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Gidon Ben-Zvi is an accomplished writer who left behind Hollywood starlight for Jerusalem stone. After serving in an IDF infantry unit for two-and-a-half years, Gidon returned to the United States, before settling in Israel where he aspires to raise a brood of children who speak English fluently - with an Israeli accent. In addition to writing for The Algemeiner, Ben-Zvi contributes to The Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, CiF Watch and blogs at Jerusalem State Of Mind.

ARTICLES BY: Gidon Ben-Zvi


February 26, 2014 1:34 pm
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Report: IDF Texted Gaza Residents Asking for Information on Terror Tunnels

The Interior Ministry of Hamas, the terror group that rules Gaza, accused Israel on Tuesday of sending text messages to Gaza Strip residents asking for information...

February 26, 2014 12:03 pm
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Beefed Up Israeli Navy to Defend Increasingly Volatile Northern Region of Country

In response to increasing chaos in Syria and Lebanon, the Israeli navy integrated the latest additions to its arsenal: three high powered German 'Dolphin' submarines,...

February 25, 2014 4:38 pm
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Report: Alleged Israeli Air Raid Targeted Well-Known Weapons Smuggling Routes

An air raid on Hezbollah positions along the Lebanon-Syria border, allegedly carried out by Israel earlier this week, targeted two well-known weapons smuggling routes, Israel's Channel...

February 25, 2014 1:12 am
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‘We Don’t Want a Palestinian State, We Just Want to Live Well’

While the Palestinian Authority steadfastly refuses to recognize the Jewish character of Israel, many Palestinian-Arabs are ambivalent about the issue, Israeli daily Ma'ariv reported on...

February 24, 2014 1:08 pm
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IDF Chief of Staff Gantz: Iran is ‘Handing Out Torches to Pyromaniacs’

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said on Sunday that for Israel there is "no front where Iran is not involved, handing out...

February 23, 2014 6:30 pm
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Report: Growing Movement Within Palestinian Authority Seeks Compromise on Recognition of Israel as Jewish State

While the Palestinian Authority continues to officially deny the possibility that it will ever recognize Israel as a Jewish state, a growing movement within the...

February 23, 2014 5:24 pm
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After Being Selected to Host Euro U19 Championship, Israel Builds National Women’s Soccer Team

Having been chosen to host the 2015 European Football Championship Women U19, Israel is working to put together its first national, female football team, Israel's...

February 22, 2014 11:02 pm
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Germany to Provide Consular Services to Overseas Israelis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to sign an agreement during a visit to Israel next week in which Germany will provide consular services to...

February 21, 2014 2:18 pm
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Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Urged Jews to Flee Kiev After Attack on Students

One of Ukraine's Chief Rabbis, Moshe Reuven Asman, urged Jews to leave capital city Kiev following a reported anti-Semitic attack on two Chabad yeshiva students in...

February 21, 2014 11:57 am
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Bar-Ilan University to Establish Prayer Room for Muslim Students

Israel's Bar-Ilan University, long associated with the ideals of religious Zionism, will soon establish a dedicated prayer room on campus for the center of higher...

February 21, 2014 8:07 am
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Israeli Arab Charged With Attempting to Recruit Soldiers for Syria’s Civil War

The Jerusalem District Attorney indicted 22-year-old Mus'ab Adwan for attempting to unlawfully enter an enemy country and participating in illegal military activities, Israeli daily Ma'ariv...

February 20, 2014 7:48 pm
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IDF Intelligence Unit Using Soldiers With Autism Produces Stellar Results

The Israeli Defense Force achieved a series of operational successes in recent years thanks to a group of soldiers with autism who contributed their unique...

February 19, 2014 11:17 pm
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Israeli Invention Helps Wheelchair Users Go Down Stairs (VIDEO)

An new product created by an Israeli start up will allow the severely disabled to descend staircases without harming themselves, Israel's Channel 2 reported on...

February 19, 2014 1:32 pm
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PLO Central Committee Member: Abbas Leaning Towards Recognizing Israel as Jewish State

PLO Central Committee member, Nabil Amru, said that the PA is inclined to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, Israeli daily Ma'ariv reported. "Abu Mazen [Palestinian...

World

Jews, Israelis Targeted in Austria Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents; Loc...

Austria is facing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel rhetoric, prompting outrage from the country's Jewish community and...

Israel

Europe Won’t Pressure Israel to ‘Commit Suicide’ Amid Gaz...

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has dismissed mounting global pressure to end the war in Gaza and accept the creation...

Middle East

US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says...

Israel and the United States both recalled their negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar on Thursday, with US envoy...

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