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French Court Declares that Boycotting Israel is a Hate Crime

In a blow to the anti-Israel BDS movement, France’s highest court has ruled that promoting boycotts of Israel is a form of discrimination and hatred, and has upheld fines for such activity.

October 28, 2015

Egyptian Activist: Biased Media Coverage on Israel has Reached New Peaks

Egyptian Muslim activist Ahmed Meligy criticizes dishonest media coverage on Israel.

October 28, 2015

Boycott on the Jewish State by British Academics Condemned by Israel

As hundreds of British academics express their support for an anti-Israel boycott, Israel reacts harshly by stating that boycotts only "sow hatred and alienation."

October 27, 2015

Descendants of forcibly converted Spanish Jews support Israel, long to return to their roots

Descendants of Sephardic Jews who converted to Christianity by force over 500 years ago are showing support for Israel and a desire to return to their roots.

October 26, 2015

Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal in Phony Endorsement

Iran's recent decisions over the nuclear deal show that it has actually rejected it and replaced it with an accord of its own.

October 26, 2015

JK Rowling, Famed Author of Harry Potter, Opposes Boycotting Israel

JK Rowling has united with a group of British celebrities attempting to fight cultural boycotts of Israel.

October 25, 2015

Israel and California Join Together to Solve Water Crisis

New initiative whereby investors and entrepreneurs in Israel and California join together to combat California’s drought crisis.

October 21, 2015

Canada’s pro-Israel prime minister loses election

As Israel waits to see what the Canadian election means for its relations with the country, it must say good-bye to staunch Israel supporter, Stephen Harper.

October 20, 2015

Scandinavian Airlines pulls out of Tel Aviv

Scandinavian Airlines is eliminating its Tel Aviv flight due to competition and security concerns, despite rapid growth in passenger numbers on the route.

October 20, 2015

Iran reveals underground ballistic missile facilities

Iran has revealed that underground ballistic missile facilities are hidden throughout the country, just days after it conducted a ballistic missile test in possible violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

October 15, 2015

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Hossein Hamedani

Two Iran Revolutionary Guard commanders killed in Syria

In less than a week, Iran has seen three high-ranking commanders of the Revolutionary Guard Corps killed in Syria, including one of the IRGC’s founders.

October 14, 2015

Syrian Army shoots mortars into Israel

The IDF struck Syrian artillery positions in response to three mortar shells fired by the Syrian Army into the Israeli side of the Golan Heights.

October 13, 2015

ISIS kills senior Iranian general in Syria

ISIS achieved a major operational success last week when it killed a leading Iranian general who commanded the military force sent on a mission to destroy them.

October 12, 2015

Former Hungarian president who saved Jews during Holocaust dies

Arpad Goncz, who was key in developing Hungary's democracy and helped save Jews during the Holocaust, died Tuesday.

October 8, 2015

US President Obama and Russia’s Putin clash at UN over Syria

While Obama is determined to oust Syrian President Assad from power, Putin sees him as the only viable solution to defeating the Islamic State.

September 29, 2015

Russia stalling UN chemical weapons investigation in Syria

The UN Security Council has delayed action on Ban Ki-moon’s request to establish an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria - thanks to Russia.

September 3, 2015

China to finance Iran nuclear plants

Iran plans to build 12 nuclear power plants in the next 15 years, and its military is developing an expansive radar program to protect them from attack.

September 2, 2015

Israeli Volunteer Doctors Restore Eyesight to Dozens of Patients in Kyrgyzstan

A professional medical team of volunteers from Israel has restored eyesight to dozens in Kyrgyzstan in central Asia.

August 27, 2015

Abbas quits PLO executive committee

Recent internal developments indicate that PA Chair Mahmoud Abbas could be on his way out of politics as well as apparent instability within the Palestinian leadership.

August 23, 2015

ISIS claims responsibility for Cairo car bomb

ISIS claimed responsibility for a massive car bomb attack that wounded 27 in the Egyptian capital.

