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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 11, 2014 12:55 pm
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Defense Minister Ya’alon: ‘Israel is a Superpower’

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon declared during a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Singapore Airshow that, "Based on the exhibits of our...

February 10, 2014 2:20 pm
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Academic Boycott Against Israel Not Affecting Country’s Research Endeavors, Government Study Says

A new Israeli government study proved various worldwide initiatives to boycott the Jewish state have had "no noticeable impact on academic research in Israel," Israeli...

February 10, 2014 11:35 am
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: ‘The U.S. is Still the Great Satan’

The recent Geneva agreement between Iran and world powers over the country's nuclear program will not lead to the normalization of relations between Iran and...

February 9, 2014 12:57 pm
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Technical Glitch Denies 1,000 Israelis Access to Medically Prescribed Cannabis

Approximately one thousand Israeli patients who have already obtained legal permission to use cannabis, are not currently able to acquire state-approved marijuana, Israeli daily Ma'ariv...

February 9, 2014 12:13 pm
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Livni Hints PA Will Acknowledge Israel as Jewish State: ‘Expect to be Surprised’

Israeli Minister of Justice Tzipi Livni hinted that the Palestinian Authority is ready to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, Israeli daily Ma'ariv reported on...

February 8, 2014 7:54 pm
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Israeli Minister Says Peres is Destroying the Presidency

Israeli Construction and Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israeli President Shimon Peres's political meddling is destroying the office that he was elected to by...

February 7, 2014 3:22 pm
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The Old Jewish Man and the Sea: Israeli Granted Permission to be Buried Under Water

Following a five year struggle, the District Court of Tel Aviv approved an unusual request on Thursday: to allow an Israeli citizen to be buried...

February 7, 2014 12:20 pm
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Outrage Over Danish Parliamentarian’s Decision to Visit Ramallah and Gaza – but Not Israel

A decision by the Speaker of the Danish parliament, Mogens Lykketoft, to visit Ramallah and perhaps even Gaza this weekend, but not Israel, has led to a...

February 6, 2014 2:57 pm
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Israeli Economy Minister Bennett: ‘The Israeli Locomotive Continues to Speed Ahead’

Israeli Economy Minister, Naftali Bennett, said on Thursday that despite boycott threats against the State of Israel, "Nevertheless, the Israeli locomotive continues to speed ahead,"...

February 6, 2014 12:17 pm
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Report: Netanyahu in Talks With Abbas Rival Mohammed Dahlan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is covertly seeking out other potential Palestinian Arab peace partners to negotiate with - instead of Palestinian Authority President...

February 5, 2014 11:05 am
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Revealed: Beyonce’s Daughter Digs Israeli Duds

Defying the chic import ban on Israeli products that has become all the rage in certain dark corners of Europe and even the United States,...

February 5, 2014 10:50 am
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Shin Bet Chief: Rise in Palestinian Terror Due to Internal Strife, Not Stagnating Peace Talks

Israel's Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen told the Israeli government's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Tuesday that the recent spate of Palestinian-Arab terrorist acts...

February 4, 2014 3:17 pm
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IDF Soldier Defends Himself From Rock Throwing Palestinians With His Bare Hands (VIDEO)

In video footage released on Tuesday of a riot near the West Bank's Jalazone refugee camp, an Israel Defense Forces soldier is seen defending himself from rock...

February 4, 2014 1:26 pm
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Palestine Legislative Council Member: Abbas’s New Road Map to Peace an Attempt to ‘Deceive Israel’

The new road map to peace that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas unveiled during an interview with the New York Times over the weekend is...

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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