Israel/Mideast
Misc. news from Israel and the Middle East
Swarm of 1 million locusts hits Israel
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A swarm of 1 million locusts crossed into Israel from Egypt. The locusts earlier this week remained...
Who was ‘Prisoner X'?
The death of Ben Zygier in an Israeli prison in 2010 raises charges of dual loyalty for Australian Jews By...
Rabbis dictating boureka shapes
(JTA) — If it's a triangle, it must be cheese. That's what the Chief Rabbinate wants Israelis shopping for bourekas...
10 women arrested at Western Wall, including comedian Sarah Silverman's sister
A monthly prayer gathering by Women of the Wall at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City has resulted in...
Hezbollah denies involvement in Bulgaria attack
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Hezbollah denied it was involved in a terrorist attack in Bulgaria that killed six, including five Israelis....
President Obama will visit Israel in spring
Will Obama's planned Israel visit revive Israel-Palestinian peacemaking? By RON KAMPEAS WASHINGTON (JTA) – Is President Obama's plan to visit...
Israel votes
Likud leads, but rise of Yesh Atid, Jewish Home bode bumpy road ahead for Netanyahu By BEN SALES TEL AVIV...
American-born Jews rock the vote in Israel
By BEN SALES TEL AVIV (JTA) — The debate moderator asked the candidates what their parties would do to prevent...
Netanyahu asks Jewish Agency to look into women’s prayer at Western Wall
(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked the Jewish Agency to come up with a solution for non-Orthodox...
Haifa rabbinate forbids New Year’s Eve parties
(JTA) — The Haifa rabbinate has warned local hotels and event halls that they could lose their kashrut supervision if...
