A Most Discreet Israeli Intervention in Syria
Evidence is emerging of an increasing, though still modest, Israeli involvement in events beyond the separation of forces line with Syria on the Golan Heights.
IDF Strikes Targets in Syria, Gaza after Rocket Attacks
Israel struck targets in Syria early Monday morning after mortar shells from the war-ravaged country hit Mt. Hermon in Israel’s north.
Vote on Bill Preventing Terrorist Pardons Delayed
A vote expected to take place Sunday in the Israeli Knesset, on a bill which could prevent terrorists from being released in prisoner exchanges or other deals, was taken off the day’s roster by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a legal consultation with Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein.
Abbas Tells Kerry New Government “Committed” to Nonviolence
US Secretary of State voiced concerns over the new Palestinian unity government in a phone call Sunday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
French Jihadist Arrested For Brussels Jewish Museum Attack
A French former jihadist in Syria has been arrested over the fatal shooting of three people at the Jewish Museum in Brussels on May 24. The arrest confirms the worst fears about the security threat posed by battle-hardened European jihadists returning from the fighting in Syria.
Israel Faces Blood Shortage Following Holiday Season
Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service, has asked the Israeli public to donate blood due to a projected upcoming shortage of all blood types over the Shavuot [Pentecost] holiday this week.
Prestigious Lions of Zion Prize Awarded to Israel Returns Founder
The Moskowitz Prize for Zionism honors individuals who are making impressive efforts to realize the Zionist vision of fully returning the Jewish people to its land.
Teva’s Parkinson Drug Now Available in Japan
Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company, Takeda, recently signed an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries to commercialize the Israeli company’s innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease, rasagiline, in Japan. The rasagiline tablets, which are approved in over 40 countries for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, gained UK and EU-marketing authorization in 2005 and US FDA approval in 2006. […]
Abbas Threatens to “React to Israeli Action” Against New Government
Israel had denied three Palestinian leaders from Gaza travel visas to Ramallah. The three men are expected to be appointed ministers in the upcoming Fatah-Hamas unity government.
The Right-Wing in Europe: Neo-Nazis?
he continuing rise of the various right-wing parties in Europe, often derisively dismissed as “far-right” or even “neo-Nazi” by their opponents, has been a clear trend for a number of years now and is certainly a force to be reckoned with.