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It’s time to help a Holocaust survivor

December 19, 2011, 12:24 pm
It’s time to help a Holocaust survivor

Number of Holocause survivors is dwindling fast, but many who are still with us live without enough food, warmth and companionship; you can help change that more   Read More »

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Video: Palestinian Arabs try to lynch Jewish man

December 18, 2011, 5:22 pm
Video: Palestinian Arabs try to lynch Jewish man

YouTube video shows Arab mob nearly lynch unarmed Jewish settler; media almost completely silent on the incident more   Read More »

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Apple chooses Israel for its first R&D center outside Cupertino

December 18, 2011, 5:10 pm
Apple chooses Israel for its first R&D center outside Cupertino

Envied and inspirational computer maker has never done R&D outside its California headquarters, until now; reports say Apple’s crucial flash memory technology will be developed in Israel more   Read More »

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Hamas: Vote for us, we kill more Jews!

December 15, 2011, 3:10 pm
Hamas: Vote for us, we kill more Jews!

At group’s 24th anniversary in Gaza, Hamas leaders boast of their success in killing and maiming Israeli Jews; event seen as opening of Palestinian legislative election campaign more   Read More »

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Renewed fears of Israeli civil war after settlers attack IDF base

December 15, 2011, 3:04 pm
Renewed fears of Israeli civil war after settlers attack IDF base

Chief rabbi warns that civil war is very real possibility, decries leftist establishment’s demonization of settlers; talk of State of Judea revived in wake of IDF base incident more   Read More »

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Muslims in uproar over Temple Mount bridge for non-Muslims

December 14, 2011, 2:42 pm
Muslims in uproar over Temple Mount bridge for non-Muslims

Israel under assault from Muslim world…for trying to fix a bridge to the Temple Mount used by non-Muslims; outcry seen as attempt to end presence of Jews and Christians at the holy site more   Read More »

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Iraq asks Israel: Help us fight desertification

December 13, 2011, 1:44 pm
Iraq asks Israel: Help us fight desertification

Israeli delegation at Durban Conference on Climate Change approached by many Arab states who ask Israel for assistance despite lack of diplomatic relations more   Read More »

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Netanyahu communicates with Arab web surfers

December 13, 2011, 1:32 pm
Netanyahu communicates with Arab web surfers

Israeli prime minister and Israeli Foreign Ministry increasingly use new media tools to engage in direct dialogue with Arab masses, many of whom have a “thirst” for knowledge about Israel more   Read More »

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Our new comment system

December 13, 2011, 12:26 pm

Israel Today has implemented a new article comment system – please read this if you are having issues posting a comment more   Read More »

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Abortion numbers still falling in Israel

December 12, 2011, 1:42 pm
Abortion numbers still falling in Israel

New report by Israel’s Health Ministry show number of authorized abortions remains on the decline, and far fewer are using abortion as a means of birth control more   Read More »

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Muslim Brotherhood has taken over, say Egyptian liberals

December 12, 2011, 1:30 pm
Muslim Brotherhood has taken over, say Egyptian liberals

Secular and liberal politicians complain that ruling military council has surrendered to Muslim Brotherhood after strong electoral showing; Islamists now in control of writing new constitution more   Read More »

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Gingrich: There are no Palestinians!

December 11, 2011, 4:28 pm
Gingrich: There are no Palestinians!

Surprise US Republican presidential front-runner says it’s time to stop with the lies, and to conduct Middle East peace process based on historical facts – there are no “Palestinians” more   Read More »

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Netanyahu to hold official Bible studies

December 11, 2011, 4:22 pm
Netanyahu to hold official Bible studies

Netanyahu announces reestablishment of prime minister’s Bible study group that was pioneered by Ben Gurion and Menachem Begin more   Read More »

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Israeli pastor on challenges facing Messianic Jews

December 9, 2011, 4:02 pm
Israeli pastor on challenges facing Messianic Jews

Messianic Israeli Pastor Asher Intrater speaks to Israel Today about the size of the Messianic community in Israel, efforts to silence it, and how God is working in the Land more   Read More »

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UK: Israel must let us influence its policies!

December 8, 2011, 2:30 pm
UK: Israel must let us influence its policies!

