Researchers at Symantec Corp have uncovered a version of the Stuxnet computer virus that was used to attack Iran’s nuclear program in November 2007, two years earlier than previously thought. Stuxnet, which is widely believed to have been developed by the United States and Israel, was discovered in 2010 after it was used to attack […]
On Shabbos 20 Adar 5773, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s 28-day presidential mandate to form a coalition will expire. It is all but guaranteed that he will receive an extension, but there is an element of surprise and embarrassment accompanying the reality that after three weeks of talks, only The Movement Party with its six seats […]
In an age of almost limitless free internet content Israel’s daily Haaretz announces it will begin charging 40 NIS monthly or 400 NIS for an annual subscription. Despite the wealth of Israel news sites available with a wide range of religious and political content, the daily Haaretz feels it is ready for the big leagues […]
After the 29-year-old woman believed to be the lost daughter of the Brandt family of Ramat Gan agreed to give a DNA sample, the mother, who is the one who
MK (Yisrael Beitenu) Avigdor Lieberman announced on Tuesday 16 Adar 5773 that he is now certain that sanctions taken against Iran are non-effective. Lieberman added that additional sanctions will no longer achieve the desired goal and in light of recent developments in Tehran. “Much more significant actions must be taken against Iran” the former foreign […]
Beer consumers have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Anheuser-Busch InBev of watering down so-called “King of Beers” Budweiser and other alcoholic beverages to boost profits, attorneys for the plaintiffs
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie presented a new state budget on Tuesday, but the popular Republican shied away from tax cuts after last year’s bid at an income tax reduction
President Shimon Peres on Tuesday morning 16 Adar 5773 visited the Sdot Negev Regional Council area, near Gaza. During the visit President Peres addressed the Grad rocket fire earlier in
Speaking at a media event from Bayit HaYehudi headquarters, party leader Naftali Bennett announced on Tuesday 16 Adar 5773 that during the period of the party’s primary elections, unacceptable activities pertaining to enlisting voters were detected and he ordered an investigation, directed at the vote-getting agents who were allegedly hired. Bennett explained that after the […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The threat of war with Hizbullah is a constant one for Israel, and the IDF is compelled to remain in tune to Hizbullah’s activities vis-à-vis its arch enemy, Israel. Senior military commanders are well aware of this threat, which is compounded at present with the ongoing civil war in Syria and efforts to […]
A federal judge has put American International Group Inc’s dispute with a financial crisis-era bailout vehicle on hold while another court addresses the insurer’s separate $10 billion lawsuit against Bank
Leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee plan to hold a vote on Thursday on the confirmation of White House aide John Brennan to become director of the CIA, congressional officials
U.S. Senator John McCain on Tuesday predicted that efforts to craft a wide-ranging, bipartisan immigration reform bill would come together promptly in the Senate, which could eliminate the need for
Pinchas Wallerstein is name familiar to many who live in a community in Yehuda or Shomron. He is the retired head of the Binyamin Regional Council, and a former executive
The fares on New York City’s subways and buses will increase for the third time in three years Sunday, along with increases to tolls on the MTA’s bridges and tunnels,
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Chuck Hagel on Tuesday as President Barack Obama’s new secretary of defense. Senators backed the nomination by a 57-41 vote, as voting continued, with
Israel Fire Chief Shachar Ayalon is threatening to shut Egged down if the bus company does not install fire detectors and extinguishers on its 3,000 buses, explaining there have been too many bus fires and action to prevent “the next disaster” must be taken. Ayalon focuses on Egged, since it is the nation’s largest bus […]
The U.S. Senate cleared the way on Tuesday for the likely confirmation of Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama’s new secretary of defense. The Senate voted 71-27 to end debate
By now it should be clear to all that for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu the primary objective is to form a coalition. Towards achieving this goal he will settle and push aside aspirations of a ‘dream team’ and simply put, take what he gets. These are the rules of play in Israeli politics, and while […]
MK (Bayit HaYehudi) Nissim Slomiansky is under investigation for allegedly paying $50,000 for an agent to bought votes for him. This is how police believe he landed such a high place on the party’s list, the first available slot in the primary race, the third place on the party lineup behind Naftali Bennett and Uri […]
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