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The leader of a German organization against the perceived “Islamization” of Europe, which has taken pains to distance itself from neo-Nazi groups, provoked a firestorm Wednesday after a picture surfaced
State Comptroller retired Justice Yosef Shapira will be assisted by a number of international acclaimed experts in his probe of the IDF counter-terrorism offensive against Hamas in Gaza during the
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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 88, Tuesday evening. Lakewood PD tells YWN that upon arrival, Officers learned that a 17
In an effort to attract Bayit Leumi voters, Yesh Atid is launching its dati leumi campaign, which will include ads in Shabbos handouts distributed in shuls nationwide, Channel 10 News’
The following is via Breaking911.com: A police officer was attacked in Harlem, New York Wednesday morning on her way to work, police reported. The 43-year-old was off duty while heading
Former Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, number 2 on the Labor/The Movement list, used a closed forum election event in Tel Aviv to retaliate against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Livni spoke
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IDF troops were mobilized at the Northern Border Wednesday afternoon, for reports of a possible terrorist infiltration.Residents of towns close to the Lebanon border were told to remain indoors and
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