U.S. Believes PA Doesn’t Need to Recognize Israel as Jewish State
In a surprising turn of events, the United States is shifting its policy when it comes to the Palestinian Authority recognizing Israel as a Jewish state. In an interview with PA Al-Quds newspaper, State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki insinuated that the United States does not think there is a need for the PA to recognize […]
Medical Cannabis Approved for Epileptic Children in Israel
Israeli parents of children suffering from severe epilepsy can look forward to some relief after a ruling by the Health Ministry on Wednesday to add their condition to the list of approved uses for medical marijuana. The decision comes following a campaign by fifteen families during which they threatened to move to Colorado — where […]
Attempted Terror Attack Suspected in Jerusalem
Earlier this week, firefighters in Jerusalem discovered that gas lines leading into three residential buildings had been severed. At one of the locations, a burning
Israeli Horseback-Riding Team Makes History
JERUSALEM – The Israeli Equestrian Team made history this past Friday (Feb. 28) when they competed in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, the first time that an Israeli
Netanyahu at AIPAC: Rebutting Obama, Affirming Israel
On Sunday, even before Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu had arrived in America for his current visit, President Obama was portraying him in an interview to Bloomberg’s Jeffrey Goldberg as the obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace. At the same time, Obama lavished praised on Netanyahu’s opposite number on the Palestinian side, Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas, […]
Fighting Poverty this Purim
Meir Panim helps needy children across Israel by providing meals-on-wheels and school lunches. A well-fed child is not only happier and more cooperative than a child fighting off hunger pains, but is better able to absorb knowledge for a successful education. Click here to make a donation to Meir Panim.
“Significant Threat to Millions of Israelis” Averted
A Syrian made weapons cache on its way to Gaza from Iran was confiscated Wednesday by IDF forces off international waters between Sudan and Eritrea. According
Israel, U.S. Coordinate Intelligence on Iran Weapons Raid
The U.S. ambassador to Israel and the State Department confirmed that Israel and the U.S. coordinated military activities and shared intelligence leading up to
Obama’s Report Card – Failing America and Failing Israel
Instead of pressuring Israel to handover land to the Palestinians under the guise of “peace,” President Obama should be concerned about his own scandals and lies on the issues affecting the American people and the US economy, and by extension, Israel and the Middle East. A quick Internet search on President Obama’s policies brings up […]
Wanted 16 Years, Top Hamas Operative Arrested in Hebron
Overnight, Israel arrested a top Hamas operative in Hebron. Wanted for the last 16 years by the IDF, Ayyub al-Qawasmi, 50, is responsible for masterminding…