Israel releases frozen PA tax funds After much deliberation, Israel and the PA have agreed on a formula for the transfer of the funds collected by Israel on behalf of the PA.
New twist in Jewish Argentine prosecutor’s death as his gun is found The discovery of the prosecutor's own weapon bolsters the argument that Alberto Nisman did not take his own life.
Thousands join annual ‘March of the Living’ at Auschwitz Every year, thousands of Jews, young and old, gather at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp site in Poland to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.
Senate committee approves softened bill on Iran nuclear deal After months of deliberation, the Senate was successful in formulating a bill, albeit after making compromises, that ensures Congressional oversight on the nuclear deal with Iran.
IDF arrests Hamas members in overnight raid Israeli security forces raided the city of Shechem (Nablus) and arrested 29 wanted men affiliated with Hamas.
Netanyahu calls Putin to warn against selling S-300 missiles to Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin that selling air defense missiles to Iran threatens Middle East stability.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe urges immigrants to adapt; cites Jewish community as ‘beautiful example’ Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the queen of Denmark, entered the debate on immigration and cited the minority Danish Jewish population as a prime example of success.
Israeli security forces thwart Hamas terror plot Security forces caught yet another Hamas terror cell that planned to attack Israel on Purim, one of the most joyful days of the year for the Jewish people.
Obama courts Jewish support for Iran nuclear deal Obama is working hard to garner support for a nuclear deal with Iran. So far, he held two separate meetings with Jewish organizations and Democrats in an attempt to allay fears.
UN: Slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians is not genocide UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rejected the Pope’s categorization of the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians during World War I as genocide.
US Senator Marco Rubio announces 2016 presidential candidacy Marco Rubio is the third Republican to announce his candidacy in the 2016 elections race, hoping to become the first Hispanic-American US president.
Report: US forces work to stop Iran weapons supplies to Houthi rebels in Yemen The US military is trying to prevent Iran from arming the Shi'ite Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Hillary Clinton launches 2016 presidential campaign Hillary Clinton announced her run for president of the United States. She is the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for the 2016 elections.
Germany approves delivery of 5th Israeli submarine Germany will turn over the fifth of six advanced submarines it had promised to Israel. This latest development is another step in a seven-year joint submarine project.
Obama, Castro convene in historic US-Cuba meeting By eliminating the US embargo on Cuba, Obama is pushing forward his foreign policy, thawing ties with regimes that, until now, have been perceived as a threat to the US.
Iran objects to negotiations over its military program A framework Iran nuclear deal was achieved in Lausanne, Switzerland, but Iran is refusing even the most basic monitoring of its military program.
Gov. Scott Walker, Republican presidential hopeful, to arrive in Israel Governor Walker will visit Israel to get a closer look at the regional challenges and is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
There is no “better deal” with Iran The framework Iran nuclear deal is dangerous in nature, and needs to be rejected outright. Only military action can stop a determined state from building a nuclear bomb.
In joint cooperation with Israel, PA police extend patrols Israel agreed to allow the PA to expand its police presence near Jerusalem less than a month after the PLO had threatened to end security cooperation entirely.
Iran calls for global nuclear disarmament Iran has called for global nuclear disarmament but will not allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to access its military sites.
US Senator Rand Paul announces presidential bid US Senator Rand Paul announced his decision to run for the Republican presidential nomination, but his isolationist past may complicate his campaign.
Canada ‘skeptical’ of Iranian deal, reluctant to remove sanctions Canada remains mistrustful of the Iranian regime and will not remove sanctions until reassured that Tehran will lose the ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Israeli defense minister affirms Israel-US ties, but warns that Iran is a ‘terrorist monster’ Although Israel and the US enjoy close ties, a gap remains between the two allies regarding Iran, says Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.
Obama: Tying Iran deal to recognition of Israel is a ‘misjudgment’ Obama refused Israel's demand that Iran be forced to recognize Israel before a nuclear deal is finalized, saying this was unrealistic.
Iran: White House lied – all Iran sanctions will be lifted immediately Conflicting reports by the US and Iran indicate that crucial issues over an Iran nuclear deal still remain to be agreed upon.
Congress pushes for oversight on Iran nuclear deal The Obama administration has arrived at a framework nuclear deal with Iran, but Congress wants to ensure it prevents the Islamic Republic from getting the bomb.
Abbas rejects tax money after Israel deducts debts PA leader Abbas claimed he was rejecting Israel's transfer of tax funds because of deductions made to cover debt, saying they will go to arbitration or court.
US rejects Netanyahu’s demand that Iran recognize Israel in final nuclear deal The US State Dept. spokeswoman brushed off Netanyahu's demand that any final deal with Iran must include Iranian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.
Israel condemns Palestinian membership in International Criminal Court as ‘hypocritical’ Israel responded harshly to the PA's ascension to the International Criminal Court, pointing to its technical and moral failures.
Faltering Iran nuclear talks extended – again The US is relentlessly seeking a deal with the Iranians, even though the deadline has long passed and significant differences remain.
