“The terror against the communities is escalating to a very dangerous stage,” the head of Mount Hebron Regional Council said.
The offender is reportedly a public servant out on bail for staging a fake bomb threat outside a synagogue in Sydney.
Radars and missiles of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries will form the bulk of the arms involved in the contract.
The U.S. congressman’s visit underscores the need for a national strategy to counter political provocation, coordinated influence operations, and the erosion of Israel’s diplomatic legitimacy.
“Our immigration policy does not recognise the State of Israel or the Zionist regime. This has long been our position.”
Israel will reach all of those involved in the deadly shootings near Havat Gilad, IDF chief says.
The suspects planned to carry out a terrorist attack out of Islamist motives, the prosecutor said.
The Islamist group is attempting to rebuild its military capabilities and terrorist infrastructure, the Israeli army said.
The strategic center of gravity in the Middle East is gradually shifting from the confrontation with Iran to the struggle over the balance of power between Jerusalem and Ankara.
In polished English and under a veneer of Western progressivism, Doha is serving millions of young people around the world a poisoned arrow dipped in honey.
The New York City Police Department told JNS that the suspect is being charged with “attempted murder as a hate crime, attempted murder, assault as a hate crime, two counts of assault and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.”
The teacher alleged Portland Public Schools allowed Palestinian flags and anti-Israel displays while administrators told him that displaying “an Israeli flag or related symbols would be too disruptive.”
The Islamic Republic’s foreign minister threatened on Friday to kill a U.S. soldier for every Iranian killed in the war, as Trump speculated that regime leaders might “cry uncle” or “go into a cave and hide.”
Art historian Jacob Wisse told JNS that he is concerned “when museums, which I value for the rigor, depth and richness of their curatorial voice, fall back, lazily, on untruths.”
“Shame on Mamdani and those who continue to parade this dangerous rhetoric,” Daniel S. Mariaschin of B’nai B’rith International told JNS.
“Every community deserves a seat at the table when healthcare policy is being shaped,” Eveline Shekhman, CEO of the American Jewish Medical Association, told JNS.
Khan “sought to scapegoat Israel in an attempt to divert attention from his own misconduct,” said Danny Danon, the Israeli envoy to the United Nations. “The international community rejected that cynical attempt today.”
The Arab Gulf countries attacked drone- and missile-storage depots inside the Islamic Republic after months of Iranian attacks on their countries, the “Wall Street Journal” reported.
“Any discussion of Sebastia must recognize, explicitly, the ancient Jewish presence and connection to this land,” Israeli U.N. diplomat Nina Ben-Ami said. “Yet the Palestinian submission deliberately ignores this historic fact.”
The International Committee of the Red Cross “failed every test with respect to Israelis held captive by Hamas terrorists,” said Rabbi Eric Fusfield of B’nai B’rith.
Jewish leaders have called for the mayor to apologize for his antisemitic rhetoric, which they say incites violence against Jews, and to be more careful about how he talks about Israel.
The morning after a Jew wearing a kippah was stabbed in Manhattan, the New York City mayor declined to apologize and said he hadn’t made antisemitic statements.
“Under the First Amendment, a religious organization must have the freedom to hire individuals who share and live out their beliefs,” Ryan Tucker of the Alliance Defending Freedom told JNS.
“The Iranian regime continues to pay a steep economic price for its reckless behavior,” the U.S. treasury secretary said.
The Israeli premier will also attend the funeral of the late senator Lindsey Graham during the official visit.
“This pattern is too familiar and echoes Europe 100 years ago,” stated Ofir Akunis, a day after a visibly Jewish man was stabbed outside a synagogue in Manhattan on the fast day Tisha B’Av.
“When the mayor of New York repeatedly uses his platform to relentlessly single out and demonize Israel, the world’s only Jewish state, and calls those who support it ‘monsters,’ he contributes to a climate in which Jewish New Yorkers are increasingly targeted and unsafe,” Eric Goldstein, CEO of the UJA, said at a press conference.
“If you were to pull 18 at random, you would expect there to be several Jewish members,” Mark Goldfeder told JNS. “When they call it ‘truly representative,’ that’s ridiculous.”
Elon Musk’s social media company accused the organization of “knowingly and maliciously” creating side-by-side images that showed advertiser posts alongside neo-Nazi and other extremist content.
The Jewish state senator had more than $1.2 million cash on hand, compared to $360,000 for Connie Chan.
Is anti-Israel politics becoming mainstream in America?
Is anti-Israel politics becoming mainstream in America?
Is anti-Israel politics becoming mainstream in America?