August 20, 2015

US Considers Withdrawing Troops from Sinai

The US, concerned about the safety of its peacekeepers in the Sinai Peninsula in the face of growing Islamic terrorism, is considering a withdrawal.

August 19, 2015

Iran opposes ISIS-free zone in Syria

Iran is opposed to US-Turkish plans to keep northern Syria free of ISIS terrorists, claiming that a buffer zone would violate Syrian sovereignty.

August 16, 2015

Iran furious at Hamas for cozying up to Saudis

With a deterioration of ties between Hamas and Iran, the terror organization has been cultivating ties with Saudi Arabia.

August 11, 2015

Iran already sanitizing suspected nuclear site

“They are certainly not going to see the site that existed. Whether that’s a site that can be determined what it did, only the technical experts can do that.”

August 6, 2015

Iran: Sanctions cannot be restored

Despite the US administration's repeated statements that sanctions will be revived if Tehran cheats on the nuclear deal, the Iranians say it cannot happen.

August 5, 2015

Visiting the Gulf States, Kerry aims to soothe concerns about Iran nuclear deal

“Iran is engaged in destabilizing activities in the region, and that is why it is so important to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program remains wholly peaceful," Kerry said.

August 3, 2015

US Senator John McCain astounded that Iran-IAEA arrangements are secret

Sen. John McCain called it “absolutely astounding” that the US was not privy to details of the agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

July 30, 2015

US treasury imposes sanctions on Hezbollah terrorists

The listing of the terrorists is part of a larger campaign by the Treasury to undercut the violence committed by the Assad regime and its allies.

July 23, 2015

Kerry says he is ‘very troubled’ by Khamenei’s anti-US statements

In an interview with Al Arabiya News on Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said, "If it is the policy, it’s very disturbing, it’s very troubling, and we’ll have to wait and see.”

July 21, 2015

ISIS suspected in Turkey bombing that killed 28

ISIS is suspected to have carried out a suicide attack in Turkey Monday that claimed 28 lives and wounded dozens.

July 21, 2015

ISIS terrorists suspected in Gaza car bombings

In an apparent escalation of terror and infighting among terror groups, six cars blew up in Hamas-ruled Gaza, allegedly done by ISIS loyalists.

July 19, 2015

Arab world fears nuclear deal will boost Iran’s power and increase violence

The Arab world, which will be directly and profoundly effected by the nuclear deal with Iran, expressed fears and reservations about the accord which will boost Iran's status as a regional power.

July 15, 2015

Hezbollah publishes names of Syrians in contact with Israel

An Israeli-Druze official says Syrian opposition members are safe despite their names being stolen from his computer and published by a Lebanese newspaper.

July 13, 2015

ISIS-linked terrorists massacre scores in Sinai attacks

In the worst battles the Sinai has witnessed in decades, ISIS terrorists killed scores of Egyptian security personnel in a series of terror attacks.

July 2, 2015

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces presidential candidacy

NJ Gov. Chris Christie is the 14th high-profile Republican to announce his candidacy for the 2016 race, joining an ever-growing group of GOP presidential hopefuls.

July 1, 2015

ISIS suicide attack kills 27 in Kuwait

Terror struck Kuwait for the first time in two decades as an ISIS terrorist blew himself up in a packed Shiite mosque, killing 27 worshipers.

June 28, 2015

Wikileaks exposes Saudi fear Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan

Wikileaks provided an unusual level of insight into day-to-day Saudi diplomacy in its operations against Iran in the region.

June 25, 2015

Egypt digs huge anti-tunnel trench along Gaza border

The Egyptian army has commenced with another phase to eradicate Hamas' tunnel network between Gaza and the Sinai.

June 23, 2015

New US report shows Iran continues to spread global terror

Global Islamic terror increased over the past year, with Iran serving as one of the primary instigators - all while negotiating with world powers over its nuclear program.

