Politics
Israel’s President-Elect Reuven ‘Ruby’ Rivlin Joins Twitter
The President-elect of Israel Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin celebrated his electoral success on Monday by joining Twitter. The Likud Party member narrowly won a Knesset vote...
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Lau Announces Opposition to Assisted Suicide Bill
Ynet - The "physician-assisted suicide" bill, which was approved Sunday by the Ministerial Committee on Legislative Affairs has been met with fierce criticism in the rabbinical world. Israel's Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi David Lau slammed the bill, saying...
In Leaked Recording, Erekat Calls Abbas ‘Discredited,’ ‘Useless’
Times of Israel - A leaked audio recording of chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat harshly criticizing PA President Mahmoud Abbas over his reluctance to pursue Israel in the international arena exposed severe fissures within the Palestinian leadership...
Following ISIS Gains, Obama Blamed for Early Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq
FOX News - The Obama administration's apparent miscalculation of the threat posed by Al Qaeda-aligned militants in Iraq drew severe criticism Thursday from top Republican lawmakers, who accused President Obama and his national security team...
Radical Islamist in Florida Found Guilty in Multiple Bomb Plot
A Federal jury in Tampa convicted a radical Muslim man on Tuesday of plotting to attack multiple...
After Primary Loss, Eric Cantor Will Resign From Leadership Post
Arutz Sheva - Eric Cantor, who lost the GOP Virginia primary to a Tea Party candidate,...
Susan Rice Says U.S. Wants Israeli Support on Ukraine, Other Issues
Times of Israel - The United States may be committed to supporting Israel, but that...
U.S. Officials Vow to Work With New Israeli President Rivlin
Times of Israel - The White House on Tuesday congratulated President elect Reuven Rivlin on...
Opinion: Obama’s Lack of Leadership Reverberates in Europe
Barack Obama's trip to Europe last week for D-Day's 70th anniversary provided yet another manifestation...
Israel’s President-Elect Reuven ‘Ruby’ Rivlin Joins Twitter
The President-elect of Israel Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin celebrated his electoral success on Monday by joining Twitter. The Likud Party member narrowly won a Knesset vote to...
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Lau Announces Opposition to Assisted Suicide Bill
Ynet - The "physician-assisted suicide" bill, which was approved Sunday by the Ministerial Committee on Legislative Affairs has been met with fierce criticism in the rabbinical...
In Leaked Recording, Erekat Calls Abbas ‘Discredited,’ ‘Useless’
Times of Israel - A leaked audio recording of chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat harshly criticizing PA President Mahmoud Abbas over his reluctance to pursue Israel...
Following ISIS Gains, Obama Blamed for Early Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq
FOX News - The Obama administration's apparent miscalculation of the threat posed by Al Qaeda-aligned militants in Iraq drew severe criticism Thursday from top Republican...
Radical Islamist in Florida Found Guilty in Multiple Bomb Plot
A Federal jury in Tampa convicted a radical Muslim man on Tuesday of plotting to attack multiple targets with a vehicle bomb, assault rifle and other explosives. Sami...
After Primary Loss, Eric Cantor Will Resign From Leadership Post
Arutz Sheva - Eric Cantor, who lost the GOP Virginia primary to a Tea Party candidate, said Wednesday he will step down as House majority leader, AFP...
Susan Rice Says U.S. Wants Israeli Support on Ukraine, Other Issues
Times of Israel - The United States may be committed to supporting Israel, but that commitment comes with strings attached, National Security Adviser Susan Rice...
U.S. Officials Vow to Work With New Israeli President Rivlin
Times of Israel - The White House on Tuesday congratulated President elect Reuven Rivlin on winning the post, indicating the two countries would continue to...
Opinion: Obama’s Lack of Leadership Reverberates in Europe
Barack Obama's trip to Europe last week for D-Day's 70th anniversary provided yet another manifestation of his failed leadership. Ronald Reagan's memorable 1984 visit to Normandy...
Israeli Bill to Force-Feed Hunger Striking Prisoners Passes First Knesset Vote
Ynet - Israel's parliament has given initial approval to a law to enable the force-feeding of Palestinian prisoners on a hunger strike, drawing defiance from...
Israel’s Lieberman Says Israeli Government Needs Single Message on Peace Talks
Times of Israel - Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman called on the government Monday to adopt a single and clear message regarding peace with the Palestinians, raking...
Israeli Economy Ministry Reveals Tech Initiatives for Charedim
JNS.org - The Wall Street Journal reports on two new initiatives by the Israeli Ministry of Economy's chief scientist, Avi Hasson, intended to help charedi Jews...
Lapid Surrogates Fire Back at Netanyahu on Peace Talks, Iran
Ynet - Tensions between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yair Lapid reached a new peak Monday evening, after a bout of tit-for-tat comments regarding...
Leading Likud Minister Says Jordan Must be Part of Palestinian State
Times of Israel - Dismissing the idea of an independent Palestinian state, Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar (Likud) on Sunday called for Jordan to play an integral...
