Abbas swears in new government, hostile to Hamas Abbas’ firing of Hamdallah and assigning Ishtayeh to lead the next government reflects his frustration over the narrowing chances of an inter-Palestinian unity accord. April 14, 2019
Netanyahu celebrates ‘tremendous, tremendous victory’ 'The right-wing bloc led by Likud clearly won. I thank Israeli citizens for their trust,' Netanyahu stated at Likud headquarters Tuesday night. April 10, 2019
WATCH: JNS hosts election night coverage from Jerusalem’s Old City As Israelis go to the voting booths on April 9, JNS will offer ongoing coverage on a host of issues with live reports from party headquarters. WIN will be there and will be hosting the live stream right on this page. April 9, 2019
Trump confirms Iran Revolutionary Guard to be labeled terrorist group President Donald Trump says the U.S. has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a “foreign terrorist organization” as part of an effort to increase international pressure on the country. April 8, 2019
Opinion: Treading the line between humor and anti-Semitism Learning to tell the difference between a joke and a slur is a matter of intent. Mocking our foibles and pretensions is funny. Delegitimizing Jews is not. April 6, 2019
Israel signs deal to get world’s most advanced cannon The new system will reduce the number of IDF soldiers necessary to fight using artillery and include mobile cannons, rockets, radars, missile units, training simulators and remote-operated aircraft. March 28, 2019
Hebrew University professors object to IDF soldiers in class The presence of students from an IDF training program will 'cause significant harm to what can or cannot be said' in class, one lecturer insists. March 28, 2019
US envoy hints at peace deal with Israeli security control in Judea and Samaria Friedman is part of a White House team spearheading a still secret Israeli-Palestinian peace plan that Washington has said will be unveiled after the Israeli elections. March 28, 2019
Amnesty slams Brunei’s new ‘vicious’ Islamic criminal laws Brunei’s sultan instituted the Sharia Penal Code in 2014 to bolster the influence of Islam in the tiny, oil-rich monarchy. March 28, 2019
Palestinians step up effort to lay claim to Jerusalem The Palestinian Authority's activity in Jerusalem contravenes the 1995 Oslo Peace Accords. March 28, 2019
Senior Omar aide censured for saying anti-Semitism only a ‘right-wing force’ Omar has drawn condemnation recently for a number of statements widely viewed as anti-Semitic. March 28, 2019
Pelosi: My father was a ‘Shabbos Goy’ Pelosi said her father was a "Shabbos Goy' when he was growing up and that as an adult, he was in favor of a Jewish state and tried to get FDR to help the Jews of Europe. March 28, 2019
Israel attacks Iranian forces in Syria, 7 killed Israel carried out a massive strike against Iranian targets in Syria Wednesday night, Arab media reported. Seven of the Iranian forces were killed, according to reports. March 28, 2019
Dershowitz: Jews must never be afraid to use their well-earned power 'When Jewish power and influence are used in the cause of peace and justice -- as it is today -- there is nothing to be ashamed of. It should be a source of pride.' March 27, 2019
Judea and Samaria still off-limits at AIPAC, supporters gather off-site They note the strategic nature of the areas in which they live, as well as the existing economic and often unknown social collaboration between Jews and Palestinian Arabs. March 27, 2019
Opinion: Trump rises above all US presidents in Support of Israel Pompeo thinks Trump may have been chosen to help save the Jews. But even if you leave religion out of it, there’s no denying that this is the most pro-Israel administration yet. March 27, 2019
WATCH: Israel’s Beresheet captures sunrise from space Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft has sent a new video and images from orbit, with one showing a stunning sunrise from roughly 130,000 kilometers away from Earth’s surface. March 27, 2019
Israel warns Hamas against further attacks To those calling for restraint and talks, 'once rockets are flying into our cities, we will defend our people ... and then we will talk,' Danon said. March 26, 2019
WATCH: IDF prepares for war with Hamas, calls up reserves Netanyahu and the security establishment approved the mobilization of additional reserves in light of the escalation at the Israel-Gaza border. March 26, 2019
