Legislation receives first nod from Knesset with 89-8 votes, would allow Israel to deport convicted terrorists who receive payments from Palestinian Authority
CONTINUE READING‘Building consensus for new proposals is the most effective way to ensure they’re embraced and that they endure,’ Washington’s top diplomat says in joint statement with PM
CONTINUE READINGIrina Korolova arrived in Israel alone and tended to an elderly man living in Jerusalem; Israeli authorities still attempting to contact victim’s family in Ukraine
CONTINUE READINGWatchdog says six trucks transporting Iranian-made weapons came under aerial assault in Al-Bukamal area minutes after crossing border from Iraq
CONTINUE READINGOn arrival at Tel Aviv’s airport, U.S. Secretary of State tells reporters ‘It’s the responsibility of everyone to take steps to calm tensions rather than inflame them’
CONTINUE READINGAmericans issue second warning in matter of days about ‘imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists’ against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions; Turkey warned its citizens against ‘Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks’ in the U.S. and Europe
CONTINUE READINGRecruitment drive targets veterans of military service with aim of increasing the force from 600 to 1,000; officials say as many as 300 applications have already been filed
CONTINUE READINGIn public letter leading professors say they are deeply worried that the speed and scale of the reforms will seriously weaken the independence of Israel’s the judiciary and would pose a dire risk to freedoms and human rights
CONTINUE READINGPalestinian caregivers share social media posts, reading ‘Good evening to all the good people, Allahu Akbar’ accompanied by an image of celebrations in honor of terrorist who killed 7 near a synagogue
CONTINUE READINGKnesset legislation required to allow information on U.S.-bound travelers to be relayed to American authorities; Embassy officials says valuable time was lost while Israel failed to make needed preparations
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