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Fast Forward Do Palestinian Terrorists Get As Much Money As Netanyahu Claims?
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Washington Post says it has debunked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that the Palestinian Authority pays $350 million a year to Palestinian terrorists and their families. The amount could be up to two-thirds smaller, according to the Post in its Fact Checker feature. Netanyahu used the $350 million figure a…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Reaches Compromise To Avoid Early Elections
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition has reached an agreement to prevent early elections. The deal was reached on Tuesday evening, ahead of a possible call by the opposition for a vote to dissolve the government and go to snap elections in three months. Under the deal, according to the Israeli…
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Community Is AIPAC More Liberal Than The State Of Israel?
The official script of this year’s AIPAC Policy Conference did not offer many surprises. CEO Howard Kohr reiterated AIPAC’s support of “two states for two peoples… one Jewish with secure and defensible borders, and one Palestinian with its own flag and its own future.” The failure to achieve peace was placed firmly on the shoulders…
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Israel News Why Israel’s Government Could Be Headed For Collapse
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A Knesset bill that would exempt haredi Orthodox yeshiva students from the mandatory draft has brought the possibility of snap elections closer in Israel. But it is not the only variable in a complicated political dance involving the haredi parties, Israel’s colorful defense minister, the 2019 budget and the possibility that Prime…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Is Mired In Scandal In Israel. At AIPAC, He’s A Hero
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is mired in several corruption scandals back home, and his political future seems increasingly under threat. But you wouldn’t know it from his speech Tuesday at the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee: He looked energized and right at home. His address to the…
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Israel News Seeking Escape From Troubles At Home, Netanyahu And Trump Cling To Friendship
Visibly enjoying two hours away from the troubles plaguing them at home, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a display of mutual admiration and public praise. A scripted White House meeting planned well in advanced caught both leaders in perilous domestic situations. Netanyahu entered the Oval Office hours after receiving news from Israel that…
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Fast Forward Trump Tells Netanyahu He Might Visit For Jerusalem Embassy Opening
President Donald Trump said on Monday he might travel to Israel for the opening of the U.S. embassy there as he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front against Iran in White House talks. Trump’s decision for the United States to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the embassy…
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Fast Forward Ex-Adviser Turns State’s Witness Against Netanyahu In Corruption Investigation
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A former media advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family has turned state’s witness in a corruption investigation, which could strengthen the case against the prime minister. Nir Hefetz signed the state’s witness agreement on Sunday night, the Israel Police said in a statement on Monday afternoon. Hefetz was released…
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