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Israeli prime minister asserts: ‘I will not resign, even if indicted’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told associates on Wednesday that he has no intention of stepping down, even if he faces a criminal indictment.
Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit is currently reviewing police recommendations to file corruption...
Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz registers new party ahead of elections
Former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Benny Gantz registered a new political party on Thursday for Israeli elections slated for April 9, 2019.
“Hosen L’Yisrael” (“Resilience for Israel”) will seek “continued development and strengthening...
Rivlin hosts Christian leaders at traditional New Year’s reception in Jerusalem
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted Christian leaders on Thursday at a traditional New Year’s reception.
“Our sovereignty over Jerusalem will never compromise the freedom of worship and religion of all peoples of faith in Jerusalem...
The five biggest American Jewish news stories of 2018
From triumph to tragedy, 2018 was a busy year for American Jewry. Take a look at what JNS is naming the top five stories of the year.
1. Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
In the deadliest attack in American Jewish...
Who are the real isolationists in America?
Ever since President Donald Trump astounded the world by announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, commentators have been trying to work out the significance of this decision.
Among those conservatives who believe America...
Zineb El Rhazoui en arabe : L’islam doit accepter la critique et l’humour, et...
Voir les extraits vidéo sur MEMRI TV
Lors d’une interview diffusée sur France 24 en arabe le 21 décembre 2018, la journaliste franco-marocaine Zibeb El Rhazoui a évoqué les menaces de mort et insultes qu’elle...
Agenda for 2019: Defend Jewish interests, not partisanship
2018 will go down as a year in which hyper-partisanship reached new heights in the United States. Those on one side of the partisan divide blame it all on U.S. President Donald Trump. His...
Simon Wiesenthal Center ranks 10 worst anti-Semitic incidents of 2018
The Simon Wiesenthal Center released its annual list on Wednesday of the 10 worst anti-Semitic incidents in 2018.
1. The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
The deadliest attack in American Jewish history, 11 worshippers were shot and killed during Shabbat-morning services...
Women’s March in Chicago canceled amid accusations of anti-Semitism at federal level
Citing limited “time, money and effort,” the Women’s March in Chicago organization has canceled its 2019 march.
This development comes amid accusations of anti-Semitism within leadership of the national movement, such as their connections to Nation of...
Knesset votes to approve exporting of medical cannabis
Israeli lawmakers on Tuesday voted unanimously to allow the country to export medical cannabis.
The final tally was 21-0. The bill now requires the approval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and cabinet members.
“This is...