London irked by Israeli law that would limit NGO funding that UK gov’t boasted it had so successfully used to influence Israeli policies more   Read More »

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Iran, Israel prepare for war

December 8, 2011, 2:20 pm
Iran, Israel prepare for war

Israel holds more Home Front drills, while Iran moves long-range missiles to secure forward positions in anticipation of Israeli strike on nuclear facilities more   Read More »

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New book chronicles Palestinian rejection of peace

December 7, 2011, 6:19 pm
New book chronicles Palestinian rejection of peace

Directory of Palestinian Media Watch co-authors new book detailing nearly two decades of Palestinian denial of Israel’s right to exist, and why it has foiled all peace efforts more   Read More »

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Waves of hate and love for Israel on Twitter

December 6, 2011, 5:38 pm

Head of social media advocacy at Jewish Agency notices massive weekend trend targeting Israel with hateful messages, counters with a message of love that is quickly picked up more   Read More »

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Christian harvesters wrap up in Samaria

December 5, 2011, 1:12 pm
Christian harvesters wrap up in Samaria

250 Christians helped Israeli farmers across Samaria harvest more than 300 tons of grapes this season, and plan to do so again next year more   Read More »

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Panetta: It’s Israel’s fault

December 4, 2011, 4:32 pm
Panetta: It’s Israel’s fault

American secretary of defense repeats old canard that Israeli defiance is to blame for lack of peace, ignores previous 10 years of failed peace process more   Read More »

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Arabs use bribery to gain UN votes against Israel

December 1, 2011, 1:56 pm
Arabs use bribery to gain UN votes against Israel

Leaders of Israel-supporting Pacific island nations accuse United Arab Emirates of trying to bribe them to vote against Israel at the UN more   Read More »

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Egypt: The next Islamic Republic?

December 1, 2011, 1:50 pm
Egypt: The next Islamic Republic?

Preliminary election results show Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist parties will have firm control of next Egyptian government; Iranian general says Egypt is the new Islamic Republic more   Read More »

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Arabs never intended independent Palestinian state

November 29, 2011, 1:20 pm
Arabs never intended independent Palestinian state

Israel marks 64th anniversary of UN partition plan that recognized Jewish state; old newspaper clippings show that Arabs never intended for other half of “Palestine” to be independent Arab state more   Read More »

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Lebanon fires on northern Israel

November 29, 2011, 1:10 pm
Lebanon fires on northern Israel

Four rockets hit two northern Israel towns overnight; IDF retaliates; attack could be linked to death throes of Assad regime in Syria, which is backed by Lebanon’s Hizballah more   Read More »

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Buy Israel Week – Do Your Part!

November 28, 2011, 5:00 pm
Buy Israel Week – Do Your Part!

Israel Today joins global effort to boost Israeli businesses as boycotts against the Jewish state continue more   Read More »

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Israel keeps anxious eye on Egypt elections

November 28, 2011, 3:12 pm
Israel keeps anxious eye on Egypt elections

Muslim Brotherhood expects victory as Egyptians go to the polls for first time since fall of Mubarak; if Islamist groups wins election, Israel fears Camp David Accords may be finished more   Read More »

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Jew-hatred heats up as Islamic Winter grows colder

November 27, 2011, 3:12 pm
Jew-hatred heats up as Islamic Winter grows colder

Just days before Egypt’s first post-Mubarak election, Muslim Brotherhood holds major rally at Cairo mosque during which it vows to seek the destruction of the Jews and their state more   Read More »

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Israel Radio Plays Messianic Music!

November 24, 2011, 6:42 pm
Israel Radio Plays Messianic Music!

Local believers are shocked to hear Israel Radio playing songs by popular American Messianic Jewish worship leader; radio DJ excitedly describes the music as “great” more   Read More »

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US presidential candidates weigh in on Israel

November 23, 2011, 12:10 pm
US presidential candidates weigh in on Israel

Top Republican contenders speak out on future relations with Israel and whether or not the US should help the Jewish state destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities more   Read More »

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How photojournalists fuel the Israeli-Arab conflict

November 22, 2011, 1:30 pm
How photojournalists fuel the Israeli-Arab conflict

Young Italian photojournalist exposes the manipulation and falsification practiced by his colleagues in the mainstream media when covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more   Read More »

