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Tel Aviv Braces for Religious Battles Over Shabbat Buses

Religious battles in Tel Aviv are about to resume in full force, as the city prepares to offer public transportation on Shabbat. While most of the country grinds to a halt on weekends, Israel’s secular hub has decided to take…

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Israeli Army Nabs West Bank Terror Suspects, Seizes Guns

The Israeli army detained 13 terror suspects and seized several firearms in a series of West Bank raids overnight. Israel Defense Forces troops also razed for the second time the family home of a convicted terrorist. IDF forces operating alongside Shin…

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Temple Mount Holds Growing Appeal for Israelis

Almost 4,000 Jews visited Temple Mount over the recent Sukkot holiday, marking a 42% increase from last year. This was the latest indication that the holy site, once shunned by all but a fringe minority, is becoming a growing attraction.…

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Israeli Military Drone Crashes in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone on an apparent surveillance mission crashed in southern Lebanon Wednesday morning. The Israel Defense Forces said that the aircraft was carrying out routine security operations when it went down. The army said that there was no risk…

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Iran Punished for Judo Boycott on Israel

The International Judo Federation confirmed Tuesday its decision to bar Iran from international contests for boycotting Israel. Iran’s conduct is a “gross violation” of the organization’s principles, the Federation said in a statement. The ruling follows revelations that Iran’s Saeid…

Is Netanyahu Era As Israel’s Prime Minister Ending?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to form a new government complicates his political and legal situation. After 10 consecutive years in power, the seemingly invincible Netanyahu may be more vulnerable than ever. Netanyahu is now in a position of weakness…