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At least nine Christians murdered in Kenya bus massacre

Separated from Muslims and killed for failing to recite the Islamic Shahada … [Read More...]

Liberman backs pardon for Netanyahu in exchange for exit from politics

Says there’s ‘a sense of fatigue’ with him in the Knesset … [Read More...]

Abbas urges Arab Israelis to vote for Knesset so they can have ‘major influence’

Criticizes Arabs who shun vote by considering Knesset a ‘Zionist council’ … [Read More...]

Gaza Christians barred from visiting Bethlehem and Jerusalem on Christmas

Due to many Gazans staying on illegally when granted short-term permits … [Read More...]

Israel confirms participation in 2020 Expo world fair in Dubai

FM Katz says shift ‘reflects the rise in Israel’s status’ in Arab world … [Read More...]

16 chess grandmasters arrive in Jerusalem for historic competition

In first, Israel is hosting the International Chess Federation championship … [Read More...]

Why Israel’s third elections might not be such a disaster after all

Maybe this time we’ll manage a decisive collective decision … [Read More...]

The immunity election

What is best for Israel? … [Read More...]

Knesset dissolves, calling unprecedented third election in under a year

March 2 to be latest bid to solve deadlock that has engulfed country … [Read More...]

New Jersey kosher supermarket shooters ‘targeted the location,’ mayor says

Dead in gun battle: two Hasidim, police officer, two gunmen … [Read More...]

Trump signs order recognizing Jewish university students as a protected class

Jews an ethnic minority; colleges that don't comply may lose gov't … [Read More...]

Sa’ar vs Netanyahu: Likud leadership primary set for December 26

If election goes ahead, Likud will hold internal vote in just 15 days … [Read More...]

After 100 years, Germany to reinstate military rabbis

Move shows commitment to Jewish life in country; 300 Jews estimated in … [Read More...]

Brian Houston, Christian worship leaders pray for Trump, visit Oval Office

Pence wrote in a tweet: ‘America is a proud Nation of believers’ … [Read More...]

Israeli cyclists to race in Tour de France bearing Start-Up Nation banner

Bike riders to test technologies that may give them a competitive edge … [Read More...]

Cancer, heart disease named leading causes of Israeli deaths

Differences identified among Israel's Jewish and Arab populations … [Read More...]

Time for term limits

This past year has been a political failure – a dismal one … [Read More...]

Legislation to disperse Knesset, set new elections for March 2, filed in Knesset

Bill to set year’s third vote must pass four readings by midnight … [Read More...]

In tacit threat, Israeli intel firm releases satellite images of suspected Iranian tunnel

Shows apparent passage on alleged IRGC base in Syria near Iraqi border … [Read More...]

PA seeks Israel’s permission to hold Palestinian elections in east Jerusalem

Ramallah awaiting Israel’s response, amid skepticism vote will take … [Read More...]

Integrated business model win-win for Palestinians and Israelis

Segregating populations means limited markets and heavily regulated … [Read More...]

Genesis Prize Foundation names Natan Sharansky 2020 winner

For his lifelong struggle for human rights and service to the Jewish … [Read More...]

As UN ambassadors visit Israel, Malawi envoy Ligoya says ‘it is like a dream’

‘For me as a Christian, in Israel you live what you have read in the … [Read More...]

Smoking may trigger diabetes in pregnant women, study finds

Gestational diabetes leads to complications for mother and child … [Read More...]

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Israeli federation slams ‘ugly’ and ‘unsportsmanlike’ act

‘We want to rule the White House,’ the Qataris allegedly said

Congresswoman is said to have passed information to Qatar that reached Iran

Delegates from Saud Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and Egypt, and two Iraqi musicians

Talks ongoing to enable Israeli visitors to continue coming after fair

‘Sanctions to be lifted unless something happens that we’re not happy with’

City dominated by Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP)

Meeting on maritime, civil aviation security latest sign of warming ties

‘You’re not willing to protect the people, but do not want others to do so’

Tweets his ‘great unmatched wisdom’ will know if Ankara ‘off limits’

‘We ask God that your efforts to prosper and advance be successful’

After Israel said it would resume supply of diesel fuel to Gaza Strip

Authorities initially denied that the project was being built

Clandestine meetings went further than recent symbolic gestures

Detention victims unburied because the local cemetery is only for Muslims

New way is needed, for world moves forward but Palestinians remain behind

Shows apparent passage on alleged IRGC base in Syria near Iraqi border

Islamic Republic says it is ‘determined to resolutely continue’

Protesters communicate where to drive and leave cars to maximize disruption

IAEA says Tehran announced its heavy water stock has exceeded 130 tons

Troops, Muslim clerics hear Kaddish for Jewish victims of Iran-Iraq War

Tehran developing ability to accurately hit anywhere in Mideast

With the USS Abraham Lincoln and its 70 aircraft and other naval units

After Iranian judoka ordered to throw match to avoid facing Israeli competitor

Senior MP says Tehran will present UN with ‘abundant documents’ as proof

Warns sanctions won’t be lifted if ‘bloodlust’ and nuke drive continue

Mustafa Rahimi sentenced by Bukan Revolutionary Court to year in prison

Children who profess an unrecognized faith would be barred from school

Compromised facility south of Isfahan was demolished and covered up

Short technical step away from weapons-grade; UN inspectors to monitor program

Saeid Mollaei’s family threatened him to avoid facing Israel’s Sagi Muki

Claims it ‘can hit targets way beyond the country’s borders’

International pressure exerted to restore stability and reach a deal

Significant damage but no injuries; IDFsays incident unintentional

No casualties in case of errant fire, as Egypt battles Sinai terrorists

Assaulted with bricks, student, 21, suffered skull fracture and hemorrhage

Cairo threatens to stop mediating ceasefire unless terrorists reined in

Ramy Shaath, son of PA official Nabil Shaath, detained for criticising ties with Israel

Egypt backs efforts to achieve ‘a just and comprehensive’ solution

50 Christian families confined to homes as gov’t trys to regain control

Truce reached thanks to mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar and UN

Status as second-class citizens, obstacles to new churches

Children traumatized and three injured in attack on Egyptian church

‘You can feel that all the people around you want to kill you’

More than 3,700 churches have sought legalization since 2016

Palestinians resume night clashes along Gaza border with Israel

Tensions flare as Fatah accuses Hamas of detaining hundreds of its members

‘The US is responsible for security in the world,’ the president tells CBS

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