Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother after Six Years in Surprise Reunion (Video & Photos)
Corporal Diego Tapia, 28, is not your typical IDF soldier. Born a Catholic in Bogota, Colombia, Diego discovered Judaism during his research in university, converted and immigrated to Israel.
Maccabi Electra Becomes Europe’s New Basketball Champions
MILAN – For 10,000 Israeli fans that filled the Mediolanum Forum Arena in Milan, Italy, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv’s win against Spain’s Real Madrid was a sweet victory.
Israel, US Conduct Joint 5,000 Man Military Drill
The IDF and US military conducted a joint large scale drill simulating a multi-front rocket attack on Israel by Gaza, Syria, Lebanon and Iran, Channel 2 reported.
New Bill Seeks to Allow Jews to Pray on Temple Mount
A controversial new bill regarding Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount is set to be pushed through the Knesset by members of the Likud and Labor party.
Netanyahu: Anti-Semitism the Result of PA Incitement
At the start of Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Anti-Defamation League’s recent survey on anti-Semitism, blaming Palestinian Authority official incitement for the high rate of anti-Semitism in the Gaza strip and PA-controlled areas.
Giving Blood: A Connection With Mother’s Day, Shavuot and the Book of Ruth
Two holidays—connected by Scripture—come to mind this week. Mother’s Day, which was this past Sunday, is not biblical, and Shavuot (Pentecost) is, but the connection nevertheless runs deep.
Arabs: We Want Democracy – Like Israel
The Tel Aviv District Court’s decision to send former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to six years in prison for corruption has prompted calls in the Arab world for endorsing Israel’s standards of accountability, transparency and justice.
Let’s Do Almost Nothing
Now that the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations have ended in failure, many political actors advocate taking advantage of the political limbo to advance their preferred unilateral plans.
Are All ‘Price-Tag’ Attacks Equal?
The unknown assailants struck in the middle of the night, targeting a sensitive holy site revered by their foes.
Netanyahu “Furious” with Livni over Surprise Meeting with Abbas
Israel’s right-wing Jewish Home Party has called on Israeli Justice Minister and chief negotiator Tzipi Livni to resign her post.