Christian Science Monitor | In Israel's north, seeking a measure of calm as Mideast tensions spike Christian Science Monitor November 13, 2017 Kibbutz Hanita, Israel—At first glimpse, the sweeping view north into Lebanon from this ridge-top border kibbutz appears so tranquil – dense forest hillsides of oak and pine cutting a swath of deep green under an open sky, a white ... Netanyahu signals Israel will act with free hand in Syria - Reuters Netanyahu: Israel will act in Syria 'in accordance with our security needs' Israel operations will continue in Syria as needed, PM says |
The Times of Israel | Israel's visa waiver said to hinge on flight rights for American Palestinians The Times of Israel According to Hadashot news, Israel's security establishment is opposed to the demand. Officials are said to be concerned over general security threats, but also of the legal precedent — and of the likelihood of Israel being accused of a double ... Israel to Give US Access to Biometric Database in Return for Visa-free Entry Israel close to visa waiver agreement with US |
Haaretz | In Israel, Poor Prisoners Are Less Equal Haaretz The Israeli justice system allows prisoners to be released before they finish serving their full sentence as long as they meet the criteria set by law. The parole committee which discusses requests for early release must consider, among other things ... |
Jewish Telegraphic Agency | Israel bans group of EU politicians, citing boycott support Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israel is refusing entry to a group of European politicians who had planned to visit later this month over their alleged support for a movement to boycott the Jewish state. Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said the officials “actively ... Israel denies entry to European officials under new anti-boycott law Israel bars pro-boycott European group from visiting Israel bars entry of 7 French and EU politicians over BDS activity |
Reuters | Netanyahu signals Israel will act with free hand in Syria Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he has put the United States and Russia on notice that Israel will continue to take military action across the frontier in Syria, even as the two powers try to build up a ceasefire ... Israel will continue 'acting in Syria', Netanyahu tells US & Russia |
Haaretz | Israel's New Labor Party Leader Says the Left Forgot How to Be Jews Haaretz Some, Gabbay said, say that the Israeli left if "only liberal," saying that this view is wrong. "We are Jews and we need to speak about our Jewish values. It all began with our Torah, our halakha [Jewish religious laws], and our shared heritage. It all ... |
Haaretz | Inspired by Trump, Israel Has Lost Its Shame Haaretz The world rejects him, views him as a transient evil and awaits the moment when his countrymen will get rid of him. We are virtually the only ones who welcome Trump because of the widespread view that he is “good for Israel” (at least until he unveils ... Israeli police 'have sufficient evidence to charge Benjamin Netanyahu with bribery' The trials of Netanyahu and Israel's layered corruption |
The Times of Israel | Israel reportedly threatens to shelve Jordan water deal until embassy reopened The Times of Israel Israel has reportedly told Jordan that a joint agreement for the construction of a pipeline transferring water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea will not go ahead until Israel is allowed to reopen its embassy in Amman. In an escalating war of words and ... |
Haaretz | A Plan for Arab and Jewish Leftists to Save Israel Haaretz A somber spirit is haunting the Israeli left. Many ask, “Where did we go wrong?” For some, doubt is creeping in: maybe they are right? We saw a yearning at the recent memorial ceremony marking the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin – let us unite. But what ... |
Jewish Telegraphic Agency | Israel shaken but not moved to action by deadly earthquake on Iran-Iraq border Jewish Telegraphic Agency The earthquake was felt throughout the Middle East. In Israel, reports came in from the north to the south, and especially along the Mediterranean coast. Those living on the high floors of apartment buildings seemed the most shaken. No damage was reported. Israel, rebuffed in past, offers sympathy but no aid to Iran, Iraq after quake |