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February 8, 2016
State Dept. denies Israeli TV report of Kerry plans to restart talks
The U.S. State Department spokesman denied an Israeli television report that Secretary of State John Kerry had any plans to visit Israel in the near term to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.
UN’s Ban heckled in address at New York synagogue
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was heckled and some worshippers walked out during his speech at a New York City synagogue’s Shabbat services.
Three Arab-Israeli MKs suspended for meeting with terrorists’ families
Three Arab-Israeli Knesset members have been suspended from the parliament for meeting with the families of Palestinians who were killed while perpetrating terror attacks.
Israel won’t get better aid deal after Obama leaves office
U.S. officials reportedly have urged Israel to sign the 10-year foreign aid package on the table, saying it will not get a better deal with the next president.
Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg says he is eyeing 2016 run for president
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he is considering running for U.S. president in 2016, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
In all-Chabad Israeli village, Brooklyn meets country living
In an otherwise deserted field at the center of this rural Israeli village, a Brooklyn brownstone presents an incongruous sight.
Trump versus Jeb in New Hampshire on day before crucial primary
White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Jeb Bush opened political hostilities on Monday as Republican and Democratic candidates stormed across New Hampshire in a final flurry of events before the state\’s crucial first-in-the-nation primary.
Canada to end bombing missions in Iraq and Syria
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday Canada would pull out six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria, ending a controversial combat role in the fight against Islamic State.
Why the Western Wall deal is a victory for now, but not forever
On the morning of Dec. 1, 1988, a group of about 70 Jewish women entered the sacred space of the Western Wall.
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