‘Tremendous risk’ for right to choose small parties over Likud, Hotovely says Likud’s Tzipi Hotovely, ideologically a religious Zionist, urges voters to choose Likud in order to prevent the left from winning the upcoming election. March 26, 2019
Ceasefire with Hamas ‘hallucinatory,’ Bennett says 'Bombing an empty building and then feeling good, as if this is what is deterring Hamas, is nonsense - it does not work,' the New Right leader said. March 26, 2019
‘We’re happy everyone is OK,’ says family whose home was flattened by Hamas rocket 'If we had not gotten to the bomb shelter in time, I would now be burying all my family,' said, Robert Wolf, whose home was hit by a Hamas rocket Monday morning. March 26, 2019
Pakistan: Mentally disabled Christians charged with blasphemy The irony is that Muslims who commit violence against Christians are often acquitted on the claim that they are mentally disturbed. March 26, 2019
WATCH: Syria will use ‘all means’ to ‘liberate’ Golan, says deputy FM Syrian Deputy FM Faisal Mekdad said that his country has the right to employ armed struggle by all possible means, with no limits, in order to 'liberate' the Golan Heights. March 26, 2019
WATCH: ‘What about us?’ Israelis in south frustrated over focus on attack near Tel Aviv Israelis living less than a mile from the Gaza border express frustration following the quick IDF response to the missile that fell in the Sharon region Monday. March 26, 2019
‘I was saved by a miracle,’ says Israeli prison guard stabbed by Hamas inmates The authorities 'will not be deterred' in their efforts to prevent terror attacks being directed at Israeli civilians from prison, Public Security Minister Erdan said. March 25, 2019
Israel mulling tourist tax Tourist taxes are paid by non-citizens entering a country to help combat the negative effects of over-tourism and to invest in tourism-related government projects and initiatives. March 25, 2019
Netanyahu ‘would have me killed if he could,’ Gantz alleges Gantz suggests that the prime minister conspired with Russia regarding the hacking of the Blue and White party leader's cell phone, claiming he now fears for his life. March 25, 2019
Opinion: The anti-Semitism crisis in the Democratic party The Democratic Party has been overtaken by an anti-Semitism crisis, a process of 'Corbynization' akin to that of the British Labour Party. March 25, 2019
WATCH: Israel heals wounded sea turtles, releases them to sea The Israel Nature and Parks Authority released two sea turtles - hurt after becoming entangled in a fishing line - back to the Mediterranean Sea after medical care. March 25, 2019
UN condemns Israel for war crimes at Gaza border, ‘ignoring reality’ The UNHRC 'repeated today its absurd, hypocritical ritual of... singling out Israel...all the while ignoring reality on the ground,” Israel’s foreign ministry stated. March 22, 2019
Pompeo in Lebanon to step up pressure on Hezbollah 'We'll spend a lot of time talking with the Lebanese government about how we can help them disconnect from the threat that Iran and Hezbollah present,' Pompeo told reporters. March 22, 2019
WATCH: Could a coup be building against Hamas in Gaza? Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says his rival Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, 'is heading towards the trash-can of history.' March 22, 2019
WATCH: 2020 Democrat presidential candidates to boycott AIPAC Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee calls the abandonment of Israel by Democrats dangerous for freedom and warns that the party is becoming anti-Semitic. March 22, 2019
Trump support for Israeli control of Golan draws swift condemnation Syria's foreign ministry said Damascus is now more intent on liberating the Golan, 'using every possible means.' March 22, 2019
Trump: Time for US to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan Heights 'You made history,' Netanyahu told Trump in a phone call, thanking the U.S. leader for recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. March 21, 2019
WATCH: Pompeo visits the Western Wall Secretary Pompeo, accompanied by PM Netanyahu and Amb. Friedman, visited the Old City of Jerusalem, where he placed a note in the Western Wall and visited the tunnels. March 21, 2019
‘Message that Trump has given the world is that America stands by Israel,’ Netanyahu says 'This is the eve of Purim, and we have a miracle of Purim,' Netanyahu said in a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. March 21, 2019
Putin jokes about Jews and money in Crimea Russian leader jokingly expresses astonishment that Jews have trouble with money. March 20, 2019