Is the Middle East heading toward a wider war?
Is the Middle East heading toward a wider war?
Former Hamas supporter Michael Gamal explains why he became a Zionist
Former Hamas supporter Michael Gamal explains why he became a Zionist
The myth of Israel’s global isolation is falling apart
The myth of Israel’s global isolation is falling apart
Why does the Israeli left endorse blood libels against their own nation?
Why does the Israeli left endorse blood libels against their own nation?
Why Marco Rubio is targeting the ICC
Why Marco Rubio is targeting the ICC
It would be the seventh round of direct dialogue between the two countries, following meetings held in the Italian capital last week.
For now, events in the Gulf are being treated as “foreign news,” with Israelis chiefly concerned about the impact on flights, but that appears likely to change soon.
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IDF reservists’ rights, highway safety among the causes championed by the Likud legislator.
“I think we need to invest in Israel’s Arab society—in education, employment and infrastructure. If we don’t, we’ll be the ones who suffer,” the lawmaker told JNS.
“Iran threatens world peace, and the world should stand up to it. It’s very simple,” the Likud lawmaker told JNS.
“Today, we see that the majority of the Israeli public wants a government of consensus,” Blue and White party chair tells JNS.
The former school principal and welfare minister emphasized the importance of every child studying math, English, Hebrew and science.
The deputy foreign minister talks with JNS about Lebanon, Iran, surging antisemitism and the importance of Africa.
The nation must protect its periphery, agricultural sector, environment, shape Gaza’s future, the Yesh Atid lawmaker tells JNS.
Schuster advocates for Gaza demilitarization, national unity and strengthening the periphery.
“It will be hard—wars are no fun—but we need to do this so that our children will not experience what we experience, so that they will have greater quiet,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Right-wing voters must understand they are voting for legal advisers to assume an actual advisory role, for the Supreme Court’s authority to be capped and for the communications market to open to competition, says Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
The Likud lawmaker spoke with JNS about the lack of a right-wing fiscal approach in Israel, the importance of sovereignty and the urgency of dealing with the Iran threat.
The opposition lawmaker says Israelis agree on 80% of key issues.
Enabling ride-sharing services, limiting the state’s right to appeal citizens’ acquittals are among the initiatives driven by the Blue and White lawmaker.
While a Knesset lawmaker’s work includes legislation, committee activity and media appearances, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi said the media is often the most effective tool for driving change.
Israel should not press ahead with the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage, the Yesh Atid lawmaker told JNS.
We need to address shortages of teachers and overcrowded classrooms, the new head of the Knesset Education Committee tells JNS.
The Likud legislator calls on all Knesset members to unite for the good of the nation.
Protecting children from social media, Israel’s high cost of living and strengthening the periphery rank high on the Yesh Atid lawmaker’s agenda.
No troops from Turkey or Qatar will enter the Gaza Strip, the Likud lawmaker tells JNS.
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
The Religious Zionism lawmaker seeks the replacement of the Palestinian Authority, which she says continues to fund and support terrorism.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
“The cost of living is one of the two key issues that will be decisive in the next elections, along with national security,” says MK Simon Davidson.
Religious Zionism lawmaker Ohad Tal tells JNS that peace can be achieved only by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
“The IDF withdrew from Lebanon in 20o0, and Hezbollah ended up becoming the largest terror army in the world,” Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer tells JNS.
MK Shelly Tal Meron of Yesh Atid’s work centers on the hostage issue and Hamas’s sexual violence.
Religious Zionism’s Simcha Rothman talks with JNS about his key achievements in the Knesset, and the challenges the country still faces.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza “has a lot of potential,” Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz told JNS at the Knesset.
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Despite regional challenges, participants continued their academic studies while deepening their understanding of Israel and its people.
The relationship between Christians and Jews is one of the great stories of hope in our generation.
Human rights group and Jewish leaders say Israel is the guarantor of Jewish life across the Diaspora
Israeli Ambassador to Portugal Oren Rozenblat says Israel remains central to the security and continuity of Jewish communities worldwide.
Three Israelis from different backgrounds came together to share their experiences during the “Voices of Israel” panel.
An internationally recognized theologian, author and teacher, he has written extensively on Jewish thought, ethics, spirituality, science and theology.
Extremists are loud, organized and increasingly willing to test candidates on their bias and hatred.
“Israel’s young generation is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. Culture has the power to build bridges,” said Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations.
“Strengthening the connection between Israel and the Diaspora is more important than ever,” stated KKL-JNF chairman Eyal Ostrinsky.