June 21, 2015

Fake bomb discovered near Israeli embassy in Uruguay – again

Not for the first time, the Israeli embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, was the target of a terror threat.

June 18, 2015

Abbas dissolves unity government with Hamas

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to establish a new government without Hamas amid growing tensions between the two Palestinian factions.

June 17, 2015

US real estate mogul Donald Trump announces 2016 presidential candidacy

US real estate magnate and TV personality Donald Trump is the 12th high-profile Republican to announce his presidential nomination candidacy.

June 17, 2015

Jerusalem, Washington deny report that Obama invited Netanyahu

The US and Israel are denying a media report indicating that Obama had invited Netanyahu to the White House for a meeting in July.

June 16, 2015

Jeb Bush announces 2016 presidential candidacy

Former Governor Jeb Bush, son and brother of former US presidents, announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2016 elections.

June 16, 2015

Hamas threatens UNRWA over cutback in services

Hamas issued a threat of violence against the UN relief agency for "Palestinian refugees" over a cutback in services in Gaza.

June 14, 2015

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority of ordering bombings by extremist groups

Hamas accused senior Palestinian Authority officials of creating Salafist groups in order to provoke chaos in Gaza, including a recent spate of bombings.

June 11, 2015

Presidential primary candidate Bernie Sanders

Radio host challenges Jewish presidential hopeful Bernie Sander’s loyalty to America

A National Public Radio host accused a Jewish Democratic candidate of being a citizen of Israel in an interview, raising the specter of dual loyalty charges.

June 11, 2015

Israel denies spying on Iran nuclear talks

Israel denies reports that it had used malicious software to spy on the nuclear talks between the P5+1 and Iran.

June 11, 2015

Iran Fights Nuclear Watchdog Over Military Site Inspections

Disagreements between Iran and the P5+1 on international atomic energy inspections are expected to play a central role in the Iranian nuclear negotiations.

June 10, 2015

Turkish anti-Israel President Erdogan suffers electoral setback

Turkey’s ruling party suffered an electoral setback, dashing Erdogan's hopes of increasing power through a constitutional amendment.

June 8, 2015

French town names street after former Palestinian leader and arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat

La Seyne-sur-mer voted to commemorate a man responsible for the murder of thousands of Jews by naming a street after him.

June 4, 2015

IDF officer says Syria is on verge of collapse

The Syrian Army has fallen apart and Hezbollah is in distress, according to a senior IDF officer.

June 4, 2015

UN rejects Israeli humanitarian NGO, accepts Palestinian Hamas-affiliated group

After accepting a group that supports Hamas to its NGO committee, the UN rejected Israeli humanitarian organization ZAKA for the third year in a row.

June 3, 2015

Obama: No military solution to Iran nuclear threat

After reassuring skeptics for years that the military option against Iran will remain on the table, Obama now insists that a diplomatic agreement is the only solution.

June 2, 2015

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Israel later this year in what will be the first official visit by an Indian premier.

June 1, 2015

CIA Chief John Brennan: ‘very strong’ ties between Israel and US

Despite tension between Jerusalem and Washington, the collaboration between Israel and the US remains firm, CIA Director Brennan said.

June 1, 2015

Hamas: PA steals Gaza’s money

Hamas is accusing the Palestinian Authority of stealing funds meant for Gaza, causing suffering for Gaza's civilians.

May 31, 2015

US, Iran hold ‘difficult’ talks as nuclear deal deadline nears

With only a month left to go until the deadline for a nuclear agreement, talks between Iran and the P5+1 are "intense."

May 31, 2015

US: There will be no extension of Iran nuclear talks

As the June 30 deadline for an Iran nuclear deal approaches, the obstacles to obtaining a final agreement are becoming more clear.

May 28, 2015

Portuguese authorities seize Israeli plane in legal dispute

An Israir plane was detained in Lisbon on Monday night following a claim by EuroAtlantic Airways that the Israeli company owes tens of millions of euros.

May 26, 2015

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