J Street: Not Really So Concerned About Israel's Security

Another fun email from the NIAC treasure trove...Given that J Street blasted Sarah Palin for her support for the official policy of the government in Jerusalem, and given that even ADL chief Abe Foxman is questioning J Street's "pro-Israel" bona fides as a result, it's worth taki …

'Negotiations,' Syrian style

At a meeting in Paris with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that he is only willing to 'negotiate' with Israel if he is guaranteed in advance that the 'negotiations' would lead to Israel giving the entire Golan Heights to Syria.

Turkey issues ultimatum over Israeli UAVs

In a sign of further tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem, Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul issued an ultimatum on Saturday to Israeli industries to fulfill the long-delayed supply of 10 unmanned aerial vehicles to the Turkish military within the next 50 days.

Silence on Islam Kills, from Hassan to Honor Killings

At a time when snow globes are banned at airports and detectors are positioned in every Federal building, in the heart of the United States Army, a Jihadist like Nidal Hassan could openly and freely express his sympathies and affinity for terrorism.

World opinion: who cares?

Israel forces recently captured the vessel Francop carrying hundreds of tons of Iranian weaponry en route to Hizbullah for use in southern Lebanon against Israel.

Austrians Mute Israeli Anthem at Fencing Tourney

Young female athletes from Israel's fencing team swept top medals at a 28-nation European tournament held in Mödling, Austria last week – but faced an additional challenge when they stood on the winners' podium to receive their medals: the organizers did not play the recording …

A case study in news media incompetence

A couple of days ago, an internal Jerusalem planning committee approved, as a preliminary first step, plans to build some 900 housing units in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo.

Group bids to restore Jewish presence to Joseph's Tomb

Nine years after the IDF withdrew from Nablus, a new group was launched on Thursday morning which aims to restore Jewish presence to the Joseph's Tomb compound, in the heart of the West Bank city.

60 years ago: When the Arabs didn't want east Jerusalem

In 1949, the UN was set to debate what was to happen with Jerusalem.

Mahmoud Abbas Enters The Twilight Zone

Submitted for your approval… Meet Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority–a position he has threatened to resign from for years. And yet Mr.

Israel Aerospace moves some production to Starkville, Mississippi

Israel Aerospace is moving some of its production to its Stark Aerospace subsidiary in Starkville, Mississippi, a move that is designed to increase sales in the United States market. But on one in Israel is going to lose their job over this. IAI is selling more drones.

New wound dressing, full of antibiotics, dissolves when wound has healed

Despite advances in treatment regimens and the best efforts of nurses and doctors, about 70% of all people with severe burns die from related infections. But a revolutionary new wound dressing developed at Tel Aviv University could cut that number dramatically.

J'lem c'tee approves 850 additional housing units in Gilo

"Israeli law does not discriminate between Arabs and Jews, or between east and west of the city," he said in a statement. "The demand to cease construction just for Jews is illegal, also in the US and any other enlightened place in the world."

Did the U.S. Act 'Disproportionately' Against the Taliban?

* In order to eliminate Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, the U.S. launched at least 15 missile strikes in Pakistan this year and killed, besides Mehsud, somewhere between 200 and 300 people, according to a study by the New America Foundation.

Gaza Fire Caused by Missile Aimed for Israel

A seven-kilometer-long noxious black cloud is hovering over central Gaza for the seventh straight day, because a missile aimed at Israel hit a waste disposal site in Wadi As-Salqa, inside Gaza, starting a fire.

If PA Declares State, Israel Will Annex Settlements

A government minister publicly advised the Palestinian Authority on Monday that if it unilaterally declares a new Arab state, Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Peace Talks Must Include Jewish Refugee Demands

The Knesset has passed an initial reading of a proposal, stipulating that negotiations on Arab refugees must include demands for compensation of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

Thousands of hours of battery, and it's green too

A new battery from Israel lasts thousands of hours and its non-polluting silicon energy source reverts back to sand when it's depleted.

Moving towards a treatment for Alzheimer's

Ongoing research at an Israeli university may lead to vaccines that can teach our immune systems to better fight Alzheimer's disease. An Israeli researcher who is working on a vaccine for Alzheimer's has discovered that it is possible to test and measure specific immune response …

Creating fuel with every flush

Israel's Applied CleanTech recognizes sewage as both a vital resource and energy source and is saving it from going down the drain.

Netanyahu: Israel will respond to unilateral moves

"There is no substitute for negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and any unilateral attempts outside that framework will unravel the existing agreements between us and could entail unilateral steps by Israel," Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a high lev …

State Ethics Commission - - Press Release

Ethics Commission's Enforcement Division Alleges that Town of Harvard School Superintendent and a Former School Committee Chairman Violated the Conflict of Interest Law

Obama Enlists Both Clintons to stop a Palestinian state

After US Secretary of state Hillary Clinton warned Mahmoud Abbas on Oct. 31 that he was going against the wishes of president Barack Obama, the White House hauled out a heavy contingent of big American guns to make him see reason. They visit Ramallah Sunday, Nov.

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (November 3-10, 2009)

This past week one rocket was fired into the western Negev from the Gaza Strip, as Hamas maintains its policy of restraint and enforces it on the rogue organizations. Events this week focused on the seizure of the MV Franco, carrying a large quantity of arms (thousands of rocket …

Obama shifts to Israel's corner, but tries not to show it

When the White House chief of staff took to the podium at the federations' General Assembly to call for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations without preconditions, he sounded almost exactly like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day earlier. "All issues should be resolv …

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