State of Israel

Can Israel afford NOT to defy State Department pressure?

There are many examples of ill-advised State Department pressure on Israel in the past. US pressure during this war is just as bad. Opinion.

State of Israel, wake up!

The State of Israel must urgently develop a practical contingency plan for the absorption of European Jewry into Israel.

Don't miss the boat!

Hashem is always sending us signs of what we should do. Many times we do not understand the signs or we completely ignore them. Like the story of the boat that came to save the rabbi from a flood.

Islam must recognize the State of Israel

A rabbinical message to Islamic scholars: "Islam must recognize the State of Israel as part of the divine commandment anchored in the Koran."

Israelis treating the State of Israel as a foreign country

'Decomposition', is a weapon of poiitical warfare in which the 'Resistance' treats the state as if it is a foreign country. Op-ed.

Optimism for Israel in troubled times

For us proud religious Zionists, seeing such internal disputes inside the Jewish state need not be a cause of despair.Op-ed.

Watch: Israel, the UN and Passover - miracles then and now

The miracles accompanying the founding of the Jewish State have parallels in the story of the Jews in Egypt. Filmed in 1955, apt today.

Birth pangs of a nation

Let’s be honest, Israelis never cared much about democracy.

Jewish history matters

Debunking the suicidal “2 State Solution” in the heartland of Israel. Op-ed.

Yair Netanyahu's unusual request of the State of Israel

Son of PM-designate asks the state to pay compensation he was ordered to pay in defamation suit that he lost.

Dare to ponder History

On Election Day in Israel, we must not take voting in a Jewish State for granted. The Arabs rejected their chance in 1947. Op-ed.

Survey

Majority favors Jewish state, not 'state of all citizens'

71% of young people in Israel between the ages of 18 and 34 believe that the state should be a Jewish state.

From Brooklyn housewife to Zionist lobbyist

A fascinating but little-known chapter in the history of the campaign by Americans to help create the State of Israel. Op-ed.

The Issues behind the Conversion Issue

Understanding and responding to the State of Israel 's Conversion reform Controversy. Op-ed.

Netanyahu and 'Fruit of the Forbidden Tree:' NSO spying?

Some would argue that the dangers of Israel becoming a police state are even greater than that of it happening in the United States..Op-ed.

'Obsessed': UK's Labour brands Israel as 'apartheid state'

Despite mounting domestic issues, the UK's Labour Party continues its obsession with Israel and Jews.

Is the entire State of Israel 'occupied?'

Many of Israel's detractors claim Judea & Samaria along with the entirety of the Jewish state is 'occupied.' This provides some perspective.

Breaking down Israel in numbers

How could it be that the only Jewish state, the only democracy in the Middle East, is dealing with such a deep divide?

'Eyewitness 1948' - The brave US Jews who helped found Israel

Watch the archives of rare historical footage - the fascinating stories of American Jews who contributed to the founding of Israel.

The pessimists among us

After the fast

Vocals: Prayer for the State of Israel

In honor of Independence Day, 'Vocals' group releases video, a vocal version of the prayer for the state, in duet with cantor Dov Heller.

Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'

MK Hazan has bill passed in first reading to anchor name of state in law; 'today MKs can sign off as a member of Kingdom of Palestine.'

Thanks to New Law, Israel Can Finally Become 'Israel'

That Israel is called 'Israel' is a matter of custom, not law. That is set to change in the near future.

Israeli Prof. to Question Israel's Legitimacy at UK Conference

Oren Ben-Dor, professor of law at University of Southampton, organized conference for April that challenges Israel's establishment.

Govt. Set to Discuss 'Jewish National Homeland' Law

A new law codifies the status of the State of Israel as the National Homeland of the Jewish People.

Israel’s Founding Through Eyes of People Who Lived It

Landmark film series documents the history of the founding of the State of Israel - from the people who were there to see history happen.

Israel Considering Providing Materials in Bank of China Case

The State of Israel expresses willingness to transfer materials to a court investigating Bank of China's role in funding terrorist attacks.

5773's Number One Names: Itai if it's a Boy, Noa if it's a Girl

Interior Ministry's Population Registry released their statistics on the Hebrew Calendar Year of 5773.

State of Israel Bonds are Back

Israel Bonds were back on the U.S. market Monday for the first time since March 2009.