav Shragai: Due to Jordanian objection to planned walkway to Temple Mount, its construction has been held up for years.

TNL Episode #2: Caroline Glick vs. 'Biased' Israeli Media

"Tuesday Night Live" hosts Caroline Glick for an exciting interview about Israeli policy, non-objective media and Jewish pride

Foreign Minister Lieberman Warns Syria Against War

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman answers Syria's rhetoric with strong warning of another war's results. Netanyahu repeats his desire for talks.

Jewish Agency: No Board Meetings in Russia

Russia put up a last-minute roadblock to stop the Jewish Agency from holding a board meeting that has been planned for more than three months.

Fayyad's PA: Funding Terrorist Families

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has authorized a slew of benefits to support the families of terrorists killed or injured in attacks on Israelis.

Netanyahu: 'Prepared to Meet Syria for Talks'

Damascus says Israel is gunning for war. Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is willing to meet for peace talks with Syria, without preconditions.

Prof. Aumann: Freeze is Immoral and Stupid

Nobel Prize winner Prof. Yisrael Aumann rebuked Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's building freeze, calling it 'stupid' and 'immoral'.

Netanyahu: Negotiations with PA to Restart in Coming Weeks

Prime Minister says 'peace process' with Palestinian Authority will be renewed in the coming weeks, without preconditions.

PM's Office: J'lem to Remain Undivided, No PA Offices to Open

The US government is pressuring Israel to let the PA re-establish an official foothold in Jerusalem. PMO spokesman Mark Regev says it won't happen.

"Gang of 54" Congressmen Slammed for Censuring Israel

More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are censured by American Israeli Action Coalition for accusing Israel of collectively punishing residents in Gaza.

Ayalon to PA: Stop Your Culture of Hate

Deputy FM Ayalon and the London TaxPayers Alliance say international donor funds to the PA are being directly used for incitement & hate education.

Jerusalem Preparing for Snow

Jerusalem municipality is preparing for the falling of snow at the end of the week. Snow teams will sprinkle salt on roads throughout Jerusalem.

The Dramatic Tale of the Persian Fallow Deer

The story of the return of the fallow deer to Israel illustrates the tremendous effort to recreate the Israel of biblical times.

Radio Announcer Apologizes for Offending Kfar Tapuach

Army Radio morning show host Razi Barkai called Kfar Tapuach 'a wild settlement' and called to 'remove' the community.

Top IDF Officer: We Share Values with West, But Must Fight

Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz: 'We live with our values in a war zone. We must remove this threat. We cannot remain victims.'

Knesset Committees Debate Refusal of Army Orders

Chairman MK Orlev: Twenty years ago, such a debate could never have been imagined, but today’s polarization has made refusal a fact of life.

Silvan Shalom: Fayyad Obstacle to Peace, Wants to Replace Abbas

PA leader Fayyad was America’s great hope for peace with Israel but now prefers to replace Abbas instead, Minister Silvan Shalom charges.

PA Sheikh: Jail for Arabs Who Work with Jews

Palestinian Authority's supreme spiritual authority issues ruling: Arabs working in Jewish construction or digs are traitors who must be jailed.

Abbas Offers New Condition for Talks with Israel, Defends Hamas

Abbas offers trade: three-month total building freeze for resuming “negotiations” for pre-determined PA state. On Hamas: ‘They are talking peace'.

Iranian Threat Tightens Israeli-US Ties, Says Security Advisor

The threat of a nuclear Iran has pushed Israel and the US closer together, national security advisor Arad told the Herzliya Conference on Sunday.

Gush Dan Resident, Former Aide to Bibi, Is New Yesha Director

A Gush Dan resident who headed Netanyahu’s office when he was Opposition leader has been appointed to replace Wallerstein as Yesha director.

IDF to Place Military Outpost at Shdema

The Committee for a Jewish Shdema is happy with an IDF announcement to set up a base there and hopes it will lead to construction of a community.

Berlusconi Doubts Wisdom of Gaza Pullout

Italian PM: "It can't be that Israel evacuates communities, only to face burned synagogues, acts of destruction, and missiles."

Rabbi's Protest Stuns Judge Goldstone at University

US campus activists are fighting the Goldstone Report. He said he will "rejoice" if his report is proven false. Israel sent its response to UN.

Netanyahu Declares City of Ariel ‘Jewish Capital of Samaria’

Netanyahu on Friday added Ariel in Samaria to Gush Etzion and Maaleh Adumim as “indisputable’” parts of Israel, outside a new would-be Arab state

Israeli Majority Skeptical About PA's Intentions

A new poll reveals that the vast majority of Israelis are highly skeptical about an agreement with the American-backed Palestinian Authority.

King Abdullah of Jordan Meets with Peres in Davos

President Shimon Peres met with King Abdullah of Jordan and reassured him of Israel's intentions to relinquish territory to the Western-backed PA.