Anti-Semitism penetrates the African landscape The history of the Jewish people and that of many African countries is more similar than different, with some striking parallels. March 19, 2019
WATCH: US-backed forces fight for last ISIS-held territory in Syria Latest reports indicate that the days of the Caliphate are numbered as U.S.-backed forces fight for the last ISIS-held territory in Syria. March 19, 2019
Poll: Evangelical support for Trump remains high However, over half-way through Trump’s term, the vast majority of Jews still do not approve of the president. March 19, 2019
Expert Who Said Jewish Bombing Investigator’s Death Not Suicide Found Dead Argentinian pathologist Osvaldo Raffo, who fought for justice, was found dead in his apartment with a suicide note at his side. March 19, 2019
Opinion: Hamas, not Israel, commits war crimes in Gaza It is the leaders of Hamas, and only Hamas, who are committing war crimes in and around Gaza - against Jews and against their own people. March 19, 2019
Rabbi, father of 12 murdered in Samaria terror attack laid to rest ‘You are a hero of the love of Israel’: Rabbi murdered in Samaria terror attack laid to rest. March 19, 2019
Panel of experts shreds findings in anti-Israel UN Gaza report Following the testimony, hundreds gathered for the historic “Rally for Equal Rights” to protest UNHRC’s unprecedented assault on Israel. March 19, 2019
Smile! Israeli study shows happy coaches help teams win Expressions of happiness directed at players before the game begins will increase the chances of leading at half-time, Israeli research shows. March 18, 2019
Opinion: Ireland’s anti-Israel drift – how did it come to this? There was a time when Irish sympathies were decidedly pro-Zionist. The historical romance between the Jews and the Irish dates back centuries. March 18, 2019
Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in Israel, denies it’s last-minute ‘election gift’ Meeting with Israeli, Kuwaiti and Lebanese leaders, Pompeo will put the threat posed by Hezbollah high on the agenda, a senior U.S. official said. March 18, 2019
Israeli Supreme Court’s ban of far-right candidate is ‘last straw,’ opponents say 'It’s the last straw for the High Court’s justices,' Shaked declared, calling their decision a 'massive and mistaken intervention going to the heart of Israeli democracy.' March 18, 2019
WATCH: IDF prepares Samaria terrorist’s home for demolition Security forces continue searching for the Palestinian terrorist responsible for Sunday's attacks in Samaria. The IDF has also laid the groundwork for the demolition of his home. March 18, 2019
Israeli minister ‘optimistic’ about future of ties with China 'Israel being the start-up nation and China being the leading country in growth and economy makes this connectivity very strong, said Tzachi Hanegbi. March 18, 2019
Supreme Court bans Jewish nationalist leader, approves anti-Zionist Arab party In response, party leader Ben Ari slammed the high court as a 'judicial junta that seeks to take over our lives.' March 17, 2019
WATCH: Is Israel’s reaction to Palestinian terror too lax? "Do you want to swap the mosquitoes or drain the swamp," analyst Martin Sherman asks, offering his own suggestions on how to fight the war on Palestinian terror. March 17, 2019
Minnesota Muslims and Jews Unite in Condemning Omar’s Anti-Semitism US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s controversial comments have brought condemnation from both Jewish and Muslim constituents, says a CNN report. March 17, 2019
Two Iranians arrested using fake Israeli passports, possibly for terror An Iranian couple with forged Israeli passports were arrested after entering Buenos Aires. March 17, 2019
WATCH: Palestinians celebrate fatal terror attack with sweets Jubilant Palestinians in Gaza celebrate double shooting in Samaria that claimed the life of a 19-year-old and seriously wounded two others. March 17, 2019
New Zealand prepares to bury mosque victims as toll hits 50 The scale of the tragedy and the task still ahead became clear as supporters arrived from across the country to help with the burial rituals in Christchurch. March 17, 2019
Opinion: Message to President Trump – Israel is Not a Nation of Profits What do we actually know about Trump's unreleased 'Deal of the Century'? March 16, 2019
Rahm Emanuel takes credit for blocking early release of Jonathan Pollard The former White House chief of staff told the president not to give in to Netanyahu’s request for Pollard's release during peace negotiations in 1998. March 14, 2019
