01 January 2017

In this brave new world, or nightmare, depending on who you ask, Russian President Vladimir Putin is the rational model.

Is Netanyahu really in trouble if there is a criminal investigation?

Most workers to pay less tax, get additional day off or two.

Zionist Union leader Herzog shrugs off faction’s drop to eight Knesset seats: "I will replace Netanyahu."

"All I want is an education."

Both Arash Sadeghi and his wife have been jailed by Islamic Republic.

One assailant shot a police officer and a civilian as he entered the Reina nightclub before opening fire at random inside.

The new president of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities has an agenda for promoting women, bringing back emigrant researchers and engaging the general public.

The study examined PTSD symptoms among nearly 1,300 adult Israeli civilians exposed to missile attacks.

The Galilion is a logical lodging place for those making a trip up North especially for the Hula Valley.

The flight and business class experience, which United has nicknamed Polaris, is expensive, but convenient.

Ahead of decisive week for club’s future, Hapoel falls to 1-0 defeat to Mac PT; Mac Haifa held by Bnei Yehuda.

The second cup semifinalist will be decided on Sunday.

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has been pushing for Netanyahu to attend the January 20th festivities.

2016 a battu tous les records en termes d’inepties véhiculées contre Israël

Plongées dans des situations géopolitiques complexes, les organisations humanitaires doivent affronter certains dilemmes et engendrent parfois plus de mal que de bien

Face aux récents incendies, Israël a rallié les bonnes volontés mais sa préparation face aux risques naturels n'est pas optimale

Face à la maladie qui l'a touchée à l'âge de 9 ans, la députée l'a affrontée avec courage

"In Obama's world view we have moved closer to peace, but during his term we have just gotten further from it," she said.

Après des années de controverse, le gouvernement autrichien envisage de détruire la maison natale du Führer

Official responses in Cairo, Riyadh and Amman seemed calculated to make an impression on the incoming Trump administration rather than to impel any immediate or urgent follow up on the Kerry proposal

Regard sur la communauté de l’île d’émeraude, le seul pays européen exempt de persécutions antisémites

Dans un discours à l’emporte-pièce, le secrétaire d’Etat américain a présenté sa « vision complète » des négociations de paix israélo-palestiniennes

Netanyahu sent his condolences to the families of the victims of the Istanbul attack, and his wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured, including one Israeli woman who was hurt in the attack.

“The government of Israel is not implementing the Western Wall resolution and it’s left a vacuum for these groups to try and change the situation on the ground and take control of this site."

Balad MK Basel Ghattas remains on house arrest as an investigation into suspicions that he aided imprisoned terrorists was ongoing.

The Torah portion Vayigash is read on Shabbat, January 7.

Matt Nesvisky fawns over Amos Oz’s ‘Judas,’ frowns at Jonathan Safran Foer’s ‘Here I Am’ and is left with mixed feelings by an anthology of fiction from the Forward.

An exhibition seeks to show the enormous contribution to Vienna’s cultural life of the female artists working there before WWII.

Moshe Kahlon has bet his political chips on bringing down home prices. Will he succeed? Or will he become the latest politician to discover the Finance Ministry can be dangerous for his career?

“I say to you that settlements on the land of the occupied State of Palestine are on their way out,” Abbas stated.

"They have no moral objection to using chemical weapons against populations and if they could, they would in this country," British security minister says.

The rebels warned on Saturday they would abandon the truce if government truce violations persisted.

Donald Trump is looking more and more like a godsend to the Jewish right and a disaster for those on the left. But this may be a case of "be careful what you wish for, lest it come true."

A medical clinic in Tel Aviv provides basic treatment free of charge for migrants who have no insurance.

Cairo and Riyadh retain mutual interests on Iran, but have clashed on Syria and relations with Russia.

A debate is raging within the IDF whether to build up an arsenal of mid-range rockets, which would give Israel a strategic alternative to air strikes.

Billionaire Nochi Dankner’s collapse underscores the demise of a whole class of tycoons and the end of an economic era.

The appointment of David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel will serve notice of a new style of thinking when it comes to Israel and the Palestinians.

Yes, but only after a peace deal with a Palestinian capital in the city's east.

Instead of the fixation on an independent Palestinian state, the new administration should look east to the Hashemite Kingdom as a stabilizing influence on Palestinian politics.

The alleged assault occurred in October.

"This situation may result in the harming of residents of these areas and may even cost lives. As a volunteer organization that is dedicated to saving lives, we cannot sit idly by."

Israel's security cabinet meets to discuss efforts to retrieve bodies; ministers to discuss measures meant to put pressure on Hamas.

The EMET Prize is given "for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far-reaching influence and make a significant contribution to society."

Special in Uniform soldiers were the recipients of a special gift.

Today, more than ever, professional diplomats are central and essential to Israel’s maintaining her qualitative edge nationally and internationally.

The three were arrested after allegedly attacking IDF forces and Palestinians.

Reports suggest that Netanyahu will be taken in for a criminal investigation this week, possibly as early as Monday.

Foul play suspected in Jerusalem apartment blaze.

Likud MK David Amsalem submits a proposal to prohibit the investigation of a sitting prime minister for minor crimes.

The course is designed for students in the field of medical administration, after they have completed one year of study at least.

A bill pushing to cancel a 1933 Press Ordinance will make it possible to publish newspapers without a government-issued license.

Environment Ministry sees legislation as a first step towards eliminating such waste.

NIS 100 discount for haredi headwear purchases.

“It is our duty as a public to promote equality of service, mutual support and integration of ultra-Orthodox public in Israel,” said the Movement for Quality Government.

Responsibilities to be divided between telecommunications and intelligence divisions.

This most recent attack further proves that it is almost impossible to stop a determined murderer, however Erdogan's policies have brought this upon his country.

US media reports Trump transition team want PM to attend.

Paralympic medalist Moran Samuel: "Most beaches I can only see from afar."

The division between Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, and Fatah, which dominates the West Bank, has lasted for more than nine years. Will it soon come to an end?

IAA statistics show more Israelis travel abroad, but fewer tourists are coming.

In a unique box set, author Lin Arison invites readers to explore the vibrancy of contemporary Israel in many areas.

Jewish Israelis to Turkey dropped precipitously following tensions stemming from the 2010 flotilla incident, coupled by ongoing terrorist attacks in the country.

"First he lied about the role the United States played in advancing UN Resolution 2334, which was adopted by the international body’s Security Council a week ago Friday."

Security Council also changes composition, now slightly more positively inclined toward Israel.

Despite America’s best efforts over the years, the two-state solution is now in serious jeopardy.

You want to guarantee a peaceful two-state solution? Convene a Security Council meeting on how to dislodge Hamas from Gaza, and you’ll have one.

Neeman was a fixture in governments led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Despite significant efforts to prevent this historic mistake, sacred places are now tools in a propaganda war.

Replacing Netanyahu has been made more difficult by his deliberate and systematic blocking of the advance of any potential contenders for leadership within the Likud.

Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, practices Buddhism.

Responsible leaders on both sides should collaborate to dial down the rhetoric and prevent Israel from becoming a political football.

Father of Israeli woman killed in the New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul said on Sunday that he had tried to stop his 18-year-old daughter from traveling to Turkey.

Journalists, opinion makers meet students, leaders in Los Angeles.