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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


December 30, 2013 11:00 am
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Chief Palestinian Authority Negotiator: Peace Talks With Israel Have Failed, Pointless to Continue

Saeb Erekat, chief negotiator for the Palestinian Authority, said on Monday that since peace talks with Israel have failed, it is pointless to continue negotiating for the...

December 29, 2013 6:19 pm
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Girl Power: 2014 Israeli Independence Day Ceremony to be an Exclusively Female Affair

This year's State of Israel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony will be conducted with a special emphasis on the achievements and struggles of women in Israeli...

December 29, 2013 10:12 am
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Kiryat Shmona Mayor on Rocket Attack: I ‘Went Outside and Saw the Smoke’

Residents of Israel's northern town of Kiryat Shmona recounted their experiences during the rocket strikes that targeted the city 7:00 am Sunday morning in interviews...

December 28, 2013 10:06 pm
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Israeli Science Minister: We Will Need to Evacuate 15-25% of Judea and Samaria

Israel's Science, Technology and Space Minister Yaakov Peri said on Saturday that the Jewish state will need to remove its citizens from up to 25%...

December 28, 2013 7:37 pm
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Report: Assad’s Forces Kill at Least 25 in ‘Barrel Bomb’ Raid Over Aleppo

Forces loyal to Syrian President Basher al-Assad bombed a crowded vegetable market in the city of Aleppo on Saturday, Israeli daily Ma'ariv reported. The air...

December 27, 2013 1:34 pm
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Israeli Arab Political Party’s Facebook Page Airs Released Terrorist’s Call to Kidnap IDF Soldiers

Samer al-Issawi, a Palestinian-Arab who was released this week from an Israeli prison after a prolonged hunger strike, received a hero's welcome not only from the...

December 27, 2013 12:28 pm
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Jerusalem Set to Approve Program Aimed at Bringing Thousands More French Jews to Israel

The Israeli government is expected to approve a program aimed at bringing thousands of French Jews to the country over the next three years, Israeli...

December 27, 2013 12:04 pm
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Knesset Member Proposes Bill That Would ‘Annex the Jordan Valley Forever’

In response to the continuation of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, despite the recent escalation of terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria, Knesset...

December 26, 2013 5:13 pm
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Israel’s Legendary Shabak Intelligence Service Seeks Chinese Speaker

Israel's General Security Agency (Shabak) recently posted a new position on its website, Israeli daily Walla reported on Thursday. The top secret intelligence service is on...

December 26, 2013 2:33 pm
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Report: Hezbollah Recruiting Western Passport Holders to Attack Israelis

Lebanon based terror group Hezbollah has recruited agents with Western passports in its efforts to attack Israeli targets, a Western intelligence source told Kuwaiti newspaper...

December 26, 2013 11:44 am
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Knesset Bill Seeks to Prevent NGOs Which Deny ‘Jewish Character of the State’ From Registering in Israel

A bill brought to the floor of Israel's parliament on Thursday by MK Miri Regev and expected to be voted on next Sunday seeks to prevent groups which...

December 26, 2013 11:19 am
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Gaza Terror Sniper, Recently Detained, Sought Medical Treatment in Israel to Improve Sniping Ability

Israel's General Security Service (Shin Bet), with the assistance of the country's police department, arrested a Gazan terrorist sniper earlier this month who had requested to enter...

December 25, 2013 5:42 pm
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Report: Pentagon Asked Israel to Pressure Obama, Congress to Continue Providing Aid to Egypt

While official White House policy following the July ousting of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi from power was to consider suspending the $1.6 billion annual aid...

December 25, 2013 1:08 pm
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Israeli President Peres Samples New Xbox During Visit to Microsoft Israel Headquarters (VIDEO)

Israeli President Shimon Peres visited the offices of Microsoft Israel, Ltd. on Wednesday and had the opportunity to view first hand some of the innovative projects the...

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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