Politics & Gov

'A Life's Work' Destroyed in Samaria

The Botzer family farm was demolished by the military. They describe the loss they have suffered as far more than financial.

PM Told Me there is No Shalit Deal Yet, MK Claims

Rookie Likud MK spoke to Netanyahu. He assured her Shalit deal was not done and that he would not prevent a debate in the media and Knesset.

NU MKs: Publish Shamgar Committee Report

National Union says conclusions of 'new Shamgar Committee' on terror prisoner deals should be made public before Shalit deal goes through.

Expose: Goldstone Kept Anti-Apartheid Teen in Jail in 1986

Ex-South African Judge Goldstone censured Israel for war crimes while fighting terror. An expose reveals he once jailed an anti-Apartheid teen.

Experts to Testify in Suit against PA despite Mazuz's Defiance

Several of Israel's top intelligence officials will testify in a suit against the PA brought by the owners of the Caffit restaurant in Jerusalem.

Hareidis Versus Intel: Round 2 this Saturday?

New posters in Jerusalem's hareidi neighborhoods exhort residents to demonstrate at Intel plant this Saturday. Mayor Barkat supports Intel.

'US Knows Bibi Can Be Squeezed,' says Former Head of PM's Office

Yossi Ben Aharon, ex-director of Prime Minister Shamir's office: Netanyahu needs to learn to say 'no' to US pressure or his government will fall.

Anti-Expulsion Anger Spreads, New Banner Found

Anger against being used to expel Jews is spreading. The third protest banner in a month was found Thursday at a Jordan Valley IDF base.

Arab Media: Netanyahu Approves Shalit Deal

Arab media report that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu approved a prisoner exchange deal to bring kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit to Egypt .

Netanyahu Announces Building Reforms in Smaller Israel

Residents of 'smaller Israel' will enjoy faster approval of construction, less bureaucracy as a result of licensing reform.

Deputy Defense Minister Threatens to Drop Hesder Yeshivas

Deputy Defense Minister hints IDF can do without the hesder yeshivas if it must.

Hamas: Terrorism to Eliminate Israel is a 'Principle'

A Hamas spokesman says that his movement is loyal to "Palestinian principles" in pursuing terrorism against the Jews until Israel ceases to exist.

American PR Know-How for Samaria Jewish Activists

Samaria Jewish activities are learning how to present their views in a way that Americans can hear it, from a top Dale Carnegie expert.

Jordanian King to US Jews: Support PA State, 2002 Saudi Plan

Jordan's King Abdullah II met with American Jewish leaders Tuesday, urging them to help pressure Israel to accept the 2002 Saudi Peace Plan.

Meir Indor Lashes Out at Sderot Conference

Arutz Sheva radio show host criticizes social issues conference organizers for not allowing victims of terrorism to have a voice.

Bill: Place Settlements Under Israeli Law

MK Yaakov Katz (NU) proposes to apply Israeli law to residents of Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria.

Channel 2 Reporter: Cut Off Hesder Yeshivas

Channel 2's military correspondent Ronny Daniel called for IDF to cut ties with yeshivas that encourage disobeying of orders.

Visiting Senator: Idea of Unilateral PA State ‘Dead on Arrival’

US Sen. Ted Kaufman, visiting in Israel, said that the PA scheme to have the UN declare it to be a state would be “dead on arrival.”

US Asked for Construction Freeze in Gilo, Netanyahu Said No

The US asked Israel to stop building in southern Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood. Netanyahu refused.

Secular Jews Urged to Aid War on 'Greed and Slavery' on Sabbath

The hareidi religious struggle against Intel and other companies who employ workers on the Sabbath has drawn backing from a secular legislator.

Fischer: Israeli Economy Stronger Than Most, Could Be More So

Bank of Israel Gov. Stanley Fischer said that Israel's national economy was more resilient than most in facing the current global economic crisis.

MK Orbach: Foreign Workers are Price of Oslo Delusions

"Remember what brought all this upon us,” said Jewish Home MK: “Reckless visions of peace, irresponsible retreats.”

‘If PA Declares State, Israel Will Annex Settlements'

A government minister publicly advised the PA that Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria if Abbas unilaterally declares a new Arab state.

MK Chides Netanyahu for Syrian Feelers

Netanyahu’s broaching of the Golan/Syria withdrawal/negotiations channel has aroused objections in Syria, Israel, and his Likud party itself.

PA Demands UN Recognize 'Palestine'

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat claims a "positive response" to its demand the UN Security Council recognize a new state of "Palestine."

Peace Talks Must Include Jewish Refugee Demands

Knesset passes bill's initial reading: Negotiations on Arab refugees must include demands for Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

‘Skip Florida Condos, Buy Homes in Israel,” US Jews Say

Investment advice from US Jews visiting Israel: Forget buying condos in Florida when you can buy homes in eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Warns PA Not to Undertake Unilateral Moves

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday evening that the only way the Palestinian Authority would achieve anything was through negotiation.

MK Ariel: 'PA's Threats Don't Impress Anyone'

MK Uri Ariel (National Union) said Sunday that he was "unimpressed" with threats by the Palestinian Authority to declare unilateral statehood.

Internet Group: Biometric Database is Dangerous

The Israeli Internet Union asked MKs to "act to stop the passage of the law requiring a biometric database."