Obama Hints Israeli Nationalists Hinder Peace

US President Barack Obama in town hall meeting: Netanyahu would like to go further than his coalition will let him.

Court Allows Arabs/Left's Demonstration at Shimon HaTzaddik

Nationalists say they will also be present at the neighborhood Friday, after court says police should not prevent leftist-Arab demonstrations

Yitzhar Rabbi Released after Judge Denies State Appeal

Judge Yoram Noam determines: No evidence that Rabbi Shapira was involved in setting carpet on fire in Kafr Yasouf mosque.

Iran's Supreme Leader: Zionist Regime to be Annihilated

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised Wednesday in a meeting with Mauritania's president that Israel would soon be annihilated.

UK Court Rules 'Illegal' to Freeze Terror Suspect Assets

The British government does not have the right to freeze the assets of terrorist suspects, according to the country's Supreme Court.

‘Goodwill’ Measures Led to More Crime, Terror, Says Police Chief

Government “goodwill” measures to help the PA caused more terror, crime and traffic accidents last year, the police chief says.

Netanyahu in Auschwitz: Remember Amalek and Trust in IDF

"I came here from Jerusalem to tell you – we will never forget... The lesson of the Holocaust is that we must be prepared to defend ourselves.”

Polish Anti-Zionists Hang ‘Wanted’ Posters for Livni, Barak

Knesset Members visiting Poland for Holocaust Remembrance Day were met by anti-Zionist “Wanted” posters for Barak and Livni.

Judge Releases Rabbi Shapira of Yitzhar

The rabbi arrested for questioning on the torching of a mosque was forced to meet with his lawyer while blindfolded. Judge castigated the police.

Peres to German Lawmakers: 'Bring Nazis to Justice'

Israel's president urged German lawmakers Wednesday to bring the last Nazi criminals to justice as era of the Holocaust begins to close.

New Pro-Israel Senator Ties Obama in Poll for President

Republican pro-Israel Senator-elect Scott Brown is tied with Obama in a new poll that asks who voters would pick for president today.

American Israelis Ask Hillel to Take U-Turn on J Street

Americans in Israel asked Hillel to withdraw its invitation to J Street to speak on a US campus. Hillel said it is not taking a political stand.

Knesset Committee OK's Waste Water Treatment Bill

The Knesset Committee for the Interior and Environmental Protection on Monday approved a bill accelerating the treatment of waste water in Israel.

IDF, Israel CEOs Start Haitian Orphanage, Israelis Want to Adopt

Israel Flying Aid and Orange Israel Telecommunications begin helping Port-au-Prince's orphans, Social Affairs Ministry looks into adoption.

Secret Report: Iran will Have Nuclear Bomb This Year

Secret intelligence dossier reveals Iran will have a nuclear bomb by year's end, but it will be too large for delivery on a missile.

PA, Israel Agree: Keep EU Away from Hamas

The PA and Israel agree that the EU should be kept out of Gaza: Israel barred a Belgian official from Gaza, PA warned Europe not to get involved.

Ayalon: Arms Smuggling to Hizbullah a Source of Instability

United Nations coordinator meets with a number of Israeli leaders regarding the situation in the North

Professor Warns of Phony Darfur Refugees

Haifa U Professor Arnon Sofer warns that migrant workers are pretending to be Darfur refugees in order to gain entry into the State of Israel.

Punishment for Bringing Illegals into Israel is Stiffened

The government voted to increase sentence for transporting illegal foreigners into Israel from two to a maximum of five years.

MK Katz on Ghajar: 'There Is a Limit to Stupidity

Plan to split the northern border town of Ghajar is beyond limits of stupidity, says National Union MK Katz. "Where are human rights groups?"

Fayyad Scheduled to Speak at Herzliya Conference

PA Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad is expected to appear at next month's Herzliya Conference alongside Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

'Z Street' Crosses J Street-Hillel University Campaign

The Hillel Jewish student group at the U Penn campus will become the launching pad for a new campaign by the heavily pro-PA 'J Street' next

Arab Report: Syria Calling Up Reserves

Asharq Al-Awsat says that Syria has begun calling up the Fourth Reserve. Hizbullah is on alert as IDF holds northern maneuvers.

Netanyahu: 'No Desire For Conflict With Lebanon'

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to reports that Minister-without-Portfolio Yossi Peled said a military conflict with Lebanon is "inevitable."

Mitchell Pitches a New 5-Point Plan for Middle East Negotiations

United States Envoy George Mitchell is back in the Middle East with a new five-point plan to advance Israel's retreat to the1949 Armistice Line.

Government Emphasis on Hareidi Employment

Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor tells industrialists: special emphasis on providing jobs to hareidi and Arab sectors.