Middle East

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — In their zeal and professed patriotism Israel’s Jewish terrorists – yes, Jewish terrorists in Israel who contravene the laws of the state! – and their fellow-travellers are threatening the security and the integrity of the country. A recent symptom is the pathetic effort by supporters of the suspects now

Three hurt in Jerusalem stabbing attack, one critically (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Three people were wounded in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Wednesday, one of them critically. Shortly after 1 p.m., two terrorists armed with knives stabbed three passersby at the Jaffa Gate in the Old City. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the

Ukrainian president expresses solidarity with Israel during visit (JNS.org) Israel on Tuesday welcomed Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on an official state visit, by honoring his commitment to stand with Israel and by signing several bilateral agreements focused on developing and strengthening scientific and technological cooperation. In an address, Israeli President Reuben Rivlin praised the strong

David’s Sling defense system passes final test (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israel’s David’s Sling missile defense system passed its final test and will become operational in 2016, the Defense Ministry announced Monday. David’s Sling is designed to intercept medium- to long-range rockets and cruise missiles fired from ranges of 40 kilometers (25 miles) to 300

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — While we hear daily of terrorist attacks against Jews not only in the West Bank settlements and Jerusalem, and not only if they’re in uniform, but also against citizens going about their daily business in the center of the country; while international bodies pass all kinds of resolutions against Israel;

By Gary Rotto SAN DIEGO — Benny Gantz is an Israeli general.  When you look at him and you listen to him you have the same reaction.  There’s a certain confidence, a polite swagger as he establishes himself behind the podium as the keynote speaker at the Federation Men’s event.  There’s that baritone voice with enough