Veteran US Senator John McCain, who failed in his presidential bid against President Barak Obama in 2008, spoke with Israels Channel 10 News. When asked to comment on the United Nations General Assembly vote in favor of Palestine obtaining non-member observer status, a move that defied both Israel and the United States, McCain stated it […]
New Yorkers give high marks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Michael Bloomberg for their reaction to Superstorm Sandy, but are far less happy with the Long Island Power Authority.
Representatives of Agudas Yisraels national committee met on Sunday 18 Kislev 5773 and voted in the partys list ahead of the 11 Shevat 5773 national elections. The Asifa was held in the Naot Yerushalayim Hall in Bnei Brak, emceed by Rav Chanoch Zeiburt. Deputy Health Minister R Yaakov Litzman praised the achdus, while R Meir […]
Syria said on Monday it would not use chemical weapons against its own people after the United States warned it would take action against any such escalation. The statements came
While Chacham Ovadia succeeded in preventing Shas from self destruction with the new trio leadership forum, this is not an acceptable reality for the Central Election Committee, which demands a
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said on Monday they would provide a break for borrowers facing foreclosure to ensure those having problems making monthly mortgage payments will remain in their
With Thursdays 22 Kislev deadline rapidly approaching, the political parties are working to complete the lists in order to submit them on time to become eligible to run in the 11 Shevat national elections. Despite a lull in the hostilities over recent days, it appears that a split between the Degel and HaPeles factions of […]
After two children in Bnei Brak have been diagnosed with an aggressive and potentially deadly bacteria, there are growing fears of its spread in the Torah city. A number of
Unable to continue working at maximum capacity, the nations nurses have launched a strike today, Monday, 19 Kislev 5773. Health officials report that the ratio of nurses per 1,000 patients in Israel is almost the lowest among OECD nations, with Israel second to last, followed by Mexico. The breakdown in negotiations over an expected salary […]
Over 15,000 people took part in a rally in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, opposing anti-Semitism. HaMevaser reports the rally was in response to a call of a member of
State health advisors appointed by the governor are reportedly pushing a series of alcohol tax increases and reforms. The New York Post reports the State Public Health and Health Planning
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert received the media spotlight after he made his comments at the Saban Forum in Washington, D.C., but after hearing the comments of PA Chairman Mahmoud
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his cabinet are facing rapidly mounting opposition as Israels allies are making unprecedented threats regarding a government announcement to resume construction in the area known as E1, between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim. Following the vote in the UN General Assembly to grant non-member observer nation status to the PA (Palestinian […]
Iran’s foreign minister says direct talks with the U.S. are “possible” but that any such breakthrough initiative must be approved by the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Monday’s comments
A U.S. defense official says international intelligence sources have detected that Syria has been moving chemical weapons components in recent days. The official says U.S. and allied intelligence officials have
An Arab male who was in a vehicle involved in a collision with a military vehicle on Route 557 between Einav and Shavei Shomron was shot dead on Monday morning,
The Itim Resources & Advocacy for Jewish Life organization has turned to the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, seeking a change in the current process to permit women to attest to ones single status prior to one being cleared for marriage. After a person opens a file with a local rabbinate in the city of ones […]
Twenty-year-old Naama I. from Netanya went shopping with her mom in Tel Aviv on Friday morning for a wedding dress. Later in the day, mom went home and Naama headed to visit her chosson, who lives in Mazkeret Batya. She apparently made a wrong turn and found herself in Ashdod as shabbos was beginning. A […]
A look at the top 25 names on the Likud and Labor Party lists reveals the following, appearing in a Yediot Achronot report. Average Age: Likud (51) Labor (52.3) Women:
According to the daily Yediot Achronot, in addition to a measure of ideology, if one wishes to become a MK, one needs to do some serious fundraising. The report explains
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