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Israel Reaches ‘Historic’ Maritime Deal with Lebanon

Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Tuesday said Israel and Lebanon had reached a “historic” agreement to resolve a decades-long maritime border dispute, saying it would prove a boon to the Israeli economy.

The Associated Press

Mohammad Again Ranks Most Popular Baby Name in Israel

Mohammad was once again ranked the most popular name overall given to newborns in Israel in the past year, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said this week in its annual report released for the Jewish New Year.

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Lapid Lauds ‘Two-state Solution’ with Palestinians at UN, Prompting Outcry

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid lauded the moribund two-state solution for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his speech at the United Nations on Thursday, prompting political rivals including former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to accuse him of “endangering” Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid addresses the UN General Assembly September 22, 2022, Ph

Rashida Tlaib: You Can’t Be Progressive and Pro-Israel

Muslim American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) was slammed by House Democrats on Wednesday for claiming that supporting “Israel’s apartheid government” is incompatible with “progressive values.”

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Israel Calls on U.N. to Deny Iran’s President a Platform at General Assembly

Israel’s envoy at the U.N. has urged the global body to deny Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi a platform with which to address the upcoming General Assembly, a day after the Iranian president cast doubt on the Holocaust and called Israel a “false regime’ in an interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organization leaders' su

Wig Saves NYC Orthodox Jewish Woman Shot in Head

An Orthodox Jewish woman from Brooklyn, NY, thanked her lucky stars over the weekend after she was the victim of a drive-by shooting and her wig absorbed the blow of the projectiles.

The Associated Press

Israeli Defense Minister to U.N. — Iran Tripled Uranium Enrichment

Defense Minister Benny Gantz shared intelligence with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and other senior United Nations officials showing Iran had tripled its uranium enrichment over the past year.

The Associated Press

Ex-Iranian President Rouhani: I Almost Met with Donald Trump

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said he was “only one step short of meeting” with then-President Donald Trump in October 2019, but the meeting was scuttled after Trump said he would announce the meeting ahead of time.

Iran's Rouhani blames Trump for failed France bid to initiate contact

Yair Lapid to Biden Admin: ‘No One Will Dictate Our Rules of Engagement’

Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday forcefully rejected the U.S.’ call for Israel to change its rules of engagement after the death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh during a firefight between the IDF and Palestinian terrorists, saying “no one would dictate” Israel’s open fire policy.

Joe Biden and Yair Lapid (Evan Vucci / Associated Press)

Germany, Israel Mark 50 Years Since 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre

Germany and Israel’s presidents on Monday marked 50 years since the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, which included a public acknowledgement of Germany’s role in the tragedy which saw 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian terrorists.

05 September 2022, Bavaria, Hallbergmoos: Florian Herrmnn (CSU,l), head of the Bavarian St

Palestinian Terrorists Open Fire on Israeli Bus, Injuring 7

Palestinian terrorists opened fire on an Israeli bus on Sunday, injuring seven people. The attack took place on a major highway along Israel’s border neighboring Jordan targeting a bus transporting Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops.

Israeli security inspect a bus after an attack outside Jerusalem's Old City, August 1