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The faces of Christian Zionism

November 22, 2011, 1:22 pm
The faces of Christian Zionism

Messianic Israeli photographer puts a face to the much-maligned pro-Israel Christian community, and stresses that it’s not about politics, but rather about love for Israel’s Messiah, Yeshua more   Read More »

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Jewish prophecy suggests Messiah may be coming soon

November 21, 2011, 2:12 pm
Jewish prophecy suggests Messiah may be coming soon

Medieval text closely describes current stand-off between Iran and Arab states threatened by its nuclear program; according to the prophecy, Iran will use its nukes, but Israel will be saved more   Read More »

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Revolution in Egypt, take two

November 20, 2011, 5:50 pm
Revolution in Egypt, take two

Activists, security forces in deadly clashes in Egypt as ruling military junta looks to solidify its power; meanwhile, Muslim Brotherhood set to score big in upcoming election more   Read More »

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Israel: Promotion of Syria demonstrates UN’s irrelevance

November 18, 2011, 2:40 pm
Israel: Promotion of Syria demonstrates UN’s irrelevance

UNESCO unbelievably chooses Syria as Arab representative to committee advising on the implementation of human rights; Israeli officials say the organization has lost all legitimacy more   Read More »

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Interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

November 17, 2011, 5:10 pm
Interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

Israel’s popular deputy foreign minister, Danny Ayalon, speaks to Israel Today about the Arab revolutions, the Iranian threat and growing Christian support for Israel more   Read More »

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Israeli kindergarten hit by Gaza rocket

November 16, 2011, 1:54 pm
Israeli kindergarten hit by Gaza rocket

No casualties as attack came after school hours; IDF chief says Israel will soon need to act against Hamas-ruled Gaza, and that plans for doing so are already being drawn up more   Read More »

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Why the Arab Spring is becoming an Islamic Winter

November 15, 2011, 1:52 pm
Why the Arab Spring is becoming an Islamic Winter

Israeli expert explains to Israel Today how completely the West misread what is happening in the Middle East, and why Israel will end up paying the price for that ignorance more   Read More »

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Dead Sea left out of New 7 Wonders of Nature

November 14, 2011, 5:12 pm
Dead Sea left out of New 7 Wonders of Nature

Israelis shocked to learn that Dead Sea was not voted in as one of New 7 Wonders of Nature; lack of new investment will hurt the shrinking natural wonder, but you can make a difference! more   Read More »

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Israeli strikes a blow to foreign influence of its policies

November 14, 2011, 1:22 pm
Israeli strikes a blow to foreign influence of its policies

Cabinet approves two bills that will significantly limit the amount of foreign funding local Israeli NGOs can receive more   Read More »

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Arafat autopsy report suggests AIDS

November 13, 2011, 5:14 pm
Arafat autopsy report suggests AIDS

Arafat’s family to release autopsy report that once again suggests the former Palestinian leader had AIDS, though the family still insists he was poisoned by Israel more   Read More »

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Was Israel behind Iran explosion?

November 13, 2011, 5:04 pm
Was Israel behind Iran explosion?

Iranian missile base blows up just days after Israel debates pre-emptive strike on the Islamic Republic; 17 dead, including senior Revolutionary Guards official more   Read More »

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Foreign worker hurt by Gaza rocket

November 6, 2011, 6:02 pm
Foreign worker hurt by Gaza rocket

Rocket fire from Gaza ongoing despite reports of ceasefire; Israel warns that continuation will prompt serious response more   Read More »

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Israel intercepts new Gaza flotilla

November 6, 2011, 5:50 pm
Israel intercepts new Gaza flotilla

Two ships trying to break Gaza blockade after sailing from Turkey successfully stopped and brought to Israel without violence more   Read More »

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Israel on edge over preparations to attack Iran

November 3, 2011, 2:34 pm
Israel on edge over preparations to attack Iran

Amid major military exercises and reports of America and Britain preparing to invade Iran, Israelis readying themselves for a regional explosion more   Read More »

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Why you should support an Israeli soldier

November 2, 2011, 12:32 pm
Why you should support an Israeli soldier

Israel Today staffer shares her feelings over watching first her father and then her husband constantly called away for reserve military duty, something all Israeli husbands and fathers must do more   Read More »

