Any country, any relationship, indeed anything in life has its good and bad sides. There are good days and there are bad days. There are good decisions and bad decisions. Regardless of how one feels about judicial reform – and how Prime Minister Netanyahu handled the situation – the Jewish State of Israel and the

Idris Odeh, connected to notorious crime family, killed in broad daylight by gunman who may have filmed assault, marking 40th killing in Arab community this year

State-run news agency announces that President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appoints son Khaled as his successor in Gulf country

Will Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will remain in his post? Shas chairman MK Aryeh Deri held talks with Gallant and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which it was agreed that Gallant would apologize for the timing of the speech in which he called for the judicial reform to be stopped, and to clarify that he

Taking over from Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav, ex-navy commando vows to keep politics out of the Israel Defense Forces, build credibility with both local and international media

National guard will target ‘lack of governance,’ terror, nationalistic and organized crime and illegal firearms proliferation; demonstrators protest plan

Holy See says Pope Francis suffering from difficulty breathing but rules out COVID-19 virus as Christians prepare to launch Holy Week

White House says ‘a lot to like’ in PM’s response, downplaying sharp criticism over US interference in Israeli affairs, even as coalition members continue to bash Washington

Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum surrenders 19th-century painting by French artist Gustave Courbet stolen from Paris apartment of Robert Bing in 1941

Music streaming platform Spotify has removed content that incites “hatred and violence against Jews and Israel” after pressure from a pro-Israel advocacy group. Songs taken off the service include “Arabic Katyusha,” “The Death of Israel” and “Udrub Udrub Tel Abib,” which incites violence against Jews using antisemitic lyrics, the Jewish Chronicle reported. The song”s hateful

Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital for treatment, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday, as quoted by Reuters. The statement said the 86-year-old pontiff had complained of breathing difficulties in recent days. It added that tests showed he did not have COVID-19. “Pope

Euronav vows to return shipment ‘to the third party who delivered it’ if cargo determined to be oil from Iran, as satellite images show potential ship-to-ship transfer

Jewish leaders in New York reacted with outrage after the state Health Department sent a truck into Jewish neighborhoods in Long Island accusing the community of spreading polio, according to the New York Post. On the truck was the message: “Polio is Spreading in Israel. Get Immunized Now.” Many of the residents targeted by the

On Sunday, the Cabinet will approve National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposal to create a civilian National Guard. The proposal states that “the Israel National Guard will be used as a skilled and trained special force to handle, among other things, various emergency scenarios, nationalist crime, the fight against terrorism, as well as to strengthen

Former US Ambassador to the UN and candidate for the 2024 US Presidential election Nikki Haley criticized the Biden Administration for interfering in Israel’s domestic politics by getting involved in the controversy over the Israeli government’s proposed judicial reforms. “It”s outrageous for Joe Biden to lecture Israel on a matter that is entirely their domestic

As Jews with strong ties to Israel, communities on the continent express frustration with its eroding democratic values and policies that affect them even in their own countries

After skipping out first day of talks, Labor says it came to table to ensure ‘the overthrow laws don’t come back’; president also meets with representatives of Ra’am, Hadash-Ta’al

Without mentioning judicial overhaul, Harris tells reporters during Africa tour that ‘we are all watching’ the Israeli government’s actions as tensions with Washington grow

Environment Ministry asked to fund NIS 20 million yearly to remove poison-laced carcasses put out by farmers and accidentally consumed by the birds

During an event attended by the leaders of the Samaria settlements, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, surprised David Stern and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for the resourcefulness he showed when a terrorist fired from point-blank range at the vehicle he and his wife, Rachel, were traveling in the

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby commented today (Wednesday) on the tensions between the US and Israel over the Biden Administration’s interference in Israel’s domestic policy regarding the Israeli government’s planned judicial reforms. During a press briefing at the White House, Kirby praised Netanyahu’s address to the the virtual US State Department Summit for

Baku Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov underscores importance of Israeli support during 2020 war with Armenia, as counterpart Cohen highlights Iranian threat

Equitybee says its platform can help employees better negotiate compensation, make decisions about a new job offer, or plan their financial future

Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has accused Frankfurt of “bullying” and is threatening to sue the German city for cancelling his upcoming concert over concerns about antisemitism and statements in support of Russia”s invasion of Ukraine. On Tuesday, Roger Waters released a statement in London saying: “Politicians have no right to intimidate and bully

Yesterday (Tuesday), Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan, in collaboration with Aish Global, hosted a mock Passover Seder in the United Nations with the participation of 70 Ambassadors from around the world. Traditional holiday foods were served, excerpts from the Haggadah were read, and the Ambassadors learned about the traditions and customs associated

Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a member of the far-left Squad, faced a barrage of criticism on Twitter after falsely claiming in a tweet that a fight between Palestinian Arab youth in Jerusalem was really the “violent apartheid government of Israel” using the IDF to target Arabs. After being corrected by dozens of Twitter users,

FIFA says move ‘due to the current circumstances’ without giving specific reason, amid backlash in Bali over Israel’s participation in tournament

US ambassador says snapback mechanism to possibly revoke Israeli membership to be included in agreement being crafted, with Washington keeping close eye on reciprocity

The Israel Diamond Exchange bestowed its prestigious lifetime dignitary award to Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre – in recognition of his efforts in furthering the relationship between the UAE and Israeli business communities, and highlighting his role in driving the development of bilateral trade

London police have released four suspects accused of shooting gel pellets at Jews in the city”s heavily Jewish Stamford Hill section. According to Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), the suspects were quickly released without being arrested and given back their airgun shortly after being identified to police by members of the community. The victims of the

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed US President Joe Biden and accused him of funding anti-government protests in Israel. “Utterly disgraceful. Biden gleefully hosts anti-American radicals like Lula, while shunning close American allies like Netanyahu,” Cruz tweeted today (Wednesday). “It’s clear that Biden and his officials are high from funding what they believe to be

A day after Greek authorities revealed the arrest of two Pakistani terrorists for plotting to attack Jewish targets in Athens, more details have emerged about the terrorists and the foiled attack. Greek media reported today (Wednesday) that in the searches carried out in the terrorists’ homes, many items were discovered that would have helped them

Rabbi of targeted Chabad house and Athens Jewish community thank Greek authorities for thwarting alleged attack plot as officials probe links to Tehran

Jewish Security Alliance includes ADL and other groups, aiming to ‘connect those dots’ on disparate antisemitic incidents and keep Jewish communities safer in New York, New Jersey

Justice minister says nationwide rallies will be organized ‘to show what the majority of the public wants,’ and bills will pass after Passover, even as Netanyahu talks of consensus

UN atomic watchdog head Rafael Grossi visits Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant for 2nd time as he seeks to secure bilateral deal to protect high-risk facility

A historic Montreal Orthodox synagogue was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti over the weekend, according to CTV News. The Bagg Street Shul in the city”s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, which first opened in 1921, was defaced by antisemites with swastikas spray painted on its front entrance and doors, and also on its windows. The synagogue”s president Michael Kaplan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday), addressed the virtual US State Department Summit for Democracy 2023, which was initiated by US President Joe Biden. Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the first session, hosted by the Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol, on the subject of “Democracy Delivering Economic Growth and Shared Prosperity.” The following

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering announcing the cancellation of the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on the condition that the latter announces that he will resign from the Knesset and that he will not be allowed to return to the Knesset under the Norwegian Law if he is dismissed a second time. Netanyahu

Speaking at State Department’s Democracy Summit, premier insists to world that he is seeking consensus while legislating judicial changes, says Israel will remain a democracy

In just three months, Netanyahu has torn the country apart and is now alienating our most vital ally. There is a way out, but it would actually entail strengthening our democracy

Sources close to Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter have stated that he will not seek to become Defense Minister after the previous Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, was dismissed from his position by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The sources told Channel 12 News that Dichter is attempting to bring about a compromise between Netanyahu and

Jewish schools from across the United States competed in a robot tournament on Tuesday, battling it out to see whose robot would finish on top. Over 40 yeshivas participated in the competition held at New York City”s Fort Washington Armory, which was hosted by the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) and the Orthodox

US delegate Ellen Germain say conference meant to ensure governments are building on each other’s experience

Government planned to hold first reading Sunday on bill slammed as ‘opening door’ to corruption; U-turn comes after Haredi MKs criticized optics, opposition threatened filibuster

The Lyon Metropolitan Council has granted a subsidy of $80,000 for the creation of a Holocaust memorial in the French city. The future site of the memorial will be in Place Carnot, a square located in Lyon”s 2nd arrondissement near Lyon-Perrache station, a large train station. The plan calls for it to open in 2025,

PM speaks to US-led conference amid tensions in bilateral ties and fears that his judicial overhaul will undermine Israel’s democracy, says he’s determined to find a ‘consensus’

US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses the US president vs the PM on judicial reform as religion and Diaspora affairs reporter Canaan Lidor looks at protests and a Karaite Passover

With new hard-right Netanyahu government and frequent clashes in West Bank, public pressure is growing on Rabat to abandon Abraham Accords despite pact being a ‘game-changer’

Artifact discovered near today’s Ashkelon, the oldest copper fishhook discovered in the region, demonstrates mastery of copper technology, say archaeologists