Members of Knesset from across the political spectrum have appealed to President Reuven Rivlin to pardon a man incarcerated for murdering his rapist. Yonatan Heilo was initially sentenced to 20 years

Despite difficulties, the haredi parties in the Knesset have successfully passed a bill to exempt yeshivas and seminaries from paying arnona, or property tax, through the Ministerial Committee for Legislation. The bill

The phenomenon of Arab, particularly Palestinian, public figures refusing to condemn terror attacks against Israelis is nothing new, but the experiences of those who do speak out suggests that the problem runs

Acquaintances say that Omar Mateen, the terrorist who murdered 49 people in a Florida LGBT club, was himself not straight. Ty Smith, a regular at the club, spoke with the Orlando Sentinel about

Prosecutors have filed charges against Omar Jandab for carrying out a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv last month, in which an IDF soldier was lightly wounded. He is accused of attempted

Prisoners in Shita Prison set a fire around midnight between Monday and Tuesday. A guard and three prisoners were evacuated to Haemek Hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for the Israel

In the United States as a whole, and among the hassidic community in particular, Shmueli Ungar has enjoyed superstar status for several years, even though he hasn’t even put out

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said a long-dormant Arab peace initiative with the Palestinians that he has spoken of reviving must be changed before Israel can support it. Netanyahu made the comments on

Palestinians are furious over Israel’s rare achievement of being chosen to head a United Nations committee. Palestinian ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour held a press conference on Monday night,

The terrorist who murdered a French police officer Tuesday morning broadcast his attack live on Facebook. During the broadcast, the murderer said that he does not know what to do

Today’s Walter’s World deviates from the usual subjects and brings the extraordinary story of a young Jewish refugee from Germany living in England, and his exploits as a British soldier

A man who claimed allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) group late Monday night stabbed a French policeman to death before being killed, The Guardian reports. The man’s wife was

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that President Barack Obama sometimes “seems more in support of Muslims than Israel”. “For example the Iran deal, which was one of

JTA – The Democratic Party’s platform drafting committee tussled over whether to use the word “occupation” in addressing the Israeli-Arab issue, reflecting divisions between the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

The vicious massacre at an Orlando nightclub on Sunday has left Americans reeling from the worst act of terrorism on American soil since 2001, and what has been declared the

JTA – Dutch Chief Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs called on authorities to identify and punish high school pupils who during their graduation ceremony sang about burning Jews. The incident happened last

Search and rescue units have been called out along New York’s Atlantic Beach, looking for a paddle boarder last seen Sunday afternoon. The 41-year old man, a Nassau county resident,

50 killed in Orlando gay nightclub massacre – ISIS takes credit A lone Muslim gunman went on a killing spree at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida early Sunday morning.

On Monday, Israel Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon made history, becoming the first Israeli representative ever chosen to lead a permanent committee at the UN. Following months of

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday lifted the ban on Knesset Members and cabinet ministers visiting the Temple Mount. The Likud’s newest MK, Rabbi Yehuda Glick, praised the Prime Minister’s

Jay Shapiro thinks that the two-state solution has solved many employment problems. Diplomats, foreign affairs experts, newsmen and many other so-called experts rely on the income from the two-state solution

The head of the Palestinian Authority’s “Prisoners’ Society” has said that terrorists who murder Israeli civilians are “heros,” underscoring the ongoing culture of incitement within the PA. Qadura Fares is

In a rare event, what is believed to be a fin whale was spotted Sunday afternoon just 20 meters (65 feet) off the coast of Caesarea and Ma’agan Michael. Dr. Aviad

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the elusive leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group, has escaped numerous assassination attempts by US forces since declaring his so-called “Caliphate” over vast swathes of

Loading… Firefighters are battling a massive blaze which has engulfed a 15-story residential building in the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan. The fire broke out early Monday afternoon along Bialik Street,

Citizens in two of America’s two most important Arab allies have a dim view of President Obama, but overwhelmingly prefer his choice of successor – Hillary Clinton – over presumptive

Reports of wild celebrations in Arab villages and neighborhoods following last week’s deadly terror attack in the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv left many shocked and horrified. Yet such expressions

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz (Likud) said he was shocked by the hateful massacre against the LGBTQ community in Florida. “Our hearts are with the American people who must deal with radical