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IDF Bracing for Violent Protests on Gaza Border
After several weeks of quiet on the Gaza border, the IDF said it was bracing for a resumption of protests that are likely to be violent on Friday. The military…
NATO and Boeing Contract Signed
NATO and Boeing signed a contract on upgrades to the alliance’s fleet of AWACS reconnaissance planes. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke at the ceremony at Melsbroek Air Base in…
Poll Shows Only Minority Supports Netanyahu Staying On
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s declaration that he intends to remain in office despite the corruption indictments against him has the support of only about 30 percent of the people, according…
Automakers Poised to Lose Airwaves Rights as FCC Drops a Promise
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai plans to advance a proposal to take back some airwaves long promised to automakers, and instead allow other wireless uses on the frequencies, according…
Netanyahu, Gantz Still at Odds After Tonight’s Meeting
Leaders of the 2 leading parties in Israel remain at a stalemate after extended talks into the evening. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Likud and Blue and White leader Benny…
High Court Clears Way for Deportation of HRW Official
The High Court upheld a government decision to deport a Human Rights Watch (HRW) official accused of backing an international pro-Palestinian boycott campaign, an edict he said was aimed at…
Likud Denies PM Support for Direct Election
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has rejected a proposal to call direct elections – a one-on-one runoff with Blue and White chief Benny Gantz – in a bid to break…
Why Political Polarization Is Bad for the Economy
Political polarization isn’t just toxic for us culturally — it’s also bad for the economy. Many economists are predicting an economic slowdown, which increases the risk of another recession, but…
Separatists Clash With Police in Barcelona After Huge Rally
Police and violent protesters in Spain’s restive Catalonia region clashed Saturday after a massive rally in Barcelona against the imprisonment of nine separatist leaders for their roles in an illegal…
House Democrats Weigh Vote to Authorize Impeachment Inquiry
For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees are trying to determine if President Donald Trump violated his…
Pence, Giuliani Will Not Cooperate in House Impeachment Inquiry
Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said on Tuesday they will not cooperate with a House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into Trump’s efforts to…
EU: Brexit Deal ‘Very Difficult’ If Not Entirely Impossible
The European Union said on Wednesday it was not shutting the door to a Brexit deal but stressed that London needed to change its stance considerably to secure an agreement.…
Gang of Four Wanted for Motzoei Shabbos Attempted Robbery in Boro Park
The NYPD is investigating an attempted robbery in Boro Park, on Motzoei Shabbos. Two bachurim who were walking on Boro Park’s 17th Ave and 51st St. shortly after the end of Shabbos…
Netanyahu Begins Coalition Hunt Amid Deadlock
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is beginning the daunting task of trying to cobble together a coalition government. The country faces political deadlock that emerged from this month’s repeat elections, which…
Arab List Currently Undecided on Gantz
After meeting Sunday afternoon, the United Arab List did not come to a decision on whether or not to recommend to President Reuven Rivlin that Blue and White head Benny…
Trump Peace Plan May Put Outposts at Risk of Evacuation
What changed Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s mind about legalizing the Mevo’ot Yericho outpost in the Jordan Valley? Prior to the cabinet meeting on Sunday, Mandelblit was opposed to it, on…
Boro Park Bike Thief Apprehended Near Crowd of Pre-Schoolers
Watchdog: Comey Violated FBI Policies in Handling of Memos
James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump in the weeks before Comey was fired as Bureau director, the Justice Department’s…