Israel’s High Court of Justice undoubtedly brings much nachas to the PA (Palestinian Authority) and Israel’s enemies elsewhere as it continues ordering the destruction of illegal homes, communities and in this case, memorials to fallen IDF soldiers. The IDF Civil Administration nevertheless plans to move ahead with the destruction of a memorial for heroes, fallen […]

3:16PM IL: A fire in Zichron Yaakov continues to rage out of control with fire spokespersons reporting at least five persons injured from smoke inhalation. As a result of the

Once again the High Court of Justice has interfered and is casting its left-wing philosophy on the decision-makers, freezing the appointment of Rabbi Yair Karim as the new IDF Chief

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times It could be known as the “Great Modern-Orthodox/Yeshivesh Divide,” although it has not yet entered the list of “Shidduch questions” that are generally posed to parents of children who have now entered the phase of dating. Is it halachically proper to formally celebrate Thanksgiving with […]

The Bank of Israel has instructed Bank Hapoalim and Bank Leumi to make changes to the composition of the boards of directors of the two credit card companies that will be separated from them—Isracard and Leumicard—against the background of the legislation being formulated, in order to increase competition and reduce concentration in the banking market. […]

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] A delegation of 55 Magen David Adom volunteers and employees participated in a five-day visit to the death camps in Poland. The members of the groups

With the end of the Gregorian calendar year quickly approaching, United Hatzalah, Israel’s national volunteer emergency services organization, is expanding its efforts in Israel’s periphery. Having graduated 140 new EMTs in the month of October, the organization has added to the number of first responders in Haifa and Dimona, graduating another 50 EMTs this past […]

Pharmaceutical company Mylan is refusing to testify at a congressional hearing next week on a settlement between the company and the Justice Department over its life-saving EpiPen. In a letter

Police operating a checkpoint at the Shuafat refugee camp in the Jeursalem district stopped a 36-year-old driver for inspection. To their surprise, after running his license they learned he has

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] On 21 Cheshvan, the Government of the Republic of Poland and the Government of the State of Israel held for the third time Intergovernmental Consultations in

10:25AM IL: There was an attempted stabbing attack at the Kalandia Checkpoint a short time ago. There are no immediate reports of injuries among the intended victims. The terrorist has been neutralized.     (YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photos: Media Resource Group)

[VIDEO AND PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE – NEWEST UPDATE AT THE END OF ARTICLE] A large fire broke out during the night in the Latrun area and this led to the predawn evacuation of all the residents of N’vei Shalom, which overlooks the Ayalon Valley. A message was released by the Jerusalem Fire Department spokesman […]

Here’s the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama’s health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation’s huge and convoluted health care system — despite Republican divisions, Democratic opposition and millions of jittery constituents. What could […]

Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at

The Russian military has deployed state-of-the art anti-shipping missiles in the nation’s westernmost Baltic region, the Interfax news agency reported Monday, a move that comes amid spiraling tensions in Russia-West

While organizations seeking to advance the cause of women’s equality, retired IDF Major-General Yiftach Ron-Tal is warning the placement of women combatants in the IDF is seriously compromising the military’s abilities. Ron-Tal’s comments come as the Tank Corps is heading towards opening its doors to female soldiers, a move that has hesder yeshivot and rabbonim […]

A well-known German neo-Nazi has been convicted again of Holocaust denial and sentenced to prison, but is showing no signs of changing her views. Ursula Haverbeck in her closing statement

A union representing pilots at Germany airline Lufthansa says it’s going on strike in a long-running dispute over pay. The Cockpit union said Monday that pilots of all short- and

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Magen David Adom paramedic Yisrael Papa was sent on a special shlichus, out to the waters of the Mediterranean Ocean to meet with personnel from MOAS