1+ week, 3+ day ago   (603+ words) The image of violent settlers has become a powerful weapon in the campaign to portray Israel as a colonial aggressor, while the larger reality of Palestinian terrorism is pushed aside. (JNS) Settlers. Colonists. By now, there is hardly any need…...

3+ day, 35+ min ago   (98+ words) The growing Turkish influence in Syria is alarming Jerusalem. More and more Israelis see Ankara as a strategic threat that could lead to a direct military confrontation. Israel’s kings and prophets always had to keep a watchful eye on which…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (577+ words) Gadi Eisenkot makes no secret of his plan to form a minority government with Arab parties abstaining, but he could end up helping crown another prime minister. A decision is reached when a determined bloc wins a majority and hardens…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (147+ words) israeltoday.co.il A young Iranian who fled to Germany explains why so many of his people welcome strikes on the regime — and what the cameras in Tehran never show you. When Israel and the Americans bomb us, we rejoice....

4+ day ago   (128+ words) Two more embassies open in Jerusalem • Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Israel’s new priorities in Africa and Latin America, relations with Turkey and Syria, as well as Gaza, Lebanon and the battle for international public opinion. Two more countries have…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (855+ words) Instead of flagellating ourselves, let us bask in the glory of our accomplishments. (JNS) What is Zionism? Who is a Zionist? Are Jews abandoning Zionism? What do we do about anti-Zionism? The debate is incessant, and ultimately pointless. I am…...

4+ day, 8+ min ago   (642+ words) As Israelis prepare to vote on Oct. 27, the political battle over the Israeli prime minister’s responsibility is becoming a central election issue. (JNS) It is no small question: Ten days before Oct. 7, did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receive a…...

4+ day, 12+ min ago   (411+ words) An allegation from anonymous sources in a book released for maximum marketing sales is ugly stuff. (JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has strongly denied the report that the president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed,…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (173+ words) Trump, Cyrus and Israel’s political responsibility israeltoday.co.il The story of King Cyrus contains a timeless lesson. Cyrus enabled the Jews to return to Jerusalem and permitted the rebuilding of the Temple. Yet his declaration was only the beginning....

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (816+ words) Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem and remove British representatives from the International Gaza Support Center, among other actions. (JNS) Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar declared “countermeasures” against the United Kingdom following Tuesday’s announcement by his British counterpart,…...