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Too dangerous for Israeli kids to go to school

November 1, 2011, 4:00 pm
Too dangerous for Israeli kids to go to school

200,000 Israeli kids at home for third day as Gaza rockets threaten their schools; parents who need to work searching for solutions more   Read More »

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UN recognizes ‘Palestine’, America strikes back

November 1, 2011, 3:18 pm
UN recognizes ‘Palestine’, America strikes back

America freezes funding after UN body responsible for education and culture officially recognizes ‘Palestine’ as its newest member state more   Read More »

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Goldstone returns to defend Israel

November 1, 2011, 3:02 pm
Goldstone returns to defend Israel

Judge Richard Goldstone, who recently accused Israel of war crimes, slams claims that the Jewish state practices apartheid against local Arabs more   Read More »

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What Did Yeshua Look Like?

October 31, 2011, 2:30 pm
What Did Yeshua Look Like?

The gentle Jesus of Christianity disguises the biblical image of a fiery revolutionary more   Read More »

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Father of 4 killed as Gaza missiles pound Israel

October 30, 2011, 11:22 am
Father of 4 killed as Gaza missiles pound Israel

Gaza rocket fire escalates significantly, with more than 40 rockets and mortar shells hitting southern Israel overnight; school canceled in southern Israel for Sunday more   Read More »

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Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood cozies up to Hamas

October 30, 2011, 11:12 am
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood cozies up to Hamas

Visit is worrying sign that if Muslim Brotherhood wins next election, Egypt could soon look much like Hamas-ruled Gaza more   Read More »

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Jesus in Modern Hebrew Culture: Jesus for the Destitute

October 28, 2011, 10:20 am
Jesus in Modern Hebrew Culture: Jesus for the Destitute

A leading Israeli novelist deals with the topic of pure evil by contrasting it with child-like faith in Yeshua (Jesus) more   Read More »

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Egypt may cancel peace with Israel, says Jordan’s king

October 27, 2011, 3:00 pm
Egypt may cancel peace with Israel, says Jordan’s king

Even Jordan’s moderate king sees very real possibility of Egypt revoking Camp David Accords and returning to state of war with Israel more   Read More »

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Central Israel hit by Gaza missile

October 27, 2011, 2:52 pm
Central Israel hit by Gaza missile

First missile attack since Shalit deal sees Hamas-fired Grad land near town in central Israel; terrorists have vowed to lure and abduct more Israeli soldiers more   Read More »

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Messianic Perspectives on the Sabbath in Israel

October 25, 2011, 1:30 pm
Messianic Perspectives on the Sabbath in Israel

In accordance with biblical prophecy, many Christians are returning to Sabbath observance, and are looking to their Messianic brothers in Israel for guidance more   Read More »

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Islamic Winter: Tunisian and Libyan ‘liberation’ leads to Sharia

October 24, 2011, 3:32 pm
Islamic Winter: Tunisian and Libyan ‘liberation’ leads to Sharia

In first free election, Tunisia set to put Islamist group in power; Libya’s new leader says country will now be based on Sharia Law; Egypt headed down same path more   Read More »

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Freed suicide bomber: ‘I’ll try to kill Jews again’

October 24, 2011, 3:24 pm
Freed suicide bomber: ‘I’ll try to kill Jews again’

Terrorists freed in exchange for Gilad Shalit are not shy about admitting they will resume efforts to murder Israeli Jews more   Read More »

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Forest fires erupt in Israel, terrorist arson suspected

October 23, 2011, 3:32 pm
Forest fires erupt in Israel, terrorist arson suspected

Firefighters battle 38 fires across northern Israel over the weekend; police suspect local Arab nationalists of arson more   Read More »

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Terror stabbing in Jerusalem; result of Shalit deal?

October 23, 2011, 3:22 pm
Terror stabbing in Jerusalem; result of Shalit deal?

Palestinian terrorist attacks youths in northern Jerusalem neighborhood; only timely intervention of neighbors prevents deaths of several children more   Read More »

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A Feast of Pilgrimage

October 21, 2011, 11:20 am
A Feast of Pilgrimage

‘I came here to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles because I know that God is fulfilling His promises to Israel’ more   Read More »

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