PA objects to Palestinian tax revenues transfer delay as Israel seeks to deduct unpaid bills The Palestinians are calling on the international community to pressure Israel into ignoring debts and releasing all tax revenues withheld from the PA.
IDF: Hezbollah will fire over 1,000 rockets a day at Israel’s citizens in next war Israel's citizens will face unprecedented danger in a future war with Hezbollah, IDF commanders warn.
Conflicting reports emerge over Iran nuclear deal as deadline extended As conflicting reports emerge regarding progress on an Iran nuclear deal, the deadline for a framework agreement was extended by one day.
Obama restores US military aid to Egypt The US will restore military aid to Egypt due to developments in Libya and Yemen. This will indirectly benefit Israel, which faces many of the same threats.
Americans fear Iran nuclear deal, are less supportive of Palestinian state Americans are less supportive than ever of a Palestinian state and extremely skeptical that a deal would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
US Senator Ted Cruz: US should not dictate Israeli policy Republican Senator and US presidential hopeful Ted Cruz said Israel should be trusted and left to formulate its own policies without American interference.
Houthis, Iran threaten Saudi Arabia over Yemen campaign Iran threatens Saudi Arabia over its military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.
Reports indicate Iran nuclear agreement will not be reached by deadline In a sign that no real progress was made to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons, today's deadline will likely come and go with no framework deal.
Palestinians set to join International Criminal Court on Wednesday The “State of Palestine” will accede Wednesday to the ICC. This move will further undermine the peace process but has few practical implications for Israel.
In final 24 hours to nuclear deal deadline, the US is desperate while Iran refuses to budge As the deadline approaches for a framework agreement, reports indicate that a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers may not materialize.
Sunni Arab states establish military coalition to fight Iran-led Shi’ites Sunni states, led by Saudi Arabia, are banding together to fight the Houthi-Shi'ite onslaught, led by Iran, in Yemen.
Israeli Security Forces Arrest Jerusalem Arab Who Joined ISIS A man recently arrested by Israeli security forces upon his return from Syria represents a growing trend among young Israeli Arabs to join Islamic State terrorists.
Clinton calls for better US-Israel relations Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said US-Israel relations must improve and that support for Israel must not become a partisan issue.
Netanyahu: Emerging Iran nuclear deal worse than we feared Netanyahu said that the emerging deal with Iran is worse than feared, but Jerusalem has not given up on trying to block the dangerous deal.
Negotiators make last-ditch effort to reach Iran nuclear deal With only two days left to the deadline, the P5+1 countries are making a vigorous effort to finalize a framework Iran nuclear deal.
FBI thwarts ISIS terror plot at US military base Two cousins, both US citizens, were arrested for attempting to assist in an ISIS terror attack.
Argentine court dismisses AMIA bombing case An Argentine court voted to dismiss charges that President Kirchner concealed Iran’s role in the 1994 AMIA bombing.
US Senate votes unanimously to re-impose Iran sanctions if agreement is broken Voting on an amendment sponsored by Senator Mark Kirk, the US Senate signaled that it will monitor and ensure that Iran fulfills the terms of any deal that is signed.
Netanyahu faces hurdles in building next Israeli government Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the challenge of forming a new Israeli government that will include six parties - with only 18 portfolios to distribute among them.
Was the Germanwings plane crash an act of terror? Experts believe the co-pilot intentionally caused the Germanwings plane crash. Was it suicide or a terror attack?
IDF Thwarts Palestinian Terror Attack in Hebron IDF soldiers prevented another Palestinian terror attack by remaining on high alert.
Amnesty International Charges Palestinian Terror Groups with War Crimes Amnesty International confirms what every Israeli already knows - Hamas committed war crimes and targeted civilians during Operation Protective Edge.
US Senate ready to impose new Iran sanctions if talks fail US senators will seek to impose new sanctions on Iran if nuclear negotiations fail to produce a framework agreement next week.
Iran refuses surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities Leading up to what appears to be a bad deal with Iran, the IAEA has confirmed that Iran is objecting to concessions that are necessary to prove it is not building a bomb.
Obama treats Netanyahu and Putin the same President Obama appears to relate to Netanyahu and Putin in the same chilly manner.
Lufthansa plane crash claims 150 victims including one Israeli A sole Israeli was among the 150 passengers killed on Tuesday on board a Lufthansa flight when the airplane crashed into the French Alps.
Obama Declares War on Israel In short, Obama's anti-Israel stance is the best gift the Americans could have given to Muslim terrorists and radical Arabs.
Congress presents Obama with tough terms for Iran deal in bipartisan letter Fearing a dangerous deal with Iran, Congress is pushing for oversight on any agreement that Obama may sign with the Islamic Republic.
Yehuda Avner, distinguished diplomat and author, dies at 86 With the passing of Yehuda Avner on Tuesday, Israel lost one of its finest and most dedicated public servants.
IAEA: Iran’s nuclear program may not be peaceful IAEA Director-General Yukiya Amano says Iran is not implementing protocols needed to determine if its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.
