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WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The aftermath of Iran's election presents the United States, Israel and pro-Israel advocates here with a dilemma worthy of a medical melodrama: Advocates for radical surgery, notwithstanding the dangers it poses, have the upper hand and the scalpel is ready -- and then the patient shows signs of healing naturally.
Anastassia Michaeli, a current member of the Israeli Knesset, gave birth to her eighth child July 5, becoming the first member of Knesset to have a baby while in office.
The World Jewish Congress over the weekend called for the resignation of Formula 1 racing chief Bernie Ecclestone after he praised Hitler for having “gotten things done.” The Brit-ish-born Eccle-stone this week apologized for his remarks.
If Avigdor Lieberman’s appointment as Israeli foreign minister seemed odd when it was made, recent developments cast even more doubt over his capacity to function as Israel’s top diplomat.
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- The European Commission retracted a harsh statement that criticized Israeli settlements.
JERUSALEM (JTA) --Ehud Olmert's former office manager was charged with fraud for her role in the Tax Authority affair.
The Israeli army’s top rabbi spurred calls for his dismissal after he said women should not serve in the military.
Iran's domestic crisis in the aftermath of June's disputed presidential election has dominated world headlines in recent weeks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs down on his plan to levy value-added tax on fruits and vegetables.
(IsraelNN.com) Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman held a secret meeting a week ago in which he told senior staff that the Ministry will switch its focus from the conflict with the Palestinian Authority to Iran, according to Ha’aretz . In addition, the Ministry will take a more active role in improving Israel’s image in the world.
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