Egypt Warns of Iranian Maneuvers, Tehran Cozies Up to Cairo

Egypt raises red flags about the growing strength of Iran in the Middle East, even as the Islamic Republic makes diplomatic overtures to Cairo.

Counter-Spin: Weekly Critique of Israeli Press

Arutz Sheva's Shimon Cohen analyzes some of the passing week's news items, as spun by Israeli mainstream media.

Lieberman: PA State Brings Arab Conflict Closer to Home

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman warns that withdrawing to the 1967 borders will only bring the Arab conflict closer to home.

Leftist Protest Against Honors to Shimshon Soldiers

A festive reception was held Saturday night for Shimshon Battalion soldiers who protested against evictions from Homesh at the Kotel.

Erekat Threatening Unilateral Statehood

PA negotiator says Arabs may ask UN Security Council to recognize "Palestine" at June 4, 1967 borders with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

Jewish Ties to Hevron Flourish

Despite a housing crunch and laws preventing Jews from purchasing new property, the Jewish connection to Hevron is thriving.

Battle for Yafo Street Names Undermines Coexistence

Councilman warns that a battle over street names in Yafo is part of an effort to upset coexistence, undermine Israeli character of area.

Sheftel: Judge Shadmi Should Be Sacked

Attorney terms 'shocking' the decision by a judge not to convict an Arab youth who threw rocks at a police car.

Poll Shows Anti-Hareidi Bias in the Workplace

A study shows that employers in several “elite” fields are biased against hareidi-religious, Ethiopians, Arabs.

Expert: Syria Wants Talks, not Peace

Middle East expert says Assad would lose by signing a deal with Israel even if Israel were to offer him the entire Golan.

PA Elections to be Postponed, Abbas to Remain in Power

The PA central elections committee has informed Mahmoud Abbas that elections for new leadership must be postponed. Abbas will remain in power.

Pollard Nears 25th Year in Prison

The Jewish world will soon commemorate the 24th anniversary of Jonathan Pollard’s incarceration.

Netanyahu Denies Arab Media Report, Says No Golan Surrender

The Prime Minister's Office denied a report in an Arabic-language newspaper that he informed Syria Israel would agree to surrender the Golan.

Haifa U Asks: Why Don’t Our Academics Fight Norwegian Boycott

The Dean of Haifa University said his institution is almost alone in its fight against Norwegian academics’ attempt to boycott Israel.

Zionist Student Group: 'No Academic Freedom in Israel'

Erez Tadmor, of the leaders of Zionist student group Im Tirzu, believes that Israel lacks academic freedom due to extreme-left "thought police."

Women's Group: 'Leftist Feminists' Ignore Arab Harassment

Zionist Women's Forum wants growing harassment of Jewish women by Arabs to be addressed by media, laws.

MK Katz: Netanyahu Tramples on Nat’l-Religious, We Must Unite

Education Committee debates religious education budget cuts. MK Katz: “Religious-Zionist public supported Netanyahu, yet today he ignores us.”

Expose: USAID Funds PA Schools for Incitement

The massive USAID program for the Palestinian Authority helps build schools where children learn incitement, journalist David Bedein reveals.

Religious-Zionist Schools Won't Strike

The religious-Zionist school strike set for Sunday has been called off; “only” 11 million shekels will be cut, instead of 86.

State Dept: US Goal to Expel Jews in 'Occupied' Post-67 Lands

A top State Department official says the US wants Israel to expel Jews from Judea and Samaria and 'end the occupation that began in 1967.'

Netanyahu: Reports of Crisis with Obama are 'Garbage'

Netanyahu said his meeting with Obama was "warm." Former Ambassador Zalman Shoval says Obama and Netanyahu may have discussed Iran.

Video: Prime Minister Netanyahu at the JFNA General Assembly

Prime Minister Netanyahu: "The history of the Jewish people is marked by a paradox, small and great - few in number but luminous in achievement."

US Rep. Cantor: Answer Enemies with Renewed Vigilance'

Republican Whip Eric Cantor reminded the 2009 JFNA General Assembly on Monday that the Iranian president is "the man holding the gun."

Israel-Jordan Joint Earthquake Drill Held Despite Friction

A joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem.

Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Oren: United We Flourish

Video: Ambassador Michael Oren told the JFNA General Assembly the Israel of 2009 "is at a better situation than at any time in its history."

New York Mets Stand Up to Anti-Israel Pressure

In the face of far-left, Arab and Muslim opposition, the New York Mets decided to honor its commitment to the Hebron Fund.

No Charges in Anti-IDF Campaign

State prosecutors will not press charges against a group that called on soldiers to dodge the draft during the 3-week Gaza campaign.

US Media Beginning to Bury ‘Peace Process’

First it was the Washington Post, stating Obama promised Arabs too much. Now Thomas Friedman writes: “Take down ‘peace process’ sign and go home.”

Right-Wing Students Afraid to Speak Up, Says Tel Aviv U. Memo

Freedom of speech? Tel Aviv U. students with nationalist views are afraid to speak because of fear leftist professors will give them low grades.

32 Arab Children Killed Working in Smuggling Tunnels

No fewer than 32 children have been killed over the past three years while working in Gaza arms smuggling tunnels, according to a new PA report.